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Component Choice - JL XR650 / Diamond D661s / Focal 165A

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by Jonathan » Sat Sep 24, 2005 11:50 am

Out of the above, I'd take the XRs. Great component set for the money spent. Set is more inclined to an on axis install with the passive x-over, if you go active it's more flexible in that aspect. In kick panels or a custom door install, they'll really shine.

by racerraul » Sat Sep 24, 2005 6:55 am

Out of all those... these are my thoughts...

The Old Diamond D661's (not the current)
Have weak mid-bass, and a peak at the xOver frequency (4-5khz) that needs to be EQ'd.

The current D661's have more excursion & are said to have improved the mid-bass issue. I like Diamonds Silk & Hard Domes... LPG clones.

Focal 165a... Nice Midrange & mid-bass... hate the tweeter. It works, but even off-axis & away from firing into a highly reflective surface it need taming with an EQ.

JL XR650... One of the best midranges I have heard... nice mid-bass... Tweeter works best low in kicks or off-axis in a-pillars, sail panels & doors. Do not fire it directly into a highly reflective material such as the windshield.

Component Choice - JL XR650 / Diamond D661s / Focal 165A

by swapnilb75 » Sat Sep 24, 2005 3:01 am

Could anyone share thier experience with the above. I am inclined to buy the Focals and have not heard the Diamond (silk dome tweeters) still.

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