SQ speaker ratings

Subject: Re: SQ speaker ratings Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:36 pm

We sell hertz and focal and I like both lines for different reasons. I have been a focal guy for years, but the high energy line from hertz is getting me thinking about switching over. I currently have the access line of focals in my eclipse. I haven't heard the JL stuff, but over an alpine type R and the focal acess I would go with the focal. Tweets are both a little harsh, but the midbass on the focal is much better. Hope that helps some.
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Subject: Re: SQ speaker ratings Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:29 pm

we pick up focal and so far i have been more than please with the vehicles we have put them in.

nothing major basic speaker replacements.

jeep access 5.25 comp front 5.25 coax rear alpine deck
best sounding jeep i have heard from a headunit power.

f250 superduty polyglass 5x7 front and rear, jl a6450 and a1800, 2-jl12w3v2 custom cut rear seat made console box.
wide soundstage definate stereo seperation seemed big. really made me wish the customer didn't already have the 12w3's so i could put in some w6's

that is it for now give more up dates later

Subject: Re: SQ speaker ratings Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:47 pm

The shop I've been working at for about 4 years has Focal, JL, Boston Acoustics, and Alpine. I like the Focal's over the other brands for components anyday. I find in most setups the Focal's sound a lot smoother with the crossover set to -3dB for the tweet. Depends on tweeter location obviously, but play with that in different vehicles, it makes a significant difference on how smooth they sound. The access line while slightly more expensive than the JL or Alpine entry level, sounds much better. I dont think I've ever had a customer that didnt agree the Focal sounded better, not all of my customers buy them due to the added cost, but 99.9% agree they sound better.

The Focal K2P line, as stated above, is very strong, very good sound quality and great midbass. We actually sell quite a bit of this line each month to some of our higher end clients. We have never sold a pair of Utopia Be's but I have heard these in several cars and been impressed every time.

As already mentioned, the installation and setup is key to anything sounding good. It really helps that we have a shop manager who placed in the top of I-A-S-C-A a few years in a row back around 2000 and is very intelligent. He's taught me so many things I can't even begin to list. Setup is probably 90% of good sound.

As far as support goes, ORCA is always willing to work with us, and the guys there as well as Nick have always been very knowledgeable when we had questions. I give them a thumbs up!
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Subject: Re: SQ speaker ratings Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:35 pm

ok have a issue.

have a C5 vette
useing jl amps

what speakers

jl c5 w6 maybe w5?

or

focal polyglass

anyone used the c5 enough to know?

Subject: Re: SQ speaker ratings Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:52 pm

The C5's sound pretty good as do the Polyglass. Which series polyglass were you planning to use? You can't bump the guy up to the KF's or KP's? Which JL amps?
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Subject: Re: SQ speaker ratings Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:06 pm

decided on poly 3way in front door
coaxial stock rear
poly 165 in rear hatch

decided not to build car for sq just show

jl hd amps

12w7

w505 and h701

if he blows the poly 3 way may upgrade to kp 3way

Subject: Re: SQ speaker ratings Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:15 pm

You should be ok on the 3 ways with that power per channel. Let me know how you like those amps though, I haven't had a chance to use any yet.
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Subject: Re: SQ speaker ratings Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:06 am

just hopeing the amps will come in before i am ready for them

Subject: Re: SQ speaker ratings Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:13 am

ok late last week we installed another access set

regal concert sound package

130a1 in front door location

690ca1 in rear deck

customer had old comp vr with alpine amp.

iva w205 head no external amp

i have got to say that off of head unit power i am very pleased with the focals . they sound good without distorting like normal speakers do. we can play the headunit higher before we notice the amp giving out but it doesn't sound as bad as other speakers.

i have heard the jl vr on head unit power and it was terrrible. put the amp on and they were fine. alot of people must build in stages and the focals are better for that indeed.

Basic Contributor Joined : 26 Apr 2008 Posts : 2

I've used OZ Audio for a long time...but they are no more. Sad

I've used the same OZ components for 9 years of play time....I'm finding it VERY hard to find something else I like.

But one comp set I liked that hasn't been mentioned are the Zapco Reference comps.

MODERATOR Joined : 23 Jun 2007 Posts : 479

I personally feel the JL c5s fall between the Focal polyglass and the kf/kp's. If you are comparing...but also remember...the c5s use a silk tweet which will have a totally different sound characteristic than either of the Focals. I'd say let this guy listen and choose, seriously.
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Subject: Re: SQ speaker ratings Thu May 01, 2008 11:05 pm

old vw van

put 165ca1 in doors and another set at base of couch firing forward

cde-9874

front driver a little low
open doors and sounds great.
rear set sounds like a pair of 8s

cheers

MODERATOR Joined : 23 Jun 2007 Posts : 479

You want to hear some drivers that will make you take notice? You should give a set of Hybrid Audio Clarus' a listen. Seriously, IMO...they are JL C5 competition. If you haven't heard them before finals...come listen to my Corvette.
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Basic Contributor Joined : 20 Sep 2007 Posts : 20

Try looking into the T3Audio T6c and the T5c. They have a great sound and the roll off on them is amazing, Also the price point is perfect. They dont cost near as much as some of the other high end speakers but sound ust as good and even better than someof the others we sell.

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Advanced Audio
Madisonville, TN