Here are results from past and present reviews.
Genesis Audiophile 16.03$550Check out our review in this issue.
| SUBJECTIVE SCORE CHART |
Genesis |
Points | Audiophile |
Possible | 16.03 |
| Overall Sound Quality | 20 | 15 |
| Tonal Balance (above 80Hz) | 10 | 07 |
| Low-Frequency Extension | 10 | 08 |
| Clarity at Low Volume | 10 | 08 |
| Clarity at High Volume | 10 | 08 |
| Image Stability | 10 | 07 |
Listening Fatigue
(moderate volume) | 10 | 08 |
Flexibility/Ease
of Installation | 20 | 16 |
| Total Subjective Score | 100 | 77 |
| Ratings: Average performance is equal to 1/2 total points possible. |
Hertz HSK 165$450We reviewed the HSK 165 in the July 2006 issue.
| SUBJECTIVE SCORE CHART |
Hertz
|
Points | HSK
|
Possible | 16.5 |
| Overall Sound Quality | 20 | 15.3 |
| Tonal Balance (above 80Hz) | 10 | 08 |
| Low-Frequency Extension | 10 | 08 |
| Clarity at Low Volume | 10 | 08 |
| Clarity at High Volume | 10 | 06 |
| Image Stability | 10 | 07 |
Listening Fatigue
(moderate volume) | 10 | 09 |
Flexibility/Ease
of Installation | 20 | 12 |
| Total Subjective Score | 100 | 73.3 |
| Ratings: Average performance is equal to 1/2 total points possible. |
Kicker RS65.2$400For the lowdown on this set, read our review in the February 2006 issue
| SUBJECTIVE SCORE CHART |
Kicker
|
Points | RS |
Possible | 65.2 |
| Overall Sound Quality | 20 | 12 |
| Tonal Balance (above 80Hz) | 10 | 06 |
| Low-Frequency Extension | 10 | 07 |
| Clarity at Low Volume | 10 | 07 |
| Clarity at High Volume | 10 | 06 |
| Image Stability | 10 | 06 |
Listening Fatigue
(moderate volume) | 10 | 06 |
Flexibility/Ease
of Installation | 20 | 17 |
| Total Subjective Score | 100 | 67 |
| Ratings: Average performance is equal to 1/2 total points possible. |
Memphis Car Audio MClass 15-MSQ6$400Six and a half-inch midranges, 1" tweeters and crossovers make up this set from Memphis Car Audio. Power handling ranges from 50 watts to 100 watts, sensitivity is 88dB and impedance is 4 ohms.
MB Quart QSD216$1,499See our test report in this issue.
| SUBJECTIVE SCORE CHART |
Points | MB Quart |
Possible | QSD 216 |
| Overall Sound Quality | 20 | 13.7 |
| Tonal Balance (above 80Hz) | 10 | 06 |
| Low-Frequency Extension | 10 | 09 |
| Clarity at Low Volume | 10 | 08 |
| Clarity at High Volume | 10 | 07 |
| Image Stability | 10 | 07 |
Listening Fatigue
(moderate volume) | 10 | 06 |
Flexibility/Ease
of Installation | 20 | 16 |
| Total Subjective Score | 100 | 72.7 |
| Ratings: Average performance is equal to 1/2 total points possible. |
MTX TXC 6.0$350Check out the test report in the October 2005 issue.
| SUBJECTIVE SCORE CHART |
Points | MTX |
Possible | TXC 6.0 |
| Overall Sound Quality | 20 | 15 |
| Tonal Balance (above 80Hz) | 10 | 07 |
| Low-Frequency Extension | 10 | 09 |
| Clarity at Low Volume | 10 | 08 |
| Clarity at High Volume | 10 | 09 |
| Image Stability | 10 | 07 |
Listening Fatigue
(moderate volume) | 10 | 08 |
Flexibility/Ease
of Installation | 20 | 12 |
| Total Subjective Score | 100 | 74 |
| Ratings: Average performance is equal to 1/2 total points possible. |
PHD FB6.1 Kit Pro $550We broke it down in the May 2005 issue.
| SUBJECTIVE SCORE CHART |
Points | PHD FB6.1 |
Possible | Kit Pro |
| Overall Sound Quality | 20 | 13 |
| Tonal Balance (above 80Hz) | 10 | 05 |
| Low-Frequency Extension | 10 | 09 |
| Clarity at Low Volume | 10 | 06 |
| Clarity at High Volume | 10 | 07 |
| Image Stability | 10 | 06 |
Listening Fatigue
(moderate volume) | 10 | 05 |
Flexibility/Ease
of Installation | 20 | 13 |
| Total Subjective Score | 100 | 64 |
| Ratings: Average performance is equal to 1/2 total points possible. |
Polk Audio SR6500$900For all the info, read our review in the December 2005 issue.
| SUBJECTIVE SCORE CHART |
Points | Polk Audio |
Possible | SR6500 |
| Overall Sound Quality | 20 | 16 |
| Tonal Balance (above 80Hz) | 10 | 08 |
| Low-Frequency Extension | 10 | 09 |
| Clarity at Low Volume | 10 | 07 |
| Clarity at High Volume | 10 | 08 |
| Image Stability | 10 | 08 |
Listening Fatigue
(moderate volume) | 10 | 09 |
Flexibility/Ease
of Installation | 20 | 15 |
| Total Subjective Score | 100 | 80 |
| Ratings: Average performance is equal to 1/2 total points possible. |
SEAS Reference set RS165F$1,150Our review in April 2005 tells it all.
| SUBJECTIVE SCORE CHART |
Points | SEAS |
Possible | RS165F |
| Overall Sound Quality | 20 | 17 |
| Tonal Balance (above 80Hz) | 10 | 08 |
| Low-Frequency Extension | 10 | 05 |
| Clarity at Low Volume | 10 | 09 |
| Clarity at High Volume | 10 | 07 |
| Image Stability | 10 | 09 |
Listening Fatigue
(moderate volume) | 10 | 09 |
Flexibility/Ease
of Installation | 20 | 12 |
| Total Subjective Score | 100 | 76 |
| Ratings: Average performance is equal to 1/2 total points possible. |
Zapco CK-16.2$1,159Check out the test report in the November 2005 issue.
| SUBJECTIVE SCORE CHART |
Points | Zapco |
Possible | CK-16.2 |
| Overall Sound Quality | 20 | 16 |
| Tonal Balance (above 80Hz) | 10 | 08 |
| Low-Frequency Extension | 10 | 07 |
| Clarity at Low Volume | 10 | 09 |
| Clarity at High Volume | 10 | 09 |
| Image Stability | 10 | 07 |
Listening Fatigue
(moderate volume) | 10 | 09 |
Flexibility/Ease
of Installation | 20 | 14 |
| Total Subjective Score | 100 | 80 |
| Ratings: Average performance is equal to 1/2 total points possible. |
Powerbass 3XL-6C$280A 6 1/2" midrange, 1 1/4" tweeter and crossover make up this component set from Powerbass. RMS power handling measures in at 110 watts; sensitivity, 92dB; and frequency response, 53Hz to 20kHz.
Xetec P-6$1,799 [text only]German manufacturer Xetec's high-end 6 1/2" component set is a handmade limited edition. It includes a 2.12" tweeter, throws in a couple crossovers and has an impedance of 4 ohms.
Zapco RB-16.2$699 [text only]These Reference sound quality speakers include a 6 1/2" midrange, 1" tweeter and crossovers. RMS power handling comes out at 120 watts, frequency response ranges from 44Hz to 20kHz, and sensitivity is 92dB.