hey fellus, ill be in the market for some new splits soon, somthin in the 400-500 dollar bracket, ive currently got theses puppies http://www.pioneer.com.au/car_entertainment/speakers/tsc1625/index.html theyve served me very well running off a pioneer 200watt 2 channel, but theyre getting sold, so im just wondering what you guys reccomend, im after an all rounder, good mid bass, dont want a really bright tweeter either, you know what i mean, boston has been mentioned to me but that was about as much detail as the person went into and i know you guys will be of more help.

cheers,
tom

What type of music do you listen too?
Do you want pronounced bass or have you got a sub or intending on getting one?

For that Price you can get some nice:

Morel
Boston
Hertz

These are some of the most common and popular, but it all depends on you tastes and the rest of your system.

Cheers
Pete

If the budget is on the lower side of $500 then I would recommend something like this:

Oz Audio Vector V650S3
www.ozaudio.com

Boston S60
www.bostonacoustics.com

Hertz HSK165
www.hertzaudiovideo.com

Vibe Blackhex 60
www.vibeaudio.com.au

Morel Pulse 6
www.morel.co.il

Eton Pro160
www.etongmbh.com

Diamond D361
www.diamondaudio.com

Focal 165V1
www.focal.tm.fr/gb/car/index.htm

Crossfire X6
www.crossfirecaraudio.com

If the budget is on the sunny side of $500, then I would recommend you add these to your audition list:

Oz Audio Oz180CS
www.ozaudio.com

Boston Pro60
www.bostonacoustics.com

Phass Al-Nico
www.phass.com

Vibe ST60
www.vibeaudio.com.au

Morel Elate 6
www.morel.co.il

Eton Adventure A1-160
www.etongmbh.com

Diamond s600a
www.diamondaudio.com

Focal 165W
www.focal.tm.fr/gb/car/index.htm

DynAudio System 240
www.dynaudio.com

Digital Designs DDW6.5set
www.ddaudio.com

Let your ears do the decision making. Remember the key is too listen to as many products as you can and let your own ears decide for you. There is no special scientific formula behind the choice. Just go with what you like the sound of. Please don't just take my word for it. My opinion is only one of many. Other audiophiles may well have totally different tastes. Check the products out yourself and see if you remain with the afore mentioned ones or you settle on something else.

I'm so gonna be spending heaps of money at your place (Fhrx Studios) one day lol

whoa thx man, i really like the look of the morels, arnt they leaning more towards the sq side of things? i to alot of drum and bass, dance, hip hop, and hardcore (borderline metal, not the dance type) so yeh, if that narrows it down some more that would be awsome, thanks guys

Talk to s_tim_u_late about Morels. He loves em.

I have the Morel Pulse 6 up the front and am very happy with them! The Elate look like they could cope with a bit more bass and power though.

They have my vote!

I really like the Hertz stuff if you want it L.O.U.D.........while not as accurate as some of the speakers that Marty listed (Eton, Focal, and the Dyns especially), they certainly are suited to the music types you list.

I actually have the Hertz HSK-163's on my shopping list (3-way set) along with a pair of those new HXS-300 12" subs....Marty has one of those HXS's subs ex-demo for a good price, I know one person who 'borrowed' it for a few days and was blown away by the SPL and SQ of the bass for the money. I need to buy a few little bits of Marty before I can start saving for them however.

Not only but also, these Hertz units will do a big SQ turd on your current speakers. The only difference with the higher models is the refinement of the sound. Another $150 spent puts you into SQ territory big time.

The cheaper Morels are nice. Didn't mind them, very easy to listen to but didn't put the smile on my face like the Hertz.

Phass and Vibe are two you should look at, along with the Bostons. A good selection of balanced setups, good volume, good quality sound. Diamond is also woth a look,

Have not heard the DD components yet, but now I am going to go looking for an install for a listen. Knowing what their subs are built like, I think they would be able to take a bit more power than most, and get mighty loud.

Oz Audio aren't really well known in this country, although they do make good stuff. I have heard the Vector V650S3 and I could definitely live with them.

Marty makes the best point of all - get out and listen to them. Don't just buy a brand, actually listen to them and know how they sound. If you get a big smile on your face like I did with those Hertz 163's, then you know you have found the set you want.

While I can't tell you who to buy your speakers from, FHRX studios will always look after you. It mightnt be the cheapest deal, but it will be bloody close. Marty more than makes up for it by giving you his time, knowledge and opinion freely.

thanks again guys, well, im gonna get out and look at some hertz, and bostons this week as they seem like the go, so yeh, thanks for all the help fellas, much appreciated

cheers,
tom

I've got the soundstream L.O.S splits, about 500 bucks i think? I'm happy with them, they jsut released the new version.. they're white! :P
www.soundstream.com.au