Loudest Clearest Speakers
03-29-2011, 08:09 PM
#11
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.
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.
03-29-2011, 08:20 PM
#12
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).
03-29-2011, 10:08 PM
#14
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.
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.
03-30-2011, 10:27 AM
#16
50 Watt CAFz'r
Join Date: Feb 2011
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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
03-30-2011, 01:35 PM
#17
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).
03-30-2011, 02:42 PM
#18
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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.
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.
03-30-2011, 02:47 PM
#19
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'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?
03-30-2011, 06:08 PM
#20
50 Watt CAFz'r
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 71
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).
It was more to the point that the lack of power needed to drive the horn.
