Diamond Audio vs. MB Quart
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Diamond Audio vs. MB Quart
Time to upgrade the Stook sound system so it sounds more like music and less like wind noise. I found the MB Quart RSC 216's for $189, and the Diamond Audio M561'a for $219. I know speakers are DEFINITELY a matter of personal preference, but I'd be curious to hear thoughts on the pro's/cons of the two. (which one is brighter, smoother, more efficient, etc...) Are the DA's worth $30 more? (assuming both are being powered by at least 100 watts/channel)
And hell, while I'm at it, how about Crunch amps? I know their inexpensive for the power rating, but are they "cheap", or just inexpensive?
Thanks for any suggestions anyone might have.
And hell, while I'm at it, how about Crunch amps? I know their inexpensive for the power rating, but are they "cheap", or just inexpensive?
Thanks for any suggestions anyone might have.
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I can't speak to the MB Quart, but I have the Diamond Audio 6.5" hex components and a single 12" Diamond MacDaddy sub in my Grand Cherokee and absolutely love them. The music reproduction is incredibly clean and life-like. There is not the "tinny" sound of the metal components (I didn't care as much for the Diamond drivers made out of aluminum or whatever it is).
I just bought my S2000 last week, and have done nothing to the sound system yet. I don't know that I will do as much to the S2000 as I did to the Grand Cherokee. Reason? 1) cars are an awful sound studio; 2) convertibles are even worse sound studios than enclosed vehicles. I am of the mindset that it is a waste to put too much money into the sound system of a convertible where so much of the music quality is lost. Don't get me wrong; I'll probably at a minimum replace the stock speakers (I have never seen a stock speaker that is not a piece'o'crap made out of paper). However, I don't think I'll be looking at the high end of components for replacement.
What has everyone had success/failure with so far for replacement speakers?
I just bought my S2000 last week, and have done nothing to the sound system yet. I don't know that I will do as much to the S2000 as I did to the Grand Cherokee. Reason? 1) cars are an awful sound studio; 2) convertibles are even worse sound studios than enclosed vehicles. I am of the mindset that it is a waste to put too much money into the sound system of a convertible where so much of the music quality is lost. Don't get me wrong; I'll probably at a minimum replace the stock speakers (I have never seen a stock speaker that is not a piece'o'crap made out of paper). However, I don't think I'll be looking at the high end of components for replacement.
What has everyone had success/failure with so far for replacement speakers?
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I just bought the same MB Quarts. Haven't installed them because I'm having got the amp yet. I bought them because they were recommended on the board. Supposedly, you have to install a spacer to get them to fit right.
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both are high quality speakes, and both companies, has beeen accused of producing "harsh" sounding speakers. I feel that much of this criticism is undeserved. I have installed both diamond m5 comps with hard nad soft tweets, as well as mb quart Qs and references, and to me, they sound very similiar. Though I prefer a more laid back sound of a Morel tweet, these two sets are both very detailed and definitely not lacking in midbass when powered and installed right...
if I were you, I would go with a cheaper set--mbquart, if money was an issue...but I dont think you will be disappointed with either.
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if I were you, I would go with a cheaper set--mbquart, if money was an issue...but I dont think you will be disappointed with either.
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razzhead,
if you interested in paying an additional $80, i've got diamond audio's top-of-line hex s600s components. the tweets are made of silk so you won't have tinginess of titanium. $300 including shipping. let me know if you're interested.
ric
if you interested in paying an additional $80, i've got diamond audio's top-of-line hex s600s components. the tweets are made of silk so you won't have tinginess of titanium. $300 including shipping. let me know if you're interested.
ric
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Thanks for the offer. Sounds like a great deal. But I already went with Crystal Mobilesound. I know the Diamonds are great speakers, but I decided I just didn't want to spend $250 or $300 for front speakers. Powered with a coupla hundred clean watts and a good sub in the trunk, I think the Crystals will work fine for me.
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I went with the more high end speaker since the Installer had an S2000 himself; his shop sold both speakers MB and Diamond Audio. Even though the MB was less I chose the Diamond Audio for $499. per set included tweeters.
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I took my car to Alton's Audio with a V12 amp, Infiniti kappa components (door speakers BLOWN) and he told me to stick some JL's in the door INSTEAD of Diamonds or anything else... www.altonsaudio.com
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Whitelightning
[B]I took my car to Alton's Audio with a V12 amp, Infiniti kappa components (door speakers BLOWN) and he told me to stick some JL's in the door INSTEAD of Diamonds or anything else...
[B]I took my car to Alton's Audio with a V12 amp, Infiniti kappa components (door speakers BLOWN) and he told me to stick some JL's in the door INSTEAD of Diamonds or anything else...