Best component speaker?

shuvc · 9th April 2008, 14:25

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Originally Posted by nitrous

@shuvc: I believe the Luccent are not available in India anymore.

B&T, is this true? Are the EL's still available?

New products in the offing?

ihkhan · 16th July 2008, 10:11

HI,
My installer is suggesting me to go for a EFX 6.5 inch components speakers for my lancer, i am planning to go for a pio 4050 headunit, already have boston 6x9 ovals in the rear, will go for a amp later.
How good is EFX comps??
my budget is 6-7k for comps,

help me out gurus.
cud you enlighten me bout them and also suggest other brands in this price range.
i listen to hindi songs most of the time. Sound Clarity is what i really am looking for. i dont like too much sharp trebele.
HElP gurus

speedzak · 16th July 2008, 16:45

As you have Boston coaxials at the rear already, why don't you just add Boston components of the same series in the front? That'll match your current sound setup and tastes.
Now, the question is do you like the way your current speakers sound? If you think it's too treblish (with flat settings on HU), then consider going to a different make/brand/series.

ihkhan · 16th July 2008, 17:22

Zaks i purchased this car just yesterday, it had these Boston speakers pre installed the previous owner took his whole ICE setup, but i managed to get these rear speakers from him, i am still not sure how these sound. I am getting my 4050 HU installed right now, will check the sound of the existing speakers, and make a decision.
but what do you guys think about EFX as a Brand, do they make good component speakers?

s0uljah · 16th July 2008, 19:23

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Originally Posted by ihkhan

Zaks i purchased this car just yesterday..
but what do you guys think about EFX as a Brand, do they make good component speakers?

Congrats!! The EFX 6x9 perform pretty well (yes I used to be a 6x9 speaker wallah). Have heard good things about their components also. Lots of T-Bhpians running them you can check it out if you search this section.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuvc

Illusion Luccent 6.1 and Electra 6.1
B&T and others who may have listened to both - how would you describe the sound from these sets relative to each other?

Iv heard the Electra's on occasion but not for extended periods of time(i.e : days/weeks)

The Lucies on the other hand I think I can comment upon. Left alone they are very natural sounding, vocals are crisp and instruments come alive. Someone with musical tastes will appreciate what these drivers do. At times they can get low down and very nasty for genre's like house.

My settings are flat with the cutoff at 80hz.

Honestly speaking in a blind test Id probably never be able to tell the difference between the lucies / electras. So maybe the Electra's are equally good performers with a little less glamour!

Baaki tech specs will be handled by our Guru's.

Sorry for derailing the thread.

vroom77 · 5th August 2008, 00:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihkhan

but what do you guys think about EFX as a Brand, do they make good component speakers?

Have used EFX components and they are good for house stuff and not really good at mid bass. In a SQ system its a weak link.

speedzak · 5th August 2008, 01:58

If somebody is looking for good midbass, midrange and mild highs in a sub 10k component system, try auditioning the Rainbow SLX series. These are very good/excellent/outstanding when it comes to midbass and midrange if paired to a good HU.

But a word of caution here. They are not very aggressive on midlows and highs. So, if you are a true blue fan of hard rock, house, hiphop etc.. there are chances that you won't like them because as I see it, they're a bit mellowish and lacks anger/harshness/in your face attitude sometimes required in these kinda music. It all depends on taste.

For me, I'm in seventh colour of the rainbow! Simply love them.

mav2000 · 10th September 2008, 17:49

Hi any reviews on the JBL power series p660c? I like rock and bollwood music, and am running a pair of polks 691 6X9 at the rear, will this be able to match up to them. Am currently running EFX compd upfront, but they are not able to keep up, and am getting no front soundstage

ariendj · 14th November 2008, 12:56

which is better for hip hop and soft rock as front components!!
illusion electra or JBL 608c??
any idea on current prices of both!!

sujitm · 14th November 2008, 15:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariendj

which is better for hip hop and soft rock as front components!!
illusion electra or JBL 608c??
any idea on current prices of both!!

Illusion Electra 6.1 is 7k

superbhikari · 14th November 2008, 18:48

JBL 608c retails for approx. 5k (New Delhi) w/o B&W

ariendj · 14th November 2008, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by sujitm

Illusion Electra 6.1 is 7k

Quote:

Originally Posted by superbhikari

JBL 608c retails for approx. 5k (New Delhi) w/o B&W

thx guys for the info but just for the former part of my question!! which suits better for my needs mentioned!!

nisarg86 · 15th November 2008, 09:31

@ Nishant. Finalized anything ?

m2avg · 20th November 2008, 20:48

Sorry for hijacking your thread Nishant..

Guys, can someone help me on Pioneer TS-C160R compos? Like how they sound and which compos would be better in the same price range (7.5K)? I just want a general opinion, not going too deep into "listening preferences"!!

ariendj · 20th November 2008, 20:57

lol ..the thread was real old and i just brought it back in cause of my little doubt..i think the thread starter got what he wanted way back!!

seems i didnt get my answer yet..!!

16th July 2008, 10:11	#107
ihkhan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 41 Thanked: 7 Times	EFX components, are they good? HI, My installer is suggesting me to go for a EFX 6.5 inch components speakers for my lancer, i am planning to go for a pio 4050 headunit, already have boston 6x9 ovals in the rear, will go for a amp later. How good is EFX comps?? my budget is 6-7k for comps, help me out gurus. cud you enlighten me bout them and also suggest other brands in this price range. i listen to hindi songs most of the time. Sound Clarity is what i really am looking for. i dont like too much sharp trebele. HElP gurus
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16th July 2008, 16:45	#108
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	As you have Boston coaxials at the rear already, why don't you just add Boston components of the same series in the front? That'll match your current sound setup and tastes. Now, the question is do you like the way your current speakers sound? If you think it's too treblish (with flat settings on HU), then consider going to a different make/brand/series.
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16th July 2008, 17:22	#109
ihkhan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 41 Thanked: 7 Times	Zaks i purchased this car just yesterday, it had these Boston speakers pre installed the previous owner took his whole ICE setup, but i managed to get these rear speakers from him, i am still not sure how these sound. I am getting my 4050 HU installed right now, will check the sound of the existing speakers, and make a decision. but what do you guys think about EFX as a Brand, do they make good component speakers?
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5th August 2008, 01:58	#112
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	If somebody is looking for good midbass, midrange and mild highs in a sub 10k component system, try auditioning the Rainbow SLX series. These are very good/excellent/outstanding when it comes to midbass and midrange if paired to a good HU. But a word of caution here. They are not very aggressive on midlows and highs. So, if you are a true blue fan of hard rock, house, hiphop etc.. there are chances that you won't like them because as I see it, they're a bit mellowish and lacks anger/harshness/in your face attitude sometimes required in these kinda music. It all depends on taste. For me, I'm in seventh colour of the rainbow! Simply love them.
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10th September 2008, 17:49	#113
mav2000 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 621 Thanked: 315 Times View My Garage	Hi any reviews on the JBL power series p660c? I like rock and bollwood music, and am running a pair of polks 691 6X9 at the rear, will this be able to match up to them. Am currently running EFX compd upfront, but they are not able to keep up, and am getting no front soundstage
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14th November 2008, 12:56	#114
ariendj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 525 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	which is better for hip hop and soft rock as front components!! illusion electra or JBL 608c?? any idea on current prices of both!!
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14th November 2008, 18:48	#116
superbhikari BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Muzaffarnagar Posts: 465 Thanked: 228 Times	JBL 608c retails for approx. 5k (New Delhi) w/o B&W
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15th November 2008, 09:31	#118
nisarg86 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 392 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	@ Nishant. Finalized anything ?
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20th November 2008, 20:48	#119
m2avg BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 32 Thanked: 22 Times	Sorry for hijacking your thread Nishant.. Guys, can someone help me on Pioneer TS-C160R compos? Like how they sound and which compos would be better in the same price range (7.5K)? I just want a general opinion, not going too deep into "listening preferences"!!
	() Thanks

20th November 2008, 20:57	#120
ariendj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 525 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	lol ..the thread was real old and i just brought it back in cause of my little doubt..i think the thread starter got what he wanted way back!! seems i didnt get my answer yet..!!
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