Focal PolyGlass Comp. Speakers

[Sti2vti]

Hi there!

 

Anyone knows how much does the Focal PolyGlass Components Speakers cost and where can i get them? Also, how is the Focal compared to CDT-CL and HD series, and the Diamond Comp. speakers?

Appreciated the advice and feedbacks.

[Kylelam77]

u shld try the delphiforums esp the ICE forums for questions like these. Polyglass is one version below the polykevlar line. the pk line is often compared to the HDs. i suppose u can compare the polyglass with the cdt-cl series. The cdt is famous for its mid bass. ditto for the focals. dun know how much is the polyglass but the dearer cousin, i.e. PK costs 400+ for the 165K component set. the polyglass shld be cheaper.

Diamond hex is good and very smooth sounding. havent heard the rest of the diamond line.

[Redliner]

I have only heard the Focal Utopias, and they can play really loud.

Titanium tweeters i think.

Very suitable for out of car listening.

 

If you are looking for sound quality, better off going for the Diamond HEX,

but the Hex tends to break up at higher levels.

 

As for CDT, i am running the ES Comp series, and very very happy with them.

..... for sound quality, and at pretty high sound pressure levels too

[Sti2vti]

Hi Bro!

 

Thanks for the advice! What would you recommend for $300+/-? I'm actually looking at the Focal Polyglass, CDT CL-series and the Diamond. Would you be able to advice on the pros and cons of these 3 comp. speakers?

 

Thanks!

[Sti2vti]

Just a question, is your ES Comp series the CDT CL-series? How much did you paid for the comp. speakers?

[Kylelam77]

the es series otherwise known as the eurosports is the top of the line cdt speakers. Its good. costs abt 600+ tho. for an entry level speaker i suppose the cdt classics would do great. i've not heard the classics tho i have heard the ES and the HDs before. The HDs mid bass attack is good. Good for easy listening to most kinda songs i suppose. The focal polykevlar that i'm using is very neutral. great for classical and sentimental songs tho pop songs and trance aint that good. plus the focals are very sensitive. if the cd recording is lousy, it'll probably sound worse on the focals then on the cdts. Like i said, the diamond hex is very smooth sounding. Great for vocals and sentimental as well. U shldnt take our words for it cos one man's meat is another man's poison. do go for auditions to find out wat type of sound u really like and then make a choice.

[Redliner_sg]

the ES comp are as KyleLam mentioned, top of the line of CDT,

also know as

CDT Eurosports Competition (for Sound Quality, not SPLS).

If you are starting out, the classics are value for money and the HDs are a step up.

[Redliner_sg]

Thanks buddy,

 

Personally, i would go for either the Diamond Hex or the CDT ES.

But having heard both, i find that the CDTes handles transients better.

Then again, i dont have enough power to drive them hard enough in my current system.

Have heard the Focal Utopia with titanium domes and does not suit me.

As for Dynaudio, does not even come close.

 

As you mentioned, one man's meat is another's poison,

Anyone looking for speakers should try to find what what suits.

Hope this helps

[Kylelam77]

erm, dynaudio u dun like ah? too warm?

[Redliner_sg]

well, i did a direct AB comparison,

and chose the CDTes instead.

was comparing with the 280 crossovers.

 

I know they have a strong presence in home audio, but in the comparison, they sounded way off..... well, thats just what my ears told me

[Kylelam77]

Mind if u told me where u did the audition of the 2?

[Redliner_sg]

Dai-ichi

direct AB audition.

[Redliner_sg]

Not convinced on the CDT ES?

 

Here's a review i lifted from another site:

 

 

 

posted 09-20-2003 03:14 PM

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Well, I installed my Euros today. Although I haven't listened to them nearly as much as my HD's hear are my initial reacions.

 

First off, the Euros seem more sensitive. I put a Euro in one side and left the HD in the other and my wife and I both think that the Euro was louder, my wife even asked, is this one on pointing to the HD. Secondly, it takes alot more for them to break up. I can turn the volume up more and turn my crossover down from 80 to 63 and there are no problems. Thirdly, the bass response is stronger in my install, by alot. Fourth, the music seems more dynamic, the instuments are less from the speakers and more out of thin air...This happened on some sounds with the HD's but happens much more frequently with the Euros. There is more space, the stage seems just slightly wider.

 

I love the HD's and still, like others believe they are the best bang for the buck. If you happen to get a good deal on some Euros, pick them up. The diffence between the Euros and HD's don't justify the price diffence in my opinion, although it is a better set.

 

Bottom line, if you want the best, get the Euros, but if you only have a few hundred, get the HD's and know that you picked up one of the best comps on the market.

 

Quick review, hope it helps, maybe I will do a better one in a couple weeks after I play with them more.

 

carter

 

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2003 Chev Cavalier Sport

 

Eclipse CD8443

PPI A600

Revo 1500.1

CDT Eurosport 6.5 comps

Resonant Engineering XXX12

[Redliner_sg]

Hi Bro!

 

Thanks for the advice! What would you recommend for $300+/-? I'm actually looking at the Focal Polyglass, CDT CL-series and the Diamond. Would you be able to advice on the pros and cons of these 3 comp. speakers?

 

Thanks!

 

This review from another site might answer for you.

However, it is referring to the PolyKev, which is a step up from your polyglass

 

 

posted 09-18-2003 05:22 PM

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Focal's Polykev's have always been good speakers, the tweeter just was too bright. The new dome claims to have tamed it, I am confident it is an improvement. With a smoother top end, this set will really be a force to contend with.

 

I have the ES's and I will say that they are very transparent speakers if you can resolve all your phasing issues. Once everything is tweaked, they really shine, super clear and transparent. Nice top end as well, think extremely well damped aluminum dome.

 

The HD's are not as nice sounding as either of the sets in my opinion, but they are substantially cheaper, and dollar for dollar, they are very very hard to beat, but if you have the money, shoot for the polykev's or the Eurosports, it will pay off in the end.

 

In any case, be sure to have at least 150 watts on tap for them, not that they are inefficient, but they will sound so much better with a little dynamic headroom.

 

Have you considered MB Quart's new QSD? Extremely nice by all accounts, I have not had the priveledge of hearing these, but many competitor aquaintances of mine speak nothing but praise for them.

 

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[Kylelam77]

Tks.... dont think they have the ES for audition now.... anyway, the dyn he has on display is a 5" so comparison to the es not very fair....

[Redliner_sg]

you sound like a dyn fan.

its ok, whatever suits you best

[Redliner_sg]

btw, there was both 5 and 6.5 onsale.

auditioned the 5"

dunno about now

 

For the record,

AudioCheck bought the 5"

I bought the 6.5"

Edited September 24, 2003 by Redliner_sg

[Redliner_sg]

the es series otherwise known as the eurosports is the top of the line cdt speakers. Its good. costs abt 600+ tho. for an entry level speaker i suppose the cdt classics would do great. i've not heard the classics tho i have heard the ES and the HDs before. The HDs mid bass attack is good. Good for easy listening to most kinda songs i suppose. The focal polykevlar that i'm using is very neutral. great for classical and sentimental songs tho pop songs and trance aint that good. plus the focals are very sensitive. if the cd recording is lousy, it'll probably sound worse on the focals then on the cdts. Like i said, the diamond hex is very smooth sounding. Great for vocals and sentimental as well. U shldnt take our words for it cos one man's meat is another man's poison. do go for auditions to find out wat type of sound u really like and then make a choice.

 

by the way, where abouts did you see the CDT ES 6.5" going for $600?

Need another pair for my rear fill.

Could you forward me the contact please?

 

Kopi on me