Help Choosing Comps, RSDs or Xenons?

revrider1 · Post by **revrider1** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:38 pm

Im needing some 6.5" Comps for my car. I was set on some 6.5" PG RSDs. I came across some Xenon 6.5" for sale. How do they compare in sound? Thanks

Post by **stipud** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:45 pm

In my experience the Xenons had slightly better midrange, but lacked substantially in midbass. The RSDs sound way better overall, playing nice and deep with minimal effort. The Xenons look like better speakers, and the versatility of being able to coax mount the tweeters is handy, but for most people, unnecessary.

I would go with the RSDs personally, especially if you aren't going to be seeing them.

revrider1 · Post by **revrider1** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:47 pm

I was just wanting the Xenons to match my amps, But im most likely gonna get the RSDs. I hear alot of good things about them. How much can the RSDs take really? Wattage? I have had mixed thoughts...

Post by **Bfowler** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:49 pm

i like the RSD's hands down

the ONLY thing the xenon speakers have over the RSD's is the 200-300 hz range.

the RSD's have Much better midbass, almost identical tweets.

the Xenon mids have HUGE magnet/motor structures which are hard to install. the xenon's also have a crossover that is a single large unit for both left and right, which is harder to find a place for in your install.

revrider1 · Post by **revrider1** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:52 pm

Im reading on other site, and both stated above are the supposed downfalls of the Xenons. The crossover issue and the lack of midbass. Thanks for the info...

Just wondering now how many watts the RSDs can really take? I have a local deal for a Xenon 200.2, but i would assume 200+watts for the RSDs would be to much? Im also considering a Xenon 100.2 if nothing else. Thanks

Post by **Bfowler** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:55 pm

i just installed a x100.2 (with a birth sheet of 122 per channel) in my brothers car and the RSD's love it.

i think they would be able to handle the 200.2, but it would be unnecessary

revrider1 · Post by **revrider1** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:01 pm

I can get a 200.4 local for cheap, I know I dont need all the power. But its good to leave the 2 rears open and have some headroom. Would 200watts hurt the RSDs if I were to pick it up? I mean, its gonna cost about the same as a 100.2 elsewhere...THANKS

Post by **Bfowler** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:03 pm

go for it. the rsd's have a good warranty

plus they would likely get much louder then you would ever want before you actually reached 200 watts on the 200.4

revrider1 · Post by **revrider1** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:05 pm

Thats true, Ill just go moderate on the gains.

fordtough1 · Post by **fordtough1** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:00 pm

I've been running mine on a x200.2 for a while now. They don't seem to mind.

Post by **AVICJR** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:49 pm

revrider1 wrote:I can get a 200.4 local for cheap,

Share the hookup for a fellow Texan!!

I love the Xenons.

revrider1 · Post by **revrider1** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:39 pm

Where u located?

Post by **AVICJR** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:25 pm

revrider1 wrote:Where u located?

Texas City-just outside of Houston.