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What to listen for ![]() A better shopping experienceSpeakerCompare simulates the sound of home and car speakers through your headphones. It lets you compare sonic characteristics between speakers so that you can make a more informed shopping decision. Learn more
SpeakerCompare tailors your listening experience to the exact headphones you have, so that what you hear is comparable to auditioning speakers side-by-side in person. Knowing which model headphones you’re using lets us remove any sonic coloring from your experience.
In an actual listening room, you'd find that some speakers play louder than others when fed the same amount of power. In equal power mode, you'll hear these differences in loudness as they naturally occur between speakers. In equal volume mode, we've made the loudness of each speaker about the same. This gives you a more direct comparison of subtle voicing differences between speakers.
SpeakerCompare gives you a sense of the sonic differences. But performance in the real world is affected by the acoustics of your car or home, your choice of amplification, and your source material. We still believe that the gold standard for auditioning speakers is hearing them in your own environment — that’s why we offer a 60-day money-back guarantee.
For free personalized advice, call 1.888.291.8923. Our Advisors have listened to most of the speakers we carry, and can help you make the best choice for your system.
![]() Our Listening KitTo help you choose the right speakers, we recommend using Crutchfield’s SpeakerCompare Listening Kit. It includes a pair of studio-quality headphones, a combination DAC (digital-to-analog converter) and headphone amp, USB mobile adapters, and a guide to getting the most out of your session. We’ve carefully chosen the components of this kit to ensure a crystal-clear listening experience. It’s available for a nominal rental fee, and includes a $25 Crutchfield merchandise credit. Request a kit Kit includes:
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Condition | New Stock | New Stock |
General | Focal Chorus 716 | Polk Audio RTi A7 |
Enclosure | Bass Reflex | Bass Reflex |
Finish | Lacquer/Leatherette | Real wood Veneer |
Color | Black | Cherry |
Tweeter | Inverted dome | Dome |
Tweeter Size (inches) | 1 | 1 |
Midrange Size (inches) | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Woofer Size (inches) | 6.5 | 7 |
Woofer Composition | Polyglass | Polymer composite |
Woofer Surround | Rubber | Butyl Rubber |
Built-in Powered Sub | No | No |
Dolby Atmos Drivers | No | No |
Video-Shielded | No | Yes |
Connector Type | Binding post | 5-way post |
Bi-amp Inputs | No | Yes |
Parts Warranty | 5 Years | 5 Years |
Labor Warranty | 5 Years | 5 Years |
Specifications | Focal Chorus 716 | Polk Audio RTi A7 |
Power Range | 40-200 | 20-300 |
Frequency Response | 50-28k Hz | 35-26k Hz |
Sensitivity | 91.5 dB | 89 dB |
Impedance (Ohms) | 8 | 8 |
Subwoofer Amp Power | --- | --- |
Height (inches) | 37-9/16 | 41-5/8 |
Width (inches) | 8-3/4 | 10-11/16 |
Depth (inches) | 12-7/16 | 18-1/4 |
45.1 lbs | 55 lbs | |
Hands-on Research | Hands-on Research | |
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