I'm ready to step up to the Rainbows but I want some input
so PLEASE let me know what line do you have and how you like them. Thanks!

EDIT:
I did do a search for Rainbow and hundreds of the same post come up suggesting doing a "search".

What I'm after is to find out info on the 6.5 sizes for the fronts of my truck;
1. What line are most people using
2. How do they like them
3. I'm interested in the Germanium, Profi, and Profi Vanadium lines
4. Interested in finding out what's the difference between their regular 6.5 woofer, kick woofer, and the plug

I also have read everything about them on their web site but I want info from people that have actually had them in their hands and used them.

Thanks,
John

 

For most people its the SL or Germanium. SL in the $300 range and under. Germs in the $450 range. I just bought the Germs which should be here today. I had the Contours before and they were great for what they cost. If you have lots of money you can spend $900 and up easy on Rainbows. It just depends on your budget. But, whatever you choose, any of their lines are top notch in that price catagory.

 

Thanks dconder
I spent just about 3hrs reading the never ending post between you and Bryan about the amps, speakers and everything else in the world last night. Well hurry up and get the Germ's installed and take LOT'S of pictures on the progress.

Thanks,
John

 

Any time. There is actually some pretty good reading in our huge topic there. I love your amps. Some of the best ever made and yours look to be in great shape. There are several people on here with the Germs or getting them. If mine come today, I will have them in by tomorrow evening for sure.

 

I'm one of them with Germs and SL's....

Germanium, CMX, SLC, SL
this would be most populor lines of Rainbows, Germs being the highest in the list and going down from there..... 450.00 and down....

you can go up from the Germs, which I think is the Profi, 550.00 to 600.00 range..

from there.... you are in the 1000.00 up range...

Rainbow make speakers for anyone at a range from 90.00 to 10,000.00.. how much do you want to spend.... they have it....

BTW, John Scaro, pics in my gallery of Rainbow Germs and SL's

 

I like my ProVandis. They are the older version, but still impressive. Tweet takes some toning down since it is a metal version (the Vandis are the metal version-metal cone on the mid and metal dome tweeter). Some people like the metal dome sound, some dont.
Im not the biggest fan of them, but I have them sounding pretty good and you get used to it.

 

Thanks for the info, now
1) How do the Germs and the SLs sound together in the truck?
2) How much power are you running to each set?
3) Would you choose a different set up other than you have now after installing?
4) What kind of deaden material did you use?
5) Why didn't you use the 5x7 on the rears?

Your setup looks SWEET

Thanks for the help!

 

Thanks! I'm undecided on which to get right now and all your input helps!
1) Would you go with the Germs or the Profi if you could do it over?
2) Did you get the Kick version?

Thanks again

 

Thanks Don?, Douglas?! (I think I saw your name someone so correct me if I'm wrong)
I've had these amps since '98 and they are AWESOME! Didn't even have a nick on them till I installed them into this truck Wasn't paying attention....

 

brypink2, I need words of wisdom......

 

I am Douglas. Don is who I and many others bought their Rainbow's from. He is a dealer in NJ.

Brypink is running the Power series. They are suppose to be unreal. One of the best tweeters available and the mid is 7" instead of 6 1/2" and 4" deep. Of course they run just a tad under $1,000. I went with the Germs for the silk tweeter. I have just never been a fan of the metal tweet.

 

Sorry, been super busy these last couple of weeks at work. Replied to your email.

 

Ask and you shall receive...

 

I have yet to hear the Germs. The Germs tweet would probably be a little smoother since it is the non metallic version (Both are Cal 25's though) and Im not sure how the mids compare.

I can only wish I had the kick version

I got these used awhile back pretty cheap, so I really could pass them up. Im glad I got them. However, Ive been tossing around the idea of getting a little more 'mellow' tweeter and maybe trying active, but still using these mids.

 

Trying a set of CAL26Silks would bring a nice warm smile to your face, although if your pockets feel comfortable seperating with the coin...the CAL27s would bring that smile even quicker.