Focal VS Hybrid Audio
07-13-2009, 11:28 PM
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Focal VS Hybrid Audio
Im looking to purchase a really nice high end 3 way set of speakers for my vehicle...now im looking at the Hybrid Audio Legatia pro series VS the Focal K2 KRX3...what are the differences and which are really better...ive heard Focals before and love how they just scream so clear but have not heard the Hybrids. Tell me what you think Thanks!!!
07-14-2009, 12:20 AM
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Anytime you want to hear the Hybrids in action send me a PM and we can meet up. I'm in whitby so it's close for both of us. I'm not going to get into VS. comments. What I will say, is that when I switched from Focal to Hybrid Audio - I got a smile on my face instantly and that smile continues to this day.
07-14-2009, 08:18 AM
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i don't think you can go wrong either way. personally i have only heard those hybrids on a board. there is one thing about them that stood out like i have never heard before...the center staging. the sound appears to be projected exactly on a pinpoint between the speakers. the effect was astounding.
i personally have doubts on whether this effect will be so dramatic in a car environment though.
as for the focals, they are amazing, a little too bright for my tastes (almost all of focals lineup is). i have heard those in a navigator and they sounded great.
price wise, im pretty sure the hybrids are a significant amount cheaper, and from what I have heard they should be a little cheaper....so I would personally be on the edge. the focals are tried and tested and known to sound astounding in almost any setup.
i personally have doubts on whether this effect will be so dramatic in a car environment though.
as for the focals, they are amazing, a little too bright for my tastes (almost all of focals lineup is). i have heard those in a navigator and they sounded great.
price wise, im pretty sure the hybrids are a significant amount cheaper, and from what I have heard they should be a little cheaper....so I would personally be on the edge. the focals are tried and tested and known to sound astounding in almost any setup.
07-14-2009, 11:21 AM
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I think one thing that might not be mentioned about the Hybrid product is it support. You will not find a better company to deal with from a support factor. If you have questions they will be answered quickly.
You can always come to one of the shows to hear both Focal and Hybrid products. Dont rush into your decision, make sure you listen to the speakers first. I'm using the L1Pro, L4 and L8 in my car. And even though the car isnt finished, it still sounds good and keeps getting better. I have a feeling after you listen to the speakers, you will choose Hybrid.
You can always come to one of the shows to hear both Focal and Hybrid products. Dont rush into your decision, make sure you listen to the speakers first. I'm using the L1Pro, L4 and L8 in my car. And even though the car isnt finished, it still sounds good and keeps getting better. I have a feeling after you listen to the speakers, you will choose Hybrid.
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07-14-2009, 12:11 PM
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have sold and heard the focals and have sold a set of the hybrids as well as heard the hybrids on a display......the clarus mid is very good....the tweeter is awful.......the hybrid legatias 6.5" is a great midrange but a an alright midbass and the tweeter was alright but not great......the k2p midbass is good, the mid is great and the tweeter(tn52 havent heard the new one yet) is wretched as well, the customer with the legatias has scanspeak revelators(alpine f#1 status 3 ways in another vehicle) and we put the legatias in his new truck and were expecting great thing but in all of our collective opinions here the scanspeaks were better all around......mix the 2 sets together and you could end up with something great with the exception of the tweeters........keep in mind this is my own personal experience with the products you mentioned and likely arent shared by everyone here, also keep in minds that my experience with hybid is limited to the stuff i mentioned.......i suggest you look at the hertz mille 6.5" midbass and tweeter and a midrange from another manufaturer.....scanspeak makes an exceptional minrange that deserves yuor attention
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07-14-2009, 12:13 PM
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One other thing. Hybrid may be more install friendly as they will most likely sound better out of the box, and have better response off-axis. If both sets are gonna be on-axis, then you may have to decide which sound signature pleases you most. Both sets are top notch.
07-14-2009, 02:09 PM
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the customer with the legatias has scanspeak revelators(alpine f#1 status 3 ways in another vehicle) and we put the legatias in his new truck and were expecting great thing but in all of our collective opinions here the scanspeaks were better all around......mix the 2 sets together and you could end up with something great with the exception of the tweeters........keep in mind this is my own personal experience with the products you mentioned and likely arent shared by everyone here,
07-14-2009, 03:07 PM
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the legatias are 1400 retail(no passive x-overs inc) by our price list and the f#1's are 2000 retail(with passive x-overs) so perhaps a little unfair......in our opinion as well the f#1 6" components as well were better than the legatias particularily in the tweeter....they retailed at 1600.....a little closer if not lower in retail considering the hybrids have no x-over in retail......the original poster must also keep in mind that the lack of a supplied passive crossover with the hybrids(or at least didnt) and must be crossed over electronically, that the actual cost of the speakers will be considerably more
07-14-2009, 03:51 PM
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Let's get the facts straight.... the Legatia Pro LI/L6 is a 2-way component set that has an MSRP of $1,069.95
As far as a passive crossover is concerned......do we really need to discuss the advantages & disadvantages of using a crossover.
As far as a passive crossover is concerned......do we really need to discuss the advantages & disadvantages of using a crossover.
07-14-2009, 04:22 PM
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i suppose depending on the margin retailers exprect to make that may be right, and i am a very anti passive as anyone who knows me cant attest...... regrdless of that it still adds to the overall cost of the speakers having to get a 4 channel amp and a electronic crossover of some some sort.....adding at least 400 -500 to the cost of the speakers.....not that electronic is a bad way to go.....i prefer the flexibility of electronic over passve every time if the budget permits.....but sometimes it just doesnt......the guy asked for opinions.....he got one from someone who has used the speakers and is unbiased.......if this opinion doesnt sit well with people.....oh well
