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Greetings All.

Ive been looking at front splits of late and was wondering, what sort of splits could i buy for under $500. Now this is the last part of my system.

I types of music i listen to are:
-Techo/electronic (Daft Punk/Pendulum/Etc)
-60's, 70's, 80's, 90's style (Michael Jackson/B-52's/The Knack/etc)
-Metal/Punk/Rock (Blink 182/Korn/etc)
-R&B/Hip Hop/etc (Black Eyed Peas/Pussy cat Dolls/etc)
-Pop (Yeah...all that other catchy crap)

Yeah...you get the idea...
The focus of the system is SQ, with a little bit of punch, just in case i want to enter a "friendly" SPL comp. Now...For my system:

Head Unit

-Pioneer DEH-4650MP

Front Stage

-Front Splits (dunno yet)
-Coustic AMP600s

Rear Fill

-Infinity Reference 6x9's
-Coustic AMP400s

Subs System

-Audiobarn 12" Sub woofers (x2)
-Jaycar D Class Mono-block


The jaycar monoblock will be run off the RCA preouts, while the Coustic amps will be run off high level imputs from the H/U.

I have been looking at some of the latest Alpine DD liner splits. They really were GREAT for $399. I also had a listen to a pair of Boston accoustics splits for $550, and i prefered the sharp sound of the Alpines...

So have you guys got any recomendations...?

Thanks All...
--Tonba
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Look at OzAudio Vector Series splits. You can get them for $299.00 or some DD splits for $270.00. You wont be dissapointed with either.

DLS splits:D

there the real ****

for what they are they're cheap. there top of the range 3 way splits are 2 grand though :| haha

but they've got some really good cheaper splits

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Greetings All.

You think DD splits would go well?

--Tonba
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Morel Dynaudio Focal Vifa ID

mmmmmn, vifa :)

MMMMMMN DYNAUDIO!!!!! :D

Ah... add Hertz to Timmy's list... anyone who like dance/trance/techno should have them on the list. Try and have a listen to the 3-ways too... I had a headache for a week after I listened to them!

Oz Audio is a good choice, I'd take them over the alpines any day.

Pheonix Gold......um.... Vibe SA-K60's..... ah.... all depends what you want to spend really.

That said mate, you have heard my system..... and that's just decent quality coaxials in the front. Really gotta get those audiobahn's in!

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Greetings All.

PM sent Marty. (FHRX)

--Tonba
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umm...

Ok...

Good to know:confused:

:cool:

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Greetings All.

FHRX studios has some diamond audio 6" + 1" componants on sale.

Has anyone heard these? How do you guys think these would tie in with the rest of the system?

--Tonba
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Diamond are very good.

Basically it will not matter if they "blend in" with the system, as these should be the speakers producing the most volume. You'd turn down your 6x9's so they didn't interfere with the sound.

And upgrading your splits to something decent will just want to make you upgrade your subs in the same direction. The bass that once sounded crisp and clear will all of a sudden be very muddy indeed.

Welcome to the Audio Upgrade Compulsion Tonba!
(Join Audio Anonymous NOW!) :badgrin:

Yep I'd recommend the diamond splits too...

Good gear...

What model though?

How much $$ u got to throw around? Dont forget door prep. U wouldnt mount house speakers in a rattly tin can would you?

Mdf spacers, sound deadening acoustic tiles etc.

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Greetings All.

Yeah...Dont worry...im investing alot into sound deadening and a second battery.

Cant wait...

Oh the speakers are the HEX S600...i think

--Tonba
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Dont forget door prep. U wouldnt mount house speakers in a rattly tin can would you?

Mdf spacers, sound deadening acoustic tiles etc.

Exactly. This is a standard door from us fitted with Diamond Hex s600:

http://www.fastfoursforumscarclub.com/temp/fhrxstudios/images/edwin_12.jpg

Inner and outer skin is deadened. Diffusers are behind the speaker. Baffle is sealed into the door and midrange has a gasket onto the spacer. :)

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Greetings All.

Wow...i want this sorta set up...AWSOME!

Cant wait to hear them...how would you rate them marty? (Diamond HEX s600)

--Tonba
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They're absolutely fantastic (one of my favourites) but aren't you coming down on the 18th to audition them yourself? :D

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Greetings All.

Why, yes i am! lol

Cant wait...

Im also looking for other <$500 front splits that will fit into the factory location that should go well with the types of music i listen to...

--Tonba
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