Deutscher
New Member
Fellow JC audio enthusiasts,
I've recently purchased a 90 Toyota MR2 SW20 and am in need of getting a new stereo
My previous set up for my VS Calais was:
SoundStream TRC6N Components (200rms) with SoundStream SST-05 (100rms) replacing the tweeters running of a SoundStream TRX2.820 (250rms x 2). With a 12" Hifonic Olympus 2412 (2400rms @ 1ohm 12") running of a Hifonic Brutus 2608D (2600rms x 1).
I'm not into competitions, but I like my music loud.
I found that the TRC6N woofers were alright, nothing overly fancy, just had the handling power. The SST-05's seemed a little too harsh on the highs (probably because of tuning or placement) (is in top vent on the door).
Holdenboy, your setup is a SPL setup, what do you use for speakers? or is yours just for bass?
My budget is probably ~$700, maybe more if that extra bit of money is noticable. I was looking at the Focal 165KR's, they won 2009 award for under $1000. and Focal is known for it's SQ. I do like SQ but I do like it loud (im 21 hehe). I'm just not sure if they will be loud enough for me. I've heard them on the board at the shop, they sound really clear, I just don't know how they will sound in a car. Unfortuantely I don't know anyone with these kind of speakers.
Reason I picked the SoundStream TRC6N's was because they were rated at 200rms and were highly recommended in In-Car Entertainment for 2009 Awards under $1000. I know magazines are stupid because because speakers get in depending on who pays the highest but It was something I could start on. The 200rms took the cake for me. The Focal speakers are only rated for 80rms ... which don't seem like a lot.
Edit: Forgot to mention what music I listen to:
Dance/Trance/DnB - Maximum Bass, Ultimate NRG etc.,
Rap & Hip Hop - Tech N9ne!, Bone Thugs, Three 6 Mafia, 50, Hilltop Hoods, Fatman Scoop etc,
Metal - Rammstein!!, Old Linkin Park, Old Limp Bizkit, Rage Against the Machines, In Flames.
Other - Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, Red Hot Chili Pepers, 3Oh3!, Black Eyed Peas,
I've recently purchased a 90 Toyota MR2 SW20 and am in need of getting a new stereo
My previous set up for my VS Calais was:
SoundStream TRC6N Components (200rms) with SoundStream SST-05 (100rms) replacing the tweeters running of a SoundStream TRX2.820 (250rms x 2). With a 12" Hifonic Olympus 2412 (2400rms @ 1ohm 12") running of a Hifonic Brutus 2608D (2600rms x 1).
I'm not into competitions, but I like my music loud.
I found that the TRC6N woofers were alright, nothing overly fancy, just had the handling power. The SST-05's seemed a little too harsh on the highs (probably because of tuning or placement) (is in top vent on the door).
Holdenboy, your setup is a SPL setup, what do you use for speakers? or is yours just for bass?
My budget is probably ~$700, maybe more if that extra bit of money is noticable. I was looking at the Focal 165KR's, they won 2009 award for under $1000. and Focal is known for it's SQ. I do like SQ but I do like it loud (im 21 hehe). I'm just not sure if they will be loud enough for me. I've heard them on the board at the shop, they sound really clear, I just don't know how they will sound in a car. Unfortuantely I don't know anyone with these kind of speakers.
Reason I picked the SoundStream TRC6N's was because they were rated at 200rms and were highly recommended in In-Car Entertainment for 2009 Awards under $1000. I know magazines are stupid because because speakers get in depending on who pays the highest but It was something I could start on. The 200rms took the cake for me. The Focal speakers are only rated for 80rms ... which don't seem like a lot.
Edit: Forgot to mention what music I listen to:
Dance/Trance/DnB - Maximum Bass, Ultimate NRG etc.,
Rap & Hip Hop - Tech N9ne!, Bone Thugs, Three 6 Mafia, 50, Hilltop Hoods, Fatman Scoop etc,
Metal - Rammstein!!, Old Linkin Park, Old Limp Bizkit, Rage Against the Machines, In Flames.
Other - Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, Red Hot Chili Pepers, 3Oh3!, Black Eyed Peas,
Last edited: