9th January 2007, 16:53
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| Speaker Upgrade Hi Folks , Im pondering over a Speaker( Fronts only )/Amp upgrade..for my Santro.. I mostly hear Accoustic rock,Jazz Vocals,Classical. I have: Hertz Energy ESK 163 3-Way Components Pioneer 6100F AMp ( Am thinking of upgrading to an Audisson LRX 4.5 or 4.1 or 6.9) - Suggestions here also most welcome IDQ 10Inch Sub ( Single Sealed Sub) Kenwood K-CD01 HU I need suggestions for Better Compos for the fronts.. Need better mids and highs which are warm and more natural sounding...My budget is...well no use mentioning it as it will overshoot to the sky....  Last edited by sk456 : 9th January 2007 at 17:08. |
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9th January 2007, 17:51
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Speakers The logical upgrade path for speakers is HSK 3-way comps for the front. I'd stick to a regular HSK163. Maybe I'd go nuts and swap out the 163's midbass (the HV165L) for a HV200 (8" midbass) if the XO doesn't need modding too. They have detailed instructions in the manual (http://www.hertzaudiovideo.com/file/pdf/manuale_HT20.pdf see page 11 of the manual/page 6 of the pdf file) about what needs to be changed where in the XO if you're swapping out speaker comps in the system. The manual say that you need a 3W.10 XO if you go for a HV200, keeping the same mids (HL70) and tweets (HT25). I guess it will cost mucho dinero if you start doing custom comps. I'm sure Gunbir & JB can give inputs? I'm also interested to know (for academic purposes -- I'm done with myself for a while, heh, heh). Amp If you plan to lose the Pio Amp, and you have the moolah, I'd go for -> the LRx5.600 (in 3-ch mode) or -> an LRx2.500 & an SRx1 or -> an LRx2.250 & an SRx1 If budget is a bit tight, -> SRx2S and SRx1 or -> SRx4 (in 2 ch mode) and the Pio Amp for the sub. Or I'd keep the Pio Amp for the sub and go for just an LRx2.500. All suggestions assuming that you want to keep your system Front+Sub only. An LRx5.600 will let you expand in future if you want rear fill. The LRx5.600 has the additional advantage that you will save a whole lot on cabling and accessories (assuming you're gonna redo everything to Connection Audison -- unless you're already running Connection Audion wires). I really don't think you need to go for a 6ch amp. At this level of equipment, there is no use in keeping a budget (not for us crazy folks). You will overshoot whatever you plan. It is best to keep an open mind (and wallet) so you get the best options, and you don't kick yourself in the backside the day after the install thinking I should have done this, I should have done that... You have taken the first step to blasting your budget to pieces by starting a thread, so lets fire away.  Last edited by hydrashok : 9th January 2007 at 17:57. | |
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9th January 2007, 19:20
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| WOW!! Nice to see this happening. SK456 is maturing up!!  And what a write up by Hydrashok!! Kudos man!! I feel that you first change the amps as straters. Get an Audison amp and exchange/sell/gift that Pioneer amp. (I like accpeting gifts!). You'll feel a lot of difference by just doing that. Sure!! If you are sure of going the whole hog, then get HSK163 3 way compos and change the Midrange to a dome midrange (HD500). It can run off the same crossover that comes with 163. AMp should be an LRX in this case. If you have enough moolah, then get an LRX5.600 and keep it in 3 channel mode. Or get a set of HCX 165 co-axials, put it in the rear doors and run the amp in 5 channel mode to power them too. If you don't want to spend so much on an amp, then get an LRX2.500 and run the sub from your old Pioneer. If you think SRX is okay, then get an SRX4 and an SRX1. |
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10th January 2007, 12:02
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Morel Loudspeakers - Dealer Locator Dynaudio - Authentic Fidelity here is a addres for the morel and dyna ...preeti trading company he also deals in other brands like DLS, Mtx, and others .... talk to him for the any deal..... the morel 3-ways are very expensive.....a bit of adivce from my side...in india there are not a large varitiey of 3-way avalable here....try to get them from dubai or singapore......you will get them very cheap there........with many option also...... Last edited by low_bass_makker : 10th January 2007 at 12:04. | |
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10th January 2007, 13:05
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BTW, SK... lottery kab lagi? And... guys... since SK is upgrading, any takers for a sparingly used ESK163 going cheap | |
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