sixseries Posted August 14, 2020 Report Posted August 14, 2020 I currently have the Focal, but it will be a pain to fit under my rear bench seat, so I'm thinking about selling it and getting the JBL BassPro Nano, which is considerably smaller. My question is why is the Focal so damn expensive ($680 new from crutchfield), while the JBL is around $230 new? The JBL puts out more power (100w rms vs. 75w rms), although it does have a smaller driver (6x8 vs 8"). I also don't get why the Focal has two 15 amp fuses vs a single 15 amp fuse for the JBL, while the JBL is rated at higher wattage. Also, is there any advantage to having the Power/Remote/Ground plug ins where you directly connect the wire (Focal) vs having those plugins being part of a connector, and then you have to splice into the wires (JBL)?Thanks for any help!Brad
1point21gigawatts Posted August 14, 2020 Report Posted August 14, 2020 Because the focal is better. Bigger fusing because it does more rms, no matter what the ratings say. Manufacturing rms ratings aren’t that accurate sometimes. The focal probably has better t/s parameters meaning it sounds better. And an 8” driver sounds better than a 6x8” driver every time. I wouldn’t dare switch. That would be downgrading. “How can we help you?” “And don’t forget to tell them that the customer isn’t always right.”
sixseries Posted August 14, 2020 Author Report Posted August 14, 2020 Ok thanks, what are t/s parameters? My main reason for switching is I'm not sure if I can get the Focal enclosure to fit under my rear seat
1point21gigawatts Posted August 15, 2020 Report Posted August 15, 2020 https://www.google.com/amp/s/learn.sonicelectronix.com/t-s-thiele-small-parameters/%3famp “How can we help you?” “And don’t forget to tell them that the customer isn’t always right.”
1point21gigawatts Posted August 15, 2020 Report Posted August 15, 2020 Tell me the available height under your back seat and I can find something better if that focal won’t fit. Have you tried to fit it? “How can we help you?” “And don’t forget to tell them that the customer isn’t always right.”
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