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ChinoCharles · 09-06-2006, 12:40 AM

Haha, thats insanity. Some people really like their fidelity... I can honestly say I have never heard a pair of components that expensive in a car, so I couldn't vouch for the difference between $200 components and $500 components. I'll stick with my $200 ones, haha.

Yar · 09-06-2006, 01:06 PM

My Ears are bleeding....Holy!

I was out today, went to every audio shop out here. Got to hear some pretty loud subs, and some that looked to be good, but couldn't produce a clean beat if they wanted to.

The last stop of the day was to see the "Pioneer" set I've been talking about.

I was blown away with the sound of them, they really impressed me, and the price could not be matched. So im now officially sold on the subs for the car, and had a talk with the tech there. We're both going for sealed enclosure, powered by 1000W Amp; just don't know witch amp im going to be getting just yet.

The speakers WILL be powered by a separate amp. I haven't gone out and actually tested speakers yet, that will after I got the trunk of the yaris all figured out.

Thanks. More Updates to come later on.

-Bill

ChinoCharles · 09-06-2006, 02:57 PM

That is going to be LOUD, but should hit pretty clean. Nice choice.

bigsky2 · 09-06-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

Haha, thats insanity. Some people really like their fidelity... I can honestly say I have never heard a pair of components that expensive in a car, so I couldn't vouch for the difference between $200 components and $500 components. I'll stick with my $200 ones, haha.

High-end component speakers cones' are made with polyglass, therefore the prices are crazy.

Good component speakers also have better crossovers with better tuning abilities - not to mention directional/angle adjustable tweeters!

This is all for SPL/SQ competitions obviously, but I don't mind have a set of high end polyglass comps in my Yaris

Yar · 09-07-2006, 05:01 AM

I like ChinoCharles idea of ebaying my speakers.

Component speaker are really going to bring out the sounds I'm looking for, also, like I believe somebody else said, they are a very worth-while investment in any car/audio system. With all that said, I'm lost at what modles to look for.

Kenwood? Yay or Nay?

I'm looking for something reasonable, that won't break the bank, as I'm really tight on money I can spend.

What are all of you running, and what do you think of them?

-Bill

bigsky2 · 09-07-2006, 05:54 AM

Focal all the way.

If you can afford it, check out the Polyglass V1 or V2 series. The 165V1/V2 are an excellent choice. My installer recommended this. They cost about CAD $250-300 per set.

You can also consider Alpine Type X series components. JL Audio components should also be listened to, and to some extent, the Infinity reference series.

MB Quart's quality has deteriorated somewhat after it was purchased by RF and then yet by another company. It's no longer German owned/operated and needless to say, Rockford Fosgate is not the company it used to be.

I don't know much about Kenwood components, but they're probably worth a try.

ChinoCharles · 09-07-2006, 11:21 AM

If you're strapped for cash, my local Best Buy has one set of Inifinity components that were $199 installed. I dont even know if they have Best Buys in Canada, but it was worth a post, haha. Thats about as cheap as its going to get.

ECHOKnight2000 · 09-07-2006, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yar

I like ChinoCharles idea of ebaying my speakers.

Component speaker are really going to bring out the sounds I'm looking for, also, like I believe somebody else said, they are a very worth-while investment in any car/audio system. With all that said, I'm lost at what modles to look for.

Kenwood? Yay or Nay?

I'm looking for something reasonable, that won't break the bank, as I'm really tight on money I can spend.

What are all of you running, and what do you think of them?

-Bill

My whole system except the reciever is Kenwood. I know a lot of people (myself included) don't care for Kenwood and look down on it as crap, but I was converted! Kenwood like most companies have a lower line of products and then an "premium" line of products and there's are call Kenwood eXcelon...and it sounds amazing! The clarity and clean bass and the range of high and low, okay the way it was installed and set up does make a difference, don't get me wrong there are a lot of other great choices out there. Originally I was going to get Alpine speakers but they wouldn't fit the front, because they were too deep and the mounting in my door is shallow, so apparently the only product or one of the few ones was Kenwood, then I decided to go Kenwood all the way. Obviously it depends on experiences some may say it was crap others say it was great. But good luck I just thought I chime in, it would be nice in Kenwood pay me for this promotion

Good luck!

Yar · 09-08-2006, 01:20 AM

Ya, that would be my next question.

What is the maxaxium deph for a front and rear speaker on an 3DR 07 Yaris?

I already know that the front speakers are 6.5" and the rear ones are 5.25".

Anybody know?

09-07-2006, 05:54 AM	#24
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	Focal all the way. If you can afford it, check out the Polyglass V1 or V2 series. The 165V1/V2 are an excellent choice. My installer recommended this. They cost about CAD $250-300 per set. You can also consider Alpine Type X series components. JL Audio components should also be listened to, and to some extent, the Infinity reference series. MB Quart's quality has deteriorated somewhat after it was purchased by RF and then yet by another company. It's no longer German owned/operated and needless to say, Rockford Fosgate is not the company it used to be. I don't know much about Kenwood components, but they're probably worth a try. __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

09-06-2006, 12:40 AM	#19
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Haha, thats insanity. Some people really like their fidelity... I can honestly say I have never heard a pair of components that expensive in a car, so I couldn't vouch for the difference between $200 components and $500 components. I'll stick with my $200 ones, haha.

09-06-2006, 01:06 PM	#20
Yar Drives: 07 Bayou Blue Metallic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 25	My Ears are bleeding....Holy! I was out today, went to every audio shop out here. Got to hear some pretty loud subs, and some that looked to be good, but couldn't produce a clean beat if they wanted to. The last stop of the day was to see the "Pioneer" set I've been talking about. I was blown away with the sound of them, they really impressed me, and the price could not be matched. So im now officially sold on the subs for the car, and had a talk with the tech there. We're both going for sealed enclosure, powered by 1000W Amp; just don't know witch amp im going to be getting just yet. The speakers WILL be powered by a separate amp. I haven't gone out and actually tested speakers yet, that will after I got the trunk of the yaris all figured out. Thanks. More Updates to come later on. -Bill

09-06-2006, 02:57 PM	#21
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	That is going to be LOUD, but should hit pretty clean. Nice choice.

09-07-2006, 05:01 AM	#23
Yar Drives: 07 Bayou Blue Metallic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 25	I like ChinoCharles idea of ebaying my speakers. Component speaker are really going to bring out the sounds I'm looking for, also, like I believe somebody else said, they are a very worth-while investment in any car/audio system. With all that said, I'm lost at what modles to look for. Kenwood? Yay or Nay? I'm looking for something reasonable, that won't break the bank, as I'm really tight on money I can spend. What are all of you running, and what do you think of them? -Bill

09-07-2006, 11:21 AM	#25
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	If you're strapped for cash, my local Best Buy has one set of Inifinity components that were $199 installed. I dont even know if they have Best Buys in Canada, but it was worth a post, haha. Thats about as cheap as its going to get.

09-08-2006, 01:20 AM	#27
Yar Drives: 07 Bayou Blue Metallic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 25	Ya, that would be my next question. What is the maxaxium deph for a front and rear speaker on an 3DR 07 Yaris? I already know that the front speakers are 6.5" and the rear ones are 5.25". Anybody know?