Focal 165A3 vs Focal 165VR3

[bubblehelix]

I'm choosing between the Focal 165A3 or Focal 165VR3 for my '09 Mini with the 10-speaker factory HiFi system. I'd be running these speakers off the factory HiFi amp, which is:

Amplifier power: 2 x 40 W (2 Ohm) Bass, and 6 x 25 W (2 Ohm).

Bandwidth: 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz

Max. acoustic pressure 104 db

Both the 165VR3 and the 165A3 are 3-way component systems, which is perfect, as the fronts I'll be replacing in the Mini include a 1" tweeter, 4" mid, and 6.5" sub.

Do you think that the 165VR3 is so much better than the 165A3 as to justify spending the extra $230? Would one speaker be better than the other for running on the factory amplifier?

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[Sam11159]

I feel your pain!

Just brought myself a Vw Polo and really don't know if its worth spending double the amount for the 165VR3 or if the cheaper is still a good set.

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