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    Focal Sopra 3 in Light Oak - photos

    I was able to take some photos of the Sopra 3 in Light Oak. This is a stunning finish and flies completely under the radar. They're even better looking in person.
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    Re: Focal Sopra 3 in Light Oak - photos

    Those are gorgeous!
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    Re: Focal Sopra 3 in Light Oak - photos

    Beautiful
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    Re: Focal Sopra 3 in Light Oak - photos

    Wow, some of the best looking speakers I have seen. I can imagine they have a high WAF.
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    Re: Focal Sopra 3 in Light Oak - photos

    Agree, with the right decor of course .......

    when it come to 'eye candy' Jim Salk is super high on my list.
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    Re: Focal Sopra 3 in Light Oak - photos

    They do look amazingly good.
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    Re: Focal Sopra 3 in Light Oak - photos

    yup, amazing!

    Are those GIK impression panels below ?

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    Re: Focal Sopra 3 in Light Oak - photos

    Can't quite tell from the lighting - is the front panel pure white or a bit creamy? Our Sopra No.3's are pure white, which is great in our room full of primary colors. With the wood I think pure white might be a bit too stark for most people. I can definitely attest to the high WAF of this model. I wasn't going to spend anywhere near this much, but was strongly encouraged to get these over several other competitors due to looks. The sound ain't bad either...
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    Re: Focal Sopra 3 in Light Oak - photos

    Gorgeous finish! The Sopra No 3 is on my short list of speakers to listen to the next time I'm at AXPONA.
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    Re: Focal Sopra 3 in Light Oak - photos

    Quote Originally Posted by Devg View Post
    yup, amazing!

    Are those GIK impression panels below ?
    No, it's a BDI media console.

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    Re: Focal Sopra 3 in Light Oak - photos

    Quote Originally Posted by 2FlyingYorkies View Post
    Can't quite tell from the lighting - is the front panel pure white or a bit creamy? Our Sopra No.3's are pure white, which is great in our room full of primary colors. With the wood I think pure white might be a bit too stark for most people. I can definitely attest to the high WAF of this model. I wasn't going to spend anywhere near this much, but was strongly encouraged to get these over several other competitors due to looks. The sound ain't bad either...
    The front is slightly off white. Definitely not beige. Most people would think it was white unless it was right next to a stark white object.

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    Re: Focal Sopra 3 in Light Oak - photos

    beautiful
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    Re: Focal Sopra 3 in Light Oak - photos

    I want them! They'd look even better in my living room with its light oak floorboards!
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    Re: Focal Sopra 3 in Light Oak - photos

    That’s a beautiful finish. Never knew that was an option.
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    Re: Focal Sopra 3 in Light Oak - photos

    Gorgeous!

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    Re: Focal Sopra 3 in Light Oak - photos

    Kanta No 2 offers a baffle color called "Ivory Mat". Maybe that is the color of the Sopra baffle.

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    Re: Focal Sopra 3 in Light Oak - photos

    Quote Originally Posted by Dizzie View Post
    Kanta No 2 offers a baffle color called "Ivory Mat". Maybe that is the color of the Sopra baffle.
    I can't confirm, but I've been told Ivory on the Kanta is actually darker than this finish.

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