Rainbow vs CDT

[Zrun]

I've kind of narrowed my selection to either rainbow or CDT. Are they in the similar league altogether?

 

So far I've found rainbow below which is within my budget

 

Rainbow CS 265 Contour Line 6-1/2" Two-Way Component System 300 USD

 

Regarding CDT, I can only go with HD-62 series for 200USD, ES series is 600USD which is way too much.

 

From my understanding, Rainbow countour line is the lowest class rainbow line, how does it compare with CDT's HD series which is middle class.

 

I need some SQ!!

[Waipor]

http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi...t=471718#471718

new subject?

[Redliner_sg]

you finally mentioned the magic word "SQ"

CDT is my choice .... if thats not already too blatantly obvious

Try to get a listen to them in a good setup

[Zrun]

Well, I should have been more clear.

I am interested in opinions from Rainbow users. This is suppose to be a rainbow thread, the other one is a CDT thread.

 

I've searched and there are some rainbow users on this list, but no formal reviews of it.

[Waipor]

hmmmm. have only heard rainbows once so cannot really say much. but cdts still my choice.

[Redliner_sg]

Pm u already

[Weelee]

Rainbow speakers sounds nice...installed them in my car with phoenix gold amps..titanium series.

 

 

I think my speakers are the 265 professional series. Something like. Check the wheel magazines last oct issue. there is a feature there.

 

Hope the info is helpful

Cheers

[Etnt]

Try listening to the CSX 265, a nice pair of speakers that shines in vocals.

[Jetcool]

According to my limited knowledge, generally speaking, Rainbow speakers tend to sound a bit more forward and CDTs a bit warmer, so depends on your taste.

 

May i know where you can get the HD62s at USD200? If I remember correctly, the ES export model at SLS costs below S$700.

[Zrun]

This is where to get the cheapest CDT in USA. AFAIK

 

http://www.thezeb.com/SearchResult.aspx?Manufacturer=8

 

This is HD62EF which is 199

http://www.thezeb.com/detail.aspx?ID=1122

 

The regular HD62 costs more 389

http://www.thezeb.com/detail.aspx?ID=1119

 

Know what is the difference?

Edited March 4, 2004 by Zrun

[Jetcool]

Paper comparison of specs only, I dun know the difference in SQ between the two. The EFs have a different crossover, slightly lower power handling and sensitivity, but comes with bigger tweets. But considering that it costs only abt S$100 more than the CL-61s which handles only 90W RMS, seems not a bad buy. Looks like it is a model tailored for the European market.

 

Model: HD-62

6.5" 2-way

Midrange: 6.5" Cast

Crossover: "Phase Perfect"

60dB 2-way SatNet-456

Tweeter: .75" silk soft dome

Power handling: 130 watt RMS

Frequency response: 55-20kHz

Sensitivity: 92.6 dB.

Impedance: 4 Ohm

Surface & flush mount tweeter

 

High Definition EuroSize CAST FRAME SERIES

Model: HD-62EF

6.5" 2-way

Midrange: 6.5" Cast

Crossover: "Phase Perfect" Elliptic 4th

order 2-way SatNet-456a

Tweeter: 1" silk soft dome

Power handling: 120 watt RMS

Frequency response: 55-20kHz

Sensitivity: 91.9 dB.

Impedance: 4 Ohm

Surface & flush mount tweeter

*Includes Crossover Support for Optional Upgrade to CDT-10LP Image Enhancement Tweeter System