Mid-range driver choice help.(DLS or Morel)

[kurpal_v2]

Im having a hard time trying to decide on which driver I should mate into my frontstage. Ive narrowed it down to either

DLS Ultimate Iridium 3

http://dls.se/en/car/prod.html?produkt=en_162

Or Morel's CDM 88

http://www.morelhifi.com/products/mob_c ... cdm88.html.

Judging on driver specs, which would be the better choice to add to my kicks? They will be mounted realetivly close to my mid-bass(morel elate) and my tweets(DLS) are dash mounted fireing at each other.

Thanks.

[pimptacular]

i would think the dls imo

[kurpal_v2]

why so if i may ask?

[pimptacular]

frequency response, is a bit wider can go a bit lower,
higher sensitivity and the driver itself is larger

the morel however i think has a shallower mounting depth

you would also have to look at prices,

from what ive seen online the morel goes for 300 and the dls ir3 is 275 US

[SR]

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DLS but go with a matched set of drivers

[edhardy]

Honestly.......in your application where the midrange driver is being placed next to the midbass driver....how "low" the mid driver can go is basically irrelevant, if it was to be placed on the dash far away from the midbass then i would see the relevance.

You're really pushing the boundaries of reality if you believe any Dome mid with a very distinct excursion limit compared to a cone mid, can play down to 300hz effectively at a reasonable volume without getting considerable distortion issues.

As to which one is better:

Why don't you audition both...........not in an install, but 'open air' to see which you prefer tonally?

The Morel CDM 88 is most outstanding from my personal experience. The CDM 54 is an incredible dome as well, the bandwidth on the 54 does not go as 'low' as the 88 but in your application it's negligible.

[pimptacular]

i personally went with dls but do u have the morels for audition?

[edhardy]

CDM54 and CDM88........both in stock, and available for the customer to audition.

[Mobile-Authority]

idk much u all sayin

but i would choose the morrel as well
cause it sounds cooler

[kurpal_v2]

but go with a matched set of drivers

See this is the thing Im being told but my tweeters are DLS and my midbass is morel, so which do I match?

Edhardy, when you say outstanding, in what way? And is it possible you can send me the price of both drivers mentioned along with a contact?

[evo-STI-k]

Audition BOTH if you can, go with what sounds more pleasing to YOUR ears!

[pimptacular]

SR whats the difference between the gothia 3 and the iridium 3? they look the same an basically the same specs

[SR]

tweeter is slightly different
mid bass driver is different and xover units are different
midrange driver is the same

[pimptacular]

would it be possible to get a demo of the ir3? or know where i can get 1?

[custom inc.]

Hey the best thing is to take a listen for yourself, everyone interprets music differently.
While u at it give the Hybrid Ovation 4 a try. I think you'll be very pleased!
Ever thought of moving your elate 6" to your kick and adding a tweeter,"mt-23" ,jus a thought don't know how much space u have.
Further is better!

[Sully]

I would prefer to go the Dynaudio route, but I can't find a dealer. My 2nd choice, based on what was available locally, is DLS. It offered more favourable specs for the install that I want to do.

[pimptacular]

those dyns 142 are 450us minimum a pair! i honestly never heard it but i dont think it would be worth it to me to spend that money..i love car audio but dynaudio is just too rich for me lol ill stick to dls and morel

[rigman00]

pimptacular stop spammin de ched....jeez man

[atomic1942]

guys one of my friends from south saw him over the weekend had a pair of morels Hybrid Ovation 6" with a banda 5.1 channel amp and a p880-prs deck and a sub all i have to say boy i was impress by the morels it sounded sweet ,trust me i am a person who has alot of music in my car it really was a change for me ,i would use morels just my two cents thanks guys!

[SR]

Gothia 6.3 $6300
http://dls.se/en/car/prod.html?produkt=en_761

iridium 3" midrange driver $1450 /pr
http://dls.se/en/car/prod.html?produkt=en_162

Scandanavian 3" midrange driver $2700/pr
http://dls.se/en/car/prod.html?produkt=en_698

Iridium 6.3 $6200
http://dls.se/en/car/prod.html?produkt=en_81

those are the premium 3 way and 3" drivers from dls

[kurpal_v2]

^^ Possible to get a price on the UR1?


I thinking of getting that was well to keep the basketball theme flowing.

[SR]

UR1 $990/pr

[roger]

that 6.3 iridium setup is a dream.

one of the best i've ever used.

as for the original post i would choose the dls.....having used both

they are similar and share alot of the same structure ( at one time many believed morel built the dls drivers) , but i preferred the dls..

[jeff]

Im having a hard time trying to decide on which driver I should mate into my frontstage. Ive narrowed it down to either

DLS Ultimate Iridium 3

http://dls.se/en/car/prod.html?produkt=en_162

Or Morel's CDM 88

http://www.morelhifi.com/products/mob_c ... cdm88.html.

Judging on driver specs, which would be the better choice to add to my kicks? They will be mounted realetivly close to my mid-bass(morel elate) and my tweets(DLS) are dash mounted fireing at each other.

Thanks.

i now seeing this yes
boom....u have an elate

i have also used both.
I still have iridiums somewhere in my collection.
When you get this high end in speakers, the differences will not be that obvious. This is of course if your install is 100%. The choice here would not be based too much on performance but more on what you would like to try.

Clearly each brand has its fans, close your eyes and pick one to try it.
With this in mind i am very satisfied with the morel. Boom you should have come the sq event

[Sully]

Boom you should have come the sq event

I second that. Rookie very close, you'd have a good chance.

[kurpal_v2]

Boom you should have come the sq event

I second that. Rookie very close, you'd have a good chance.

Naww Im just building a really good daily system. I made a promise the next car I ever drive into the lanes will be my mini