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Infinity
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Alpine
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6.67%
Kenwood
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3.33%
Rockford Fostagate
1
3.33%
Kicker
2
6.67%
Polk
1
3.33%
MB Quartz
8
26.67%
JL
3
10.00%
Other
11
36.67%
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Old Jan 1, 2002 | 08:04 PM
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what is the best components

what is the best components?
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Old Jan 1, 2002 | 08:18 PM
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Can't beat alpine for good speaker, JLs for good subs at prices us young people getting out on their own for the first time car afford.

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Old Jan 1, 2002 | 08:23 PM
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Well here's what I want but due to a price of $580.00 I think I'll have to pass. But anyways they are Image Dynamics CS 1.6.

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Old Jan 1, 2002 | 08:31 PM
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I had to vote other, because you did not list Focal !

If money is no object, I'd say the best components are:
Rainbow References (typically $7000)
Focal Utopias (typically $1000 - 1200 for the package components, I'm using a custom set that will cost about $2300 or so)
Dynaudio (not sure on price, i think they are in the same ball park as Focal Utopias.)

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Old Jan 1, 2002 | 08:40 PM
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Which do you think delivers great bass?

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Old Jan 1, 2002 | 09:35 PM
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Jensen and legacy all the way, they pound like a raped hamster ha
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Old Jan 1, 2002 | 09:44 PM
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Jensen and legacy all the way, they pound like a raped hamster ha
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Old Jan 1, 2002 | 09:55 PM
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Originally posted by stuart69427
Which do you think delivers great bass?
without question, Studio Driver components (not made anymore), have the best low end midbass I've ever heard in a set of components. I had a 3 way set in my old 3rd gen, with 6s in doors, 4 and tweet in kicks. I loved that setup!
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Old Jan 1, 2002 | 10:01 PM
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quess ill have to look for some, give me time to save for your kicks too!

BTW - if you get someone to upgrade black kicks, id be interested in buying the old ones
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Old Jan 2, 2002 | 02:06 AM
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camaro03, dont forget crunch and kenford, they are on sale over at salesco.com, from what i hear they are a reputable shop to make purchases from
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Old Jan 2, 2002 | 08:16 AM
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Eclipse
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Old Jan 2, 2002 | 12:58 PM
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Other...while MB Quart are nice they are certinly not the best. I'll go with CDT, A/D/S/, or Dynaudio. Others are Image Dynamics, Oz Audio, and Focal. There will never be one brand that is the best. Everyone has a differant taste in sound like fingerprints.

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Old Jan 2, 2002 | 03:34 PM
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you cant forget about walmarts selection, ha
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Old Jan 2, 2002 | 03:48 PM
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rampage and jensen
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Old Jan 2, 2002 | 03:52 PM
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I have the MB Quart Q Series Components in the GTA....
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Old Jan 2, 2002 | 09:24 PM
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well, i dont know if anyone mentioned them already, but Crystal components are a very, very nice deal. just about everywhere i've seen has them on sale. i picked up a set of the 3-way components for $130. i know what you're thinkin, but i assure you, these are awesome speakers. have not heard one bad thing said about them anywhere and lots of praise. i love them, just cant wait to get them amped. if you can still find 'em, buy 'em. since i got mine, i think just about everywhere is outta stock of these things. check sounddomain.com, they did have them. highly recommended. i realize that there are better sets out there, no contest, but these are by far your best bang for your buck.
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Old Jan 2, 2002 | 09:49 PM
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Dynaudio and Focal if price is no object.

Juan
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Old Jan 2, 2002 | 11:07 PM
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Oldoneeye...
IS THAT REALLY ... THE MAN??
You're MY HERO!
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Old Jan 3, 2002 | 01:21 AM
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I dunno where u guys or from, but in my opinion eclipse and xtant are the way to go. Eclipse is the only company i know that offers a one year anti theft warantee, and they also have great amps, subs, and components. As for you people who say jensen, legacy, and rampage, you must be smokin some good crack, cuz that stuff is CHEAP.
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Old Jan 3, 2002 | 01:37 PM
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i was joking about jensen or rampage, how ever for the value, you cant beat rampage
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Old Jan 4, 2002 | 01:20 AM
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Focal (Utopia's are wonderful, but I wouldn't underestimate the 165K2) and A/D/S are the best I've heard, but I've never been able to sample CDT or Dynaudio.

I've also found that it takes a pretty damn expensive MB Quart speaker before they compare to the first two. Their similarly priced gear doesn't stand up as well.
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