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I currently am running Nakamichi 6.5" 2-way components in my '01 SES, tweets in sail panel (stock - slightly modified) and mids in stock lower door. I don't think many people have heard the Naks, evidenced by my inability to find many reviews so I went with them anyway a few months ago. I am not unhappy as on some well recorded music (mostly stuff with not a lot of stuff going on - jazz, acoustic stuff, etc) these puppies sound amazing. But when the music gets more involved, (ex. first couple tracks off Mayer's new one, heavier guitars, distortion, etc.) they seem to break up a bit and loose detail).
It sounds as if there is sometimes a "hole" in the midrange on some tracks/cd's (ie, John Mayer, Brian Setzer). I am sure it has to do with either imaging or the Nakamichi crossover points, (plus the Naks can't get too loud - they seem to break up a little at high volumes). I am not willing to mod the interior, and I can't change the crossover points, so......
What component systems might be a better choice for off-axis mids and pref. silk tweets and can get cleanly loud when needed? I have been considering sets in the $275-400 range. Diamond Audio Hex s600s, Rainbow Pro Vanadium Comp. (used for $300), the DEI's Viper 650.2 at Sounddomain ($139 closeout, originally $399), a/d/s/ series 3, CDT's HD62-CF ($199 sale/ $370 reg.). Any ideas? I would like to hear from people who have heard these and may have similar set-ups, etc.
Thanks for looking and offering advice! BTW, the Naks were in the $225 price range ($320 list), though higher cost doesn't always mean higher quality..
Gary
I currently am running Nakamichi 6.5" 2-way components in my '01 SES, tweets in sail panel (stock - slightly modified) and mids in stock lower door. I don't think many people have heard the Naks, evidenced by my inability to find many reviews so I went with them anyway a few months ago. I am not unhappy as on some well recorded music (mostly stuff with not a lot of stuff going on - jazz, acoustic stuff, etc) these puppies sound amazing. But when the music gets more involved, (ex. first couple tracks off Mayer's new one, heavier guitars, distortion, etc.) they seem to break up a bit and loose detail).
It sounds as if there is sometimes a "hole" in the midrange on some tracks/cd's (ie, John Mayer, Brian Setzer). I am sure it has to do with either imaging or the Nakamichi crossover points, (plus the Naks can't get too loud - they seem to break up a little at high volumes). I am not willing to mod the interior, and I can't change the crossover points, so......
What component systems might be a better choice for off-axis mids and pref. silk tweets and can get cleanly loud when needed? I have been considering sets in the $275-400 range. Diamond Audio Hex s600s, Rainbow Pro Vanadium Comp. (used for $300), the DEI's Viper 650.2 at Sounddomain ($139 closeout, originally $399), a/d/s/ series 3, CDT's HD62-CF ($199 sale/ $370 reg.). Any ideas? I would like to hear from people who have heard these and may have similar set-ups, etc.
Thanks for looking and offering advice! BTW, the Naks were in the $225 price range ($320 list), though higher cost doesn't always mean higher quality..
Gary