[Warrzone]

Hey guys,

Im stationed out in Japan and i have a 2002 Toyota Will VS.

Id like to get a decent set of 6.5 component speakers im looking in the $300 price range and im unwilling to go much higher then that.

at the moment ive been looking at the QS216 - MB Quart set, so far all the reviews seem pretty good.

I plan on getting a 10 inch sub at some point but thats down the road.

Currently have:
Headunit: Kenwood DDX771
AMP: 4 channel Kenwood, (ill update with more details later)


any recommendations would be great, thanks in advance.

 

[stopdrpnro]

The jbl ms components are amazing and can be found for under $150 brand new. Check out the thread in the review section.

 

[Warrzone]

Those seem to be discontinued.....thanks though

 

[Warrzone]

Any other suggestions?

 

[Bayboy]

I saw budget and automatically thought something like Sony XS-GS1720S, but placing it around $300 or "higher if needed" makes it no longer "budget" gear imo. With a set amount in that range I'd seriously consider something worth the coin like some raw Seas, Scan, SB Acoustics, etc.. I'm sure you could find a set of nice mids for $200 & tweets for $100 that many car branded gear in that range won't touch.

 

[Bayboy]

If it's due to environmental issues, nothing major to worry about. Besides, many "treated" cones are only treated on the front side, leaving them still susceptible to the elements. Depth-wise? Yes, to a degree. Response issues.... crossing upwards around 100hz remedies that. I've used more "home" drivers than car gear when it comes to component sets.

 

[sirbOOm]

Can't you get Pioneer Stage 4 out in Japan cheap?

 

[tat2bass]

No. Pioneer stuff and car stereo stuff in general is more expensive in Japan. I lived there for years and always ordered from the states and had it shipped over. Car stereo stuff there is way more expensive than you would think

 

[Warrzone]

Can't you get Pioneer Stage 4 out in Japan cheap?

Everything over here is substantially more expensive then in the states. For example I saw some kicker coaxial speakers selling for ¥250,00 (around $220) a quick search on amazon and those exact speakers were $75. Its disappointing because I thought I'd be able to get stuff cheaper over here but that's def not the case.

The other issue is trying to find a place that will ship to fpo\ap addresses (military addressee) or won't charge an arm and a leg for shipping. I try to stick to amazon because they offer free shipping as long as it ships and sells from amazon.

 

[sirbOOm]

No. Pioneer stuff and car stereo stuff in general is more expensive in Japan. I lived there for years and always ordered from the states and had it shipped over. Car stereo stuff there is way more expensive than you would think

Hmm... I thought it was like BMWs and MBs in Germany... basically Fords.

 

[sirbOOm]

Everything over here is substantially more expensive then in the states. For example I saw some kicker coaxial speakers selling for ¥250,00 (around $220) a quick search on amazon and those exact speakers were $75. Its disappointing because I thought I'd be able to get stuff cheaper over here but that's def not the case.

The other issue is trying to find a place that will ship to fpo\ap addresses (military addressee) or won't charge an arm and a leg for shipping. I try to stick to amazon because they offer free shipping as long as it ships and sells from amazon.

Well... if it isn't illegal for me to do and you do all the label arrangements and pay for shipping, feel free to ship it to me and I'll make it available to be shipped by whoever you pay to do it to your military APO. I mean... I don't see how this is such a problem for sellers. I guess it's weighing return or lost package risk or something, I don't know.

 

[stopdrpnro]

ms components are discontinued but still widely available. might be harder to get in japan though