which of these 3 component speakers?

[electricnik]

I am torn between these three component speaker systems. They are all 6.5". I know MB Quart is a leader in component systems, and usually called the best for the money, but i also heard that their tweeters can be too harsh and bright. Alpine i love beceause i have the alpine 7894 headunit and i would know they make good stuff, and the infinity perfects look like they can handle a lot of power and its the top of the kappa series. Any suggestions? here are the components and prices below



MB Quart PSD213 - Premium series 6.5" components
Impedance: 4 Ohms
Frequency Response: 38-32k
Sensitivity: 87 dB
Power Range: 60-130 watts
Crossover Freq: 2500Hz Hz
Price $210

Alpine SPX-177A
Bass Engine Ready
Custom Cast Aluminum Frame
Airflow Optimized Dual-Flare Pole Vent
Integrated Spider Landing & Heat Transfer Plate
Low Loss Rubber Surround
Hemp Fiber Woofer Cone
Phase-Integrated Dustcap
26mm Soft Dome Tweeter
Ultra High Quality 2-way Crossover
On/Off Axis Compensation
Bi-Wire Input and Selectable Tweeter Attenuation
Swivel-Flush/Swivel-Surface/30¯ Angle Tweeter Mounting
Custom 17mm/16mm Adapter Plate
Price: $245

Infinity Perfect 6.1
Sensitivity: 90 dB
Frequency Response: 75-23,000 Hz
Recommended RMS Power: 25-100 watts
Peak Power Handling: 400 watts
Price $269

[Apparition]

Higher sensitivity the better. Ideal is 92db. Sensitivity means the more intensity of sound with less power. So when your deck is only on volume 10, lets say. The speaker with higher sensitivity will be louder than the other. This is much nicer.

You'll want a speaker with higher peak handling too if you plan to amplify the speaker as well.

Its hard to compare 3 different brands, but there are usually component series from a specific company. Like Rockford Fosgate has 3 different levels of 6.5" components. The middle of the range is best value for price. The low one is too weak, and the high end one is WAY too expensive.

Best thing to do, listen to all of em. You may have a preference for your ear.

[mrdirty]

Two things
1- I'd go w/ MB quart

2- Why do ppl go to tuner sites to ask about sound systems when the internet's full of car audio forums? I mean do you ask the butcher how to bake a cake?

Edit: Sounded kind of harsh, I'm not trying to be a jerk; I just think you'd do yourself a favour asking the right group.

[zweebach]

honestly, the only way to pick speakers that you like is to listen to them. I've heard the infinity's and like them a lot. I have mb quarts right now, and I'd agree that the titanium tweeter is a little overly bright for my tastes. I haven't heard alpine separates though.

My pick - Infinity

[DuffMan]

Listen to them. Actually the best thing to do is listen to them in your car but that's probably not possible.

MB Quart a lot of people seem to like but their highs are really sharp and piercing. Personal preference but I don't really like them much.

Infinity is generally considered a good low end setup for people on a budget.

Don't know anything about Alpine.

And sensitivity ratings between manufacturers can't be compared, because different manufacturers will measure sensitivity using different methods.

[RedlineRacer]

I would recommend Infinity. I have a 6 1/2 component set I just installed a few weeks ago. They are really great and have great clarity. If you have a s13, make sure you mount them in a spot where the mid-range speaker wont be rubbing the door panel. I have that problem and it is a pain sometimes when i crank it up and it sounds a little muffled.