Excellent speakers.
Written: Nov 19 '04 (Updated Dec 01 '04)
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Pros: Very detailed sound even at low volumes. Low price comparing to higher series.
Cons: none
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for quality first, you can't go wrong with these speakers.
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| gitarcisavas's Full Review: Focal 165 V2 Car Component System |
I've been reading a lot about focal speakers. I wanted pro sound but my budget was limited. I knew utopia and k series were next to perfect but I wasn't sure about the cheaper polyglass series. Got'em anyway. I'm using Alpine MRV-F407 amplifier. And Pioneer Premier deh-960mp head unit. I like rock and metal, drummers and guitarists.
I've been using pro studio monitor speakers for recording and mixing.I am used to hearing detailed sound, but not in car stereo, at least until now.
The detail was amazing. A simple conclusion was "that's it, I don't need anything more". I close my eyes and hear all the instruments take their places in my car. I hear drums playing next to me, cymbals make you say "wow", guitars are very strong but a little more mid bass wouldn't be bad. If you like rock and metal you may need an extra set of rear mid speakers. This is a very minor issue, just to point out how could it get better. I'm sure utopias are better, but I doubt they'll surprise me now.
There is a switch on crossovers that lets you run these speakers on different db levels. Setting these levels up is useful when speaker positions are low to ears. I couldn't adjust the eq for better result. I use flat eq because these speakers are perfectly balanced. There is of course the need for an extra subwoofer. I use my subwoofer filtered to 160hz ,-18db or 125hz -12db. I also recommend using sealed enclosure box for quick and tight bass response if you like to hear clear double bass drum like myself.
These speakers have/boast an amazingly good price to quality ratio. Everytime I play music to a friend for the first time through my new speakers, the result is same: They can't believe that the sound is coming from 2 sets of speakers in the factory locations on front doors. I get excited each and every time, too.
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Amount Paid (US$): 280
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