Best Component Speakers? Audison? Hertz?
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Glad you like what you purchased. I ran Hertz HSK 165s for years before upgrading to the Hertz Mille components. I went with the Audison Voce 5.1k at the same time (allowed me to go active) and the difference was amazing. Lots of high quality drivers out there and while I love my set up, I've heard systems using some of the brands mentioned in this thread and they are amazing as well.
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Glad you like what you purchased. I ran Hertz HSK 165s for years before upgrading to the Hertz Mille components. I went with the Audison Voce 5.1k at the same time (allowed me to go active) and the difference was amazing. Lots of high quality drivers out there and while I love my set up, I've heard systems using some of the brands mentioned in this thread and they are amazing as well.
I'm not trying to build a car audio competition car! Although the amount i just dropped would make it seem like i was lol
I'm wondering can you get your car insurance provider to insure your car audio system? (serious question). Does anyone know?
Update: I did research and see that you can insure high end car stereo systems. Good to know and will be doing.
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Slammer1 I can imagine those other brands mentioned above sound great.
After this small amount of research, I've come to the conclusion there are so many high quality set ups that are out there and possible to build. A big deciding factor for me was that the shop I went to focus on JL and Hertz/Audison builds. For one, it would have been a pain to find a new shop who have the other brands mentioned above.
I have a good rapport with the owner and informed him about my recent research on high end car audio. He was even curious about what the threads were saying/recommending. He agreed with some recommendations and disagreed with some, but at the end of the day I feel he guided me to components and amp that have the sound I was looking for. It really helped he had a full Hertz/Audison component and sub set up in his store for me to listen to. I went through multiple switching of the different components to hear and choose which one i really liked.
After this small amount of research, I've come to the conclusion there are so many high quality set ups that are out there and possible to build. A big deciding factor for me was that the shop I went to focus on JL and Hertz/Audison builds. For one, it would have been a pain to find a new shop who have the other brands mentioned above.
I have a good rapport with the owner and informed him about my recent research on high end car audio. He was even curious about what the threads were saying/recommending. He agreed with some recommendations and disagreed with some, but at the end of the day I feel he guided me to components and amp that have the sound I was looking for. It really helped he had a full Hertz/Audison component and sub set up in his store for me to listen to. I went through multiple switching of the different components to hear and choose which one i really liked.
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Having a good relationship with a reputable audio shop certainly goes a long way. One of my best friends owns a car audio shop and I trust his opinion completely. As the insurance goes, keep your receipts and you should be good. Have to be careful when trying to get your car audio to the "next level". It can be a slippery slope and quite addictive, trust me. Never satisfied.............
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Having a good relationship with a reputable audio shop certainly goes a long way. One of my best friends owns a car audio shop and I trust his opinion completely. As the insurance goes, keep your receipts and you should be good. Have to be careful when trying to get your car audio to the "next level". It can be a slippery slope and quite addictive, trust me. Never satisfied.............
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quick update, I got the car back this weekend and it sounds mind blowing good. I'm audiolistically, audiologically (making up words here) fcked since it sounds so good. Screwed every time I use my daily driver or go into someone else's car and hear the stock speaker set up LOL
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And so it begins....... I thought my stereo sounded great and then I went to an SQ meet. Eye opening to say the least......... Did a complete rebuild and still chasing imaging and stage depth. Slippery slope bro, trust me. You don't know just how addictive the car audio bug can be.
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The components are in factory location but the amp and sub are both in custom boxes in the right and left spaces in the trunk. I have them posted in 3GS section. Will post here when i get a chance to go on my laptop. One problem i encountered is that when i have the radio on, i hear some extra static that was never there before.. Real head scratcher because i thought the antenna on the 3gs was on the back window.
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As far as my pov, both mille mlk and voce av k6 had great highs but the mid bass on the voce was spectacular, so I went with them.
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So let me get this straight: you're rejecting MB Quart - without listening to them - because they make speakers used by Mercedes Benz and BMW?
A/D/S once made speakers used in Land Rovers. I guess I had better tear my A/D/S system out right now. Oh, the shame!!!
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My audio dealer had specific brands and models. I've read and watched reviews on my components and amplifier. I've also seen the eisa awards they won in recent years. This all factored in when i pulled the trigger. The biggest deciding factor was how the components sound live. My audio dealer originally recommended hertz hsk 165. I wasn't satisfied with the sound. So went a little higher.
As i said earlier, I'm sure there are plenty of car audio brands that sound great and cost tons of money. I'm absolutely happy with my purchase and set up.
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