Focal 165VB, need opinion

Quartermaine · 09-05-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Kenwood KFC-P708 Component speakers in front.
Infinity Kappa 32.9cf in back.
Kenwood DNX9960 head unit.
I don't have an external amp and I get plenty of sound for my liking. I'm old though.

How do you like it compare to the stock?

bigaudiofanat · 09-05-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Quartermaine

I see. That will save me some money and put it toward other stuff

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Which components would you use to set up the car (a convertible)? What would you do if you were to set it up to your liking (with the focals as the front speakers)?

It is really too bad that you are on the east coast...

Hey that can be arranged. PM and we will talk

California Install

I would angle the tweeters to be aimed directly at you with fiberglass pods. Maybe a sub for extra bass because you lose a lot with a convertible. At least 100 watts to them for fast driving with loud clean music.

symple84 · 09-05-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Hey that can be arranged. PM and we will talk

California Install

I would angle the tweeters to be aimed directly at you with fiberglass pods. Maybe a sub for extra bass because you lose a lot with a convertible. At least 100 watts to them for fast driving with loud clean music.

Is there a major difference in mounting the tweeters in the stock location??

bigaudiofanat · 09-05-2011, 09:54 PM

Yes, running them aimed to you "on axis" especially with focal tweeters will be more smooth and less harsh than running them in the stock location.

symple84 · 09-05-2011, 10:55 PM

I would imagine those have to be custom made right?

bigaudiofanat · 09-05-2011, 10:56 PM

Yep

butdamnbrian · 09-05-2011, 11:52 PM

OP where in CA are you located?

also, i'm running focals v. similar to the set you're planning to install..

Quartermaine · 09-06-2011, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by butdamnbrian

OP where in CA are you located?

also, i'm running focals v. similar to the set you're planning to install..

I am in southern California. I did a search before I posted this and your build post came up. It looked awesome. How does it sound?

butdamnbrian · 09-06-2011, 02:24 AM

it sounds great, man. i'm really liking the focals... you won't be disappointed.

i'm curious.. what are your install goals? i found it was a useful exercise to list out my goals at the outset, and my goals really drove my install decisions. plus my installer was ridiculous; great guy.

if you're not going to install yourself and are looking for an installer who's somewhat more local, check out the guy who did mine:

Home

he gets cars up from LA pretty frequently.

anyway, if you have any more specific questions, i can try to help.

Quartermaine · 09-06-2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by butdamnbrian

it sounds great, man. i'm really liking the focals... you won't be disappointed.

i'm curious.. what are your install goals? i found it was a useful exercise to list out my goals at the outset, and my goals really drove my install decisions. plus my installer was ridiculous; great guy.

if you're not going to install yourself and are looking for an installer who's somewhat more local, check out the guy who did mine:

Home

he gets cars up from LA pretty frequently.

anyway, if you have any more specific questions, i can try to help.

Thanks! I will pm you later. And thanks Matt for your advice. Thanks again guys.

09-05-2011, 09:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Yes, running them aimed to you "on axis" especially with focal tweeters will be more smooth and less harsh than running them in the stock location. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

09-05-2011, 10:56 PM	#21 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Yep __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

09-05-2011, 11:52 PM	#22 (permalink)
butdamnbrian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 254 Drives: the ladies wild Rep Power: 15	OP where in CA are you located? also, i'm running focals v. similar to the set you're planning to install.. __________________ Ex-Build:Alpine W910•Focal Polyglass 165 V30 6.5" Components•Stereo Integrity BM mk. 3•Zapco DSP6-SL•Arc Audio XDi Amps•Nissan Livina Rear Camera•Axxess•Spare Retained•

09-06-2011, 02:24 AM	#24 (permalink)
butdamnbrian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 254 Drives: the ladies wild Rep Power: 15	it sounds great, man. i'm really liking the focals... you won't be disappointed. i'm curious.. what are your install goals? i found it was a useful exercise to list out my goals at the outset, and my goals really drove my install decisions. plus my installer was ridiculous; great guy. if you're not going to install yourself and are looking for an installer who's somewhat more local, check out the guy who did mine: Home he gets cars up from LA pretty frequently. anyway, if you have any more specific questions, i can try to help. __________________ Ex-Build:Alpine W910•Focal Polyglass 165 V30 6.5" Components•Stereo Integrity BM mk. 3•Zapco DSP6-SL•Arc Audio XDi Amps•Nissan Livina Rear Camera•Axxess•Spare Retained•

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symple84 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 451 Drives: 11 PW 370Z Rep Power: 14	I would imagine those have to be custom made right?