Audison Or Focal

[Yanks Fan 0]

I will be running a 15" SI Mag in a 3.5cuft box tuned to 30hz and should be running a set of Hybrid Audio Technology Clarus C61-2 components.

I'm trying to achieve a nice SQ oriented set-up that can still deliver a nice little kick.

I have it narrowed to either:

The Audison LRX 1.400 for the Mag and the Audison LRX 2.250 for the components.

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseac...Product_ID=4224

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseac...Product_ID=4287

Or

The Focal FP1.800 for the Mag and the Focal FP2.150 for the components.

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseac...Product_ID=4481

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseac...Product_ID=4480

Can anyone help me decide which direction I should go? I tried to do some research myself through Google and came up with some threads comparing these brands but it seemed almost like it was a split.

Any help will be appreciated.

[johnecon2001 82]

I didn't even know Focal made amps.. they look sweet though.

The Audison's have proven performance, I can't comment on the FP's though.. so I'd search for some reviews with Google.

[subwoofery 0]

Same here, would choose Audison because they have been in the amplifier industry for MUCH longer than focal.

Not saying anything bad about them.

[///M5 2,833]

I'd personally take a step back and save some dough on the amps and put it into the installation. Way more bang for the buck there.

[Yanks Fan 0]

I'd personally take a step back and save some dough on the amps and put it into the installation. Way more bang for the buck there.

Care to explain more? I already have the Mag installed and I love it so I am keeping it. I debated saving more and doing a system of about 3krms but I don't want to do electrical upgrades. So thats why I'm sticking to around 1krms.

I'll do some more research on the Focal amps as well on Google.

Edited June 6, 2008 by Yanks Fan

[Big E 4]

Sundown's amps hold their own against Audison (with regards to SQ) :fyi:

[audio-neon 34]

And I know that Focal Amps had a few run in's (ie. blown amps) when they first came out. I can't remember exactly who makes focal amps but I'm pretty sure they are oem'd for focal (ie another company designs them).

[audio-neon 34]

i also suggest going sundown and spending more money/time on install.

[///M5 2,833]

i also suggest going sundown and spending more money/time on install.

That was my point. Neither of your original options are worth the extra dough to me.

[Adrian_D 520]

Focal's don't look like much on the inside

Definately not worth the ridiculous prices.

Especially compared to the Audison's.

[helotaxi 46]

Focal's don't look like much on the inside

Definately not worth the ridiculous prices.

Especially compared to the Audison's.

And the Audisons are hardly worth the retail price on them

[Yanks Fan 0]

Alright, fair enough guys. Thanks for the info. Looks like the way to go is Audison or to choose a cheaper route like Sundown. The Sundown 1000D shows up at $400 in the shop (I know it can be cheaper). And I'm pretty sure Sundown doesn't offer an amp that does about 150rms x 2 at 4 ohms do they?

[audio-neon 34]

Alright, fair enough guys. Thanks for the info. Looks like the way to go is Audison or to choose a cheaper route like Sundown. The Sundown 1000D shows up at $400 in the shop (I know it can be cheaper). And I'm pretty sure Sundown doesn't offer an amp that does about 150rms x 2 at 4 ohms do they?

Both of the sundown multi-channel offerings are underrated. I believe the 100.2 does 125x2

[Adrian_D 520]

Focal's don't look like much on the inside

Definately not worth the ridiculous prices.

Especially compared to the Audison's.

And the Audisons are hardly worth the retail price on them

I haven't seen the Audison retail prices

But I know what a friend payed for his VRX1.500. Ridiculous.

[///M5 2,833]

Alright, fair enough guys. Thanks for the info. Looks like the way to go is Audison or to choose a cheaper route like Sundown. The Sundown 1000D shows up at $400 in the shop (I know it can be cheaper). And I'm pretty sure Sundown doesn't offer an amp that does about 150rms x 2 at 4 ohms do they?

Both of the sundown multi-channel offerings are underrated. I believe the 100.2 does 125x2

And 125 to 150 won't make a difference

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Alright, fair enough guys. Thanks for the info. Looks like the way to go is Audison or to choose a cheaper route like Sundown. The Sundown 1000D shows up at $400 in the shop (I know it can be cheaper). And I'm pretty sure Sundown doesn't offer an amp that does about 150rms x 2 at 4 ohms do they?

Just click add to shopping cart and you will get the discounted price.

[Yanks Fan 0]

And 125 to 150 won't make a difference

This is true. Guess I have some thinking to do then.

I actually meant to ask how I got the discounted price lol. Thanks Denim. BTW Denim, a few people on ecoustics (don't laugh guys lol) and I are trying to get a little meet together on July 26th either in PA or in Northern VA. If your interested, I can keep you updated.

Edited June 7, 2008 by Yanks Fan

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Ok, sounds like an idea.