Subject	Focal makes SLIM speakers too.
Posted by	phreeZin on August 31, 2004 at 8:25 PM
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In Reply To	Thanks for your input .. posted by PLEAZURE in CA (SD) on August 31, 2004 at 12:12 PM
Message	I'm not trying to sway your decision (well, maybe a little), because I haven't heard the Alpine PX-177R's. I've heard a couple of impressive sounding Alpine's in the past, so definitely give them a serious listen. How much can you get them for? A quick search on Froogle shows them selling for around $215-$240. Does that seem about right? However... since you said "the Focals are my very first choice", here's another possible option for you to consider: How about the Focal 165V Slim 2-way components for up front? They do cost a bit more than the Alpine's; but if you mail order them you can get them for as little as $273. I'm not endorsing these speakers, because I haven't heard them myself, but this particular model is made specifically for tight spots where mounting depth is an issue. You may want to add them to your list of contenders. I bought all of my Focal's from CBR Stereo; they sell Alpine too. They wouldn't clear my Canadian-issued Visa card (internationally recognized, huh??) but they had no problem with my friend's Bank of America Visa. I'm not necessarily endorsing CBR Stereo either, but my friend and I both got our speakers with no hassles. They arrived quickly and undamaged. That was last year though, so definitely look for some more opinions from other CBR customers if you plan on ordering something from them. I checked ResellerRatings.com to see what other people think of CBR but they have absolutely NO reviews... so order from them at your own risk. And in case you didn't see my now-buried response to your question yesterday (why I chose Focal), or if you just want to see some up-close pictures of them... Click here. Good luck in your quest for ultimate Z sound. -phreeZin
Follow Ups	I need some input on 2 sets of component speaker I'm looking - PLEAZURE in CA (SD) 03:13:44 08/31/04 FoCal > Kappa > JBL for components. I have the FoCals - SeedyROM 03:24:28 08/31/04 Thanks for your input .. - PLEAZURE in CA (SD) 12:12:04 08/31/04 Focal makes SLIM speakers too. - phreeZin 20:25:56 08/31/04 No problem - SeedyROM 03:20:55 09/01/04 I have Kappa's, I like them... - HAWAIIZXTT 04:07:36 08/31/04 mb quart. I absolutely love them (n/m) - spyhunter(nj) 06:36:29 08/31/04 2nd on the Qseries - maglito 12:08:57 08/31/04 Yeah Q series (n/m) - z-gene4 14:45:02 08/31/04 Off topic but what size are and how do you like - CLOWNSHUE 07:52:40 08/31/04 Re: Off topic but what size are and how do you like - PLEAZURE in CA (SD) 11:57:33 08/31/04 Re: Re: Off topic but what size are and how do you like - CLOWNSHUE 12:24:57 08/31/04 Bolt on (n/m) - PLEAZURE in CA (SD) 13:52:47 08/31/04 I have G35 wheels of the same for sale if interested... - Scotts94z32 14:43:57 08/31/04 Re: I have G35 wheels of the same for sale if interested... - CLOWNSHUE 15:25:41 08/31/04 No, those are R34 wheels, and are way more $$$. - Scotts94z32 16:06:55 08/31/04 those tires look brand new, will they directly bolt up to - CLOWNSHUE 17:32:14 08/31/04 Re: I have G35 wheels of the same for sale if interested... - CLOWNSHUE 16:25:52 08/31/04 I gave the kappa perfects - MarkA(NoVA) 08:13:25 08/31/04 Matt, do yourself a favor and just look at the - RAGTPZ(OH) 08:40:02 08/31/04 Re: Matt, do yourself a favor and just look at the - kdwest 09:14:41 08/31/04 Wow .. I just read the specs on these ! very impressive ! - PLEAZURE in CA (SD) 12:06:23 08/31/04 Additionally, listen to them first, don't go by specs only - BigTDogg (MA) 13:02:37 08/31/04 Yep .. the Alpines are new, so I have not heard them yet - PLEAZURE in CA (SD) 13:54:08 08/31/04 I highly recomend the Alpine Type-X - RedArmyof1 14:43:12 08/31/04 Take a look at Boston Acoustic >> - my91z 08:58:48 08/31/04 Boston Acoustics Z6, nothing like them. Pricy but worth it (n/m) - CAP927(Boston) 09:07:01 08/31/04 Diamond Audio= the shiznit (n/m) - zxerox 10:53:04 08/31/04 Between those 2, get the Infiniti's. (n/m) - ENVYMYZ 12:22:37 08/31/04 look into boston acoustics... I'm VERY satisfied - PiotrC70 12:33:02 08/31/04 I'm building my Z into a SQ car. - merlin14 18:37:38 08/31/04
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