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Needing 3 way suggestions.
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:39 pm
by mr tibbs
Well, now that I am driving the FJ instead of the car I think I might try something different in there. The amp is going to stay (Onyx 200.4), and the back two channels are still going to be going to the sub. So, what I'm looking for is a 3 way set up to be run off of the front two channels of the 200.4. Another amp is out of the question so I'm looking for a passive system. The FJ is dying to be set up with a 3 way system with some 8's in the doors. Anyone know of a 3 way system that is passive and uses 8's for the midbass, and is under $200??
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:46 pm
by fuzzysnuggleduck
While I don't monitor products and markets closely, I get a feeling that a $200 budget for a 8-?-1 component set might not cut it. You could however, build your self a custom setup using woofers from partsexpress, but the xover would be quite challenging I would think.
I'm sure someone else has much better advice.
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:49 pm
by LeggoMyEggo
Try to find a set of JL 3 way xovers (I don't recall the model name) and then build your drivers using Kicker Resolution series separates.
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:01 pm
by mr tibbs
fuzzysnuggleduck wrote:While I don't monitor products and markets closely, I get a feeling that a $200 budget for a 8-?-1 component set might not cut it. You could however, build your self a custom setup using woofers from partsexpress, but the xover would be quite challenging I would think.
I'm sure someone else has much better advice.
That's what I was originally thinking using Dayton Audio drivers from parts express, but the x-over is going to be the killer there. I see Hertz has a set exactly like I am looking for, but for like $600.
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:57 am
by stipud
Hmm... maybe you can get something like a PG XVR, then add midbass drivers to your existing components.
Re: Needing 3 way suggestions.
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:54 am
by Bfowler
mr tibbs wrote:
Needing 3 way suggestions.
well then 2 girls 1 guy is the ONLY way to go. all other male/donkey combo's should be avoided.
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:39 am
by bretti_kivi
^^ so, the weekend was like *that*, huh?
DLS have the C36 set, they might be cheap enough......
Bret
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:02 am
by mr tibbs
bretti_kivi wrote:^^ so, the weekend was like *that*, huh?
DLS have the C36 set, they might be cheap enough......
Bret
6.5" mid bass, I'm looking for 8" or maybe a strong 7" (don't even for there fowler!)
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 12:11 pm
by Bfowler
teeheehee.... i bet you need 8" (how could i NOT go there!!!!! ok ok...i'm done, i promise)
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 12:12 pm
by mr tibbs
Here is what I would like to do:
Mid bass:
Dayton reference 8"
Mid range:
Dayton reference 4"
Tweets:
Dayton Neo tweets
And maybe some passives x-overs like
these
So, what do you guys think of that set up?
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 12:14 pm
by Thumper88
I'm thinkin 4-way...what are your suggestions?
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 12:15 pm
by scorpio86
can you use any of the pg crossovers like the mx3/mx3i or mx2?? a question not a suggestion.. lol
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 12:31 pm
by mr tibbs
scorpio86 wrote:can you use any of the pg crossovers like the mx3/mx3i or mx2?? a question not a suggestion.. lol
I believe those are active x-overs, I need passive because I only have two channels of amplification available. I would love to active (like in my car), but I can only put one amp in this vehicle. If it takes more than that it's too much effort for me to play with.
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 12:41 pm
by mr tibbs
stipud wrote:Hmm... maybe you can get something like a PG XVR, then add midbass drivers to your existing components.
That might work! Do you think I could hook up the 8" mid bass to the sub output of the XVR??
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:35 pm
by Bfowler
^yes sir, thats exactly what hes getting at.
im just trying to figure out if you would still get stereo sound from your midbass with that setup
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:47 pm
by mr tibbs
Bfowler wrote:^yes sir, thats exactly what hes getting at.
im just trying to figure out if you would still get stereo sound from your midbass with that setup
That just occurred to me as well.
It might just be easier to get a 3 way x-over.
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:51 pm
by Rold Gold
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 2:03 pm
by mr tibbs
Yep, I saw them already. If I decide to go this route those just might be the ticket.
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 2:04 pm
by Rold Gold
I figured you had.......
I'm just sticking to yer "Budget-Ballin" system.........
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 2:09 pm
by mr tibbs
FuzzyHoNutz wrote:I figured you had.......
I'm just sticking to yer "Budget-Ballin" system.........
Yep, that's pretty much what we're going for here. I still have a bunch of stuff stashed for the install in my next vehicle, but in the mean time me and the wifey have switched vehicles and I now realize that the FJ needs some attention. It's always something!!!
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 2:12 pm
by Rold Gold
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 4:58 pm
by Thumper88
Why not make your own passives?
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:19 pm
by VW337
Reading the title only.........
have you looked into twins?
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:23 pm
by Rold Gold
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:46 pm
by Thumper88
I love this thread.
