Posted May 20, 200520 yr I'm putting my first system together one piece at a time. I first picked up my Pioneer 8600 at the beginning of the year and installed it into my 1995 Ford Explorer XLT. Now I'm moving to the subwoofers and amp. I mainly have two possibilities:(2) Two 12" RE SEs--- powered by an Orion 1200dOR(1) One 12" RE SX--- powered by an Orion 1200dI will more than likely port it either way, I am just wanting the one that will sound better and have an overall LSQ. I've asked this question to numerous people and I've got many many different answers, if you have an other suggestions, please spit them out. I want to keep it around this price range.Thanks,Kyle
May 20, 200520 yr Agreed. Even with the power split in half, you still gain a theoretical 3dBs with the added driver. Increased efficiency as well.
May 20, 200520 yr well, the obvious ones here are the new mag (though it's d2) and SS rl-p's....the rl-p's would be d4, so the amp and them would love each other....and they are sql through and through...but with the choices u have listed, i agree with supa and tire...the pair of se's..wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
May 21, 200520 yr Author What kind of comps would you guys look into? I will be putting them into the factory location in my Explorer... ( I don't have the time or experience to try to attempt to build kick pods). I think I can get 6.5 in my stock location as long as I use a baffle. The amp I will use will either be the Orion 4002 or Orion 8002. All depends on the comps. I do not want to spend more than $300 on comps.
May 21, 200520 yr Denim will say OrionJntar will say CDTTirefryer will say rainbow ( yes, more than $300)and I will say DLS
May 21, 200520 yr Author Sooo which is it? No more than $300. Rainbows are out of the picture I believe.
May 21, 200520 yr Up to you CDT will require a nice amount of powerDLS will need about 1/2 the power and get just as loudOrion, no idea
May 21, 200520 yr The Rainbow SoundLine and DreamLines can be found for less than $300. Check out www.speedsound for prices and info. I have heard so many components sets throughout the years and the DreamLines, which are the lowest line Rainbow makes, is one of the best I've ever heard. I would take it over any top of the line component set I've ever heard. And that would include the likes or RF, MBQ, Infinity, Focal, JL, a lot others. Just my opinion though. Talk to anyone who's ever had Rainbows, and short of a DIY set, I promise you, they'll tell you how much they loved them.
May 21, 200520 yr Admin Denim will say OrionJntar will say CDTTirefryer will say rainbow ( yes, more than $300)and I will say DLSActually I would try to direct him toward the pre-DEI A/D/S 3 way comps still floating around on ebay
May 21, 200520 yr Author The Rainbow SoundLine and DreamLines can be found for less than $300. Check out www.speedsound for prices and info. I have heard so many components sets throughout the years and the DreamLines, which are the lowest line Rainbow makes, is one of the best I've ever heard. I would take it over any top of the line component set I've ever heard. And that would include the likes or RF, MBQ, Infinity, Focal, JL, a lot others. Just my opinion though. Talk to anyone who's ever had Rainbows, and short of a DIY set, I promise you, they'll tell you how much they loved them.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Will the Soundlines work well in the factory door locations? I'll throw them how ever much power they require, I just want something thats going to sound good.
May 21, 200520 yr Yes, they will. I do however suggest deadening your door first. Don't get me wrong though, as this is all just my personal opinion. YOu may not even like they way they sound. Your best bet is to go out and audition whatever you possibly can.
May 21, 200520 yr memphis msynq componets or their top of the line sq's with the silk tweeters..sound sweet in my truck!wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
May 21, 200520 yr Author All of the local shops around here dont stock anything but big mainstream compaines... JL, Kicker, PG, Alpine stuff like that. I probably won't be able to test DLS, CDT, Rainbow or any company like that around here...
May 21, 200520 yr Author I might look into the Rainbow. Ever since I've started looking into Audio, I've seen that Rainbow are a high-end company. Very well made companies. Supa- Which DLS comps were you talking about and where can I get them?
May 21, 200520 yr I think you can get the UR6's for around $300.I did know a guy who was a dealer but he dissapered and i dont see him online ever
May 22, 200520 yr Author djdilliodon use to sell DLS but he no longer carries there products... Thats why I ask. Do you think the Orion amps are a good choice. Or can I get something just as good for cheaper. It was going to cost around $625 for both amps with full warranty.
May 23, 200520 yr Author Yeah I know. I might end up picking up a pair of CDT ef-61/cf with the 560 xovers and silk tweets.
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