Hello! I'm getting new components. I returned my MB Quarts, they sounded very dull. I had to increase bass to get them to sound better but by doing that the speakers on the back sounded awful. plus the tweeter sounded a bit muddy on some songs
Is it always the more expensive the better? My budget is between $300-$500.
Other thing ! What factors should I consider when purchasing a set of components ? I see a lot of characteristics like butyl rubber surround, magnesium tweeter, power handling, sensitivity, freq response and more. How do I know if one is better than the other?
It all depends...which Quarts did you have? For anything electronic, I always recommend a midbass driver of a typical midrange driver. Midbass is where the music focuses for the most part.
Did you find the Quart tweeter harsh on your ears, or in essence..hurting your ears at loud volumes?
Rubber surrounds are typically better than foam surrounds. For tweeters, you have to choose between a metal or a silk dome - metal is brighter, silk is softer. Higher power handling can sometimes be better, but it really just depends on the individual speaker. A higher sensitivity is better, but by no means is it imperative. Freq response for most component sets are typically in the same general area...around 60Hz up to 20kHz.
General convention says "you get what you pay for." However there are lower priced sets....say 350ish...that can outperform higher priced sets from different companies...say 500ish.
Do you have an amp already? If so, what is the exact brand and model number? If not, does your $500 budget include an amp, or just speakers?
Thanks Exige ! I already have an Alpine v12 which I Love ! I cant say the tweeters hurt at higher volumes but when hearing the cymbal on any song it didnt sound very clear.
Also if I close my eyes I can tell exactly at what distance and height the sound is located. I dont think thats ok. right?
I had the mb quart rvf series. I dont know why but my kicker components in the back sound much better, clearer, better punch and excellent bass.
its so weird how you are so into car audio things, and that you had lots of questions, then suddenly you saying no more forum for you, because you gonna be a father, men having a baby shouldnt stop you from car audio stuff. so after all the help we did.was useless to you. thats dumb
secondly...ewok...do you know how much having a baby can throw someone into trouble financially? the average child costs a family more than $250,000 over 18 years. that's basically a guaranteed $14,000 increase in expenses for each year at a time when income does not rise unless you're given a wage. so not only does a family have to deal with the fiscal responsibility of having a child, but they then have to deal with the price of healthcare that accompanies a childbirth....also a ridiculously high amount in today's day and age. ewok...how old are you dude?...criticizing someone for having a child and realizing what's most important in their life fiscally?
hey i have a daugther already and shes 13, and im proud that i am able to support my child without having any financial problem, my point is if you have a little extra money for yourself then go get a set of components, it doesnt have to be top of the line, get what you can afford
