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wasted911 03-29-2011 08:09 PM

as for everyone elses response, thanks.

The vehicle will be a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus. Will hopefully be ran active with an 8" midbass alongside. With my experience I dont really like horns, however the ones that I've used were cheapies that did get extremely harsh.

Hardwrkr 03-29-2011 08:20 PM


Originally Posted by wasted911 (Post 649604)
as for everyone elses response, thanks.

The vehicle will be a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus. Will hopefully be ran active with an 8" midbass alongside. With my experience I dont really like horns, however the ones that I've used were cheapies that did get extremely harsh.

Why a 6.5 sized set if you're also running 8's for midbass? I second the suggestion, and highly recommend waveguides for your application (give them another chance, just buy decent ones this time).

wasted911 03-29-2011 08:21 PM

where the hell would I mount them?

Dilatory 03-29-2011 10:08 PM

I've had good luck with Pyle Compression Tweeters and Horns.

They're not "warm" like conventional tweeters but certainly not shrill...

Just don't do what I did and use way too much.

Sounded ****ing awful. Trashed the entire install because of it.

Edit: The only reason I mention them is because you can feed them absurd amounts of power and they get very loud.

Hardwrkr 03-30-2011 07:20 AM


Originally Posted by wasted911 (Post 649606)
where the hell would I mount them?

Under your dash (and before you reply you don't have room, I've seen them mounted there in a Cavalier and it worked well).

Taco 03-30-2011 10:27 AM


Originally Posted by Hardwrkr (Post 649644)
Under your dash (and before you reply you don't have room, I've seen them mounted there in a Cavalier and it worked well).

Agreed, I stuffed a pair of ID CD2 Pro mini's under the dash of my 98 Dakota(had to cut some things to make it happen but...) Mount as flat to the bottom of the dash as possible is my advice.

When people find them harsh I have generally found that they are being overpowered(or poorly installed). Most horns are like 110dB efficient and need very little power to get very loud. I have an Orion HCCA 225r(25x2@4ohm) on my horns which are 8 ohm so maybe 15 watts a side and that is more then enough to be very loud and articulate.

my $0.02

Hardwrkr 03-30-2011 01:35 PM


Originally Posted by Taco (Post 649656)
I have an Orion HCCA 225r(25x2@4ohm) on my horns which are 8 ohm so maybe 15 watts a side and that is more then enough to be very loud and articulate.

I agree that they're super efficient and don't need huge power but just so you know; The Orion HCCA225's aren't linear in how they produce power when loaded (they don't double power as impedence is halved as specs state). Output at 4ohms is often in the 70rmsx2 range (or more).

Dukk 03-30-2011 02:42 PM

I had a Cirrus for a while and the USDs were going to be tough to fit so I didn't. The ID minis fit in almost anything though as long as you have enough height.

Otherwise, you're going to get a tonne of opinions. I've ran my MTX ThunderAxe comps very hard and very loud and am always impressed with how they handle the power.

vrdublu 03-30-2011 02:47 PM


Originally Posted by wasted911 (Post 649603)
This was the most non-helpful response I've ever seen. It was a general question. Believe it or not, some people like to have a mix between SPL and good quality sound. This being the goal. I understand that power doesnt mean a whole lot but its easier to say said amount of power rather than being able to handle a 1000 hz sine wave at 5% distortion with 150 watts.

I'll be more general then. I want a set of components that will take a lot of abuse and still sound good doing it. Is that better?

I really don't even know how to respond to this.....I guess I'll just leave it alone then. GL with your search.

Taco 03-30-2011 06:08 PM


Originally Posted by Hardwrkr (Post 649662)
I agree that they're super efficient and don't need huge power but just so you know; The Orion HCCA225's aren't linear in how they produce power when loaded (they don't double power as impedence is halved as specs state). Output at 4ohms is often in the 70rmsx2 range (or more).

Fair enough.
It was more to the point that the lack of power needed to drive the horn.


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