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Are the QLogic QForms ok, or should I go and get custom ones built for me? I'm going to put my Diamond Audio M5 Series 6.5 inch comps. in them, and am looking for not only the best cost-efficient option, but the best overall option. By the way, They are going in a 94 Ford Taurus.
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First off, the 6.5 components aren't going to fit in the Qforms. They only go up to 5.25s. If you can go with the 5.25s though they are a great investment, Qlogic spends tons of time and money researching the best imaging for the particular vehicle.
quote:Originally posted by loud_aurora: First off, the 6.5 components aren't going to fit in the Qforms. They only go up to 5.25s. If you can go with the 5.25s though they are a great investment, Qlogic spends tons of time and money researching the best imaging for the particular vehicle.
then how come they still suck?..........
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The problem with Qlogic is that the kicks are just too thin, Build your own, Its a lil time consuming, but saves you money to upgrade other areas of you stereo. Remember, a penny saved is another penny to blow on your stereo!
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Forget Q-Logic. They're a GENERAL solution to proper speaker aiming. While they might have spent tons of money into research, they're NOT designed for EVERY possible speaker that could be installed in a vehicle. Every speaker has a different on and off axis response. This is why it's very important to get the proper angles before building kicks. Not to mention that Q-Logics are expensive enough for you to experiment building your own and fail a few times for much less of the cost of a set.
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If you do end up going with q-forms you should reinforce them, as well add some type of dampening. I had a set for my Jeep and after using Dynamat and some Fiberglass I got a lot better midbass out of them.
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quote:Originally posted by GlasSman: Forget Q-Logic. They're a GENERAL solution to proper speaker aiming. While they might have spent tons of money into research, they're NOT designed for EVERY possible speaker that could be installed in a vehicle. Every speaker has a different on and off axis response. This is why it's very important to get the proper angles before building kicks. Not to mention that Q-Logics are expensive enough for you to experiment building your own and fail a few times for much less of the cost of a set.
I'm with you all the way dude.
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yo build ur own. where are u in NY? if u want i could probably help u out. if u want a store to do it go to audio obsessions in albany. they are like the coolest store i have ever been to.
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If you do go with Q-Forms be sure to do like someone else said and reinforce them, I used 1/2" of modeling clay on mine, and I only went with the q-forms because I got a really good deal on them. But i would go with making your own.
Paul
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The problem with Q-logic kicks is they are cheap plastic. Yes, they are designed for 5-1/4" speakers max but they aren't sealed. They have an open back which lets your midbass escape. You might be Ok if you deaden them with glass and a Dynamat type material buy you would be much better off building your own. I totally agree with GlasSman.
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i have the same component set you do and i just ordered my q-logic kickpanels(still waiting for them). i agree they are flimsy but i plan on reinforcing them with a layer or 2 of glass.
straight from their site:
quote: Each panel is designed to hold up to a 6 1/8" woofer and up to a 2 1/2" tweeter.
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I got a great deal on my q-logics, so I bought them and reinforced them with dynamat on the back and cut the floor carpet out and side panel stuff and dynamatted that also so its a dynamat "box" basically. Worked out very well and they have alot more midbass than when they were regular. Also, I had no problem fitting a 6 1/2 comp set.
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