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(More customer reviews)I use only Pioneer audio products in my car, so I'm somewhat bias, but I am not happy with these speakers. Note this is my first experience with component speakers. The previous speakers I used are the D-Series Pioneers and they were very great. But the tweeters on these components are too loud. I have them hooked up to the -3db line on the crossover and I've adjusted the higher frequency settings on my equalizer but the sound is still displeasing.
If you are someone that listens to softer music or music primarily with deep bass and no highs then the sound is wonderful. I have no problems listening to most of my techno/Dubstep. However, when I play my heavy metal, I do so loudly.
Unfortunately, the higher pitches from the electric guitars and cymbals are still too high even after equalizer adjustments. I suspect the causes are due to the fact that I have my tweeters in the door frames near the handle. This puts it closer to the driver than the factor speaker holes. Also, when in the factory holes, the full range speakers' tweeter is partially obstructed by the door. This would also reduce the sound produced whereas the tweeters on the component speakers have nothing obstructing them.
I've already flush mounted my tweeters so if I relocate them I'll have to somehow fill in and cover the cuts in the door. =( I really don't want to return them cause they were a pain to install. I'm going to first try relocation and then possibly use some sort or cover to absorb some of the high frequencies.
Also, the plastic construction of the speaker is a bit disappointing as well. It comes with these small metal jackets which you place over the plastic holes for the screws. If you don't use those then the plastic will split. Since my previous Pioneers have a metal base I expected a higher quality of composition from Pioneer. This was someone's idea of saving a few cents by sacrificing quality.
If I can make these tweeters sound good then I'll prob give the system another star. But currently I'm disappointed with them so 2 is all they get for now.
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Pioneer TS-D1720C 6.75-Inch D-Series 280-Watt Speaker PackageThis component system from Pioneer delivers 260 Watts of maximum power (60 Watts nominal), and offers the flexibility and improved soundstage of a component installation. The woofers are rock-solid, literally--basalt fiber (interwoven with aramid) is extremely rigid and lightweight, for serious sound integrity. Pioneer's rear chamber tweeter enclosures boast an extended mid-range frequency, which means improved vocal imaging. And the included crossovers ensure a smooth response from both.
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