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I need some components for the front. Currently I have some Kenwoods running - I'll migrate them to the back. I found these Kenwoods for a decent price. I will be pushing them with 100 watts per speaker and wanted to know if those would handle / sound good in that setup. BTW - its a Clarion APX 400.4 that will be pushing the four speakers. Thanks.
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If your Clarion is putting out 100watts (assuming were talking 100watts of RMS power), those particular Kenwood components may not be a good choice since they can only handle 50watts RMS. I'd hate to see you buy new speakers and end up blowing them. You may want to consider some Infinity Reference components. I've read nothing but good reviews about these speakers plus they can handle 90watts RMS. There's a couple new pairs of these on Ebay right now for $74.95 'buy it now.'
Infinity Speakers
For a little more money, another component set you may want to consider is the CDT CL-61A. These are currently on sale for $149.99 at www.thezeb.com. Again, I've heard nothing but really good reviews about these speakers. In fact, I just ordered a pair for myself over the weekend.
CDT CL-61A
Side note to T-Punk, 96firebird311 and others who have recommended cdt's.....I hope you guys are right about these speakers or else lol j/k :D Though I've never listened to them before, I do trust your opinions.2006 Tiburon -
No worries, they're excellent drivers. [img]smile.gif[/img]Originally posted by nda0602v6:
Side note to T-Punk, 96firebird311 and others who have recommended cdt's.....
The Clarion APX400.4 is a 50W x 4 amp. The parent poster is posting peak power numbers.
It's important to note that nearly all marketing literature refers to thermal capacity (Pe) when defining the upper limit of the driver's handling capabilities. Prolonged excursions as that upper limit can still cause drivers to fail. Thermal capacity and mechanical fatigue are two entirely seperate animals.
The saving grace though, is that amplifier specs tend to be overrated anyway, so a "50Wx4" amp that feeds four 50W drivers tends to work pretty well.
Car audio is a lot more fun before you understand how it all works. :cool:╓<br />║ Matt M<br />║ <a href=\"http://home.austin.rr.com/morrism/3800/sunset_logo2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Down with the Sixxness</a> <br />║ Polo Green 1995 3.8 Camaro<br />║ intake, cat, catback, shocks, 3.42\'s, and 12\'s in the trunk<br />╙Comment
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ah...uhh... so what speakers would you think are optimal.<b> \'95 Camaro 3.4L A4 <i>Rikku</i><br />AutoX - Drift - Street </b><br />\"Sideways is faster.\"Comment
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Damn where am I in this?!?!?!?! [img]redface.gif[/img]Originally posted by nda0602v6:
Side note to T-Punk, 96firebird311 and others who have recommended cdt's.....I hope you guys are right about these speakers or else lol j/k :D Though I've never listened to them before, I do trust your opinions.\'93 Red 3.4L Camaro<br />Engine: Jet II, Pacesetters, K&N FIPK, Accel Wires, Iridium Plugs, Flowmaster, ASP U/D, 180 Thermo, much more...<br /><br />\'98 Z28 Vert Triple Black A4 Stock for now<br />34000 Miles<br /><br />Not enough room in the sig for my stereo.Comment
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haha, i guess he forgot about you [img]tongue.gif[/img] . anyway CDT is one of the best speakers i have ever heard (for car audio anyway). I dont know that his amp has enough umph to really get the best out of them. infinity is "good" but there are much better (focal, MB-quart, CDT...).2001 Arctic White Firebird With Black Drop Top<br /><br />3:42 Gears<br />Zexel LSD<br />BMR upper A-Arms<br />Trans Am exhaust with 3\" I-pipe and cutout<br />Modified intake<br />Mecham Hood<br />Trans Go shift kit<br />Making rear control arms and panhardComment
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Much like myself, you're never here. ;)Originally posted by Freeser:
Damn where am I in this?!?!?!?! [img]redface.gif[/img]
[ November 16, 2004, 08:55 PM: Message edited by: user1101 ]╓<br />║ Matt M<br />║ <a href=\"http://home.austin.rr.com/morrism/3800/sunset_logo2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Down with the Sixxness</a> <br />║ Polo Green 1995 3.8 Camaro<br />║ intake, cat, catback, shocks, 3.42\'s, and 12\'s in the trunk<br />╙Comment
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yeah, its been nice having you around again user (there are very few that know what a good system sounds like, but you are one of them)2001 Arctic White Firebird With Black Drop Top<br /><br />3:42 Gears<br />Zexel LSD<br />BMR upper A-Arms<br />Trans Am exhaust with 3\" I-pipe and cutout<br />Modified intake<br />Mecham Hood<br />Trans Go shift kit<br />Making rear control arms and panhardComment
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Muck like myself, you're never here. ;) </font>[/QUOTE]Yeah very true. I have had a leave of absence lately.Originally posted by user1101:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Freeser:
Damn where am I in this?!?!?!?! [img]redface.gif[/img]\'93 Red 3.4L Camaro<br />Engine: Jet II, Pacesetters, K&N FIPK, Accel Wires, Iridium Plugs, Flowmaster, ASP U/D, 180 Thermo, much more...<br /><br />\'98 Z28 Vert Triple Black A4 Stock for now<br />34000 Miles<br /><br />Not enough room in the sig for my stereo.Comment
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I had to come back because the god-awful advice that was getting handed out was making me throw up a little in my mouth. It was burning the back of my throat.╓<br />║ Matt M<br />║ <a href=\"http://home.austin.rr.com/morrism/3800/sunset_logo2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Down with the Sixxness</a> <br />║ Polo Green 1995 3.8 Camaro<br />║ intake, cat, catback, shocks, 3.42\'s, and 12\'s in the trunk<br />╙Comment
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haha, you should take some zantac (works like a champ) ;)2001 Arctic White Firebird With Black Drop Top<br /><br />3:42 Gears<br />Zexel LSD<br />BMR upper A-Arms<br />Trans Am exhaust with 3\" I-pipe and cutout<br />Modified intake<br />Mecham Hood<br />Trans Go shift kit<br />Making rear control arms and panhardComment
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just wanted to note that i too have been absent and am an avid fan of CDT products...i also run a clarion apx401.2 to my europsort line from CDT.Eclipse 8443, CDT ES-620s in doors (Clarion APX401.2), IEK, CDT 6X in rear(HU), Image Dynamics ID10v.3D.4 in stealthbox(Clarion DPX1001.2)<br /><a href=\"http://www.sounddomain.com/id/larryfirebird33\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.sounddomain.com/id/larryfirebird33</a><br />borla cat-back, FTRA, whisper lidComment
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eurosports ahhhhhhh :drool: . good to see the high end SQ guys coming out of the woodwork in this post and we are all off topic haha. Though i think the topic has really been answered to its fullest anyway.2001 Arctic White Firebird With Black Drop Top<br /><br />3:42 Gears<br />Zexel LSD<br />BMR upper A-Arms<br />Trans Am exhaust with 3\" I-pipe and cutout<br />Modified intake<br />Mecham Hood<br />Trans Go shift kit<br />Making rear control arms and panhardComment
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[shoutout] Koda's!! :D [/shoutout]Comment
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this thread rocks.╓<br />║ Matt M<br />║ <a href=\"http://home.austin.rr.com/morrism/3800/sunset_logo2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Down with the Sixxness</a> <br />║ Polo Green 1995 3.8 Camaro<br />║ intake, cat, catback, shocks, 3.42\'s, and 12\'s in the trunk<br />╙Comment
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