Hertz vs. Focal

[Trancer 10+ year member]

Hey guys. Im about to start putting together a stereo for my girlfriend. She has a 2006 Cadillac CTS. She listens to 90% Rap and 10% Alternative.

I was thinking about hooking her up with one of my favorite entry level components, Focal Access 6.5 Comps (165A1) I really like the midbass in these, but wasnt too thrilled about the tweeter. I found that I could tune it -3db on the crossover and tune it on my EQ and it wasnt so bad.

I have also really wanted to try the Hertz comps that I keep reading about.

Budget: @ or less than $200

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[lyttleviet 10+ year member]

Thats the downside to the focals as you've already experienced. The tweeter is pretty bright. The hertz will give you a great midbass, and the tweeter is less aggressive. What hertz set are you talking about?

 

[Trancer 10+ year member]

I believe the only Hertz set that is at or under the $200 range is the ESK

 

[Wasatch 10+ year member]

I believe the only Hertz set that is at or under the $200 range is the ESK

You are right. The HSK 165 usually go for around $350.

 

[Trancer 10+ year member]

So anyone have any imput?

I think the deal is this.

Focal Pros: Midbass

Focal Cons: Tweeters

Hertz Pros: Tweeters

Hertz Cons: Midbass

ugh.. any imput guys? I will be insulating the doors by the way

 

[Canadian_Dude 10+ year member]

Focal vs Hertz

France vs Italy

Citroen, Peugeot, Renault vs Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati

Hertz gets my vote. I also know a guy who works for a car audio shop in town that sells and installs both and he prefers Hertz over Focal.

 

[exige 10+ year member]

Focal vs HertzFrance vs Italy

Citroen, Peugeot, Renault vs Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati

Hertz gets my vote. I also know a guy who works for a car audio shop in town that sells and installs both and he prefers Hertz over Focal.

Your opinion seems very informed.

 

[Trancer 10+ year member]

So with the amount of replies I have received, it sounds like I couldnt go wrong either way, correct?

 

[nativeboy 10+ year member]

Go with either one they're both great....

 

[Echo42987 10+ year member]

Focal vs HertzFrance vs Italy

Citroen, Peugeot, Renault vs Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati

Hertz gets my vote. I also know a guy who works for a car audio shop in town that sells and installs both and he prefers Hertz over Focal.

Your opinion seems very informed.

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I agree, VERY well informed.

I disagree w/ the negativity that the Focals get on the tweeter. Your looking to spend $200 on a speaker that'll go well with rap.......Not much you need to look for. Get some Pioneers or Alpines call it a day.

 

[magliteman 10+ year member]

Both are good. I listed to Hertz and Focal and prefer the Focal. Just find the tweeter more detailed but not harsh. The Hertz has a warmer neutral sound. I like the crispness of the Focal.

However, the Hybrids sound even better than the Focal.

 

[RJesus 10+ year member]

SEAS mid bass, or mach5 midbass.

and a morel tweeter.

paired with an SAX 50.4

you'll be able to go active.

 

[Trancer 10+ year member]

Awesome. Thanks guys!

 

[kizz 10+ year member]

Hertz! love mine. great midbass clear tweets

 

[JakeD 10+ year member]

The Hertz HSK165 and the Focal 165KF are both selling online right now for about $300 brand new and those both sound amazing. I haven't spent too much time listening to the entry level models, but I do remember the Focals sounding a little sharp.