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Thread: Diamond Audio v Focal v CDT v Hybrid |
    
New member Username: Miked56
Alexandria,
VA
USA
Post Number: 6
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 03:08 pm: |
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It seems, from price, that these companies are all competing in the same market space. As I don't have dealers for some of these I'd like any opinions, etc. please. For example the Diamond S600a, the Focal 165KP, the CDT ET-62i, and the Hybrid Legatia L61-2 all MSRP in the 700 range. All I've had a chance to hear are the Focals. The others do not have dealers in my area, Washington DC metro.
Are they the same which do you prefer, etc.
Thanking all in advance.
Mike |
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New member Username: Miked56
Alexandria,
VA
USA
Post Number: 7
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 03:19 pm: |
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Also, anyone heard of Bravox out of Brazil? |
Bronze Member Username: Ewok
Fairbanks,
Alaska
U.S.A.
Post Number: 36
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 01:39 am: |
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ya heard of Bravox but im not a fan, but about the CDT AND DIAMOND , AND FOCAL, ya they all pretty much in the same leage but id go focal, but i know most people here in the forum would go CDT, but its just different tast and thats all to it bro, so i recommend the 165 a1 access components |
Silver Member Username: Exige
Post Number: 111
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 02:18 am: |
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just a question ewok, since i've seen you posting quite a bit about focal lately (and please don't take this as offensive....it's just a question).....it's come off that you've never heard CDT before...have you had a listen, and have you given them a chance?
secondly, have you heard diamond? im not going to line the companies up and rank them since everyone's tastes are different....but some of the speakers arent necessarily on a level playing field. just a thought. |
Gold Member Username: Bnd_rulez
Phoenix,
AZ
USA
Post Number: 1482
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 10:18 am: |
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Bravox are total SQ speakers. DIYers use them. |
Bronze Member Username: Ewok
Fairbanks,
Alaska
U.S.A.
Post Number: 37
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 04:30 pm: |
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no i havent heard of how those CDT sounds like,and i admit, but i heard good stuff about them, but i have listen to diamond though and i think denmarks "dynaudio" has better sq because my cousin has it. well im just gonna stick to my focal 165 a1 access, its not the best but focal comp happens to be my taste |
Silver Member Username: Exige
Post Number: 112
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 04:45 pm: |
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thats cool, most people wouldn't even own up to that so props to you. its cool to rep products you like, just make sure not to bash ones you haven't heard (not saying you did). |
Bronze Member Username: Ewok
Fairbanks,
Alaska
U.S.A.
Post Number: 39
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 05:16 am: |
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sure i have respect for the speakers that i havent encountered and specially if its a high end, and offcourse much respect to that CDT, i wonder how it sounds like, i guess for now its focal, but hopefully in 5 months from now ill upgrade to CDT |
Bronze Member Username: Ewok
Fairbanks,
Alaska
U.S.A.
Post Number: 53
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 04:39 am: |
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i did valet today and i driven some volvo and vw vehicles and was able to try their intalled sound which is dynaudio, but i notice it sounds like crap, i guess those type of vehicle has bad stock unit, needs to be replace like atleast a pioneer hu to take full advantage of the dynaudio speakers |
Gold Member Username: The_image_dynamic
San Diego
Post Number: 3467
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 05:03 am: |
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I highly recommend the Diamond S600S.
Ewok, I have heard the Mark Levinson systems they are putting in the higher end Lexus's and they sound amazing. |
Bronze Member Username: Ewok
Fairbanks,
Alaska
U.S.A.
Post Number: 54
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 05:48 am: |
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is that right, wow thats cool, is mark Levinson better than harman kardon because thats what lexus used before |
Bronze Member Username: Ewok
Fairbanks,
Alaska
U.S.A.
Post Number: 55
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 05:55 am: |
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but im so content with my focal 165 a1 access comps, i think ill be using them for a year atleast, i mean i really like the sq, can hear every nuances, detail and stuff, and thats what i want, i usually listen to jazz and it fits me well, maybe my next comps will be boston acoustic |
