RE XXX components

[AP Zoutes 0]

Currently I have the CDT classic 6.5" mids with 480 x-over and tw25 main tweeter silk and I think the T1 silk upstage tweeter. I was thinking of upgrading the mid with the M6 and upgrading the x-over with the ES-200 but I'm not sure because of how bad the midbass is on what I'm using now. My highs are nice and loud but I have no midbass.

So while thinking about this I've also considered scrapping CDT all together and going with a Dynaudio 242 GT set-up or even Morel HYbrid Ovations.

While lookin at the prices of these I found the RE XXX and an incredible savings here: http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseac...Product_ID=4928

So considering the price break I wanted to know if anyone here as heard them and what you thought. I don't need incredible SQ but I like it loud and clean like I have now but with more mid

Edited January 17, 2008 by AP Zoutes

[AP Zoutes 0]

any opinions on this

[JimJ 11]

I'd rather have the Morels or Dyns, the only way I'd ever run the XXX's are as dedicated midbasses only in a 3-way.

[WildSebring 0]

My friend Carlo runs the XXX components and they are pretty good sounding in his Camry. They don't ever fall off, and are pretty strong mid bass drivers. I was actually surprised at how well they performed, being that I haven't read many great things about them.

Haven't heard Morels or Dynaudio's yet in person, don't know much about them.

I personally wouldn't run the XXX's, I run the Soundstream Tarantula Components and they are a bit cheaper, and love them.

Edited January 16, 2008 by WildSebring

[SouthPole1989 0]

the only bad thing i read about them has to do with the tweeter not the midbass driver( besides it's size).

[emperorjj1 2]

not sure what u should do... XXX have plenty of midbass but thats all they really excelled in. and i myself havent really be satisfied with the midbass from any cdt speakers (except the m6+ or 06+ but they dont do well midrange wise) except the es 07s are boarderline. I like plenty of midbass so im going to run a seperate midbass driver. Its really one of the only ways unless your willing to compromise the midrange

[AP Zoutes 0]

thankyou for all the replies.

By the sounds of things I think it would be best to save my pennies until I can get a set the Dynaudio three-ways

Edited January 16, 2008 by AP Zoutes

[///M5 2,833]

I'm with Jim on the XXX, not my cup of tea. I will also add that I think it isn't really so logical to do a passive three way unless you can get all three drivers to have equal PLD's. I'd stick with a 2 way or if going 3 step up and run active.

[AP Zoutes 0]

I might look like an idiot by asking this but what do you mean by PLD?

[AP Zoutes 0]

I've never done a three-way setup. Can I do it semi-active? For example if I used a four channel amp can I run the mid and tweeteer with a passive of the front channels and the midbass of the rear channel?

[Acidburn 10]

I might look like an idiot by asking this but what do you mean by PLD?

Path Length Differences

[AP Zoutes 0]

thought so, wasn't sure.....

[AP Zoutes 0]

would these run an active three-way?

http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/p...?model=CDA-9887

http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/p...100EQ&tab=D

if so what else would I need to add

If not could head me in the right direction

Edited January 17, 2008 by AP Zoutes

[///M5 2,833]

If you want Alpine you'd need an H701 and a controller for it.