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November 13, 2015, 08:00 AM #1Audioshark
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Focal Sopra's
Do we have any new Focal Sopra owners? This speaker continues to be a real hot seller - and rightly so. I'm curious how our new Sopra owners are enjoying their speakers. Any winning amp/cable combos you have found?
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November 14, 2015, 08:28 AM #2Senior Member
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Re: Focal Sopra's
My number 2's are being driven via DarTZeel pre/amp combo and the combo is sublime.
Highs are sweet contrary to reports of Focal tweeters. Mids are detailed and full very addicting. Low end is full , tight and powerful although the very last octaves are not present .Industry Disclosure: Owner Epiphanic Audio. Bespoke 2 channel resource in Virginia Beach VA. Dealer for darTZeel and other great brands.
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November 14, 2015, 09:14 AM #3Audioshark
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DartZeel! Yes! That would be very good I bet.
How long did it take for full break in on your Sopra's?My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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December 11, 2015, 10:12 AM #4Senior Member
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Re: Focal Sopra's
Well I just received the Focal Sopra 2 yesterday. I have it hooked up to Devialet D200 a simaudio Neo 260 Transport, mac mini with Argento cables room size 16 x 40. Well first impression is these speakers have a very small foot print. Workmanship A1, Imaging and soundstage wow unbelievable for their size. I believe Mike was right they under priced the MSRP. I have had only a few speakers over the year. B&W 803's, 802's, PMC IB2's, Hansen Prince's, Tannoy Canterbury, Marten Django, TAD-R1. I have a feeling to my ears these might be one of best speaker that I've personally owned from an all around perspective.
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December 11, 2015, 10:29 AM #5Senior Member
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They look great in your room Johnthomas! Congrats!
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December 11, 2015, 11:00 AM #6Behavior Moderator (be nice police!)
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Congrats John !!
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December 11, 2015, 11:03 AM #7Senior Member
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Re: Focal Sopra's
Wow! That is high praise! How would you compare the sound of the Sopras to the magnificent TAD R-1s?
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Originally Posted by johnthomas
Well I just received the Focal Sopra 2 yesterday. I have it hooked up to Devialet D200 a simaudio Neo 260 Transport, mac mini with Argento cables room size 16 x 40. Well first impression is these speakers have a very small foot print. Workmanship A1, Imaging and soundstage wow unbelievable for their size. I believe Mike was right they under priced the MSRP. I have had only a few speakers over the year. B&W 803's, 802's, PMC IB2's, Hansen Prince's, Tannoy Canterbury, Marten Django, TAD-R1. I have a feeling to my ears these might be one of best speaker that I've personally owned from an all around perspective.
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December 11, 2015, 11:21 AM #8Audioshark
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Looking great John! Glad you like them!! I knew you would.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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December 11, 2015, 12:35 PM #9Super Moderator
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Congratulations John! Looks beautiful.
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Big Congrats !!!!
have had only a few speakers over the year. B&W 803's, 802's, PMC IB2's, Hansen Prince's, Tannoy Canterbury, Marten Django, TAD-R1. I have a feeling to my ears these might be one of best speaker that I've personally owned from an all around perspective.
^^^ WOW ! That's a big statement !Paul
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December 11, 2015, 04:15 PM #11Senior Member
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The TAD's rule, I'd say the highs are in the same league. Both are not laid back speakers they are a front row sound. The mid range and woofers are more refine in the TAD's. The workmanship of the TAD's is stunning. All of the speakers I've had definitely had something lacking after time. But I never felt that with the TAD's. I know then why did I sell them? I call it the 2 year itch. But for the money the Sopra's are a no brainer so far. Originally Posted by apdoc2004
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December 11, 2015, 08:00 PM #12Member
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Re: Focal Sopra's
Verry beautifull speakers Congrats....
Have had a lot of Speakers in time but no tads. . Had the Pioneer /Tad s3 ex en s2 ex. But not the" holy grail" original tads....
The white color is verry beautifull and has I high WAF I guess....
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