bumonskateboard6 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I'm looking to upgrade the 4 component speakers (2 pairs) in my car and hook them up with a new amp. I know McIntosh makes great products for home audio but I'm wondering if anyone's ever heard any of their car audio stuff and how do you think it sounds? Here's the one's I'm looking at. http://mcintoshlabs.com/products/895.asp Also any components anyone recommends would be helpful too, thanks! Quote Current Systems: 2011 BMW 335i Hertz HDP1 DC LVL3 12" Full Carbon Fiber 2002 Acura TlKenwood DNX9980HD2 DCLVL4 12" Subs with LVL5 Parts D.7 CoilsDC 3.5kHertz HSK-165 up front HCX-165 RearHertz HDP4 AmpDC Power Engineering 260 Amp AltBig 3 and amp powered with KNU 1/0XS Power D2400 Up Front i pulled out my dick in class many of times and had it shown. get over it bitch...stupid open legged hairy beavered bitch... going over rms = smaller box, under rms = bigger box... Low voltage doesn't blow amps. That's a myth. A router that does the sub holes makes rounded edges also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I have heard their head units, processors and amplifiers but never any of their drivers. The bits I have heard were superb though. Big price tag! Quote 10.x volts fo' life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01xtreme Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 IF the price of those components are on par with the price of their amps, you're going to be shelling out some serious cash, but like stated earlier, they should sound amazing. Quote My System: Pioneer AVH-P3200BT 4-Dayton 7 inch reference series (front doors) 8-Onkyo 3/4 inch tweeters (dash) 1-Sundown Audio 100.4D (mids/highs) 2-18" BTL's (for now) Crescendo 3kwp (for sale) Complete rebuild coming soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumonskateboard6 Posted December 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Yeah I'm lookin to put some "Christmas Bonus" money into components so it's a choice between those McIntosh, Boston SPZ60's, or Focal 165 KF's. I am partial to McIntosh though cause of their fantastic reputation. Quote Current Systems: 2011 BMW 335i Hertz HDP1 DC LVL3 12" Full Carbon Fiber 2002 Acura TlKenwood DNX9980HD2 DCLVL4 12" Subs with LVL5 Parts D.7 CoilsDC 3.5kHertz HSK-165 up front HCX-165 RearHertz HDP4 AmpDC Power Engineering 260 Amp AltBig 3 and amp powered with KNU 1/0XS Power D2400 Up Front i pulled out my dick in class many of times and had it shown. get over it bitch...stupid open legged hairy beavered bitch... going over rms = smaller box, under rms = bigger box... Low voltage doesn't blow amps. That's a myth. A router that does the sub holes makes rounded edges also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalomaniac Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 What are you trying to accomplish overall for your car? If you really want to get into the SQ of music in your car, having the extra set of components in your car, backseat set?, will not be such a good idea. Try focusing on your sound up front, it will be more enjoyable for you. Also keep in mind your speakers are only as good as the user installing and configuring them in other words just because you have a ton of money to spend on components does not mean you have to spend all the money on it. Lets say you were to buy only 1 pair of components, and not buy the 2nd pair. Use the money for the 2nd pair on other things you may need like dampening your car, especially the doors your components will be installed in. Do a little research on dampening/deadening and you will understand why I am suggesting to invest their. Dampening can really improve your sound. Also the best thing to do when buying components is to find a dealer that will demo them for you. Most dealers will stand by the product and will demo them for you one way or another. Do not buy speakers "deafly", pun intended Quote Team Stereo Clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin - STAPUFT Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I have McIntosh tweets and love them. They are Silk domes that play cleaner than anything I have ever had. Not harsh at all. I highly recommend them. Just know that speakers that good need a really good amp.... if your amp (or anything else for that matter) isn't up to par, you will notice it. That is the problem with that stuff.... it feeds on itself! lolz Quote 12 - 12"s in the STAY PUFT 1989 Chevy Astro Build & Comment Log Un-Interrupted Build LogYouTube Channel Chevy Trailblazer 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS Install You have a beard of a mysterious sea captain. I would follow you to hell and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalomaniac Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Amplifiers only amplify sound, there is no proof that one amp is better than another sonically. Quote Team Stereo Clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin - STAPUFT Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Im just saying that you will hear stuff that you didn't hear before.... including injected noise. Quote 12 - 12"s in the STAY PUFT 1989 Chevy Astro Build & Comment Log Un-Interrupted Build LogYouTube Channel Chevy Trailblazer 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS Install You have a beard of a mysterious sea captain. I would follow you to hell and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I typed Mcintosh into google and my wallet ran out of the room screaming Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin - STAPUFT Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I typed Mcintosh into google and my wallet ran out of the room screaming LOL!!! Sometimes you can find stuff relatively cheap if you keep an eye out. Quote 12 - 12"s in the STAY PUFT 1989 Chevy Astro Build & Comment Log Un-Interrupted Build LogYouTube Channel Chevy Trailblazer 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS Install You have a beard of a mysterious sea captain. I would follow you to hell and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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