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Old 27 October 2002, 10:42 PM
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Just ordered some for the car.Damned expensive.Can anyone enlighten me as to how they perform? the demo models were awesome in the showroom.Anyone got any?
Old 28 October 2002, 09:21 AM
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A few have tried 'em, and love 'em.

There's a new range now at entry level that someone on here has had fitted and thinks are wonderful; that opinion is echoed by the TCA mag...

One thing to watch is the depth. I foresee you having wonderful fun trying to fit 'em.

YOu're in my neck of the woods - drop me a mail if you want a hand.

Cheers,

Nick.
Old 28 October 2002, 11:18 AM
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Thanks Nick,
I should be ok but if i'm struggling i'll give you a shout.I'll let you know the verdict when they're in.Should sound good with the Alpine 10' sub box and Infinity 4 Channel amp that are going in as well.
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Old 28 October 2002, 09:41 PM
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Hi Paul iv'e just had focals fitted all round polyglass 165v coponents in the front and Access 165ca in the rear cracking sound ,very happy. Got the dealer to fit them, he had to make some sort of bracket to fit them in but no probs also had sound deadening fitted in front doors ,a lot better thinking about putting a sub in now.

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Old 29 October 2002, 05:51 PM
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Scoobyfella,
This is what i've ended up with.I changed my mind about the amp and sub when i saw these at the dealer.Also going on the difficulties people have had fitting the Focals i let Unicar on Kirkstall road,Leeds fit the lot.
Focal Access 165a's in the front doors(separate tweeters custom fitted by Unicar)
JL Audio 10' sub mounted in boot and velcroed into position.
Blaupunkt Velocity VR504 amp mounted to rear of back seats.
Kenwood KDC-6090R head unit.
6 rolls of Dynamat in the front doors.(which now weigh a ton)
The job they have done fitting the above is second to none at a very reasonable price.I'm absolutely delighted with the power and the incredible sound quality.Highly recommended.
If anyone wants a demo and lives nearby give me a shout.
Paul.
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Excellent, sounds like a really nice setup
Old 30 October 2002, 08:25 AM
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Paul, sounds good. I will have the back box and the downpipe off this weekend if you want it?

Steven

ps sorry to hijack the thread!
Old 30 October 2002, 10:30 AM
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why get a Kenwood KDC-6090R head unit.

or do you mean an MP6090R?

Focals are nice speakers, I used to use some a while ago when I was going to compete in sq... then I changed to use rockford due to power handling and price.

David
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David, I notice your "from" has changed
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oh yeah... thats why I started!

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Old 31 October 2002, 12:27 AM
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David,
I already had the head unit, is ther something wrong with it???
does it not meet with you approval?
To be honest i don't give a toss if it does or not.I'm very happy with the set up.
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[Edited by chiark - 10/31/2002 9:06:43 AM]
Old 31 October 2002, 08:41 AM
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Paul,

If you have a problem, take it off line please? This looks a tad childish response to a straight question.

Cheers,

Nick.
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I have sent David a full apology and fully admit my mistake in getting my wires crossed.
He is a great lad and i have NO excuse for lashing out at him just 'cos i'd had a bad day.
Apologies to all.
Paul.
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cheers Paul, I see you Monday if you're going to the Buckles Inn meet
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Cheers Paul.

David
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Just had 6 speakers and 2 tweeters fitted in my Sti7 yesterday, married to a Alpine Headunit and autochanger they give massive improvements. Well impressed.

Cheers

Philip
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