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    Re: Official RMAF 2015 Picture & Amp; Comment Thread -Day 3

    Quote Originally Posted by JDLaudio View Post
    I bet these paired with a Devialet/SAM setup would make for an awesome sounding, and simple system. They sure are beautiful.
    How are the Sopra 1s different to the standmounted Diablos?
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    Re: Official RMAF 2015 Picture & Amp; Comment Thread -Day 3

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul View Post
    Tell us about it. What do you have on your mind ?
    Sopra for sure. LoL

    I heard the new PS Audio amps are great.
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    Re: Official RMAF 2015 Picture & Amp; Comment Thread -Day 3

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul View Post
    Ha ! I have one in my mind. The Sopra 1. with that wonderful stands ! Im more impressed with stands
    Paul, I stopped by to hear the Sopra 1's three times, they're amazing. I liked them better than the Sopra 2's.
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    Re: Official RMAF 2015 Picture & Amp; Comment Thread -Day 3

    Quote Originally Posted by wisnon View Post
    How are the Sopra 1s different to the standmounted Diablos?
    I owned the Diablos for over a year. If Mike gets a pair set up, I'll give a listen to them and compare. The Diablos were fantastic, other than the lowest octave of course. I didn't have a great subwoofer that would blend very well then. That has changed now, with some of the JL, REL, Martin Logan, and other subs. My room was also too big for them as well. I'm sure they would perform even better in a smaller room.

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    Re: Official RMAF 2015 Picture & Amp; Comment Thread -Day 3

    Quote Originally Posted by wisnon View Post
    How are the Sopra 1s different to the standmounted Diablos?
    The new technologies and the wave guide in the Sopra 1's produce a very coherent speaker and a competitive price.
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    Re: Official RMAF 2015 Picture & Amp; Comment Thread -Day 3

    Quote Originally Posted by MDP View Post
    Paul, I stopped by to hear the Sopra 1's three times, they're amazing. I liked them better than the Sopra 2's.
    Mark ....I want one
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    Re: Official RMAF 2015 Picture & Comment Thread -Day 3

    I'd not a gambler but I'd be willing to bet that the Diablo Utopia will have a redesign coming within a year to incorporate some of the new engineering that Focal put into the Sopra line.

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    Re: Official RMAF 2015 Picture & Amp; Comment Thread -Day 3

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    Mark ....I want one
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    Re: Official RMAF 2015 Picture & Comment Thread -Day 3

    I like the PS Audio Stereo/Monos too.

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    Re: Official RMAF 2015 Picture & Comment Thread -Day 3

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul View Post
    I like the PS Audio Stereo/Monos too.

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    Re: Official RMAF 2015 Picture & Comment Thread -Day 3

    Quote Originally Posted by audio.bill View Post
    I'd not a gambler but I'd be willing to bet that the Diablo Utopia will have a redesign coming within a year to incorporate some of the new engineering that Focal put into the Sopra line.
    Why would they tinker with perfection?
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    Re: Official RMAF 2015 Picture & Comment Thread -Day 3

    Quote Originally Posted by RLL1 View Post
    Why would they tinker with perfection?
    Rick . How would you compare the Focal Diablo with Totem you had before ?
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    Re: Official RMAF 2015 Picture & Comment Thread -Day 3

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    Rick . How would you compare the Focal Diablo with Totem you had before ?
    Paul,

    The Totem Element Metal's were great speakers, but I felt the synergy with my Pass XA60.5's was not as good as with my previous Bryston amps.

    I have always had a fondness for stand mount speakers, so I thought I would give the Diablo's a try. I am extremely pleased with their performance.
    I find there are a lot of similarities between the two, but by adding the REL S/2's, I find I have better control over the lower frequencies than I did with
    the Totem's.
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    Re: Official RMAF 2015 Picture & Comment Thread -Day 3

    Thanks Rick. Its good to hear that you are enjoying the Focal Diablo. I always liked them
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    Re: Official RMAF 2015 Picture & Amp; Comment Thread -Day 3

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    A 12 out of 10
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    Re: Official RMAF 2015 Picture & Amp; Comment Thread -Day 3

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    A 12 out of 10
    Dan, the picture really doesn't do her justice, she was much prettier in person. And very sweet and friendly.
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    Re: Official RMAF 2015 Picture & Amp; Comment Thread -Day 3

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    Dan, the picture really doesn't do her justice, she was much prettier in person. And very sweet and friendly.
    No complaint on that picture mind you!

    I guess I will have to see for myself, another good reason to go to RMAF next year. That's assuming she's still there.
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    Re: Official RMAF 2015 Picture & Comment Thread -Day 3

    Its a wrap:

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