what is the differance between these zapco componets;----------------Zapco RB-16.2 Reference 6.5 Component Speakers and Zapco RH-16.2 Reference 6.5 Component Speakers?????
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swez on 12/10/2008 11:18:41
Few in this group can afford Zapco, Focal, Diamond and similar high end gear. Since we don't deal in that area too often, the best I can offer is that you research them as best you can or contact Zapco tech service and let them explain the differences.
http://www.zapco.com/contact.php
Swez
cplkittle on 12/10/2008 15:18:23
One is blue and one is red
The RH woofer cone is 3mm smaller, and is 1dB more efficient (probably because of the smaller lighter cone).
There are also minor differences in the crossover.. RB model has only tweeter attenuation (level) and phase adjustments, while the RH model has a tweeter eq (3dB boost @ 12KHz), attenuation, and midrange contour. Both xover networks use ESB components.
The RH model midrange speaker frequency response is 55-5300Hz
The RB model midrange speaker frequency response is 45-5300Hz
I personally do not require anything under 60-80Hz from my midrange speakers, and do not expect any 6.5" midrange to perform at those frequencies, so the difference there is insignificant.
To me, this looks like a year to year model improvement with new model numbers to signify the minor changes made. Along with a hefty price difference that is a little over-inflated.
I met my current boss through an install I did on his '03 Avalanche. He has 4 8" diamond d3 subs and a D6 1000.1 amplifier installed in the midgate. The back of the midgate is the enclosure that I had rhino lined to waterproof it. The midgate is still fully functional. I installed a set of Focal Polyglass 3 way components in his front doors. Overall, this truck has by far the best sound quality of any vehicle I have ever done, including my own. You should be able to get a set of the Focal polyglass 270V3 components for around $600. There is a very significant jump in sound quality from a 2 way component to a 3 way system. The additional 4" midrange really brightens up the sound.
If you are considering spending that much anyway, 3 way components are the way to go, and there is plenty of room behind the speaker grill in your front doors for the 4" and the 6.5" mids
ttocs on 12/10/2008 18:02:39
focal is good stuff and I am sad that I never worked at a place that sold them. I can help you with diamond audio which is another good name in speakers. I love the hex series so much I am about to install them in my 2nd vehicle.
swez on 12/10/2008 18:19:32
There ya go budsweiser... ttocs is one of the few Pro Installers I would bank on in this forum and he's got the years under his belt to prove it. Kitt is a close #2.
Was reading a detailed install from a guy who had spent $$$$'s to get the right sound. It took years to home in on his latest itteration and it has finally paid off. He matted the heck out of his doors and other panel flexing issues in the last upgrade, swapped amps a few times and now has a solid 3-way Comp system and sub, (4-way system in all) to fill in the deep lows.
Yeah, he went "all-in" this time with custom door pods and a fiberglass sub enclosure in the tire well. (A 2000 Honda Sedan) His pictorial and comments were superb! With ttocs' help, I'd bet you'll get even better results.
Swez
budweiserburton on 12/28/2008 01:16:56
thanks guys,i love diamond audio i have two sets of Diamond Audio S600s in my front doors and the sound is the best.as for the zapcos i got a good deal ($200.00 )on the set so i thought i would give them a try.You were saying 3 ways are the way to go,i didnt know there were 3 ways i will have to look into that. thanks alot .this is a real cool site!!!
Replies (5)
swez on 12/10/2008 11:18:41
Few in this group can afford Zapco, Focal, Diamond and similar high end gear. Since we don't deal in that area too often, the best I can offer is that you research them as best you can or contact Zapco tech service and let them explain the differences.
http://www.zapco.com/contact.php
Swez
cplkittle on 12/10/2008 15:18:23
One is blue and one is red
The RH woofer cone is 3mm smaller, and is 1dB more efficient (probably because of the smaller lighter cone).
There are also minor differences in the crossover.. RB model has only tweeter attenuation (level) and phase adjustments, while the RH model has a tweeter eq (3dB boost @ 12KHz), attenuation, and midrange contour. Both xover networks use ESB components.
The RH model midrange speaker frequency response is 55-5300Hz
The RB model midrange speaker frequency response is 45-5300Hz
I personally do not require anything under 60-80Hz from my midrange speakers, and do not expect any 6.5" midrange to perform at those frequencies, so the difference there is insignificant.
To me, this looks like a year to year model improvement with new model numbers to signify the minor changes made. Along with a hefty price difference that is a little over-inflated.
I met my current boss through an install I did on his '03 Avalanche. He has 4 8" diamond d3 subs and a D6 1000.1 amplifier installed in the midgate. The back of the midgate is the enclosure that I had rhino lined to waterproof it. The midgate is still fully functional. I installed a set of Focal Polyglass 3 way components in his front doors. Overall, this truck has by far the best sound quality of any vehicle I have ever done, including my own. You should be able to get a set of the Focal polyglass 270V3 components for around $600. There is a very significant jump in sound quality from a 2 way component to a 3 way system. The additional 4" midrange really brightens up the sound.
If you are considering spending that much anyway, 3 way components are the way to go, and there is plenty of room behind the speaker grill in your front doors for the 4" and the 6.5" mids
ttocs on 12/10/2008 18:02:39
focal is good stuff and I am sad that I never worked at a place that sold them. I can help you with diamond audio which is another good name in speakers. I love the hex series so much I am about to install them in my 2nd vehicle.
swez on 12/10/2008 18:19:32
There ya go budsweiser... ttocs is one of the few Pro Installers I would bank on in this forum and he's got the years under his belt to prove it. Kitt is a close #2.
Was reading a detailed install from a guy who had spent $$$$'s to get the right sound. It took years to home in on his latest itteration and it has finally paid off. He matted the heck out of his doors and other panel flexing issues in the last upgrade, swapped amps a few times and now has a solid 3-way Comp system and sub, (4-way system in all) to fill in the deep lows.
Yeah, he went "all-in" this time with custom door pods and a fiberglass sub enclosure in the tire well. (A 2000 Honda Sedan) His pictorial and comments were superb! With ttocs' help, I'd bet you'll get even better results.
Swez
budweiserburton on 12/28/2008 01:16:56
thanks guys,i love diamond audio i have two sets of Diamond Audio S600s in my front doors and the sound is the best.as for the zapcos i got a good deal ($200.00 )on the set so i thought i would give them a try.You were saying 3 ways are the way to go,i didnt know there were 3 ways i will have to look into that. thanks alot .this is a real cool site!!!
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