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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 07:19 PM
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Anyone know of some good speakers for my doors?

Looking to get a sound system to help compensate for road noise and clutch buzz
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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by nMeOnE,Sep 16 2004, 07:19 PM
Anyone know of some good speakers for my doors?

Looking to get a sound system to help compensate for road noise and clutch buzz
I am quite fond of my Focal Utopias if you are ready to drop $600 on speakers.

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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 03:36 AM
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Toxis suggested Polk Momo MM6 to me. I started researching and found that they are a nice full clean speaker with a reasonable price tag. I just paid $191 shipped.

Just can't justify spending a truckload of cash on audio for this car.

In the house...That's a different story Paradigm Reference Mains, Center, and incredible 15" powered Sub. Older Paradigms for sides and rear.

Too bad I can't take it with me.

Alot of people on the forum reccomend the FoCals (Utopia). For good reason. They are probably one of the best around. It all depends on what you want to spend on a noisy droptop for sound.

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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 04SuzukaS2k,Sep 17 2004, 03:36 AM
It all depends on what you want to spend on a noisy droptop for sound.

Eric
Since I put in the Focal Utopias and the zapco AG360 amp (2x180rms) , the car ceased to be noisy. Cranked up, I can't hear ANYTHING but my stereo. If I really crank it up, then when I get out, I can't hear ANYTHING till my ears stop ringing .

I have seen a lot of people saying that a good system is a waste in the s2000. My opinion is that while it may not reach it's full potential (and the imperfect acoustic layout of car audio rarely does) it isn't wasted.

I personally can hear a lot more clarity without shrillness from my Focal Utopias than I have from other speakers in s2000s I have sampled. The low end is substantial enough that I can't hear my RSX sub (gave up and turned it off) and if I don't work out a space-saving sub solution, I don't think I'll mind. For my tastes, the degree of difference is significant, and well worth the extra cash; others might make different tradeoffs.

-JD

PS - one of my coworkers has the Polk Momos in his s2000 and is pleased with them. I like the Boston Acoustic ProComp 6.5's a LOT more, and they come up on ebay for $250-$300.
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Old Sep 19, 2004 | 06:26 PM
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I think i would take those boston acoustics bc of the quality and price

thx for the tips
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