3 ways vs components

[SecretAgent420]

hold on theirs like a foot of snow here so i have not picked up the speakers, when i get a chance i will take some.
BTW should i point both the tweeters at the driver... what would give me the best imaging (its really cold i dont want to spend to long out side [img]graemlins/crybaby.gif[/img] )

[youngcamarokid]

A pair of $220 Focal coaxial 2-ways will blow almost ANY other brand's components out of the water...

Just thought I'd let you know that.

[DevinLooney]

Components are definitely the way to go!!!

[Freeser]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by youngcamarokid:
A pair of $220 Focal coaxial 2-ways will blow almost ANY other brand's components out of the water...

Just thought I'd let you know that.<hr></blockquote>

Please tell me why you think this
I was gonna say something about this post but I will first let you explain your reasoning.

Matt

[Turbo V6 Camaro]

if you got a freind getting you this stuff cheap go with

Infinity Kappa Perfect Components!!!!! can't go wrong

[SecretAgent420]

i got my speakers today but i f@$%ed up alredy i drilled the hole too big in my door panel [img]graemlins/crybaby.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/dunce.gif[/img] ! time to break out the fiberglass i geuss.
btw freeser i think you scared away "young"camarokid

[youngcamarokid]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Freeser:


Please tell me why you think this
I was gonna say something about this post but I will first let you explain your reasoning.

Matt<hr></blockquote>

Well, have you compared them side by side?

I'm talking components under $500, a pair of coaxial Focals will actually sound better. The soundstage is quite present, and the clarity is second to none. High-end sibilance is clear, overall tonal balance is quite well.

I haven't seen the same level of quality out of other moderately priced drivers, coaxial or component.

The lowest model Focal is quite a bit better than the highest priced models of other brands.

[Freeser]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by youngcamarokid:


Well, have you compared them side by side?

I'm talking components under $500, a pair of coaxial Focals will actually sound better. The soundstage is quite present, and the clarity is second to none. High-end sibilance is clear, overall tonal balance is quite well.

I haven't seen the same level of quality out of other moderately priced drivers, coaxial or component.

The lowest model Focal is quite a bit better than the highest priced models of other brands.<hr></blockquote>

Yes as a matter of fact I have compared them side by side and that is why I asked you your logic behind this. I will agree with you that Focals are nice speakers and I wouldn't hesitate to buy a set of k2p's or utopia's, but to say that a set of coaxial focals will have better imaging an clarity than a set of let's say CDT HD62's ($400) is absolutely crazy (assuming that the components are set up right). I mean hell I would take a set of CDT cl-61a's over a set of focal polyglass coaxial's any day. I think that the problem here is that you have not heard any component systems that were set up correctly.

Matt

[Freeser]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by SecretAgent420:
i got my speakers today but i f@$%ed up alredy i drilled the hole too big in my door panel [img]graemlins/crybaby.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/dunce.gif[/img] ! time to break out the fiberglass i geuss.
btw freeser i think you scared away "young"camarokid<hr></blockquote>

Oh man that sucks :( sorry to hear that man. If you need any help send me some pics and I'll try and give you some recommedations or let you know who to talk to about it. Good Luck

Matt

[96firebird311]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by SecretAgent420:
i got my speakers today but i f@$%ed up alredy i drilled the hole too big in my door panel [img]graemlins/crybaby.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/dunce.gif[/img] ! time to break out the fiberglass i geuss.
btw freeser i think you scared away "young"camarokid<hr></blockquote>
Just make them 8"s!
:D

[SecretAgent420]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 96firebird311:

Just make them 8"s!
:D <hr></blockquote>

good idea but i will need to make a dampaning system for my... well you know

[mr_man]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by youngcamarokid:


Well, have you compared them side by side?

I'm talking components under $500, a pair of coaxial Focals will actually sound better. The soundstage is quite present, and the clarity is second to none. High-end sibilance is clear, overall tonal balance is quite well.

I haven't seen the same level of quality out of other moderately priced drivers, coaxial or component.

The lowest model Focal is quite a bit better than the highest priced models of other brands.<hr></blockquote>

The other day I was at a store that sold some MB Quart speakers. The one component set was $375, and sound like complete sh*t next to some $220 Infinty's. So price isn't always the best way to define quality.

[96firebird311]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by mr_man:
So price isn't always the best way to define quality.<hr></blockquote>
Couldn't agree more. Everybody has their own tastes. I personally prefer the Focal K2's over the Utopia line. :eek:

[Freeser]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 96firebird311:

Couldn't agree more. Everybody has their own tastes. I personally prefer the Focal K2's over the Utopia line. :eek: <hr></blockquote>

As a matter of fact a lot of people like the k2's over the utopia's.

[SecretAgent420]

im finished it sounds pretty good i'll tell you how it sounds in a week or two after its broken in thanks for all the help!
now i have to save some money to buy an [img]graemlins/bowdown.gif[/img] ED a-series
btw imo i think bostan and rainbow sound better then any speaker i have heard in a car, but who wants to spend 500-1500 dollars for a name and then some more for the speakers.

[ February 10, 2004: Message edited by: SecretAgent420 ]</p>