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  1. O

    Thinking of upgrading from B&W 802D1 to Focal Utopia Scala Evo Speakers

    I have found that the b&W 802d1 are bright, harsh, especially in the upper midrange. I’ve changed out electronics and cables and eventually realize that the problem still exists. I’m considering moving on to the Focal Utopia Scala Evo speakers. Review on these speakers say that they are...
  2. genxsheepdog

    Why i'm not an audiophile

    I love music, all genres, live or prerecorded, makes no difference to me, but I do not have the ear or experience to really be able to talk about warmth, sound stage and all those terms that are thrown around. I like a good jam session regardless of the system, most sound good to me. I currently...
    • genxsheepdog
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    • acoustic research carver amplifier focal kenwood nakamiachi wilson audio
    • Replies: 42
    • Forum: Introductions
  3. JazzVinyl

    Tube Amp Recommendation: Little Dot MK9 (6SL7/6080)

    If anyone is a headphone fan and wants a good inexpensive Tube Amp...may I suggest the Little Dot MK9. It uses 6SL7 as the driver and 6080 as power tubes. The amp is unique in that it is OTC (output transformer coupled) but, employs an advanced power supply so that it can also be OCL (output...
    • JazzVinyl
    • Thread
    • 6080 6sl7 focal headphone amp little dot little dot mk9 mk9 ocl otc tube amp
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  4. Caveman Carl

    Sexy French Maid In The House

    And I am more than happy to oblige. Just got here a few hours ago, courtesy of a USN pal of mine who had picked it up in Singapore and had made sure it was a genuine Focal not a cheap knockoff, Verdict? it's for real. I had to proceed that way because I couldn't find any brick-and-mortar audio...
  5. O

    Would you consider going from B&W 802D to Focal Sopra 3

    Would anyone consider moving from the B&W 802D (first diamond model) to the Sopra 3? I'm always curious to hear what others think. thanks in advance....
  6. O

    Would you upgrade

    Hi everyone, i'd like to get everyone's opinion on upgrading my set of loudspeakers. I would be going from a pair of B&W 802D (the first of the diamond models, around 2010) to a pair of Focal Sopra 3's. Is there much of an upgrade making this change? I heard the Sopra's at an upscale dealer...
    • onehorsepony
    • Thread
    • 802 b&w diamonds focal sopra speakers
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Speakers
  7. RAART

    Focal Chorus 714 or Monitor Audio Bronze BR6???

    Hello folks, I am looking to get a new speaker set and locally available to me are : 1. Focal Chorus 714 (from dealer with full 5 yrs manufacturer warranty) 2. Monitor Audio Bronze BR6 (from dealer with dealer warranty of 2 years) - 50CAD cheaper than Focal's There is also Focal Chorus 716...
    • RAART
    • Thread
    • bronze br6 chorus 714 chorus 716 focal monitor audio roma 37dc+ synthesis
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  8. O

    B&W 802D compared to the Focal Kanta 3

    Hi everyone - Although I'm not comparing equivalent models between B&W and Focal, which speaker would you choose. The B&W 802D is the first of their diamond series, up to D3 now. Seems like the equivalent Focal speaker would be the Sopra 3. Where the equivalent Focal Kanta 3 speaker would be...
  9. deadbeat son

    New bookshelf speakers $500 or less

    Like many, I've been working from home since mid-March. I've also received word to expect to work from home at least through Labor Day, and that the office is considering plans to convert to a remote workforce overall. With that, I'm piecing together a system for my home office; I currently...
    • deadbeat son
    • Thread
    • 605 607 b&w bowers & wilkins chorus elac debut 2.0 b5.2 speaker focal
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Speakers
  10. chrisnp85

    Goldenear Triton 3 Plus vs. Dahlquist DQ-10'S

    What's up everyone? I don't post a lot as I work alot and what free time I do have I spend listening to music. That said, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. Currently I'm using a pair of Dahlquist DQ 10's in my main setup paired with the DQ 1W. Powering the sub through the DQ passive xover(I know I...
    • chrisnp85
    • Thread
    • dahlquist focal goldenear sunfire threshold
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. WAFOE

    Surround Sound > Stereo upgrade... advice needed!

    After using my surround sound setup for a while and switching to stereo later, I'm looking for something more serious. Something more mature, refined and of quality. But first some background. My first surround sound setup consisted of the following parts: Fronts - Magnat Vector 77 Center -...
    • WAFOE
    • Thread
    • b&w focal jbl magnat marantz northridge surround to stereo upgrade vector
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Speakers
  12. N

    Sonus Faber Venere S

    Hello all, I currently have the Venere 3.0, as well as the center and 1.5s for the rear. I'm thinking of upgrading the 3s to the S for a net cost of $1000 (including sale of 3s). Does anyone familiar with the line know if it's really that much of an upgrade? Maybe I should think about moving...
    • nihilionzero
    • Thread
    • focal golden ear paradigm sonus faber speakers
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  13. T

    Lots of system changes!

    Since my last post here, I have swapped my amp from a Rotel RA-1520 to a NAD C388, swapped speakers twice from the Profil-77 to the JM Lab Cobalt 816, then to the JM Lab Electra 926. I’ve added a Chord MoJo DAC, and added and subtracted a Parasound zPhono USB. The biggest change sound wise was...
  14. Focal Electra 1038 Beryllium

    Focal Electra 1038 Beryllium

    Focal Electra 1038 Beryllium
    • Archguy
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    • 1038 beryllium electra focal
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    • Album: Speakers
  15. Q

    Focal Chorus 816v

    Hello. New member here. I have the chance to purchase a set of Focal Chorus 816 V for $150.00. One of the speakers has a blown tweeter. (assuming, due to it not working) Does this appear to be a good deal? I plan to run them on a Marantz 2238b. any advice would be appreciated.
  16. N

    Speakers decision, please share thoughts or advice

    Hi everyone, I have a decision to make between several pairs of speakers that are within my price range, I'm looking to upgrade from B&W 604s I'm connecting them to a Pioneer A88 Elite amp and using a Project Xpression for the primary source, predominantly listening to old rock and heavy...
    • NZhifi
    • Thread
    • advice bowers and wilkins decision focal help infinity kef mordaunt speakers
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  17. lattiboy

    "Focal" egg shaped speaker

    Hey all, Can somebody help identify these things? He claims they're Focal, but I have my doubts. The guy said he wants $200 for them, I said I'd get back to him.
  18. HiFiGuy528

    NEW! Focal reference headphones

    $3999 Focal Utopia $999 Focal Elear $249 Focal Listen http://www.focal.com/headphones/
  19. Custom Built W/ AR & Focals

    Custom Built W/ AR & Focals

    Refinished vintage EV Aristocrat cabs, AR 11" TSW poly woofers, dual Focal 7C114 6.5" mid bass, inverted linen dome 1" T120 Focal tweets, Dayton 375/3k xovers. SWEEEET SOUNDING!!
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    • ar aristocrat ev focal
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    • Category: Speaker Gallery
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