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Hey guys,
What do you guys think are overall better speakers?
I am looking at comparing the Focal K2P Series vs the Hi-Energy series.
I like very clean sound (natural and not harsh) not mind shattering sound.
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Focal Vs Hertz
Started by DC Power Kyle, Apr 28 2009 07:29 PM
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 07:29 PM
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 07:31 PM
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 08:20 PM
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so we are comparing a 1200.00 dollar set against a 400.00 set?????
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 08:23 PM
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Their prices aren't on their site... so i have no clue how much they cost 
what about their mille series?
I guess more of a question is how do they compare to the price difference as well
what about their mille series?
I guess more of a question is how do they compare to the price difference as well
Edited by KyleCannon, 28 April 2009 - 08:24 PM.
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1 x Audision LRX 4.1k
4 x Hertz HV-165XLs
2 x Hertz MLK 2 TM
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1 x DC Power 270XP
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2 x Odyssey PC2250s
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 08:28 PM
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I was a focal dealer for 6 years now a hertz dealer. No
Question which speaker I like more
And just pick up a car audio mag. You'll
See the industry agrees with me. Test after test after test
Question which speaker I like more
And just pick up a car audio mag. You'll
See the industry agrees with me. Test after test after test
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Rollin 50's 158.7db
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 08:32 PM
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I'm sorry, you're saying that you don't like focal anymore?
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 08:49 PM
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Not saying that at all. Great speaker set the k2p.
But dollar to dollar the hertz just sounds better to
Me.
K2p vs. Mlk165. Hertz all day
Sq is all subjective.
Facts. The hertz tweeter loves to play lower then the tn52
I have a/b'ed k2p drivers against the baby Mille and the hertz
Midbass was far better same truck same install same amp
All we did was swap drivers.
The hertz drivers also love power whereas focal seem to not
Handle it.
For myself if I was a consumer and dollar amount was an
Issue it would be mlk165 all day long.
As a shop owner I make it a point to carry the best product
At any dollar amount meaning if I felt that focal had a better
Product than hertz then they would be back in my store
Reason is if I don't do this than my competition would have
Better for less than I do. And that will never happen.
That is what audio innovations is all about.
Having the best bang for the buck regaurdless of what "brands"
That is.
My shop loyality is to the consumer not to some Manu.
Hope that made sense
But dollar to dollar the hertz just sounds better to
Me.
K2p vs. Mlk165. Hertz all day
Sq is all subjective.
Facts. The hertz tweeter loves to play lower then the tn52
I have a/b'ed k2p drivers against the baby Mille and the hertz
Midbass was far better same truck same install same amp
All we did was swap drivers.
The hertz drivers also love power whereas focal seem to not
Handle it.
For myself if I was a consumer and dollar amount was an
Issue it would be mlk165 all day long.
As a shop owner I make it a point to carry the best product
At any dollar amount meaning if I felt that focal had a better
Product than hertz then they would be back in my store
Reason is if I don't do this than my competition would have
Better for less than I do. And that will never happen.
That is what audio innovations is all about.
Having the best bang for the buck regaurdless of what "brands"
That is.
My shop loyality is to the consumer not to some Manu.
Hope that made sense
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2009 California state record holder 157.0 Bassrace
Rollin 50's 158.7db
2009 King of Cali Bassrace
2009 USACi score 160.5 @ 42hz
2009 California state record holder 157.0 Bassrace
Rollin 50's 158.7db
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2009 USACi score 160.5 @ 42hz
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 08:54 PM
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How much are the mlk165s?
Edited by KyleCannon, 28 April 2009 - 08:55 PM.
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2 x T2500-1bdCP
1 x Audision LRX 4.1k
4 x Hertz HV-165XLs
2 x Hertz MLK 2 TM
2 x Fi BTL N2 12s
1 x DC Power 270XP
1 x XS Power D2400
2 x Odyssey PC2250s
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 08:59 PM
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i'm not really an sq guy but i have heard both sets of speakers and i would have to agree, $ for $ the hertz are nicer.
the sq in the aifresno hummer is amazing (before the bass knocks your head off).
the sq in the aifresno hummer is amazing (before the bass knocks your head off).
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 09:00 PM
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Retail is 1100
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Rollin 50's 158.7db
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 09:01 PM
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Is that the best you can do on those? I mean I'm not trying to haggle or anything, I am just curious is all.
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Posted 29 April 2009 - 05:01 AM
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i have 2 sets of 165k2p. i love them. Still after 3 years running off of JL 300/2 they still sing. The tweeter is a little on the harsher side of the spectrum but there are those that have been able to tune it to their liking. Havent messed with HERTZ though. So i am biased, but i had to bump up my favorite part of my system.
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Posted 01 May 2009 - 02:08 PM
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i run focal k2p as well they sound great no matter what i threw at them and when i got my line driver eq i was able to take someharshness out the tweeters and they sound amazing. i also sat in a similar size car with hertz and his shit soundas good if not better than mine and his was cheaper only difference is he had the audiocontrolthree.1 same deck and amp
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Posted 05 May 2009 - 07:54 AM
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Posted 05 May 2009 - 07:59 AM
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Posted 10 May 2009 - 10:19 AM
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this.Focal has my vote..
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Posted 12 May 2009 - 10:37 PM
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Why do you have it narrowed down to those two sets? There are plenty of great companies out there that make great speakers like Image Dynamics or Dynaudio. Maybe try looking around at all your options, but anyways in this case i would pick the Hertz.
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Posted 17 May 2009 - 04:44 PM
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how much is hertz? and i need some that can handle 50-75rms each set, i kno u get what u pay for but i want around $150-$300 set of comps that sound crisp and clean
here's a link to my system 99 toyota tacoma , 2 mtx 8000 1504's in a sealed downfire , 1000w memphis amp
here's a link to my other system my 90 geo prizm test car
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here's a link to my other system my 90 geo prizm test car
heres a thread i got of new songs u can dl that are legal = Some Good Bangage/you Can Dl These Free And Legit
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how much is hertz? and i need some that can handle 50-75rms each set, i kno u get what u pay for but i want around $150-$300 set of comps that sound crisp and clean
How does Hertz compare to DLS MS6A speakers? I'm thinking about swapping out these $250 speakers for something else.
n/m I'll start my own thread later for component suggestions
Edited by moh.vze.com, 22 September 2009 - 10:53 AM.
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Posted 22 September 2009 - 10:43 AM
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