Fyne 502SP’s arrive

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$4900/pair.


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Ok, if there’s a better speaker under $5k, I haven’t heard it. These Fyne 502SP’s are superb!!


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Mike said:
Ok, if there’s a better speaker under $5k, I haven’t heard it. These Fyne 502SP’s are superb!!
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I didn't know the brand.
Just for the looks I was expecting you to say a price 2 to 3 times more.
Great looking!


And the double base seems to be an intelligent solution.
 
Spock said:
I didn't know the brand.
Just for the looks I was expecting you to say a price 2 to 3 times more.
Great looking!


And the double base seems to be an intelligent solution.
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For under $5k, these are incredible. Bass is unreal.


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I think $5k/pair is where speakers start to get really good. Personally, I'm hooked on a pair of Janszen zA1.1's (currently, I think they are called Carmelitas) with that very revealing and effortless electrostatic monopole element which gives them the ability to be placed close to the front wall (imperative for us apartment dwellers). However, I'm always up for an audition of something that can challenge what is possible at that price point. I'll have to look for these at AXPONA 2020.
 
The 502sp's use the same drivers as the 702's besides having an upgraded crossover.

From Fyne Audio-

Improving on the F502, the UK built SP edition uses the premium 200mm (8″) IsoFlareTM driver and 200mm (8″) bass/mid driver from the F702, featuring rigid multi-fibre cones and FyneFluteTM roll surrounds. The IsoFlare’s 25mm magnesium compression tweeter has a unique HF wave guide pole piece delivering an incredibly even, full-range frequency response and outstanding Hi-Fi musical imaging. The F502SP also benefits from the F700’s advanced crossover components and aluminium sandwich type plinth with BassTrax tractrix profile bass diffuser, re-engineered to precisely tune the F502SP’s more compact cabinet. The SP is available in high-gloss black and high gloss white as standard, or a luxurious deep gloss lacquered walnut veneer with a diamond machine cut finish on the aluminium driver chassis.
 
Jack said:
Larry

Are you still looking at the 502SP as your next speaker?
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I am looking at the 502 (not the SP) and just found a place 2 hours from me where I can get a listen. Will schedule something in the next month or 2. They have both the 502 and the SP setup so I will at least hear what I will be missing.
 
Looks like a very interesting speaker. What’s the difference between the 703 and 704 besides price?
 
I’d love to see your opinion on the Fyne speakers. Their looks have grown on me. I have not read anything bad about them.

Shadowfax said:
I am looking at the 502 (not the SP) and just found a place 2 hours from me where I can get a listen. Will schedule something in the next month or 2. They have both the 502 and the SP setup so I will at least hear what I will be missing.
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I am curious about the Tweeters on these speakers. I have been used to Silk or Soft Dome Tweeters and in the past have experienced fatigue with some metal tweeters.

Can anyone say in general if the Fynes are Bright or too hot on the top? I have Tone Controls but do not want to use them to compensate for the speaker.

I will make arrangements to drive 2 hours to listen closer to xmas as they would be a present to myself then but any comments on the tweeters would be appreciated.
 
Shadowfax said:
I am curious about the Tweeters on these speakers. I have been used to Silk or Soft Dome Tweeters and in the past have experienced fatigue with some metal tweeters.

Can anyone say in general if the Fynes are Bright or too hot on the top? I have Tone Controls but do not want to use them to compensate for the speaker.

I will make arrangements to drive 2 hours to listen closer to xmas as they would be a present to myself then but any comments on the tweeters would be appreciated.
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For the first few hundred hours, they are forward. After that, not forward. Dynamics galore. Bass will shock you. Bottom line: long break in.


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Now Listen Here out of Harrisburg PA is hosting a Listening Event in King of Prussia featuring the Fyne 700 series, but I am unavailable.

SEP 26 AT 10 AM – SEP 27 AT 3 PM
Hi-Fi Listening Event with Special Guests Mat Weisfeld & Jeff Joseph
HYATT house Philadelphia/King of Prussia
 
Shadowfax said:
I am curious about the Tweeters on these speakers. I have been used to Silk or Soft Dome Tweeters and in the past have experienced fatigue with some metal tweeters.

Can anyone say in general if the Fynes are Bright or too hot on the top? I have Tone Controls but do not want to use them to compensate for the speaker.
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We were able to hear the 502 (not the SP) for a private audition just prior to Covid. Overall I thought it was a nice speaker, especially for the price point. My one concern was the tweeter seemed a bit shouty in character compared to the rest of the presentation. Having said that, I suspect the speakers were relatively new (100 or so hours). And the room itself, while well treated, was still concrete block on at least 2 walls with a predominantly tile floor. So acoustics may have played a factor here as much as the speaker itself. This was one of my concerns with a relatively inexpensive compression driver tweeter, and sure enough it was there. Bass was about as expected for a relatively svelte floor stander; I know Mike says it's really good, but based on my demo I found it no more than adequate in quantity and quality. Having not heard them, I pass no judgement on the offerings higher in the lineup.

Ultimately it wasn't quite what we were out shopping for at the time, but my wife said she'd seriously consider them for an office system if we ever decided to do such a thing, and I agree.
 
2FlyingYorkies said:
We were able to hear the 502 (not the SP) for a private audition just prior to Covid. Overall I thought it was a nice speaker, especially for the price point. My one concern was the tweeter seemed a bit shouty in character compared to the rest of the presentation. Having said that, I suspect the speakers were relatively new (100 or so hours). And the room itself, while well treated, was still concrete block on at least 2 walls with a predominantly tile floor. So acoustics may have played a factor here as much as the speaker itself. This was one of my concerns with a relatively inexpensive compression driver tweeter, and sure enough it was there. Bass was about as expected for a relatively svelte floor stander; I know Mike says it's really good, but based on my demo I found it no more than adequate in quantity and quality. Having not heard them, I pass no judgement on the offerings higher in the lineup.

Ultimately it wasn't quite what we were out shopping for at the time, but my wife said she'd seriously consider them for an office system if we ever decided to do such a thing, and I agree.
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Thanks for all that. That is exactly the kind of feedback I was looking for. I will definitely try before I buy. What I am replacing is a mix of 2 speakers I love. Dynaudio Audiance 82s, Big Bass and slam mixed with the wonderful Mids and Detail I get from my Clearfield Continentals and no ftaigue on the top end.
 
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