Rapmaster0

Here is what I have right now.
-JL 500/1
-JL 12w7
-JL 300/4


My question is what speakers for the front and back doors would work best for what I have right now? Money isn't really an issue, but something that is optimized for the 300/4 amp that I have.

smooth CL-in

Boston FS-60 / Diamond M361 / Hertz HSK 165 / Focal 165A / Rainbow SLX 230.03 / Phoenix Gold TX6.5 just to name a few

check out this thread. got them from here.

https://acurazine.com/forums/audio-video-electronics-navigation-22/audio-system-guide-388010/

Rapmaster0

Well also, I am running of the stock navi HU.

uncald4

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My favorite components to date are the Boston Z6 and the JL Audio ZR650-CSi. Give either of these sets a grip of power and nothing else compares.

Great choice in audio gear. From my experience the 12W7 could use a bit more power than a 500/1.

AcuraX2

There are tons of great speakers out there. A lot depends on how much you want to spend. The Phoenix Gold speakers that are getting great reviews are only around $100. Then you can go easily to over $1k for Rainbows, Zapco, Hertz and several others. The Rainbow Germaniums are a great speaker that will run in the $400-500 range. I have not heard the Boston or JL that uncald recommends but if he is recommending them, they are sure to be very good indeed. If you can, find a shop and listen, listen, listen to see what sounds good to you. Good luck

Rapmaster0

Well I'm mainly looking for a set of components and 2way's that would fit the 300/4 with optimal power. I could play them at full power and the speakers would be okay

uncald4

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I agree with AcuraX2. You can get all kinds of recommendations from people. But, you're using your own ears in the end. The best option is to listen to some speakers with your own music.

dope!

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go JL all the way. and im with uncald4. the 12w7 could use a 1000/1 for more bump! i had a 12w7 with a 500/1 and switched to the 1000/1 n damn! lol...had jl components all around with another jl amp. ill research the model. but i like ur taste in audio!

Rapmaster0

Lol, I LOVE JL, though other people may say different. dope! look in to the model of speakers your talking about. I need components and 2way for the back.

dope!

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i ABSOLUTELY LOVEEE jl..lol..my uncle had hooked me my system up..and picture that jl with that amp in a 93 accord 4 door..damnn!! lol..looking into the model right now...

dope!

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found it! its the evolution series..this is wut i had

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_c...php?comp_id=63

Rapmaster0

What about for rear speakers?

dope!

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i had sumthin different..im looking into those right now..bare with me

ahh nvm..here u go..had this series in the back..have these in my maxima which i gave to pops..lol..running 2 15's in that suka with a 7" in dash tv..lol..pops is 46 and still bumping..lol..the speakers were abused in my accord and they sound just as the day i got em..gooodddd

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_c...php?comp_id=60

Rapmaster0

I don't know if you would know, but can you explain the difference between the ZR, C5, XR, VR, and TR series?

wong05tsx

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So many JL heads in here :\.


I hate JL. They're good stuff, BUT, there are way better for the money.
and +1 on the more power to your W7, give that thing a 1000/1

OP, if you have the money, Rainbow Germaniums or Hertz MLK165 Mille-series would be best choices... imho..

Rapmaster0

Would the Rainbow or Hertz be the best bet for the 300/4 amp? I'm guessing 75w to each speaker.

capnxtreme

The only thing bad that anyone ever has to say about JL is that it's expensive. And it's not like you can't find good deals on used JL gear, just like anything else.

Sure there are other options for the price, but no one ever hates on the quality.

Why would you "hate JL" just based on the prices? Just don't buy it then--there's no reason to feel that passionate about it.

uncald4

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You know we love you wong but the capn's got a point. We won't cane you if you retract your HATE statement.

I love JL Audio amps and speakers. My reason is because I've been selling and installing car audio professionally for over 10 years. JL Audio has been the most consistantly impressive car audio brand throughout their stretch. Aside from the Cleansweep . I would say that my second favorite car audio giant is Pioneer. I'm not a guy who has installed a few times. I specialize in high end cars and high end expectations. SO THERE!

wong05tsx

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You're right, HATE may be too nice. I wish the company will go out of business. jk
JL is a good brand, but for what it's worth, you can find a handful of companies out there of higher quality, at the same price of a lower quality JL product. But if you have the money, by all means go for it.

If you're using an aftermarket HU, the 300/4 would be nice for either one of those sets, that is, if you go active. If you're running passive, I would reccommend at least 150w clean rms per side. Anywhere between 125-175 should be fine, you won't be able to hear the difference between 125w and 150w to your ears.

I'm running the Hertz HSK165's, passive, giving each side 320w rms, gains set conservatively. Havn't checked with a DMM, but if I were to guess, they're probably getting around 175w RMS, and much more leeway so that they have the power whenever they need it. I love these speakers, midbass is a beast, as well as my Hertz HCX's in the rear doorsgetting 100w rms a side.

I havn't had to listen to the MLK's in a car, but in the showroom at a local Hertz Dealer,, these things are amazing. I find the HSK's far above others [Bostom Pro's....Alpine Type-X Pro's... ], comparable to the Rainbow SLC line, but the MLK's are on another level, of its own.

dnd2984

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Nice choice I have a 12w7 also powered by a 500/1. In the sealed box it wasnt so great. But in a ported box the 12w7 comes alive.

Rapmaster0

I'm running it off the stock navi with Mercman harness. So I still don't really know which speakers to get that will push 75 watts from the 300/4 amp.