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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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Ok so I'm gonna be ordering my system this week. Sony deck, arc audio 125x2 and focals all to go in my dynamated SG faring.

My question is PC165 or 165KRC?

Is there any real difference? Anyone not happy with their PC's?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by monumaker
Ok so I'm gonna be ordering my system this week. Sony deck, arc audio 125x2 and focals all to go in my dynamated SG faring.

My question is PC165 or 165KRC?

Is there any real difference? Anyone not happy with their PC's?
Google Customz Soundz this is the setup they use. I have the lower end Focals I believe they are the CA 165 non Amplified running strait to my Sony deck and I dont like it. Granted they are used and were overpowered and in a boat so they're probably no good.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by monumaker
Ok so I'm gonna be ordering my system this week. Sony deck, arc audio 125x2 and focals all to go in my dynamated SG faring.

My question is PC165 or 165KRC?

Is there any real difference? Anyone not happy with their PC's?
There is a noticeable difference between the two, That being said the PC is a great sounding speaker that puts out a lot of great sound. The main benefits of the KRC include, 3.2 OHM VS 4 which on a 125.2 MINI Arc gets you an extra 18 watts per channel minimum per channel. plus the KRC will take the extra power. Above that the KRC has the stand alone passive crossover, nicer tweeter, and above all else it is part of the K2 power line which means HAND MADE. I have only had three people going up from the PC to the KRC's once installed.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 01:43 PM
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Thank you sir... Now that's a reply there boyz.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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Thank you sir... Now that's a reply there boyz.
I don't know where you have been looking to get your Focal, and Arc but due to some special negotiations last week at CES in Las Vegas we are running a 20% off either individual items or kits.

Check out the Vid!!!

 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 03:19 PM
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Dragonfly, PM me a number and a name to contact...
 
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http://www.dragonflycycleconcepts.com/
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 05:23 PM
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Go with the better speakers

My buddy has the mid level Focals loves them, right up to the point where I pull up with the KRCs.

His words not mine.

I hate you bc I love mine until u pull up and then I know what it's supposed to sound like

Spend the extra cash, you will not be disappointed
 
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Over $600 for a pair of speakers for a bike? My Polk MM651s have greater sensitivity, greater power handling, play lower, weigh less, and cost way, way less. Do the Focals sound better, who knows, sound is very subjective. I do think that flying down the highway on a bike will cancel out any advantage in sound quality, if it is there at all. If you have the cash and like to buy top of the line then go for it, but the law of diminishing returns kicks in real soon with bike speakers.
 
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