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I was wondering where you guys put your aftermarket tweeters? I got a 07 CE and will a 1'' tweeter fit in that compartment inside the door thats next to the side mirrors?
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2007 Super white Camry CE
JL 13w7 in Prowedge box/Hifonics Brutus 1600rms
HID 8k and SE mesh grille
They sound great and I'd be pissed if they didn't. I dropped quite a bit of change on that component set.
I like it better with the tweeters next to the mids for imaging reasons. At first, I thought it would drag the sound stage down, but it's not an issue at all.
They sound great and I'd be pissed if they didn't. I dropped quite a bit of change on that component set.
I like it better with the tweeters next to the mids for imaging reasons. At first, I thought it would drag the sound stage down, but it's not an issue at all.
What kind of comps do you got? Im looking to get Infinity Kappas very soon and will probably mount it next to the 6.5'' as well because that was the only place i thought where it would fit, but saw a little compartment on the inside door by the side mirrors, you know what im talking about? Do you think it can snug em in there?
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2007 Super white Camry CE
JL 13w7 in Prowedge box/Hifonics Brutus 1600rms
HID 8k and SE mesh grille
If you're going with Infinity Kappas, for about $250-$300, I strongly suggest you look at Arc Audio 6000 component set which is what I'm running. The shop fabricated a wood plate to mount the tweeter and the mid together in the opening for the 6x9. There's a Focal K2 series 6.5 component set that costs about the same and that's worth looking at too. It was a tough choice between the Focal and the Arc. In the end I liked the sound from the Arcs more.
For best imaging, it's best to keep the tweeter and the mid close together. I had some issues with that in my 2000 Camry that had the tweeter inside the door mirrors. It was difficult to get the imaging right using time alignment because of the separation. It's much better now in my 07 with the tweet and mid together.
Arc and Focal are not mainstream, but they are well known among audio enthusiasts. BTW, you should listen to the speakers before buying. I almost bought MB Quartz online, but after hearing them I'm glad I didn't. They were far too bright for my liking - some people like that kind of sound though. Some people don't like my Arc because it's not bright enough. So it really comes down to personal preference.
If you've tried many speakers and like the sound from the Kappas, go for it.
Arc and Focal are not mainstream, but they are well known among audio enthusiasts. BTW, you should listen to the speakers before buying. I almost bought MB Quartz online, but after hearing them I'm glad I didn't. They were far too bright for my liking - some people like that kind of sound though. Some people don't like my Arc because it's not bright enough. So it really comes down to personal preference.
If you've tried many speakers and like the sound from the Kappas, go for it.
Thanks for your opinion. Funny thing is I was looking into Focal, MB Quart, and Kappas only haha. Focal is a great company just a little too pricey for me. The kappas I want are only 150...I know the Focal A1's are about the same but I have just heard alot more and better reviews for the Kappas, and my friends have Kappas and say there real good. Havent heard of Arc but il look into it. Im kinda on a budget so my limit is like $200 haha, still gotta get a 2ch amp. Comparing Kappas to the Focal, I am looking for CLEAN decent sound, hit the mids and highs while being clean and not distorted at all. Which would you go for? I dont know a shop anywhere around where i live (Socal) where I can test out Focal either so i kinda gotta go buy reviews online haha
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2007 Super white Camry CE
JL 13w7 in Prowedge box/Hifonics Brutus 1600rms
HID 8k and SE mesh grille
Oh, ok, $150 is a lot different than what I saw. The first price I saw for the Kappas was $250 which is only $25 or so less than what I paid for the Arc 6000. That's why I recommended them. I forgot to mention that I was looking at the MB Quartz QSD line. I haven't tried their other lines.
I looked up Arc and Focal and Autobac is an authorized dealer for both but I don't know what exactly they have in the store. I know one shop in SoCal that has Arc, Focal, Diamond, and Zapco but they're just north of San Bernardino which I think is far from Huntington Beach (that's near Camp Pendleton right?) I know a year ago that shop had Arc 6000 and Focal K2, I can't remember what else.
Comparing the Focal CA1 series and Kappa...I dunno. I heard a set of Kappas before and I thought they bright for my liking. This was a year or two ago before the Kappas were redesigned so I don't know if anything has changed or not. As far as the Focal A1, I haven't heard them so I can't say anything about them.
Clean sound depends on you. I'm sure all the speakers mentioned and the ones I mentioned will sound clean depending on who you ask because like I said everyone has their own preference. For example, specifically referring to tweeters, there are two main types that you'll encounter: metallic and silk. Metallic tweeters are a lot brighter than silk tweeters, but silk tweeters have a smoother sound which is partly why I went with the Arcs over the Focals.
I haven't heard the below speakers, but read a lot of good things about them:
Oh, ok, $150 is a lot different than what I saw. The first price I saw for the Kappas was $250 which is only $25 or so less than what I paid for the Arc 6000. That's why I recommended them. I forgot to mention that I was looking at the MB Quartz QSD line. I haven't tried their other lines.
I looked up Arc and Focal and Autobac is an authorized dealer for both but I don't know what exactly they have in the store. I know one shop in SoCal that has Arc, Focal, Diamond, and Zapco but they're just north of San Bernardino which I think is far from Huntington Beach (that's near Camp Pendleton right?) I know a year ago that shop had Arc 6000 and Focal K2, I can't remember what else.
Comparing the Focal CA1 series and Kappa...I dunno. I heard a set of Kappas before and I thought they bright for my liking. This was a year or two ago before the Kappas were redesigned so I don't know if anything has changed or not. As far as the Focal A1, I haven't heard them so I can't say anything about them.
Clean sound depends on you. I'm sure all the speakers mentioned and the ones I mentioned will sound clean depending on who you ask because like I said everyone has their own preference. For example, specifically referring to tweeters, there are two main types that you'll encounter: metallic and silk. Metallic tweeters are a lot brighter than silk tweeters, but silk tweeters have a smoother sound which is partly why I went with the Arcs over the Focals.
I haven't heard the below speakers, but read a lot of good things about them:
Yeah I would prefer a silk type sound more smooth and clean but can get loud. My friend has JL tweeters and they are like high pitch/brighter and IMO I dont like it. Yeah I Live right by SUper AUtobacs but they are way overpriced; great place to window shop =D. I will probably go check out and test Arc and Focal at Autobacs. I heard some good reviews from the PG's, but my friend who used to do alot of audio work said he used to have those PGs and dont compare to MB Quart or Kappas, but you do probably get bang for your buck. Also a shop in my area Santa Ana sells those PG comps for $60. Which model Arc comps do you have?
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2007 Super white Camry CE
JL 13w7 in Prowedge box/Hifonics Brutus 1600rms
HID 8k and SE mesh grille
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