Morel vs Hertz vs Focal
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Audison Thesis Speakers.....u must hear if u have not just to throw something else in the mix amazing sound (East Hamilton has ready to demo anytime)
and if u havent bought... coming in may-june Audison Voce speakers which are more natural and sound quality driven then the hertz lineup. but retail is less and the sound is right up there for those morel and focal lovers.
more food for thought on the topic..
thanks
Keith
and if u havent bought... coming in may-june Audison Voce speakers which are more natural and sound quality driven then the hertz lineup. but retail is less and the sound is right up there for those morel and focal lovers.
more food for thought on the topic..
thanks
Keith
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Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 952
Now I realize that this topic has probably been beaten to death, but wanted to throw it out there one more time. Before you assail me for not searching the forum, the main reason for this thread is that I understand Focal has a replacement out for its well regarded K2P.
I spent the day visiting shops and demoing the following products (all were 6.5" 2 way components)
1. Focal K2P
2. Hertz MLK165
3. Focal Polyglass 165 V1
4. Focal KRX2
5. Morel Hybrid
My two favourites were the last two I tested. It's hard for me to say which one was better, as they were at two different shops and about 30-40 minutes between sessions. I think I probably liked the KRX2 a little better but there is a significant difference in price. I think they are rather different sounding, with the Morel being a bit more laid back and warm, while the new Focal was a little brighter and more detailed. Has anybody heard the Morel Elate? I can get them for the same price at the new Focal.
Next on my list would likely be the Hertz followed by the K2P. Hertz were definitely mellower, not quite as lively as the Focals. Certainly not as fatiguing on the ear as the K2P, though I heard in the K2Ps details I had not heard before. I am a bit of a detail freak.......
What about you folks? I would love to hear from anybody who has owned or auditioned any of these products. particularly the Morel Elates which I was not able to hear today. Also, is there anything else I should be adding to my list? My budget for front components is $1000 (I just sold my left kidney....;-)) taxes in, but could stretch this by $100 or so if you think there is something else worth looking at that stretches this figure a bit.
I was also thinking CDT braxials then adding an upstage kit down the road. Any thoughts? Would they fit my budget? Sorry for the novel but I'm looking to buy sometime in May - any help is appreciated!
I spent the day visiting shops and demoing the following products (all were 6.5" 2 way components)
1. Focal K2P
2. Hertz MLK165
3. Focal Polyglass 165 V1
4. Focal KRX2
5. Morel Hybrid
My two favourites were the last two I tested. It's hard for me to say which one was better, as they were at two different shops and about 30-40 minutes between sessions. I think I probably liked the KRX2 a little better but there is a significant difference in price. I think they are rather different sounding, with the Morel being a bit more laid back and warm, while the new Focal was a little brighter and more detailed. Has anybody heard the Morel Elate? I can get them for the same price at the new Focal.
Next on my list would likely be the Hertz followed by the K2P. Hertz were definitely mellower, not quite as lively as the Focals. Certainly not as fatiguing on the ear as the K2P, though I heard in the K2Ps details I had not heard before. I am a bit of a detail freak.......
What about you folks? I would love to hear from anybody who has owned or auditioned any of these products. particularly the Morel Elates which I was not able to hear today. Also, is there anything else I should be adding to my list? My budget for front components is $1000 (I just sold my left kidney....;-)) taxes in, but could stretch this by $100 or so if you think there is something else worth looking at that stretches this figure a bit.
I was also thinking CDT braxials then adding an upstage kit down the road. Any thoughts? Would they fit my budget? Sorry for the novel but I'm looking to buy sometime in May - any help is appreciated!
It's this attribute that will not get you (or your girlfriend) listener's fatigue and cause you or her to turn the volume down or make some adjustment because you can't talk at same time.
This laid back sound takes some people aback, thinking something is wrong, having just heard another brand which had more fizzaz!
Keep in mind, you will be listening to YOUR speakers for countless hours, so what do YOU think will be better in the long run?
