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Advice on Components (Hybrid Audio v Focal)

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by clc2112, Nov 12, 2014.

  1. Nov 12, 2014 at 12:22 PM
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    clc2112

    clc2112 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have just learned of Hybrid Audios offerings via nice conversation with Marv!

    Until then I was getting ready to buy the Focal KRX2 component set up.

    I'm pretty sure I couldn't go wrong either way but there is a $500 difference in the Focals up to the HA Legatia SE line.

    I know the best way to decide is hear them myself but I haven't been able to hear the HAs yet let alone, both side by side.

    Any experience you can pass along would be great.

    Other info:

    Access Cab
    Alpine PDX-V-9 (5 CH)
    Sub: 10" (Undetermined brand)
    Stock HU for now.

    Thanks
     
  2. Nov 12, 2014 at 1:17 PM
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    Aw9d

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    Both are great speakers and you can't go wrong.

    Focal's are typically brighter then most other brands I've seen out there. I prefer that in my speakers and I'm a huge fan of Focal, though they are over priced and getting good deals is hard to find. I haven't heard those Hybrid's to compare but I have heard the KRX2 and they sound amazing.
     
  3. Nov 12, 2014 at 5:32 PM
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    manethon

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    Hybrid audio all the way! there is no comparison. I have personally sat in a few demo Sq rides that compete on the world stage and OMG. There is nothing better unless u step into 50,000 speakers and even then id like to know who can " hear" the difference.

    The one ride actually uses 2 of our mercury Tube amps ;)
     
  4. Nov 13, 2014 at 10:00 AM
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    Great! Thanks guys.

    Now to nail down a 10" sub
     
  5. Nov 18, 2014 at 3:06 PM
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    talk to marv about that too... he'll build you the perfect box for it as well. he's going to be building me one soon...
     
  6. Nov 18, 2014 at 9:51 PM
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    Hybrid Audio SE and a stereo integrity sub is a perfect match
     
  7. Nov 18, 2014 at 11:39 PM
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    I did end up talking to Marv. Hybrid Audio Legatia SE, Clarus 10" sub with a Helix DSP. Im local to Marv and very excited to go see see him soon to get it all hooked up. I only just took delivery today so I got plenty to keep me busy.
     
  8. Nov 20, 2014 at 5:14 PM
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    orangeglo

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    Sealing your doors is huge. I just did a Clarus install and the difference between a sealed door and an unsealed door is night and day.

    You're going to love the HAT stuff.
     

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