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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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Stereo System

i went to a car audio shop this past weekend and i was looking to upgrade the factory stereo system. the guy at the shop recommended audison amplifier and hertz 3 way speakers. has anyone heard of these speakers and amplifier? are they any good? i heard them at the shop and it sounded good but not sure if they are better then focals or zapco amps.

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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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I am hard pressed to think of anything that beats Focal's, but I am a newbie when it comes to this so...
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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focal rules!
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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I have never heard of either of those brands.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Well ere is a link to Audison.

http://www.audison.eu/

Doesnt look half bad.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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both of those are very highly regarded brands, but because of the price and availibility, not too many people will have heard of them
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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Have you ever demo'd Morel?


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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 04:50 AM
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both brands are pretty damn good. check over at DIYmobileaudio.com
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 04:55 AM
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I am hard pressed to think of anything that beats Focal's, but I am a newbie when it comes to this so...
DLS, Dynaudio, just a few that make Focals seem like Sony coaxes
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by PGT
DLS, Dynaudio, just a few that make Focals seem like Sony coaxes
x2 lol

i always used to think mb quart and focal was the best of the best.

theyre good, but IMO its like JL, people get it just because the brand
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 05:33 AM
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old MBQuart is excellent, the new stuff, notsomuch. It used to be Boston Pro and Quart Comp/Q were the top level for mainstream stuff. Dynaudio had a loyal following...we did an IASCA car with Dynaudio 7" and 30mm tweeter with a 13in Dynaudio sub on an aperiodic membrane firing through the ski passthrough ('95 BMW 540)...absolutely blew me away and I realized Quart wasn't up to snuff.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 05:37 AM
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lol, i had some pro60's, they were great
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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yeah i have been doing some research and they are fairly good. the audison amp is very clean in power and the hertz speakers is crisp clear and has good mid bass. i will let you guys know what i decide. i am doing a complete stereo upgrade so i will keep you posted.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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I have focals and they are awesome. added 450w alpine amp to drive them. 6.5in components in front and 6x9 2-ways in back.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by vsmini
I have focals and they are awesome. added 450w alpine amp to drive them. 6.5in components in front and 6x9 2-ways in back.
Which Focals?
 
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