Focal speaker question
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apples to apples sir.
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Hit the Proverbial nail on the head here. Sound quality is all that matters and it is SPECIFIC to YOU and no one else.
Of all the specifications for speakers the only one which cannot be measured is "sound quality". This is why expensive home speakers have been touted by golden eared "audiophiles" (audiophools) for decades. The truth is sound quality is so subjective that no one can tell which speaker they will like best until they hear it under actual listening conditions, in this case that means on your bike. What we can tell from the actual measurable specs is that the Polk MM651 is more sensitive at 94db, will pull more watts from any decent amp due to the 2.7 ohm impedance, has a broader frequency response (more is better), is marine certified, has much lighter and stronger neodymium magnets (less weight in the fairing), greater power handling, a 1" silk tweeter (less harsh than metal tweeters), a carbon composite frame and a 12db per octave external crossover. This is a lot of speaker for not a lot of money, which is why I bought them. If you like the sound of some other brand better that's cool, but don't try to say some other speaker is better simply because all the hot setups use them, or whatever, that's just foolish. Buy what you like, but pay attention to the measurable specs, because if your argument is based on sound quality alone remember it's a MOTORCYCLE, unless you stay parked most sound quality differences will disappear very quickly!
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I agree "buy what you like and hear". Sorry for my rant above. Like Ultra I think this question is asked so many times that you go Nutz..................trying to give an answer that is not swayed by your own personal opinion. Go out and listen to as many speakers as you can and make your choice. The nice thing is that whatever you choose is bound to be better than stock!!!!!!!!
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This wasn't a Polk vs focal thread until it got turned into that. It was a specific question about two different focal speakers. I had my answer after the 3rd reply.
I agree... Ur right it is all opinion, it's just that some want to dump theirs anywhere and everywhere...
I agree... Ur right it is all opinion, it's just that some want to dump theirs anywhere and everywhere...
I agree "buy what you like and hear". Sorry for my rant above. Like Ultra I think this question is asked so many times that you go Nutz..................trying to give an answer that is not swayed by your own personal opinion. Go out and listen to as many speakers as you can and make your choice. The nice thing is that whatever you choose is bound to be better than stock!!!!!!!!
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