Buying Speakers Without Hearing Them

Ben · 12-08-2008, 11:27 PM

So I am in the market for new speakers for my Civic. It comes stock with 6x9s in the rear and 6.5" in the doors.

I am looking at JL Audio VR series and Apline Type R. I am going to be running these amped.

I can't find a good stereo shop that has these speakers set up. I was able to listen to the Alpine Type Rs, but the place had them setup in a bad wall with all kinds of rattles because of wiring in the back. So, I don't think that they sounded as good as they could have. Also they couldn't hook them up to an amp.

The only place I found that has JL Audio might be going out of business because they are always closed

I really want a new system and am ready to invest in one, but I just can't listen to any speakers before I buy them. So, I guess I might have to buy some speakers sound unheard. So I guess the question is, JL or Alpine (if you have any of these installed, opinions please!)

masagsxr · 12-09-2008, 01:07 AM

Well you can always read their reviews. From past experiences and with friends input, i heard JL are good for subwoofer (bass). For low and midrange people had always adviced me to go for mbquarts. I've always ended up with pioneers for the $$$ hahahahaa... I settle for the cheaper ones since i'm not in the market to showoff how loud or good my systems are but at least still carry a decent enough brand.

hope i dont see you with those blunkpunt or something... hehhehe

Ben · 12-09-2008, 02:07 AM

I have read the reviews, and based on them, narrowed it down to JL and Alpine. I am leaning toward JL. I just was curious if anyone on the board had either of them installed in their cars.

masagsxr · 12-09-2008, 02:27 AM

sounds like another forum to join to regarding car audio

.... Well, I have pioneers all around. Fitted a 5 1/4" in the back and 6.5" in the front....

You a member of civic forum? Maybe there are some posts there.... Its tough to pick between those two brands. They both make good products.

Check out 2nd post reply

http://www.mr2.com/forums/sound-off/...r-reviews.html

jigtrix · 12-11-2008, 10:28 PM

Ben, I got lots of audio equipment that I have to sell in order to save for a 3rd gen motor. Shoot a pm with your phone # if interested. I live in Arcadia and I can hook up anything in my house so you can test and hear it. I am an audiophiler so my stuff is quality. I got too much to list here. The brands are old school top of the line made in the 80's and 90's like Soundstream and A/D/S. I can also install this stuff if you got a garage. Maybe we can work a deal out if you change my LED lights on my climate controls / Dashboard.

Ben · 12-11-2008, 11:10 PM

I am in Reno, NV now. I think that I found my setup:

Alpine PDX-5 amp (75W X4 RMS + 300W X1 RMS)
JL Audio VR690-CXi
JL Audio VR600-CXi

I have a MTX sub that I managed to get for free, so I will be using that. If I want to upgrade the sub, I will probably go with a JL Audio 12" W3v3

12-08-2008, 11:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ben Same In The End Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA / Reno, NV Posts: 4,274 Thanks: 20 Thanked 309 Times in 284 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (16/100% )	Buying Speakers Without Hearing Them So I am in the market for new speakers for my Civic. It comes stock with 6x9s in the rear and 6.5" in the doors. I am looking at JL Audio VR series and Apline Type R. I am going to be running these amped. I can't find a good stereo shop that has these speakers set up. I was able to listen to the Alpine Type Rs, but the place had them setup in a bad wall with all kinds of rattles because of wiring in the back. So, I don't think that they sounded as good as they could have. Also they couldn't hook them up to an amp. The only place I found that has JL Audio might be going out of business because they are always closed I really want a new system and am ready to invest in one, but I just can't listen to any speakers before I buy them. So, I guess I might have to buy some speakers sound unheard. So I guess the question is, JL or Alpine (if you have any of these installed, opinions please!)

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12-09-2008, 01:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Well you can always read their reviews. From past experiences and with friends input, i heard JL are good for subwoofer (bass). For low and midrange people had always adviced me to go for mbquarts. I've always ended up with pioneers for the $$$ hahahahaa... I settle for the cheaper ones since i'm not in the market to showoff how loud or good my systems are but at least still carry a decent enough brand. hope i dont see you with those blunkpunt or something... hehhehe

12-09-2008, 02:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ben Same In The End Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA / Reno, NV Posts: 4,274 Thanks: 20 Thanked 309 Times in 284 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (16/100% )	I have read the reviews, and based on them, narrowed it down to JL and Alpine. I am leaning toward JL. I just was curious if anyone on the board had either of them installed in their cars.

12-09-2008, 02:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	sounds like another forum to join to regarding car audio .... Well, I have pioneers all around. Fitted a 5 1/4" in the back and 6.5" in the front.... You a member of civic forum? Maybe there are some posts there.... Its tough to pick between those two brands. They both make good products. Check out 2nd post reply http://www.mr2.com/forums/sound-off/...r-reviews.html

12-11-2008, 10:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
jigtrix Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 122 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Ben, I got lots of audio equipment that I have to sell in order to save for a 3rd gen motor. Shoot a pm with your phone # if interested. I live in Arcadia and I can hook up anything in my house so you can test and hear it. I am an audiophiler so my stuff is quality. I got too much to list here. The brands are old school top of the line made in the 80's and 90's like Soundstream and A/D/S. I can also install this stuff if you got a garage. Maybe we can work a deal out if you change my LED lights on my climate controls / Dashboard.

12-11-2008, 11:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ben Same In The End Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA / Reno, NV Posts: 4,274 Thanks: 20 Thanked 309 Times in 284 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (16/100% )	I am in Reno, NV now. I think that I found my setup: Alpine PDX-5 amp (75W X4 RMS + 300W X1 RMS) JL Audio VR690-CXi JL Audio VR600-CXi I have a MTX sub that I managed to get for free, so I will be using that. If I want to upgrade the sub, I will probably go with a JL Audio 12" W3v3