finding rainbow speakers - Page 2

0l33l · 08-04-2006, 02:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rafster

Nah.. I sold the amp to someone for $120....

Peace,

Rafster

Nice

HHdesign · 08-04-2006, 10:21 AM

If you decide to go with CDT Audio, I know someone who can get you dealer prices.

I have the (or will so have) the CDT HD-62's. They are proably the most impressive speakers I've ever heard. Granted, I'm only 18 and haven't competed (yet), I've gone to some high-end shops and head plenty of setups, and very few come close, and none come close price wise.

boomintrac · 08-04-2006, 02:26 PM

here are a few places that I found throug searching
http://www.speedsound.com/caraudio.a...ducts&manuf=58
From New York

http://www.iqcaraudio.com/rainbow/ra...duct_lines.htm
From Atlanta

Im not sure if your by NY or GA, so here is a link to their contact form they might have a dealer that is somewhat clase to you
http://car.rainbow-audio.de/company/contact.php?lan=2
Aron

RedGTiVR6 · 08-04-2006, 02:52 PM

Rainbow speakers are next to impossible to find in the states, this is true.

At one time I was sponsored by Arc Audio/Rainbow. (Link to stuff on their website) I don't remember the specific model that I ran, it was about 2 years ago, and we didn't run them very long.

At one point they had a web site that was the only authorized online retailer. That site failed for whatever reason. Since then, they seemed to have faded from the scene quite a bit over here in the states.

I'm with the others. I'd look into other brands, not only because you can find them easier, but because if you had a problem, I'd imagine it would be easier to get the problem resolved.

BDVirus · 08-04-2006, 06:56 PM

ok so not rainbows (too bad lol i liked the ones i was looking at too lol oh well), so then its between Focal Polyglass 165 V2S, Diamond Audio S600a/c, Boston Acoustics Pro60, and Eclipse SC8365.

any reccomendations from that list? I like the Focals probabally the best, but have heard/read that they have kinda shrill tweeters (same goes with the DA S600's). The BA pro 60's are another speaker ive read/heard alot of good things about, but was wondering what ppl here thought of them. Finally the Eclipse i threw in there b/c i like the way they sound (but would prefer one of the other 3 brands), but eclipse isnt one of the btr comp makers (they arnt bad, but not quite as good as some other brands overall, but they do make good HU's lol).

gr1m · 09-16-2006, 01:20 AM

sorry not to thread jack or anything...

BD,

Go to www.caraudio.com and look in the speakers forum and find posts by 6spdcoupe, his name's Don and he's an authorized dealer for the Rainbows. the SLCs are $230 shipped, and if you wanna step up to the Germs line $450 shipped. I was considering the Germs but I do have to stick to a budget, so looks like the SLC 265s it is....For another suggestion, if you like the Dynaudio sound, how about the Seas Lotus Performance components?

check out these threads with pics:

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=177056

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=174093

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=179466

enjoy....

Quote: Originally Posted by BDVirus

im having issues finding ANYPLACE in the US to buy rainbow speakers.... let alone listening to them lol

im looking mainly for the CS 265.25, but am also interested in the
SLC 265 speakers.... ive found some in europe, but im not a fan of that shipping cost lol

anybody know of anyplace in the US that sells em?

Yevmeister · 09-16-2006, 09:00 PM

He is the best guy who get you a deal,

you can also www.iqcaraudio.com

make sure you tell him you are member of caraudio.com you will get some discount

I went with MBquart, i like dome speakers for its base lower frequency

Yev

Ruffy · 09-16-2006, 10:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by gr1m

sorry not to thread jack or anything...

BD,

Go to www.caraudio.com and look in the speakers forum and find posts by 6spdcoupe, his name's Don and he's an authorized dealer for the Rainbows. the SLCs are $230 shipped, and if you wanna step up to the Germs line $450 shipped. I was considering the Germs but I do have to stick to a budget, so looks like the SLC 265s it is....For another suggestion, if you like the Dynaudio sound, how about the Seas Lotus Performance components?

check out these threads with pics:

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=177056

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=174093

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=179466

enjoy....

I have rainbow speakers, Bought them off 6spdcoupe on caraudio forum. SO I can vouch for it
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2329506/5

$230 for Rainbow SLC 265

Real fast shipping.

BDVirus · 09-17-2006, 12:59 PM

hmm well i thought i had it down to 2 diff comps. The Focal Polyglass 165V2, or the CDT HD-62/M6 sets. Then this thread was brought back lol, and so now i gotta talk to 6spdcoupe, but either the SLC 365's or CS 265.25's.

The problem is that I only have a Focal dealer near me so I cant listen to the Rainbows, or CDT's. As near as I can tell the CDT's have the most midbass, the Focal's have the more dynamic range, and the Rainbow's are kinda in between the 2. Please correct me if im wrong, and if you have actually heard any of these feel free to give your thoughts on them as an actual speaker comp set.

I have not bought anything yet, i have decided on the Pioneer DEH-P980BT deck. As for amps I do not have any, so they will be based on the comp's i end up with.

6spdcoupe · 09-17-2006, 02:03 PM

Hi guys and thanks for the support.

BDVirus..You can PM me or email any questions you may have.

6spdcoupe · 09-17-2006, 02:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Red GTi VR6

Rainbow speakers are next to impossible to find in the states, this is true.

At one time I was sponsored by Arc Audio/Rainbow. (Link to stuff on their website) I don't remember the specific model that I ran, it was about 2 years ago, and we didn't run them very long.

At one point they had a web site that was the only authorized online retailer. That site failed for whatever reason. Since then, they seemed to have faded from the scene quite a bit over here in the states.

I'm with the others. I'd look into other brands, not only because you can find them easier, but because if you had a problem, I'd imagine it would be easier to get the problem resolved.

The site your referring to was Rainarc.com it was brought down due to Arc no longer distributing for Rainbow.

Theres no problems getting warranty service/replacements here in the states.

Yevmeister · 09-17-2006, 08:20 PM

well look who joined our board

maybe you will consider pc car as well, we have a reasonable amount of G35's here

Yev

RedGTiVR6 · 09-18-2006, 07:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 6spdcoupe

The site your referring to was Rainarc.com it was brought down due to Arc no longer distributing for Rainbow.

Yeup, that was it!

Quote:

Theres no problems getting warranty service/replacements here in the states.

Who is currently distributing them then?

And what speakers did Arc pick up?

BDVirus · 09-27-2006, 12:03 AM

so ive decided on the CDT ES-620's which are $325 shipped ($700 retail) BNIB hehe, and while i do love the Focal 165V2's i think the CDT will work better for me (however im thinkin thurs i might head up to my Focal dealer pop in a cd i made just for listening to speakers and see weather i like em or not), but just to make sure gonna go listen to the Focal's and see if they are too sharp for me in the high end (they have a competition vehicle with the Focal K2P 3 ways which will sound different, but will work and the 165V2's are in a sound wall which i think i can figure out if the Focals are too sharp for my tastes)

any thoughts about the CDT or Focals?

Seeker1 · 09-07-2008, 10:21 AM

I did a search and came up with this:
http://www.distinctusa.com
The site has a dealer locator page. Good luck