Thaddeus

Crutchfield

ew928

Isn't the 2 1/4" top-mount depth too deep for the door?
On my S4 panel, I had to make spacer ring to mount JBL 4" separate woofer.

Haven't heard anyone who dislikes MB Quarts.

Ernest (NYC)

shaaark89

i used the psc-210s and they fit fine. very similar though a different level in their product line. sound pretty nice, too.

worf928

Yup.

moon928

I have a set of PCE 210's in my doors. They fit fine. I have an extra set if you are interested. PM me.

MikeN

Check the depth of the 4" speaker carefully. The MB Ref. series are usually a little deeper than their middle of the line/base versions. Any more than about 2" depth and you will not be able to fit them in the door pocket without cutting metal or using a spacer(looks bad to me). MB Quarts are great speakers though.

worf928

You have to use the surface mount spacer that comes in the package for the 4"" door speakers.

Details of my MBQuart install

MikeN

I guess I did it a little differently. I installed the standard MB PMD100 4" mid-range driver after removing the basket of the factory speaker and only retaining the outside mounting ring. That way I was able to use the MBQ speaker but still retain the stock Porsche grill and did not need any spacer at all.
If the depth of the speaker used is more than the 2" then you cannot do this though.

worf928

Right. The p**-210s are simply too deep. I don't believe cutting metal is even an option in the door panels IIRC.

BC

Why is everyone using MB quartz? I took them out of the 89. I will be trying to reuse them in the 78 as much as I can with the crossovers, etc, but in the 89, the new system will be something else like Polk or Infinity. I understand these brands and others like them to be far superior?

worf928

My understanding and my ears tell me the exact opposite - that MQ Quart speakers are superior to Polk and Infinity. Although the latter are more efficient.

BC

Thanks Dave.

Anyone else heard a difference?

MikeN

I actually like all three brands......MBQ, Polk, and Infinity.......but have listened to all their comparable models next to each other and the MBs still get the nod. They are made extremely well with premium materials and components, are highly configurable, look fantastic in any car, and of course sound beautiful. Polks are about the same, but I still like the MBQs better. Infinity speakers for some reason always require tons of power to sound as good as the others.......no matter what their efficiency ratings would say.

Landhai

I'd have to agree with Mike and Dave. MB Quart has been known for years to be among (if not THE) very best in high-end car audio. Focal is also top of the line, though a French brand, if that makes a difference. I have nothing against Polk (good American company), but that's what I have in my shark now, and they are among the worst I've heard (PO installed them). I'm hoping to do the MB Quart upgrade soon.

spode134

Any one else ever notice the resemblance to MB Quart the oem german speakers inAudi/VW/Porsche have? Coincidence....?