review - bull audio cs650.75 6.5" component speakers

Gill · 8th June 2008, 14:41

Congrats SS!

Enjoy your music mate,Given a chance would love to hear the system.
What is freq cut off for the Midbass on these components?

Cheers!

hydrashok · 8th June 2008, 15:25

That was a really nice review, Scary! So these are big-time VFM comps, huh?

I saw quite a few of these stacked at Emperor (the car accessories joint I frequent) yesterday. They had the bass-reflex box on display too. It looked and felt very well-built.

I'll ask them if they have installed the 6x9s, the next time I go there. I'd gone there to invite them for my wedding reception, so I was in a bit of a rush and all, and did not have time to talk about ICE-Vice.

Waiting for the Clip-meister's review

speedzak · 8th June 2008, 17:56

Where ARE the install pics???

I am waiting for that with my held breath from...... *&$^*&@w!

greenhorn · 8th June 2008, 19:03

hey guys , just curious , are there any stickers included with the speakers

Ricky_63 · 8th June 2008, 19:34

OT - how does it compare to Rainbows ? In terms of VFM & sound clarity ? Has anyone had a listen to both the brands ?

Thanks

greenhorn · 8th June 2008, 20:06

they're the same mate. bull = rainbow's VFM range

Ricky_63 · 8th June 2008, 21:09

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Originally Posted by greenhorn

they're the same mate. bull = rainbow's VFM range

Thanks for enlightening me on that !!

I was thinking they are 2 brands VFM in their respective category !

Thanks & Cheers

ScarySkulls · 9th June 2008, 00:22

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Originally Posted by rev_hard

Dont let bugged up queries like "pics of xo's" etc bother you. just enjoy.. like I amcheers:

What queries? What pics?

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Originally Posted by Gill

Congrats SS!

Enjoy your music mate,Given a chance would love to hear the system.
What is freq cut off for the Midbass on these components?

Cheers!

Thanks Mate. Install hasn't started in my car as yet as my local dealer is still out of Kenwood 8401 stock

Nope, no idea on how much frequency the XO LPF's the midbass.
We HPF'ed it at 80hz, though.

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Originally Posted by hydrashok

They had the bass-reflex box on display too. It looked and felt very well-built.

For the life of me, I was so confused during the two days that I had to spend waiting for the speakers, since some pics of some Chinese speaker factory were shown. Gladly, the confusion sorted out after the stuff came in. Indeed, money NOT wasted. Even more glad that others feel the same too.

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Originally Posted by hydrashok

Waiting for the Clip-meister's review

out of station till day after :-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedzak

Where ARE the install pics???

I am waiting for that with my held breath from...... *&$^*&@w!

Sorry again Zak. Cell phone doesn't have flash :-(

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Originally Posted by greenhorn

hey guys , just curious , are there any stickers included with the speakers

Can't say for sure. Atleast they aren't included in the component kit for sure, Cuz I didn't get any.

speedzak · 9th June 2008, 02:07

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Originally Posted by Ricky_63

I was thinking they are 2 brands VFM in their respective category !

Bull is a daughter brand of Rainbow audio.
Keeping that in mind, I don't think it's going to be bad in sound. Moreover, it's PRICE is what lures me in to it.

This thingy can sell. But ofcourse, good brand building and support is very much necessary for that too.

navin · 9th June 2008, 09:48

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Originally Posted by greenhorn

hey guys , just curious , are there any stickers included with the speakers

you gotta be joking.

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Originally Posted by ScarySkulls

1) It beat the double priced Hertz Energy in this regard with unanimous agreement.

2) Tweeter:- Not bad for the segment. Silk tweeter is smooth.

3) XO:- SOFT or LOUD

that must be the longest speaker review on TBHP. Which speaker did you have before the Bull? Hertz? JBL?

greenhorn · 9th June 2008, 10:35

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Originally Posted by navin

you gotta be joking.

those of us with not-so-fly rides will have something to show off without looking rice

, and sure beats Ferrari stickers !

panky12345 · 9th June 2008, 18:15

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Originally Posted by ScarySkulls

[*]Now that I have seen the build quality personally and carefully again, anyone who says cheapo chinese or fake alpine again is NOT being practical considering the MRP on these OR has NO actual experience and is plain fibbing. Period.[/list][list]

Since I termed these as "cheapo chinese", let me answer this.

Without getting into flame-war or anything of that sort, may I tell you bro that this opinion is PURELY MINE. It appeared another "Volfenhag from Germany" types chinese maal to me, no matter what they claim about the product.

Whatever works good for you, doesn't necessarily mean good for me too!

TO ME, it's a cheapo chinese product and it would continue to be so.

Further, I can assure you that using a good camera and a sub standard product, I can post similar "quality" product pics.

PLEASE dont take it personally. It was all about an honest review and I posted what I perceived.

abhibh · 10th June 2008, 02:27

Ok my part of review.

Some things before starting my review.

1. My car setup as of now stands NIL. I listen music on N70
2. I don’t have a very technical knowledge but yes I am learning new things daily so I am not a NOOB too.

I was at Rajat house and install was done in clips car. Before they started with the BULL install I auditioned clips car as I always wanted to hear his setup and hertz energy lineup. IMHO I don’t find them bright or maybe the setup is tuned in a very good way. Energy were just plain good musical speakers and somewhat that I like to hear. Didn’t get to hear the sub much but yes SUB was pretty loud.

Carrying on with the BULL install. After both the “Kids” (hehe) finished the installed called me to audition it. XO were just lying and were not properly fixed and system was fired and SUB was off or detached. And as Rajat said there is a lot of midbass considering they are 50W RMS, I played different tracks from my test cd containing tracks for generes like Trance, hip-hop, rock. Pop, rnb, pop-rock, jazz, instrumental, electronica, techno. Dance, drums, house and loads more. BULL COMPOS played all the songs in my test CD without any issues.

By that time I didn’t knew the price of the components and after hearing the price I asked Rajat to show me the bill as I just couldn’t believe. The reason for my shock was plain simple. 1-2 weeks ago Manikjeet got JBL GTO 607C for Rs, 4500 without B/W. I can’t comment on XO quality or what was in it. But over all quality of the speakers were pretty good.

I’m so much more comfortable now setting aside 12-14k for my car’s front components. I hope the returns are in accordance with the extra money spent.

navin · 10th June 2008, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by panky12345

It appeared another "Volfenhag from Germany" types chinese maal to me, no matter what they claim about the product.

TO ME, it's a cheapo chinese product and it would continue to be so.

I would advise you to listen to the product before passing judgement.

panky12345 · 10th June 2008, 10:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

I would advise you to listen to the product before passing judgement.

navin, see my 1st post. I've seen AND listened to these before I posted my comments. Whats the fun of not auditioning and posting just for the heck of it?

8th June 2008, 14:41	#61
Gill BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mohali Posts: 701 Thanked: 16 Times	Congrats SS! Enjoy your music mate,Given a chance would love to hear the system. What is freq cut off for the Midbass on these components? Cheers!
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8th June 2008, 15:25	#62
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	That was a really nice review, Scary! So these are big-time VFM comps, huh? I saw quite a few of these stacked at Emperor (the car accessories joint I frequent) yesterday. They had the bass-reflex box on display too. It looked and felt very well-built. I'll ask them if they have installed the 6x9s, the next time I go there. I'd gone there to invite them for my wedding reception, so I was in a bit of a rush and all, and did not have time to talk about ICE-Vice. Waiting for the Clip-meister's review
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8th June 2008, 17:56	#63
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Where ARE the install pics??? I am waiting for that with my held breath from...... &$^&@w!
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8th June 2008, 19:03	#64
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,402 Times View My Garage	hey guys , just curious , are there any stickers included with the speakers
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8th June 2008, 19:34	#65
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	OT - how does it compare to Rainbows ? In terms of VFM & sound clarity ? Has anyone had a listen to both the brands ? Thanks
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8th June 2008, 20:06	#66
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,402 Times View My Garage	they're the same mate. bull = rainbow's VFM range
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10th June 2008, 02:27	#73
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,768 Thanked: 39 Times	Ok my part of review. Some things before starting my review. 1. My car setup as of now stands NIL. I listen music on N70 2. I don’t have a very technical knowledge but yes I am learning new things daily so I am not a NOOB too. I was at Rajat house and install was done in clips car. Before they started with the BULL install I auditioned clips car as I always wanted to hear his setup and hertz energy lineup. IMHO I don’t find them bright or maybe the setup is tuned in a very good way. Energy were just plain good musical speakers and somewhat that I like to hear. Didn’t get to hear the sub much but yes SUB was pretty loud. Carrying on with the BULL install. After both the “Kids” (hehe) finished the installed called me to audition it. XO were just lying and were not properly fixed and system was fired and SUB was off or detached. And as Rajat said there is a lot of midbass considering they are 50W RMS, I played different tracks from my test cd containing tracks for generes like Trance, hip-hop, rock. Pop, rnb, pop-rock, jazz, instrumental, electronica, techno. Dance, drums, house and loads more. BULL COMPOS played all the songs in my test CD without any issues. By that time I didn’t knew the price of the components and after hearing the price I asked Rajat to show me the bill as I just couldn’t believe. The reason for my shock was plain simple. 1-2 weeks ago Manikjeet got JBL GTO 607C for Rs, 4500 without B/W. I can’t comment on XO quality or what was in it. But over all quality of the speakers were pretty good. I’m so much more comfortable now setting aside 12-14k for my car’s front components. I hope the returns are in accordance with the extra money spent. Last edited by abhibh : 10th June 2008 at 02:30.
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