SR6500 vs Focal K2P

Area3
Area3 Posts: 6
edited August 2009 in Car Audio & Electronics
Howdy All

I have a Pair of the Polk Db Seris Coaxels And I love them...

But it is time to Upgrade..

I Cannot Decide Between the SR6500 and the Focal k2p?

Does anyone Have any Experinces With these speakers?

Thanks Guys...

Btw Mainly Listen to Rock Alternative and Contempery and Dance Music with the ocasional Hip hop and rap

:D
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited July 2007
    The Focal has better midbass but is much brighter than the SR's. And the SR's are much smoother overall sounding.

    Both are excellent speakers tho. Cant really go wrong with either. Go give them a listen and see which you like best. I prefer the smooth, more natural sound of the Polks.
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  • Area3
    Area3 Posts: 6
    edited July 2007
    Unfortuantly the Tweeters Around here Shut down So there is no were to listen to them :(

    I have listened to the Focals and have Liked them....

    but I also love my polks :rolleyes:
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited July 2007
    Stick with the Polks. I love mine and theyre doing very well in competition. I guarantee you, you wont be disappointed.
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  • Area3
    Area3 Posts: 6
    edited July 2007
    I think I am gonna go with the polks....

    They have a Better Frequency Field and more power!

    Is it ok to send these 100 watts at 4 ohms?

    here is the amp...

    SAX-100.4

    SPECIFICATIONS:

    * 100 x 4 watts @ 4 ohms
    * 160 x 4 watts @ 2 ohms
    * 320 x 2 watts @ 4 ohms bridged
    * Damping Factor > 200 @ 4 Ohms
    * 0.2v - 6v adjustable input sensitivity
    * 10 Hz - 40,000 Hz Frequency Response
    * Channel Separations: 75 dB
    * > 90 dB S/N Ratio
    * 4-Way Protection Circuit (Thermal, Overload, Speaker Short, and Over Current)
    * Selectable HP / LP / FULL crossover
    * CH 1 & 2 Variable HP crossover 50 - 5000 Hz @ 12 dB
    * CH 1 & 2 Variable LP crossover 30 - 250 Hz @ 12 dB
    * CH 3 & 4 Variable HP crossover 50 - 1000 Hz @ 12 dB
    * CH 3 & 4 Variable LP crossover 50 - 5000 Hz @ 12 dB
    * 10 Hz - 100 Hz variable subsonic filter (CH 1&2 and CH 3&4)
    * Subsonic filter allows for band-passed crossover configuration
    * 0 - 18 dB adjustable bass boost
    * 35 - 120 Hz Variable Bass Boost Center Frequency
    * Wired Remote Control unit included
    * 3x 30 Amp Internal Fuses
    * 16.5" L x 9.9" W x 2" H

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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited July 2007
    Never heard of Sax.

    Still, 100 watts would be just fine.
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  • Area3
    Area3 Posts: 6
    edited July 2007
    its sundown audio

    http://www.sundownaudio.com/
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited July 2007
    Oh ok.

    Never heard of them either. :D
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited July 2007
    Your joking right?

    :)
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0
    edited July 2007
    I haven't either.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited July 2007
    Theyre only a couple years old. I havent messed with one personally, but theyre supposed to be solid amplifiers.
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  • ilikesound
    ilikesound Posts: 355
    edited August 2007
    what do you mean "better frequency field"? im curious...i was looking at both these speakers and ended up going with the focals for their midrange clarity..
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  • Area3
    Area3 Posts: 6
    edited August 2007
    65hz to 22khz Focal

    40 Hz - 30 kHz Polk

    Polk has the better Frequency Range according to the specs!
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2007
    Ha. Sundown Audio. Another company to add to the list.
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  • Jack from Indo
    Jack from Indo Posts: 109
    edited August 2007
    Area3 wrote: »
    65hz to 22khz Focal

    40 Hz - 30 kHz Polk

    Polk has the better Frequency Range according to the specs!

    That don't necessarily mean anything. Take a look at the specs of many lower end speakers, even wider than that, but they don't sound good.

    Most SR owners cross them at about 70 or higher anyway, making the whole issue irrelevant. Read earlier posts about SR'S getting muddy below 60hz anyway. I cross my K2p at 73, and their midbass kicks **** and its got heart stopping punch - better than the SR's according to several owners, including some on this forum.

    I sure would like to hear them SR tweeters though!
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  • Polkemon
    Polkemon Posts: 144
    edited February 2008
    Bump!!! Way UP!!!!!!

    How about matching the k2p woofer with the SR Tweets!!

    I love the SR Tweeters but have heared that the K2p's have some serious Punch!!!!

    Any Thoughts on The PDX Amps drivinf these?????
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited February 2008
    That would be an interesting combo....
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited February 2008
    Its not just the Focal tweets that make them bright but the mids as well. The mids will be playing well into the 2.5 KHz range and thats where you can get a lot of the "brassiness" that I dont like.

    The Focals do have more midbass punch but not that much more and certainly not enough to give up the sweet and smooth midrange.

    At world finals last year, one of the judges - a guy that works for CA&E magazine - actually wrote "wow!" on my scoresheet for midrange. IMO, Id rather have that.
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited February 2008
    If you want some punch from some very smooth sounding components, take a look at some Rainbow Profi Kicks.
    Alpine: CDA-7949
    Alpine: PXA-H600
    Alpine: CHA-S624, KCA-420i, KCA-410C
    Rainbow: CS 265 Profi Phase Plug / SL 165
    ARC Audio: 4150-XXK / 1500v1-XXK
    JL Audio: 10W6v2 (x2)
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  • Polkemon
    Polkemon Posts: 144
    edited February 2008
    Sounds like I will continue on with my SR's since I have been very pleased with there sound and I have never been a fan of bright harsh tweets.

    I am doing an install in a 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. I am not sure what to do abour a source in there since it is set up for a Double Din or I should say a Double Din would look sweet with the layout of the center.
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    Supercharger Pully Upgrade
    Air Intake
    Mina Exhaust System....

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    Front Doors POLK sr6500
    Amp front JL 450/4
    Amp Sub JL 500/1
    Sub JL 10w6

    (Work Trucks)
    2005 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4.6L V-8
    All Stock!!! In the process of changing this.

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  • Trubluryder
    Trubluryder Posts: 1
    edited August 2009
    I know this thread is old but would like to give my own inputs just so others can get as much info as possible.

    I have owned the Focal Utopia 165w, which back at the time were a step above the k2p's. They were one of the best sounding components I have heard. Up until recently I got hold of the Polk SR6500 and I would say I would pick these over the Utopias any day. The reason is because the Utopias are too bright for my likings. The Sr's have a more natural yet soothing/mellow feel to them, which equal very warm sounding. Don't get me wrong, Focals are one of the best companies out there for highend car audio, but I just love the Polk Sr's more :D
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,362
    edited August 2009
    bump
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2009
    Look at the HERTZ Mille and see what you think.
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