Recommend a three-way front stage

tetraag · Post by **tetraag** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:30 am

I need help. I have a friend who is willing to give me his cyclone.

Unfortunately, my current front stage, Quart reference 6 inch, will not provide near enough mid-bass.

I do not want to run an extra speaker wires so I'm looking for a three-way set up with around an 8 inch midbass and a passive crossover. He is willing to do all of the install work and has the ability to make custom door panels or kick panels if necessary. (Nothing too extreme, I don't want to kill the poor guy).

The system will be a run using my two new toys a black ZX450 the front (it is a minivan, don't complain about rear fill

) and a black ZX500 for the cyclone.

I'm somewhat price sensitive, but because I'm getting the cyclone and install for free I'm not against the $700 range, but if you can recommend something a little less expensive than Dynaudio I am all for it.

Post by **bdubs767** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:37 am

Bi-amp a Dyn System 362. Prob best 3-way set out there for under 2 grand.

If you go to a local shop they usual qoute around 900-950 for the set and IMO nothing will come close unless you ues DIY speakers fully active.

YOU WILL NEED A 8" MID IMO too with the cyclone. The new Dyns are getting the title of king of the midbass from the reviews I've read. Save up little extra cash the extra $200 will be worth it.

onecrazy95civic · Post by **onecrazy95civic** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:47 am

I used to have a Cyclone and I ran 8" XMAX subs for mid-bass. All I could say is go for Ti Elite 9-5-1 and run the extra set of wires

.

Post by **AVICJR** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:50 am

onecrazy95civic wrote:I used to have a Cyclone and I ran 8" XMAX subs for mid-bass. All I could say is go for Ti Elite 9-5-1 and run the extra set of wires .

The only problem with that is the availability of the pieces. It will sound nice but may be a little too hard to come by these days.

onecrazy95civic · Post by **onecrazy95civic** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:51 am

AVICJR wrote:
onecrazy95civic wrote:I used to have a Cyclone and I ran 8" XMAX subs for mid-bass. All I could say is go for Ti Elite 9-5-1 and run the extra set of wires .
The only problem with that is the availability of the pieces. It will sound nice but may be a little too hard to come by these days.

Yeah

you're right...but would sound great!!!

Post by **Francious70** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:02 am

Adire Audio Extremis
Exodus Audio WR4
Usher tweet

tetraag · Post by **tetraag** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:13 am

I have not even seen a 9-5-1 for sale in a while. Assuming I could find one, I could probably shift the rear fill to an old left over XS2300 I already have. I would still have to run an extra set of speaker wire to the front. This is not an easy thing to do in my car as the floor has already been lowered 10 inches to accommodate a wheelchair and there is no carpet.

Post by **smgreen20** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:37 am

I have to 3rd the vote for Dyns. Another to look at is CDT. A local here has 2 sets of 8" 3 ways in his doors. Sounds real good.

Post by **bdubs767** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:38 am

Francious70 wrote:Adire Audio Extremis
Exodus Audio WR4
Usher tweet

another great choice...Id use some Seas Neos instead of the usher tweet tho

Can you go w/ a three way active front stage?

Post by **AVICJR** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:18 am

bdubs767 wrote:Can you go w/ a three way active front stage?

I believe the reason he doesn't want to go active is because he would have to run extra wire, which he is trying to avoid.

Sounds like he wants to use current run of speaker wire to a passive xover, then run wire to the three speakers from there.

tetraag-glad to see you posting over here.

Post by **bdubs767** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:22 am

AVICJR wrote:
bdubs767 wrote:Can you go w/ a three way active front stage?
I believe the reason he doesn't want to go active is because he would have to run extra wire, which he is trying to avoid.

Sounds like he wants to use current run of speaker wire to a passive xover, then run wire to the three speakers from there.

tetraag-glad to see you posting over here.

If thats the case....dyn, dls, mmats offers some stuff, focal, oz just came out with a new set, andmorel

Post by **AVICJR** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:25 am

bdubs767 wrote:If thats the case....dyn, dls, mmats offers some stuff, focal, oz just came out with a new set, andmorel

You've heard them all, which do you recommend in his price range. Keep in mind his power (ZX450).

tetraag · Post by **tetraag** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:25 am

Probably not. It would entail purchasing more amps and running more wire. I'll take a look at the Dynaudio, the CDT page looked promising, but navigating it is another matter.

Post by **VW337** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:25 am

tetraag -- you have PM

Post by **bdubs767** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:31 am

VW337 wrote:tetraag -- you have PM

go with what hes offering you...if Im guessing right

shaheen · Post by **shaheen** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 1:53 pm

What about focal K3P , or u can do the add on Midbass from them 165KBE

culzero · Post by **culzero** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 2:16 pm

I would say try the focal polyglass v2 series. They have a 3 way system using an 11" midbass, 5.25" midrange, and a 1" tweeter. It is model number 270V3.

Here is focal's site.
http://www.focal-america.com/Products/P ... assV2.html

And I found them for sale at woofersetc. com. for $630.00 Here's a link.

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fus ... ct_ID=1171

Post by **bdubs767** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 2:41 pm

DO NOT BUY DLS, DYN, MOREL, or FOCAL online.

There has been tons of fakes going around.

Mastiff · Post by **Mastiff** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:22 pm

Find A set of Ba pro 6.53 simple sweet and to the point.

vin78 · Post by **vin78** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 7:21 pm

cheap - JL audio

Mid - DLS

High - Morel or Dynaudio

The older Boston Pro are pretty sweet if you can find them in good condition on ebay