Which components are better and why in your opinion? I will be bridging my Alpine MRV-340 amp (90 watt rms @ 12 v - 130 watt rms @ 14.4 v ratings)

Alpine SPR-17S
110 RMS
Freq. 65-27000 hz
Sensitivity 87 dB

JL Audio XR650-CSi
70 RMS
Freq. 48-25000 hz
Sensitivity 89.5 dB

Boston Acoustics SL60
80 RMS
Freq. 45-22000 hz
Sensitivity 90 dB

 

For coaxials, Boston is one of my favs...

If you have a stereo shop close, just go listen to different speakers and see what YOU like, since everyones taste is a little different.

 

Thanks for your input, but these are not coaxials and listening to them in a shop is just not the same to me.

I would prefer some response that is alittle more technical such as " with the frequency of 65-27000 hz as with the Alpines and the amount of rms you will be using, I think, imo that they would be the ones that sound good, not to ear piercing, to me" OR something along those lines

Thanks anyways.

 

You can get all the technical responses you want...but, it will ALL boil down to what sounds best to you...your ears.

Yes, a sound board is not the same...but, neither is any install which is a big factor in how a speaker will sound to you...your ears.

The power handling (for the speakers listed) is too close for anyone to notice, freq response is install dependent....efficiency is a good thing to look at.

But, with that said...it's all about what sounds good to you.

 

with the frequency of 45-22000hz as with the Bostons and the amount of rms you will be using, I think, imo that they would be the ones that sound good.

Hows that

Technical specs dont tell you ***** about how a speaker is going to sound.

The Bostons go down to 45 hz, which is good. Only go up to 22000 hz though you say?? Doesnt matter, the human ear can only hear frequencies from roughly 20-20000 hz. The Bostons have a higher sensitivity rating to, so they are going to make better use of the power you have on tap. You ARE sending them more power than they need if you bridge that amp, but if you set your gains right with a DMM and arent stupid with the volume **** and know what to listen for you will be fine.


JL is full of themselves and overpriced unless you can get a deal on them, and Alpine would have a hard time making a nice kick a$$ sounding speaker if their life depended on it.

 

I have high hopes with the new ScanSpeak derived soon to be released SPX-17PRO.

 

Hehe, I forgot about the 'ScanSpeek Type X' speakers. Refering more to 'their' regular type r/s speakers. :o

But then again, those really arent Alpine

 

I have always liked boston for their speakers, especially components. In this case, those are the most efficient. But then again, for the amount of power you will be running, I wouldnt worry so much about efficiency. I also wouldnt worry about overpowering them so much if you do as bartak1 mentioned.

JL is overpriced for what you get in my opinion. Im not saying that they arent good because they are very good, but you can get equally as nice comps for a lesser price tag.

I really like those new type R's. 6.5 that mounts right into a stock 5x7/6x7 location without any mods. The type R's handle the most power and sound really good in my opinion. They also have a hefty price tag if you buy them retail, but might be worth it. Look on eBay and there is a guy in florida that sells those for about $110 plus 25 shipping. They are new in the box, not refurbs or returns. That was the best price I have found for those yet. If you find better, let me know...

Everyone is right though, you will have your own opinion on each set of speakers as I will have mine. You are the one listening to them, not me, so choose wisely.

Either way rock on.

Oh yeah, but I have a thing for Alpine...

 

Thanks for all your input guys.

I have actaully changed my mind I think. I found some Boston Pro60's that I really like and the RMS is about were my amp will push it, so it works out well. I too like B.A. but have not had them in years

Thanks again

 

The Pro60s are a nice comp set. Actually work best off about twice the amount of power your using, but they will still kick some arese

 

Would 300rms be way to much? I am still thinking of the Alpine PDX-4.150 amp to power them

 

I have the Pro60s running off a PDX-4.150. I am only using two of the channels for them. I swear I can't turn the gain past half, before they start to distort at max volume from my Kenwood KDC-X891 HU. The HU has the 5v pre-outs. I don't know if that makes any diff or not. They do crank w/o distorting and sound awesome, though. I have the other two channels running a set of BA SL80s for fill in the back.

So, I guess the point I am trying to make is 300rms would be serious overkill for these speakers. They are only rated at 125rms. These amps are beefy, too. The test paper that came w/my 4.150 said it was putting out 167rms per channel.

I don't think you will be disappointed with this combo. Very nice sounding.

 

What do the Pro60's cost?
I also have the PDX-4.150 and agree that it kicks butt.
Way more than my type x could take at half gain when my 3 year old son blew the right tweeter after max volume .

 

300 watts would be great for a set of Pro60s. Remember they are 3 ohm mids though, so your amp might not be able to take that bridged.

 

Wait a minute, before you might blow things up...are these the newer Pro60s, or the older model??

I was assuming they were the old ones for some reason, if they arent though...