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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 10:18 AM
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I have a complete very little use Focal Utopia 165w with 2 sets of Tn-51 tweeters. These absolutely one of the best sounding speakers ever offered in car audio. I had these running off a Arc 4150 and man it will make the hair on your body stand up and give you that tingling goose bumps feeling all over!!!You know that feeling they are so good!!! Has a very open and warm soundstage. Listen to all your old music and find details that you never knew existed till now!!!Unfortunately Ive been bitten by the speed bug so I need to sell to fix up my car!!! Very expensive hobby.

Here is what you get:

1) 2 6.5 inch focal utopia woofers
2) 4 1 inch focal tn-51 tweeters
3) 2 focal 2 way passive crossovers
4) original boxes, manuels and serial number card

They are in excellent conditon!!! No trades!!!
Only asking $450 for everything!!! Serious peeps only!!! Contact me at: crxsir121@aol.com -or- 858-603-3071. Thanks
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 01:42 PM
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Wanna buy some SEAS?
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 05:44 AM
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No thanks I got some Rainbows
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 12:22 PM
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HA HA HA HA HA
Unless they are rainbow Platinum, my lotus will top them in all aspects.
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 01:10 PM
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No thanks, I did my Dyne's.
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 04:19 PM
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Yup I got some platinums. They sound sooooooo awesome!!! Never heard any speakers like them. alittle pricey but well worht it!!!
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 11:26 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b18c1crx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yup I got some platinums. They sound sooooooo awesome!!! Never heard any speakers like them. alittle pricey but well worht it!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>
ahhh then good for you.
If only I had the money to try drivers like that.
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 08:49 AM
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 03:45 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b18c1crx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a complete very little use Focal Utopia 165w with 2 sets of Tn-51 tweeters. These absolutely one of the best sounding speakers ever offered in car audio. I had these running off a Arc 4150 and man it will make the hair on your body stand up and give you that tingling goose bumps feeling all over!!!You know that feeling they are so good!!! Has a very open and warm soundstage. Listen to all your old music and find details that you never knew existed till now!!!Unfortunately Ive been bitten by the speed bug so I need to sell to fix up my car!!! Very expensive hobby.

Here is what you get:

1) 2 6.5 inch focal utopia woofers
2) 4 1 inch focal tn-51 tweeters
3) 2 focal 2 way passive crossovers
4) original boxes, manuels and serial number card

They are in excellent conditon!!! No trades!!!
Only asking $450 for everything!!! Serious peeps only!!! Contact me at: crxsir121@aol.com -or- 858-603-3071. Thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>

thats the first time ive ever heard someone say focals were warm...

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spider Man &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Wanna buy some SEAS?
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i wanna buy some SEAS..! what you got..? im looking for a Lotus Reference set...?
-10k
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 04:37 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 10K2HVN &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

thats the first time ive ever heard someone say focals were warm...

i wanna buy some SEAS..! what you got..? im looking for a Lotus Reference set...?
-10k</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes I have lotus ref.
Pics available too.
drop me a line.
diamond1301@hotmail.com
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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Possibly trade for Alpine SPX series?
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 09:29 PM
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Sorry no trades. I have too many speakers already. Thanks.
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 04:57 PM
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if u paid more than $1,500 for ur platinums, i think u could have gotten something much better for that price.

alpine f#1 status 2 way set, it costs about $1,500 and i think they sound better than rainbow reference, which is rainbows flagship line.
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 06:51 PM
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yeah 1,500 for 1 mid range, 1 tweeter and crossover(Alpine f1 Components). So I would have to buy1 pair for $3000. Sorry I'm not Donald Trump. I thought about going that route=(
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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no... actually, $1500 is the price for the pair of the 2way set of the f#1
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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Where did you see that price??? Car and audio mag tested them retail was $3000 for the pair=(....
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 12:08 PM
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all over the net. i think ur talking about the 3way set.
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 12:37 PM
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Can you give some webpage addresses? Thanks
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 01:26 PM
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i believe the F1 2 way set is sold individually just like teh Type X flagships, but teh regular type X are sold in pairs. Both 3 way sets are also sold in pairs.
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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If any of you are interested....here's an article comparing the Rainbow Reference, Alpine Type X, DLS Iridium, and Morel Hybrid's

The hosting is on a free site, so I don't know how long the bandwidth will be allowed...

http://members.fortunecity.com....html
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 02:53 PM
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where was this review from. i didnt read i just looked at the last page. i dont really believe in reviews, i get the feeling that which ever company pays the most money will get the better review. i just let my ears decide for me.
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 04:03 PM
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I think it was done in Car Audio and Electronics....

Regardless, 95% of the audio market a) can't afford such speakers, and b) would never be able to audition all of them

You can never trust a mag fully, but at least it gives you an idea...
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 07:08 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ATF Kuk &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if u paid more than $1,500 for ur platinums, i think u could have gotten something much better for that price.

alpine f#1 status 2 way set, it costs about $1,500 and i think they sound better than rainbow reference, which is rainbows flagship line.</TD></TR></TABLE>
well scan speak did make the drivers.
Alpine just slapped a name on it.
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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yup your right car audio and electronics magazine reviewed the 2 way alpines and they are in fact $1500 each set and you need 2 so it is $3000 for the whole set. I have the magazine right in front of me. Thats why I cant afford them=(
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 09:52 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spider Man &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

well scan speak did make the drivers.
Alpine just slapped a name on it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i heard it was vifa that manufactured them, and vifa makes scanspeak, or was it scanspeak makes vifa... vteg? who makes wut, scanspeak makes vifa or vifa makes scanspeak?
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