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Thread: Which comps sound better, cdt cl62 or alpine type x 17ref? |
    
New member Username: Jonb5150
Vancouver,
Bc
Post Number: 1
Registered: May-08
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| Posted on Friday, May 16, 2008 - 05:39 am: |
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I have the cl62s, they're average, nothing special. I was thinking of upgrading them. Would going to alpine type x SPX-17REF be much of an upgrade if anything? or would they blow the cdt's out of the water?
specs for the alpine's can be found here http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=SPX-17REF&lang=en&tab =F |
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New member Username: Hairbandlover
Post Number: 1
Registered: Apr-08
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| Posted on Friday, May 16, 2008 - 09:19 am: |
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First let me say there is nothing average about the CL line in my opinion they are the best sounding most durable speaker in THAT price range. To answer your question I havent heard those Alpines but Alpine makes quality products but speakers have always been there weak point they are known for HU and amps. CDT on the other hand focus's on speakers, quality and durability. I finally got to hear the ES gold series and the HD series I was blown away, I thought my CL's were good OMG both sets were so awesome. I would imagine you will be happy either way but for me it would be CDT as you can see pretty much everything I am running is Alpine they are awesome too.
HU- Alpine CDA-9831
Sub-RE Audio-SR12”
Amps- Alpine MRV-F450 & MRD-M301
Speakers- CDT CL-62, 2 way comp. & CL-6 Midrange
Vehicle- 2004 Toyota Rav 4 |
New member Username: Jonb5150
Vancouver,
Bc
Post Number: 2
Registered: May-08
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| Posted on Friday, May 16, 2008 - 12:38 pm: |
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I have had the cdt cl62s in my rsx-s for a few years, they are just a bit harsh sounding - I don't care for them at all but for the price they are decent, but they're just that. I'm looking for something more now. |
Gold Member Username: Alteraudiousa
Concord
Post Number: 1625
Registered: Jan-06
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| Posted on Friday, May 16, 2008 - 02:13 pm: |
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I would suggest just getting the HD mid and maybe the newer tweeter (drt-26). That will greatly enhance the sound of your system, just make sure you have some power to throw at them. |
New member Username: Jonb5150
Vancouver,
Bc
Post Number: 3
Registered: May-08
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| Posted on Friday, May 16, 2008 - 02:14 pm: |
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i can get the type x alpine's for about $200 |
Silver Member Username: Exige
Cincinnati
Post Number: 320
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Friday, May 16, 2008 - 02:40 pm: |
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CDT's EF-61CFi/25's would do well for you as an upgrade based on your price range. Feel free to PM me if interested. I'd be happy to help you out. |
New member Username: Jonb5150
Vancouver,
Bc
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Registered: May-08
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| Posted on Friday, May 16, 2008 - 03:04 pm: |
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I think I want to try something else this time. I know the cdt's get a lot of praise, I'm just not that impressed with them. However, I 'm not exactly willing to shell-out the money for a set of focal components (I.e. k2ps), the alpine type x seem to be highly regarded.
Still, obviously i'm not so sure... |
New member Username: Jonb5150
Vancouver,
Bc
Post Number: 5
Registered: May-08
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| Posted on Friday, May 16, 2008 - 03:08 pm: |
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to add to the mix, how about dimaond hex's? http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=11755
Diamond Audio S600s
onlinecarstereo.com has them on sale for $200 |
Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18
Northwest PA
Post Number: 7499
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Friday, May 16, 2008 - 03:30 pm: |
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" I know the cdt's get a lot of praise, I'm just not that impressed with them. "
Haha thats because you bought their lowest line. Type Xs are Alpine's top line so yeah I'd bet on them being better. CDT's top line ES, would blow them away though  |
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New member Username: Jonb5150
Vancouver,
Bc
Post Number: 6
Registered: May-08
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| Posted on Friday, May 16, 2008 - 03:35 pm: |
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yea but the ES serious can't be had for $200, so the comparison isn't exactly fair.
Too bad I can't hear the DA S600s as theirs no retailer where I live. |
Silver Member Username: Exige
Cincinnati
Post Number: 321
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 03:21 am: |
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they can be had for a lot less than retail though if you know where to look ;) (in fact, the entire CDT line can)
regardless though...the Diamonds aren't bad. they do lack midbass though. |
New member Username: Jonb5150
Vancouver,
Bc
Post Number: 7
Registered: May-08
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| Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 11:50 am: |
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Exige, I'll bite...how much can they be 'had' for? |
Silver Member Username: Exige
Cincinnati
Post Number: 322
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 02:57 pm: |
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Check your PM's JB. |
New member Username: Jonb5150
Vancouver,
Bc
Post Number: 8
Registered: May-08
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| Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 12:45 am: |
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i didn't get any private message |
Silver Member Username: Exige
Cincinnati
Post Number: 324
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 02:38 am: |
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That's really strange cause I sent it to myself also and I got it lol. I'll send it to your email instead. Check there. |
New member Username: Jonb5150
Vancouver,
Bc
Post Number: 9
Registered: May-08
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| Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 04:27 am: |
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Thanks! How much is shipping to Vancouver, BC Canada? And could you send it as a 'gift' so I don't have to pay duties? |
New member Username: Jonb5150
Vancouver,
Bc
Post Number: 10
Registered: May-08
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| Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 04:29 am: |
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also, I've never heard of EF-61CFi/25's - i cant find them on cdt's page. Are these ES series or some other line? |
Silver Member Username: Exige
Cincinnati
Post Number: 325
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 03:55 pm: |
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