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[theunderlord]

Can anyone recommend a reliable good sounding
cassette for an 850

One with Dolby B

Seems like cassette players harder to find nowadays

Also what brand of speakers are able to
replace the front of an 850- a component speaker and
tweeter combo

Many thanks

ok... someone's going to say it... What's a "cassette"? Are those the things with the tape inside the little plastic thingies? Don't even waste your time with a cassette deck man! For probably 20 bucks more you can get a cd player.... They're so cool! You can instantly skip to the next song.. it's AMAZING... haha..
As for the speakers, any one of the big stores or your local stereo shop can tell you that... Sounddomain is a great resource to check out as well.

Edited by '98S70R, 27 September 2004 - 05:41 PM.

[potroast]

I've got an OEM SC-810 volvo cassette deck... You get the fit, look, and quality of OEM, and have your cassette functions Of course, it was promptly ripped out for my cd deck and changer... so now the sc-810 looks nice on my shelf. PM me if you wanna make an offer for it

[theunderlord]

EXCUSE ME FOR LIVING

CD's blow man. Wait until everything is out on SACD and DVD
audio. Then you throw away all of that gear too.

I am not a millionaire like you I guess. I have a Volvo mainly because
they last a long time I am a working stiff and can't go buying all the
latest technology. My main reason is I like to make mixed tapes. I also
prefer the sound honestly. I borrow people's CD and make tapes

Surely there is still a good manufacturer. I know Alpine makes one but
for some reason I don't think it has dolby B NR.

BING do you have any ideas for a tape deck?

What about speakers. I know you like kick panels but what would
you install in the 850 factory areas if you had to?

The Alpine TDM-7582 is around 125 bucks.
The Alpine CDM-9821 is around 110 bucks.

Thank god I'm a millionaire.
PS. I have a Volvo too.
PS. I work hard
PS. Mixed tapes are for little girls who were in 5th grade. (fifteen years ago)
PS. Tapes do not sound better than Cd's.
PS. Cd's have been out for almost 20 years, thus making them not the "latest technology."
PS. When SACD and DVD audio come out. You won't be able to afford it anyway.

Good luck with your tapes man.

[The Reverend]

and a warm welcome to Guest John

[Veneficus]

and a warm welcome to Guest John

Yeah, '98S70R lay off man.

IMO, any casette deck made my a reputable company will suit your needs. As far as front door replacement speakers, I know that infinity makes a set of 5.25" speakers for our doors that come with a crossover and tweeters that are good. Most of the guys on the board however only have a single set of speakers in the front (most have infinity references, and will tell you that they are good enough). I myself only run two infinity refs. and a sub in the back. So basically any 5.25" speakers will fit into your doors. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

[BenW]

I think that some folks prefer the warmer sound of tapes to CD. Its a completely analog recording unlike the 1's and 0's on a digital track.

[potroast]

I think that some folks prefer the warmer sound of tapes to CD.  Its a completely analog recording unlike the 1's and 0's on a digital track.

But those 1's and 0's are just a recording that doesn't change... tapes degrade over time, and digital recordings don't -- that's the appeal... The 1's and 0's can be manipulated to sound however you wish... If an artist wants warm tones, then they can record that way...

I could never understand that "warm" or "real" argument because it's not the recording -- but it's the degredation of the medium -- that's not part of the music. A CD is a permanent record of how the artist intended the record to be.

[theunderlord]

I think that some folks prefer the warmer sound of tapes to CD.  Its a completely analog recording unlike the 1's and 0's on a digital track.

But those 1's and 0's are just a recording that doesn't change... tapes degrade over time, and digital recordings don't -- that's the appeal... The 1's and 0's can be manipulated to sound however you wish... If an artist wants warm tones, then they can record that way...

I could never understand that "warm" or "real" argument because it's not the recording -- but it's the degredation of the medium -- that's not part of the music. A CD is a permanent record of how the artist intended the record to be.

I was just razzin the new "guest" all meant in fun. If ya want to throw a tape deck in yer car, go for it. = )

[theunderlord]

Thank you for the info. The dealer that I would get from
sells only Alpine, MB quart and Boston Acoustics speakers

Alpine and Clarion only option for head units at this dealer

Any suggestion out of this lineup. Also since you have only
2 front speakers and a sub are you against component speakers
in the front and 6 x 9 in the rear deck. I would look to amplify the
rear deck

Thanks again so much for info, experience

My exact situation is that I don't really like the sound of CD's but it is also
financial. I have a home tape deck and a home CD but not a CD recorder. I cannot see getting a CD recorder when my tape deck is in really good condition. I like to make mixed artist recordings for the car (variety) and my Volvo stock speakers
really sound like crap and the OEM tape deck is shot is a crummy tape
deck mechanically. If it is Alpine made *SC-710" is the model- I would look to stay away from Alpine. This leaves Clarion which I know nothing about

I have heard that Boston Acoustics are good but I do not know that much about
them.

John, BA speakers are awesome...as are MB Quart. That's what I would pick from. With MB slightly ahead. my. .02

[potroast]

I've got a set of bostons that I like a lot. I've never used MB myself, but I've heard a lot of systems that use them, and they're excellent speakers, as well.

if you're only gonna amp a pair of speakers, do the fronts... You want your better speakers up in the front stage -- and an overpowering rear fill is just poo.

I have been happy with Alpine head units, but alas, I only do cds. I cannot comment on their tape mechanisms. Clarion has some nice units -- but I like the Alpines more... Again, that does not take into account tape functions in either brand.

[potroast]

ask bing... the best setup is a good front-stage with NOTHING in the rear. At most, you want rear *fill*.. not "oh my god all the sound is behind me"


but whatever, you can stick with crappy front speakers, overpowering rears, and your craptastical casettes

Maybe I'm being harsh, but I think it's funny that you are telling me that I'm backwards, when, well, there's no nice way to end that sentence, so good night

[The Reverend]

I guess it is somewhat pleasant of you to post anonymously and insult people, Guest John, but hey...

[V Tuning 850]

All I got to say is, get rid of your tapes, and go to CD's. The qaulity is much better, and it sounds way better.

[potroast]

Do you have a decent computer at home? (over 800MHz) If so, you can get a 52x CD-RW drive for around $40. It's perfect for making mixed CD's.


As for my setup, I run CDT CL-51 components up front (on a Crossfire TEK 75.2 amp) and nothing in the rear. The bass is handeled by a JL 12" and JL monoblock. If I were to do it again, I'd use an eD sub and prolly stick with the JL monoblock.


After running only the fronts for a while, I decided to hook the rears up just to see, and it killed the quality -- I'll be sticking with my front-only setup from now-on.

Your mileage may vary... The only way to know what setup works for you is to try it out.