Speakers that are RAP music proof


Hi there I and most of my friends listen to rap and hip hop. I am always afraid of it on my system as its almost always equalized for Car Audio.

In a car you typically crossover your highs around 160HZ give or take. Based on this I am looking for an older pair of speakers in the 400-800 range that are a good solid go to with a 200+ WPC SS Amp.

Legacy Focus's are Ideal minus the price tag as they have a 12" Mid woofer for 80-300 HZ easing the work from the 6.5" Mids. I am looking for something like this that looks decent and sounds great that I can install for friends with a couple hundred watts and will rock with subwoofers

Infinity, JBL, VMPS?

Thanks

Toby
128x128systembuilder
I second the Klipsch Forte, Forte II if you can find them. They are extremely easy to drive and take power so they are not prone to failure because you shouldn't ever have to run your amp into clipping. I envision a double stack, top to top for extreme output, they can be found cheap. I would take the Klipsch Forte over the CV or the bank of midrange drivers the 901s provide in a skinny minute. Very dynamic and live sounding, bass, perfect for rap/hop hop.
That being said, rap is not my preferred genre. I left my favorite music store twice this week because of Lil Wayne. By the third track I just couldn't take it anymore. Funkadelic and Reggae are both in my recent rotation at home, but I will never forgive rap for ruining soul and r&b.
What you want is a large array of 6X9 Spark-o-Matics, for that 20% bass pre-distortion, to easier emulate the sound of rattling car interior panels. I just love that distant farting sound that so tunefully emits from a 95 Lexus...maybe it's the fancy wheels.
Minkwelder
"Just remember, Systembuilder, if you're going to play that music loud, make sure that your 200 watt amp is top-notch"

Dont worry about that I am a firm believer in amplification. I would never go with less than a Adcom 555 or 5500

Also has anyone tried out Crest amps Specifically the CA Series?

Thanks for all the input I really appreciate it

Toby
My guess is that all Polk speakers will do what you want. Also, the Infinity Primus line of speakers. Theses will play loud enough and with great quality sound.