MB Quart Discus series?

 

New member
Username: Alonzoub

Post Number: 1
Registered: Apr-10
So, you could say im a noob to car audio because ive never had a system in my car, but that is because of money constraints and I do know alittle about car audio. Im gonna be coming into some cash soon and decided I want to make a small setup for my car.

I referred to the CAC Good, Bad, Ugly List, and under Subwoofers MB Quart is Highly recommended. But this list was made 3 years ago, I was wondering what everyones opinion is on the Discus series. The reason im questioning it is because the price is so low.

The 2 options ive left myself with are:

a) MB Quart 10" x2 (2ohm DVC) hooked up in series-parallel
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_12181_MB+Quart+DWI+252.html

b) Eclipse SW6200 series 12" x1 (4ohm DVC) hooked up in parallel
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_11724_Eclipse+SW6210.html

both of these options are to an Eclipse XA1200 Class D Monoblock amp.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_17801_Eclipse+XA1200.html

Feel free to give me your opinions on what you would chose, or suggest other decent budget setups.
 

Platinum Member
Username: Nd4spd18

Philadelphia, PA

Post Number: 11032
Registered: Jul-06
I'd have to say that would be a complete toss up as to which setup would perform better... Eclipse has always made solid stuff though so I'd go with that.
 

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Username: Rovin

1 15 = 152.5 DBs ...Trinidad & T...

Post Number: 16146
Registered: Jul-05
havent used either 1 but id pick the eclipse as well



another option is this : https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/car-audio/627450.html ...
 

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Username: Alonzoub

Post Number: 2
Registered: Apr-10
I appreciate the input from you guys, and yea Rovin, I did consider the Type R before i considered these other 2 options, but everyone has the Type R and for some reason ive just been leaning away from it, I know its a good speaker, but for some reason I jus dont want it.

Before I go and seal the deal, id like to see some input from anyone who has had experience with the Discus series aswell as other good quality subs.
 

Gold Member
Username: Deadrabit

Marionville, MO

Post Number: 2345
Registered: Jun-07
i think i am going to get that eclipse amp also.
but i am going with these subs

http://electronic-express1.amazonwebstore.com/Phoenix-Gold-RSD12-12-4ohm-Compone nt/M/B000EIGK1Q.htm
 

Gold Member
Username: Deadrabit

Marionville, MO

Post Number: 2346
Registered: Jun-07
i think u might be more pleased with the rsd if ur going for better SQ
 

New member
Username: Alonzoub

Post Number: 3
Registered: Apr-10
wow thats a great price. Ill add that to my options, anyone know anything about the discus series? lol
 

Gold Member
Username: Deadrabit

Marionville, MO

Post Number: 2347
Registered: Jun-07
a local shop down the road sells them. i know they are not very popular with them.
 

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Username: Jbpitt

Pittsburgh, Pa. Usa

Post Number: 298
Registered: Jul-09
Yea,ive never heard anything good about them either. My cousin just bought a couple of those rsd 12s an they sound realy good!
 

Platinum Member
Username: Glasswolf

Columbia, SC USA

Post Number: 12775
Registered: Dec-03
if I recall, the Quarts and the Eclipse are more laid back than the Type R components, depending on the sound you want.
Best bet is to audition each set if you have the opportunity, and see which appeal to your ears.

Someone did mention to me that Eclipse/Fujitsu Ten is pulling out of the US market, though. I can't confirm that however, or at least haven't looked into it.

I'm about to pull that CAC list down. It's severely outdated, and it's really caused as much trouble as it's done good. It's started a lot of arguments.
 

Silver Member
Username: Poprocks

Post Number: 339
Registered: Mar-09
Hey glass, your CAC list helped LOTS of folks, it just needs to be up dated.

You seem to have been in 12 volt for a while now, you seem to be WELL repected on your opinions, hell, you got your own ask glass thread.

Some folks are blinded by there friends stupidity and NEED good guidance.

To the OP, i would go Eclipse.
 

Platinum Member
Username: Glasswolf

Columbia, SC USA

Post Number: 12819
Registered: Dec-03
Thanks. a lot of it is just experience. I've been in the game a while.
I'm in the process of updating that list as we speak actually. I have a thread in here for suggestions on it in fact. The list was updated a while back by some others on CAC, so I'm revising it now to add newer and missed brands, and rearrange some of the brands already there.
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