Help Needed for Splits...what to buy?

[Sambo]

Hi Guys,

I m currently looking in getting some splits in my vq statesman. I ve currently got 6 inch speakers on the doors and 4 inch on the dash and 6x9 on the rear shelf. I was looking at getting a set of Alpines Splits Type E - 6.5 210W PEAK POWER and RMS Power 35W $220 Installed. My budget is around the $250 mark.What are peoples thoughts on these splits, and is clarion a better brand for splits?

[cxcxcxvcvcvc]

cannot comment on either clarion splits or the alpine splits as i havent heard either but autobarn logan city has clarion splits for $150 reduced fro $200! im thinking about getting a set for myself!

[Burnout_bro]

alpine type e are pretty crap i think it goes in order of type e,s,r think jb are the only ones who stock type e, have a look around to see whats on special or wait till after christmas for a good buy.

[vr_owner]

clarion splits crap over the type e and s but arent as good as the type r's

[JBDrifter]

clarion splits crap over the type e and s but arent as good as the type r's

Really? I'd be more inclined to buy Type S's over Clarion's... but haven't compared them side by side so I could be wrong.

On a tight budget I'd probably look at Jaycar's splits.

[Ra1d]

youll pick up something good for $250 imo. id reckon head down to the shops and hear the components within your budget going. although hearing them in a demo wall wont give u a full scope of what they'll be like in the car itll give u an idea of the note/volume/tone etc they put out. take note of which set appeals to your ear irrespective of brand and go from there. the type e/s alpine speakers didnt impress me, i think theyr mainly out there to enable lower budget consumers to be able to say "i run alpine mate"

[nicko]

sorry 4 a highjack but just wondering wot a split does? should i get some?

[Ra1d]

sorry 4 a highjack but just wondering wot a split does? should i get some?

well they are basically just a pair of woofers (speaker ranging from 4-6.5in) and a pair of tweeters (small dome type speaker that is usually around 1in diameter) running through a crossover. the crossover filters or 'splits' the different frequencies of sound and directs the higher frequencies (treble) to the tweeters and the lower frequencies (bass & midrange) to the woofer. im sure someone can explain it a lot more detailed than I....

yer i would definetly recommend splits over coaxials as they are usually a lot clearer because each particular sound is played through the most appropriate type of speaker to play it. any decent car audio set up will be running splits, at least at the front of the car

[nicko]

thanks mate

do u think it would be worth getting some tweaters then

[Ra1d]

lol, nah when you buy a pair of 'splits' it will be packaged with everything - pair of woofers, pair of tweeters, pair of crossovers and wiring etc, everything you need. didnt mean to confuse u mate

[nicko]

Beauty, thanks for clearing that up hey.

i was going to leave to stock stereo 4 ages but i got a set of subs for nothing so im going to up grade

[Sambo]

guys i got some type r's today for $280 fitted

[nicko]

How do they go?

[Ra1d]

guys i got some type r's today for $280 fitted

definately worth the $60 more. i was quoted type r's for $240 minus installation at jb, so your deal sounds pretty good.

[bMcgrath84]

where did you get the type r splits from
just askin cos i have noticed that jb hifi afre ripping ppl off on the price on these

[Sambo]

I went to Gary's car audio. There getting installed tomorrow. Will keep you posted on the sound quality!

[Ra1d]

where did you get the type r splits from
just askin cos i have noticed that jb hifi afre ripping ppl off on the price on these

how do you reach that conclusion mate

[colk]

JB have always been pretty cheap with me, I paid $260 for type R's which isn't too bad but $280 installed is really good, rrp is $299

[Sambo]

Hi All
Got the type r splits installed today. Very impressed with the sound it produces. I m hearing sounds i ve never heard before. A must you love your music to install Alpines Type R's.

[Sambo]

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[garfa]

sambo, please try not to post the same question, especially into other topics.

[LJS-UTE]

i would really reccomend just holding off for a bit mate and saving some extra cash. everyone wants good sound and clarity right? JB Hi-Hi are doing Alpine type R split packs for cheaper than ever lately and they are one of the hottest speakers around, rediculously in demand, for 4 speakers, 2 tweeters and 4 networks, they would cut you a deal for $500. Now $500 for sound that good and clear is excellent value. Thats my 2cents worth anyway haha

[garfa]

i would really reccomend just holding off for a bit mate and saving some extra cash. everyone wants good sound and clarity right? JB Hi-Hi are doing Alpine type R split packs for cheaper than ever lately and they are one of the hottest speakers around, rediculously in demand, for 4 speakers, 2 tweeters and 4 networks, they would cut you a deal for $500. Now $500 for sound that good and clear is excellent value. Thats my 2cents worth anyway haha

splits in the rear..... usually better performance is obtained from co-ax in the rear and better splits up front.