13-Feb-2016, 21:20
I just got back from a second (long) audition of the Focal Sopra 2 speakers.
This time, I was there for 2.5 hours and I brought along some of my own CDs which I'm very familiar with. The second time around, I found the Beryllium tweeter a little harsh on the Sopra 2 but the bass was very deep, when the music called for it. So it looks like the Sopra 2 will be too big (too much bass) for my 12ft x 14ft room.
I compared them to a pair of the new B&W 804d3 speakers and found the highs better & easier on the ears as compared to the Focal 2. Hearing the name "diamond" for the B&W tweeters, I was afraid the highs would be on the bright side but not at all. I found the highs very accurate and non-fatiguing. I was really impressed with the new B&W 804d3. So for me, I'm now down to either the Sonus Faber Olympica II or the B&W 804d3 speakers.
My advise, have a serious listen to the Focal Sopra 2 before you buy. Pay careful attention to those tweeters (highs). I was really taken by surprise.
This time, I was there for 2.5 hours and I brought along some of my own CDs which I'm very familiar with. The second time around, I found the Beryllium tweeter a little harsh on the Sopra 2 but the bass was very deep, when the music called for it. So it looks like the Sopra 2 will be too big (too much bass) for my 12ft x 14ft room.
I compared them to a pair of the new B&W 804d3 speakers and found the highs better & easier on the ears as compared to the Focal 2. Hearing the name "diamond" for the B&W tweeters, I was afraid the highs would be on the bright side but not at all. I found the highs very accurate and non-fatiguing. I was really impressed with the new B&W 804d3. So for me, I'm now down to either the Sonus Faber Olympica II or the B&W 804d3 speakers.
My advise, have a serious listen to the Focal Sopra 2 before you buy. Pay careful attention to those tweeters (highs). I was really taken by surprise.