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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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Hey guys,

Looking for some better sound outta my MY04..

The head unit has already been replaced with an ipod compatible one.. I figured I'd go shopping for some speakers.

This is what they recommended:

Focal 165 VRS, price.. $900!!!!

I know I can get them cheaper - but are these the hot ticket?

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...l+165+VRS.html

Thanks!
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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They are. They work really well. By far the best speakers I've ever had.
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 06:58 AM
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Ahhh, but you can do much better with that $900...
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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Do they install fairly simply or is there modifications required??
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by tawheed,Aug 1 2009, 12:29 PM
Do they install fairly simply or is there modifications required??
is very simple to install, all you need is a 6.5 adapter for the doors,
Why spent so much in speakers? just get infinity kappa perfect 6.1 with a good amp.
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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just speakers won't be enough?
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by tawheed,Aug 1 2009, 03:17 PM
just speakers won't be enough?
sure, but if you spending all that money in good speakers why not get you money worth from the speakers ?

if all you want is is upgrade from the stock one's, go with alpine type r
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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If you don't have a good amp, don't bother with Focal speakers (or any speaker over $200 for that matter). Amp first.

Listen to the speakers if possible. The S2000 has tweeters VERY close to your ears. If a tweeter is at all bright, you will know. For some, that's a good thing. For others, like those who prefer Dynaudio type sound, it can be painful.

Tim
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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All I want is to be able to hear my music fairly clearly with little distortion with the top down in traffic
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by tawheed,Aug 1 2009, 06:57 PM
All I want is to be able to hear my music fairly clearly with little distortion with the top down in traffic
If that's all you want then you can do it for MUCH less than $900.
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