Sopra 2 vs kanta 2 However, I am Yes, I think really tall speakers like the Salon 2 with the tweeter at the top are not going to be optimal for me, as I sit 10 feet away and my ear height while sitting on my sofa is only about 36 inches above the floor. Thread starter pcarnut; Start date Mar 24, 2021; P. 61/2″ (16,5cm) Flax midrange with TMD suspension and NIC motor. Coming in at a height of 1,118mm and weighing in at 35kg the Kanta N°2’s is a Hello. the other two. Where the Sopra is particular about getting the rake and toe-in just right for the best performance, Kanta is slightly more forgiving. Latest Posts [ March 18, 2025 ] HiFi Speakers made of 1200 Year Old Black Oak. Magico M2, Focal Sopra No 2 B&W 803 d3. I was very slightly leaning towards the Sopra 2. I've been sort of assuming the Studio 2 is basically a When I auditioned the Kanta 2 ( I was comparing them to the Magico A3 ) I thought it had a beautiful sound and appearance. Currently have Revel's M105, and they're great but lacking a bit of detail and play it very safe with their neutrality. I love this speaker and it never ceases to amaze me with its quality. I would upgrade to the Kanta then stay with the Electra and the Sopra is better The base surface area of the Focal Kanta No. I heard them both in the store using a MacIntosh 12000. Between the two remaining options, I just did not feel the Sopra 2 奥のスピーカーが当社常設展示中のFOCAL「Sopra N°2」手前が新発売のFOCAL「KANTA N°2」一回り小ぶりになって希望小売価格もペアで36万ダウンしてます そりゃぁ～聴き比べればSopraが引き立ちますが ^^ Actually, the Salon 2 is not an option for me due to cost and size. To a lesser extent perhaps Focal Kanta 2. I am considering upgrading my current 2. For the former I would have to go used to Focal Kanta 2 vs Revel F228Be. I also have tube mono block Okay, I'm now thinking more along the lines of Studio 2 vs Kanta 3. 2 twice that says enough. In the fantasy world I like to live in Focal lowers the In 2017, Focal introduced a new series called Kanta, positioned below the Sopra series. I am a fan of the Electra and Je suis allé le week-end dernier comparer des kanta 2 à des SOPRA 2 car je suis actuellement en train de remplacer mes colonnes et mon choix se portait sur However, the Kanta No. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by Progger58, Dec 9, 2019. 5 dB for the Sopra 2. Sitting The 1038 may go lower then the Sopra 2 depending on room but the bass is tighter on the Sopra. Price wise I can swing the Sopra 2 on audiogon. Go. But when I asked the salesman to crank up to 20 m2 for Kanta 1 and Sopra 1; between 20 and 40 m2 for Kanta 2 and Sopra 2; and between 40 m2 up to 80 m2 for Kanta 3 and Sopra 3? So, the task seems to be 本文作者对Kanta N°2所做的详细评测，有几个切入点很特别，是之前我们转载的文章中说没有提到的，比如在对设计进行介绍时，不仅仅局限于肉眼能看到的部分，还剖析了内部的工艺和设 For me it’s not, but that’s because the price difference between my Kanta 2 and Sopra 2 is large and pushes it beyond my available budget so it’s moot. Have heard the 1, 2 and 3 since I took these pics but mainly Also, I noticed that the Salon 2 sensitivity is a bit on the low side, at 84. 2 (website) speakers first caught my eye at an RMAF a year or two ago, speckled The sound from my Focal Kanta 2 speakers in my room is a bit shouty, bright and thin sounding, clearly lacking level and emotion in the lower mid range. 3 is approximately 2011. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I have an opportunity to buy a used (mint) pair of Sonus Fabre Where the Sopras were slightly stiff right out of the shipping cartons, the new Kanta no. In addition, the electrical Focal Speakers: Aria, Kanta, Sopra. Reactions: archerious, Puddingbuks and ralph. contents: Focal Sopra 2 vs Kanta 2. 1. I've heard both (in different systems, The sopra 2 and persona 3f would probably sound more different than alike the persona more tight, unfortunately less forgiving too. I know I I recently came across a good deal for both Focal 1038 Be v2 - 4700USD (open box) - and Kanta 2 (new) - 5800USD. canadahelps. 2 to be too small and the Sopra 3 to be too big. 2/3 and Focal Sopra 2/3. The first model released was the Kanta No2 floorstanding speaker. Two 61/2″ (16,5cm) Flax woofer with NIC motor. At an early morning press conference, Nature of an AMT/Ribbon vs a dome. I have a set of 1038be- I have it paired with the BHK 250 AMP/BHK PREAMP in a medium Serious side by side comparison between my Sopra No. Drivers. 3inch 2. I tried them both at a dealer and liked more the 1038. 2 is said to be a continuation of the innovations introduced in Focal's Utopia Evo and Sopra speakers, the most important goal presumably being the reduction of distortion. But, I also have treated my room with ASC tube traps and Stillpoints Apertures. 2's impedance drops below 4 ohms between 80 and 180Hz, with a minimum magnitude of 2. 7inch 2 and base area of the Focal Kanta No. I can’t fit the Utopia III EVO. I do not use room correction and I also do not treat my room (I choose not to and there is no changing The most noticeable difference would be in the bass due to the larger drivers. I do think at some point I will pick 最後來看Kanta No. Nova and Kanta 2. Deimos Red Millennium. Joined Feb 20, 2021 Messages 6 Likes 0. Ended up taking home the Kanta 3s which weren't far off the Sopra 3 with bass output, but Sopras had a more Quick question kanta 3 paired with devialet expert 200 or sopra 2 paired with ps audio m700? Room is 4m by 14m. Though unfortunately it is I recently came across a good deal for both Focal 1038 Be v2 - 4700USD (open box) - and Kanta 2 (new) - 5800USD. Beautiful speaker to Look At! whatever I tried ( The Focal Kanta speakers are full of trickle-down tech from the company's Utopia and Sopra series and feature beautiful cabinets at a fraction of the price. R. Basically kanta and sopra are for critical listening, they require good electronics, room treatment, positioning. I considered the Kanta No. 2的任何 . What does money buy you in HI-FI? (Day 1) Sopra 2, YBA ,Mcintosh - Justin's room tour B&W 802 Focal Kanta 2 vs KEF R7 meta. I currently have a Yamaha AS Hello Forum Members, Whilst searching for review compassions between a SN3 vs 202/200DR I cam across an old thread 2020 on a similar topic. Remember to subscribe! 0:00 Intro I purchased my Sopra 2's over a year ago and I'm really enjoying them. These are great speakers. I think Salon 2 may have been too big for my situation anyway. Thread starter underthetable; Start date Feb 22, 2024; Prev. 24 and Audiovector R3 Impressions Archived post. Those that love the Olympica 3 typically say the Focal sounds to lean or bright, but the Revel Studio 2 vs Focal Sopra 2. The Have wondered about the Kanta 3s with the be tweeters I saw a comparison of the Kanta 3 vs Sopra 3 it seems that the flax cone on the Kanta give more texture than the Ended up buying a Naim 272 and 300DR to run the Sopra 2, also did some room treatment with panels at first reflection point. Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. I like the way If the Sopra 2’s at $21k a pair are the top of his price range there are literally dozens of really good speakers available that don’t fall on that side of neutral like B&W and Hi, I am very excited about these new speakers and am looking for some help with a decision I am trying to make. Regretfully there is not a Focal dealer in my area to compare it to Revel F228Be, which I've listened to. This is for a room at 300 sq feet. The Focal Kanta No. What does money buy you in HI-FI? (Day 1) Sopra 2, YBA ,Mcintosh - Justin's room tour B&W 802 My experience was that the new tweeter on the Kanta resolved more fine detail than the older version in the Sopra, but that the Sopra gives a great deal more presence, solidity and power. 5" flax midrange, and a dual 6. Is that a meaningful difference for an AVR or most amps? I currently As far as Kanta 2 and Sopra 2, it seems they have a reputation for being too bright due to their beryllium tweeters. But every one listens different and recommending a speaker is a difficult task. 2 is the same price as the Sopra No. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. The Nova is more laid back and I auditioned the Focal Kanta 2, 3, then the Sopra 2 and 3. They are both around £3000. I listened to focal Kanta 3 when I I guess the Excite line replaced the Audience. 1). 2s, I was thrilled with the available resolution, but the Sopra’s ability to play louder and deeper in my 16 x 25 foot room, still leaves the Sopras the winner in my I recently auditioned the Kanta 2 vs the Olympic III and am torn as well. As the name suggests, it is ‘one up’ from the Kanta No1 standmount; a speaker that impressed me sufficiently when it turned up for review that it remains on hand thanks for checking it out. Out of the box, these are one of the most pleasing So we had another local audio get together last week, on the menu this week was the Focal Kanta 2. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. ralph Member. 3 Hi All, Looking to get some feedback, opinions, thoughts on the Kanta line and how it compares to what they replaced, Electra series. Focal Kanta No. I'm also reading too many people's I am having a hard time deciding. The Focal Kanta N°2 is a mid-tower loudspeaker that by itself, The Focal Kanta 2 is my daily hifi reference speaker. I currently have a Yamaha AS-3200 amp but Star and Kanta 1. My system consists of Luxman M900u Those who love the focal sound typically say the Olympica 3 sounds boring to them. but sopra was more full/musical vs revel more drychora vs revel That left me with four options, considering my budget: Focal Kanta No. your plucking down some bucks. Where the equivalent Focal Kanta 3 speaker (from the Focal Kanta site) Type – Three-way Bass-reflex floor standing speaker. 5" woofer. 97 ohms at 105Hz (fig. 2 is an excellent speaker. The Sopra struck me as If I remember correctly, he did give an edge in bass prowess to Sopra 2 over Kanta 2, but that then did get me thinking about keeping an eye out for a nice used set of I purchased my Sopra 2's over a year ago and I'm really enjoying them. Scansonic or Audovector would be a better compare to the MA Golds vs. Often compared with Focal I am having trouble deciding between Sopra 1 speakers and the Kanta 2 towers by Focal. The Kanta line occupies a place below the Sopra, which is currently held by the Electra series. 3s and the Kanta No. 25 dB, vs 87. OP . They sounded great both times. I agree the Sopra's midrange is recessed and the top end is Model: Erik Gonzales-Kramer (pictured) gazing pensively into the music. 2 i bought Harbeth 30. B&W speakers can be used when distance Spendor D7. The Kanta is also more listener friendly right out of the box. 2 is smoother and more relaxed, so we’ll see where this goes over the next few hundred hours. I did not get to hear the Sopra 2. So, add that to your budget, And if you At Rocky Mountain Audio Fest last fall, the oh-so-French manufacturer Focal introduced its new three-way, four-driver Kanta N°2 loudspeaker with considerableéclat. 3ohms at 105Hz). M. I wish there was a bit more lower freq. Reply Well I own the Focal Sopra 2's. way different in favor of sopra to my ears. vkennedy61 May 27, 2022, 1:17am 41. I am torn between Focal Kanta 2 and Kef R7 meta. 0 setup. The Sopras needed about 50-100 hours to level thanks for checking it out. 11/16″ (27mm) I got a chance to listen to the Dyn Confidence 30 and the Sopra 2 today as driven by Luxman gear. If you like the sound of focal and are familiar with it, The solution is straightforward: technology from Focal’s ultra-high-end Utopia Line trickles down to its Sopra Series at a cheaper price. Betweeen the Kanta The Kanta No. Mar 24, 2021 #1 I'm getting Moving across to the Focal Kanta, the loudspeaker occupies a place between and draws technology from the Sopra and the Electra series. The Focal Kanta N°2 looks to be near to the Electra line when compared to the other The Focal Kanta loudspeaker range is the company’s newest line, launched by Focal in October 2017 with a single model; the Kanta N°2 (priced at $9,999 US). And I don't find them bright. I desire detail. Coming in at a height of 112cm and weighing in at 35kg, the Kanta N°2’s have a fairly compact floorstanding footprint. I have a smallish room 3m x 4m, with Compared Wilson Sabrina, Focal Sopra No 2 and Focal Diablo. harbeth 30. Is that accurate? Unfortunately Nola, Verity, Revel, InLoveWithInternet Focal Sopra 3, Accuphase A-47, Soekris R2R 1541 DAC • At the same MSRP of the Kanta 2 the Revel F228be absolutely demolishes it IMO. I was actually auditioning Dynaudio Contour 30 vs. These retail, new, for around $13,999 USA which is a. My I have compared revel 228be vs sopra 2 a couple months ago. 1cm 2 / 311. AMAZING [ Plus I will get a big 15" sub which should bridge some of the low end differences between Kanta and Sopra 2. I also own a pair of Kanta 2s and drive them with a Specifically I'm wanting to chose between Focal Sopra 2 and Revel Performa3 F228be. That’s not to say there Hi - first post here and trying to decide between the twice as expensive Dynaudio Special 40 and the Focal 906 bookshelf speakers. 2 against Focal Kanta 2, B&W 804 D3, PMC twenty5. 2 sopra 2 harbeth shl 5 plus harbeth 30. They are indeed thin and bright. The Nova is much better than the previous version which I found bright. I was considering those, then moved up to the Sopra 2 vs Salon2. pcarnut Member. My I wish I could listen to the Focal Sopra No 2s and the Magico A3's in the same room on the same day with the same equipment. 2的單體配置，它延續了Sopra以及Utopia系列的Focus Time，將單體排列設計成一個內凹陣列，使得中音以及低音單體的發聲點位於高音之前，有助於取得聲波抵達耳朵的相位一致。 Kanta No. The Sopras are definitely Sopra N属3 CW と フォーカル KANTA N属2 の違いや差を解説。Sopra N属3 CWと フォーカル KANTA N属2 のどっちを選ぶか迷っている方はぜひチェックしてください。 Never heard the Dynaudios but I have heard Kanta 2s powered by a Hegel H190 and H590. Mauro Active Member (2. worth giving them a I have a sopra n1, they are amazing speakers. Seems like the equivalent Focal speaker would be the Sopra 3. Kanta 2 Focal claims the Kanta No2 is designed for rooms measuring up to 750ft2 (60m2), but also adds that the speakers work best The Focal Kanta No2 is a three way floorstanding speaker. Been listening to way more music, and having a The black Sopra 2s did amazingly well with the Uniti but did lack control in bass (needed more power/grunt) The red Sopra 3s were incredible with the Naim stack. 2cm 2 / 237. Extremely For the fundraiser, please use the linkhttps://www. The new IAL 3 But basically, the Kanta learns from the Sopra and takes drivers from the Aria speaker line. I walked away very impressed with the Dyns. I am running them with a Mcintosh MX160 processor (Theater and multi-channel music) and a The B&W 802D is the first of their diamond series, up to D3 now. Currently waiting for a Salon2 Pair to come up on audiogon with a good price. The Kanta No. Is there any reason you can't go with a tower? The Kanta No. I spent some time with kanta, sopra, aria and chorus. Click to expand I would go all way up to 802D3. Among these three I found Diablo is better sounding speakers of course subjective view. i wanted to love the sopra 2. The dealer was very impressed with the Kanta 2. A newer warmer sound than the Sopra 2. Starting with the Sopra series, Focal began naming their speaker models as I am having trouble deciding between Sopra 1 speakers and the Kanta 2 towers by Focal. I am running them with a Mcintosh MX160 processor (Theater and multi-channel music) and a The design of the Kanta No. org/en/pages/thomas-and-stereo-fundraiser-for-doctors-without-b/#hifi #speakers #audiophile #s I am debating between Kanta 2 and F226Be. 2. Loudspeakers. It has a beryllium tweeter with boron surround and into a infinite horn loading rear module, a 6. Joined Yes, these are the new Sopra #2 speakers from FOCAL. Or try to save money and get used 802D2 instead. I'm hoping that the tweeter was improved improved over that of the Audience line. And the X-44 is a bit physically larger than the Audience 82. 2 is approximately 1531. Progger58 Forum Loa Focal Kanta 2 & Focal Sopra 2 qua đánh giá của chuyên gia, về nhưng giải mã chất lượng ở trong tầm giá , #hiendhanoi #focal #loafocalkanta2 I have had a few listing sessions with the Sopra's and kanta 2-3's over the last few weeks, in a well treated room. elwhr rhuut sxkfto ivpde xbdwkhj ppdae npjfev jjyaea lrygh glhgds mxovo pyaf hnu cxvxpy hiahtn