Hybrid Audio

[a33bigpapa]

well, somewhat. A $50 Boss Audio speaker vs a $150 Alpine Speaker are different in both quality and sound quality - and price dictates that. One costs more to make.

The R&D on the Hertz Mille is paramount. The finite element analysis (FEA) and engineering done is substantial, more than most other speakers on the market. The result is, in essence, a reference monitor.

Price does reflect the build quality and materials used. A Focal Utopia Be set is more expensive due to the construction process, materials, etc. More expensive component sets usually feature more expensive crossover networks, with better quality capacitors and inductors. Same is true for home audio, pro audio, etc. Sure, there are brand markups like JL Audio, and some people like to buy a name (i.e. Bose).
Bose is an excellent example that price does not always reflect quality or sound quality.

To a point, sound quality is totally relative. What I like is different from what you like. We each have our own preferences. How I install my speakers is different than you. Installation largely determines the overall performance anyway. If you're not willing to take the extra steps to install a speaker properly, then you won't get everything out of it.

In the end, you should listen to a speaker before you buy it, or be willing to buy/sell several sets before you find the one that suits you - if your goal is sound quality. Studying the specs, reading reviews, etc. can help you make an informed decision to a point, but unless you hear them, you're trusting stranger's ears.

Very well said.

[Lakota]

I think you guys would be surprised by the sound of the Hybrid Imagines for their pricepoint. I have Imagine 6.5's in my car (daily driver) and L4's w/ L1v2 tweets in my truck.

[keep_hope_alive]

Agreed, Imagine series managed to shave price without sacrificing a lot of sound quality.

[ramos]

I'm kind of fond of the clarus. I am still running the 5 1/4 clarus as the mid in a 3 way setup.

[a33bigpapa]

Has anyone ever done a direct comparison between the clarus and the legatia series. Was the increase in cost worth the increase in sound quality.

[Johnny Law.Lulz]

And the PG RSD6.5c that sells for <$100 sounds better then some of the other comps out there that are 4x the price. Not top be rude, but that can go both ways. I will agree that cost of materials will INFLUENCE the total MSRP.

lulz. What an idiot.

[ramos]

Has anyone ever done a direct comparison between the clarus and the legatia series. Was the increase in cost worth the increase in sound quality.

Yep, and it depends on what particular drivers and your intended install. L1v2's over the clarus tweeters are worth it and then some imo. The l1v2's are more detailed, go lower, better off axis, and if your into the looks thing the v2's are sexier lol.

[blaze452]

I heard both the clarus and lagatia in a sound booth and the lagatia stood out more because in the song I was listening to, the saxaphone was more defined and I heard more small details such as chimes and such that didn't stand out as much on the clarus. I dunno if its worth the extra money yet, still trying to decide. But they both sound amazing. I heard the Lagatia L6 with L4 Drivers in kick panel and no tweeter in two different trucks and it sounded great

[ramos]

So how does Bob's truck sound ? I have never heard it