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winslow
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Anyone know anything about this company? I remember reading somthing about them on the other forum, but can't find the old post now. Seems as if I remember reading on the old post that Robert Zeff designed these amps. Just curious about how good they sound etc.

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Posts: 8013 | From: Charlotte,NC USA | Registered: May 1999 | IP: Logged |

If you don't have a local dealer, e-mail me and I will direct you to the distributor.A warning:If you do have a local dealer, don't waste my/his time.He only sells direct at full retail.------------------

CraigMBA
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They sound as good as Zapco. And are less money. And look really cool.

If you don't have a local dealer, e-mail me and I will direct you to the distributor.

A warning:

If you do have a local dealer, don't waste my/his time.

He only sells direct at full retail.

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Posts: 288 | From: Chino Hills, CA, USA | Registered: Sep 1999 | IP: Logged |

Anyway, just trying to find nice, quality stuff that no one else uses alot. Been looking at using home drivers in my car, but to be honest I don't know too much about the different models, other than I like the way Dynaudio sounds. People have suggested Morel as well, looked into the Integra 8s for my next upgrade, but having never heard any I find it difficult to make the "leap of faith" to buy them.Thanks.------------------

winslow
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For Arc Audio? Nah, people look at me like I am crazy when I mention the brand. They did the same thing when I asked around about buying some horns- now look at the horn market. The local dealer for Zapco is a penis as well, so I won't buy anything from him.

Thanks.

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Posts: 8013 | From: Charlotte,NC USA | Registered: May 1999 | IP: Logged |

I have Integra 6's, which are almost the same speaker.Morel does NOT like small closed boxes like some other woofers. They perfer a large open area (like a door or trunk) or a closed box of 1 cubic foot.Outside of that quirk, it's one of the finest sounding loudspeakers you can buy. Tons better than most of that "Autosound" crap.BTW, I use home drivers too. Can't you tell?------------------

CraigMBA
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Member # 526

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The Morel speakers are awesome.

I have Integra 6's, which are almost the same speaker.

Morel does NOT like small closed boxes like some other woofers. They perfer a large open area (like a door or trunk) or a closed box of 1 cubic foot.

Outside of that quirk, it's one of the finest sounding loudspeakers you can buy. Tons better than most of that "Autosound" crap.

BTW, I use home drivers too. Can't you tell?

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Posts: 288 | From: Chino Hills, CA, USA | Registered: Sep 1999 | IP: Logged |

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winslow
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Thanks Craig. I knew from reading posts old posts that you used home drivers. I also read that Dynaudio isn't going to be shipping raw drivers after the new year, and Madisound has the D28/2s on sale for $50. Thought that I might get some for either my car or a future home project. Will the 17W75 work in an auto environment? Someone told me that it wouldn't because it was stressed (heat/cold stressed?). Home drivers have more of the sound that I am looking for. I like alot of midbass, but it seems that auto speakers don't have the output and detail that I am looking for. Also most auto tweeters sound like do-do to me. I don't know, maybe I am too picky.

Thanks again.

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Posts: 8013 | From: Charlotte,NC USA | Registered: May 1999 | IP: Logged |

17w75's and D28's are awesome in a car. The 17w75 is my favorite speaker for midbass/midrange, and has been for about 10 years.Don't ask me how I wound up with Morel!(psst....it's almost the same stuff)------------------

CraigMBA
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I've heard that "speaker delamination" garbage for years. I don't believe it.

17w75's and D28's are awesome in a car. The 17w75 is my favorite speaker for midbass/midrange, and has been for about 10 years.

Don't ask me how I wound up with Morel!

(psst....it's almost the same stuff)

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Posts: 288 | From: Chino Hills, CA, USA | Registered: Sep 1999 | IP: Logged |

I had heard that Morel and Dynaudio was very similar, but I don't know from who.Right now I will have to go with what my wallet will let me. Gotta save money for a new car if I go back to graduate school next year (might have assistantship to get my MBA), I would be poor again.------------------

winslow
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Sweet. I thought that is was garbage myself, but what do I know? Well, damn, I can get the home stuff at a fraction of the price of the car stuff. Now, just will have to make crossovers for the mid and tweeters...Hum.

I had heard that Morel and Dynaudio was very similar, but I don't know from who.

Right now I will have to go with what my wallet will let me. Gotta save money for a new car if I go back to graduate school next year (might have assistantship to get my MBA), I would be poor again.

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Posts: 8013 | From: Charlotte,NC USA | Registered: May 1999 | IP: Logged |

My wife is an Undergraduate in Civil Engeneering. I take one class a semister (finish in June 2000), and work full time to keep the doors open and lights turned on.I really understand.------------------

CraigMBA
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Buddy, let me tell you all about being broke!

My wife is an Undergraduate in Civil Engeneering. I take one class a semister (finish in June 2000), and work full time to keep the doors open and lights turned on.

I really understand.

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winslow
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Well I have a few months before I hear if I get the spot or not. Trying to decide if the MBA would be worth getting (ie, "what would a chemistry major do with an MBA?").

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