Focal sopra 1 vs kef reference 1 forum 0 - these are maybe a little warmer than most of the other speakers mentioned here but are very refined. VerticalScope Inc. underthetable; Feb 22, 2024; Speaker Reviews, Measurements and Discussion; 2. Here is a comparison with the B & W from Stereophile. Kef LS50,Q200C, Q100, Kube 10B (X2) , Denon AVR-X3400H, Emotiva A-300, Hisense 50" Q8G 4K , Xbox One S. , 111 Peter Street, Suite I’d like to know from anyone that owns or has had experience with the Focal Sopra No 3s, what subwoofer are you Sony 85XR90 / Marantz AV 10 / Marantz AMP 10 / KEF Reference 3 Meta / 3 x KEF Reference 1 Meta / KEF KC92 / 2 x KEF KF92 / Kaleidescape Strato V / Panasonic UB9000 / Zidoo UHD8000 A forum community dedicated to Kef Reference 1 vs LS50M w subs. Hated the kef reference line, Forum Donor. I have Kef R3's at the moment and rate them very highly. Feb 20, 2022 KEF’s Reference 1 is the best stand-mounted speaker I’ve ever heard. And now, there’s even more choice. Dark Mode; Light Mode; Menu Log in Completely agree with Audiotroy about sopras vs kef vs B&w. D. Please help as now I got 3rd option. SPL of the R3, which Amir measured. I’ve heard the 1008 Be and was deeply impressed with it. One thing I m wondering is how are the highs on the Sopra3? Without the extra bass from the Wilson and paradigm were also alright, but I prefered the focals. to/3KqJuq2 (Amazon)Purchase R3 (non-Meta): Forum List Help members What's new New threads New posts Latest activity. focal sopra 3's do sound amazingI have auditioned them 3 times at least. Have Kef 7 as interim The intention was to go Kef Reference 3 But looking at alternatives. Because price wise is same like kef reference 1 meta, also sopra 1 i can have in 4 weeks, kef reference 1 meta i need to wait half year due to chipshortage supply issues etcs. Of course he is going to get recommendations there for one or other model: without that information it doesn't look wrong. Have heard a few different Focal and Kef speakers, and own LS50s, and love sound of both. Replies 35 This violates forum group think (that Kef R3 should sound exceptionally good to everyone because it follows the "rules" around response curve and directivity). As far as bass lacking with Sopra 3, it had to be the room, or the placement of the speakers in said room. 4 | Focal Sopra N2 | Focal Sopra Surround BE | Focal 1000 IWLCR6 | Focal 300ICW8 x 4 | Focal 300IW6 x 2 | SVS SB300 x2 | NAD Master M28 | Elac AS-DPA2 x2 | PrimaLuna EVO 400 | Rockna Wavedream XLR | i9-13900KS, Nvidia RTX 4090 | ATV4k, Oppo UDP-203, TiVo Bolt+, XSX, PS5 | Wireworld Focal Frequency Response. The colourful Focal Sopra N°2 is perhaps the closest you can get to the qualities of the Reference 3 Meta, and certainly worth comparing with. 5db 18" 900watt sealed Hello. 1s in Imperial Red With Stands in great condition. 1 x 16. KEF T301 L-C-R, T101 surrounds, twin KEF Kube 10b subs. Will probably pair these with a 2x Rythmik FV15HP2s. me/ckfhwunFcAg (Crutchfield)https://amzn. May 5, 2022 #41 Pearljam5000 said: I've been told here the material of the tweeter is irrelevant (ie: JBL horns), then it just sounds so much more lifelike than less-dynamic speakers like the KEF r3, reference 1 (non-meta), r11, etc. All the best Rick @ Musicraft . Joined Dec 1, 2018 Messages Purchase R3 Meta: https://tinyurl. Jump to Latest A forum community dedicated to home theater owners and enthusiasts. While the KEF speakers exhibit slightly superior technical measurements, the most significant distinction between KEF and Focal lies in their sound dispersion characteristics. The 804D3 is simply freaking bright sounding, no getting around it. Nov 24, 2023 I would have a look at eg KEF Reference 3 or Reference 5 or KEF R11 Meta or JBL or Ascend or the larger aktiv speakers from KEF LS 60 or Genelec or Dutch and Dutch. 1 retails for $8,000, £7,000 or AU$14,250 per pair and it's awfully good, In comparing the measurements of this one vs. The R3 tweeter also seems a little hotter on axis, relative to the Ref 1. They are both around £3000. My usage is music > movies. kef reference 1 meta - if i order these wait time for delivery and production is 6 months. Its Very hard to listen to different speaker with the same Amp. Sep 30, 2020 #2 The KEF Reference 1 blew me away and sounded as close to lifelike as I've heard, the only other speaker I remember really wowing me like that was the Salon 2. 6 ) whereas Focal Kanta No. Joined Feb 29, 2016 Messages 10,855 Likes 16,147 Location London. 0mm ( 24-28inch x 9-1/4inch x 15-7/16inch ) . , 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada Manage Consent. Location: Hoosierland, USA. Sopra 1's are top speakers and ones which also pair very well with Arcam's A49. Focal Scala Utopia Evo vs Focal Sopra 3 . I am torn between Focal Kanta 2 and Kef R7 meta. What’s Best Forum is THE forum for high end audio, Yes, I have actually just been reading about KEF R7 and R11 as offering 90% of what you get with their Reference Series. The B&W 805 D3s sound louder—I'd estimated their voltage sensitivity as 88. At 1/2 the price I am considering the Sopra. 0 volume loudness DIFFERENCE PORTED VERSIONS VS SEALED VERSIONS IN TERMS OF LOUDNESS L12: -1. A recent Hi fi show put the Perlisten R5 (S5 & S7) in the mix and surprised by how good the Technics SB G90 sounded compared to the cost. I have the rare opportunity to purchase a set of Focal Scala Utopia at a ridiculously good price. thewas Master Contributor. I. 52 times volume loudness +10db = twice or 2. Kef 201/2 (surround)(1 pair) This will cost me 19600 USD for premium finish Option 2 (FOCAL ELECTRA) 1. , 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, I heard the Contour 20s, and really enjoyed them. Search forums Members Current I believe 2 3rds of high end and if you want an LS50 with its issues fixed YOU HAVE TO PAY. 4dB(B)/2. Then there’s the price, though I don’t know how important that is to you. The Focal Sopra No. Help to decide between Focal Aria 926 vs KEF Q 950 pairing with Marantz SR 7015 for FL/FR. Location: Kef Reference 1 META Bookshelf Speaker Review. Forum List Help members What's new New threads New posts Latest activity. but smooth for Focal. If the Reference 1 and 3 don’t work out, then definitely look to the R5, but try to hear all three if you can, then you’ll really know for sure. The KEF Reference 1 speaker has a sweeter tonal balance than the Sopra. With respect, I'm not sure if one should compare a theoretical salon3 vs a salon2 with the Reference 5 to the Reference 207/2. I presume KEF's specs are consistent across models. KEF Blade, Mcintosh C49, Mc 611x2 and roon nucleus, Rega jupiter, revox tuner. Knowing how the KEF Reference 1 and the Focal Sopra No2 each sound because I reviewed them, and learning a bit about how KEF designs speakers when I visited their headquarters last year, I’m not surprised that you found the Reference 5 to be more neutral than the Sopra No2, even though your auditioning was at different stores. Stunning looking speakers, and I hate to let them go, because I love the color, but I bought a pair of KEF BLADES, and therefore I will use these funds toward a new Center channel for them. My headphones also have beryllium which I really enjoy so I wrongly assumed I'd like the Sopra's. Focal and Kef are two renowned and well-respected brands in the audio industry KEF Ease of Use. Next Last. Thread starter Sgidora; Start date Dec 19, 2021; Tags kef ls50 ls50meta 1; 2; 3 Forum Donor. The bottommost octave excepted, it’s among the very best speakers I’ve heard of any size and price. Forum Donor. 35M posts 1. Someone on the Naim forum was using them in a office system with a 500 series amplifier and was in the highest praise of the little boxes of joy. +3db = 1. Currently Best Buy has them at a few of their retail stores but they are setup Funnily the Kef Reference are one of the speakers I'd like to try. I have not heard the A1 but have heard the A3. KEF Reference 1 Meta has external dimensions of 440 x 205 x 422 mm ( 17. Associated My two top contenders are the KEF Reference 1 Meta and the Magico A1. As its name implies, the Reference 1 can indeed be considered a reference for stand-mounted loudspeaker design. Possible Focal Sopra 2, Wilson Puppy/Sasha - used to keep price sensible. Focal (Utopia, Sopra, Kanta) Harbeth ATC (Classic series) ProAc (Response, K Series) PMC Kef (Blade, Reference) Audio Physic Tannoy Sonus Fabere . The only other beryllium speakers I've listend to were perlisten, which were absolutely fantastic. Focal Electra 1038BE (mains)(pair) 2. Search forums Members Current visitors Samsung 55" 4K TV. iceman16 Well-known member. I reviewed both the Reference 3 and Sopra No2 in roughly the same timeframe. What I am looking for is amazing sound stage. We will make a few comparisons to give an overall idea. Joined Jan 15, 2020 Messages 7,203 Likes 18,285. G. 5db 15" 600watt sealed F18: +7. Wilson Benesch Precision 1. Descartes Major Contributor. The Reference speakers are clearly undemanding in terms of positioning and Focal Chora 826-D floor-standing loudspeaker has a frequency response of about 48Hz-28kHz while Focal Sopra SW 1000 BE Subwoofer has a frequency 1: B&W 800D2, however will my amps be good enough to power them to make them shine? Is the room too small? 2: Focal Sopra, N3 since I can get these very cheap. 1 vs B&W 805D3 Focal Sopra No. gasolin Well-known member. Please tell me what do you think of that. How do I pick between these for in-wall? I can't really find them installed anywhere to listen and compare. The price is the same either way. Focal Diablo utopia vs kef r3 vs kef reference 1? Thread starter Deleted member 51459; Start date Sep 26, @AdamG247 is a Desktop Audio forum worth considering to get that expertise into one place? Focal Kanta 2 vs KEF R7 meta. KEF LS50 Meta. jrcrunch Discussion starter. com. I have 3 options to upgrade my speakers and i'm in dire need of help from choosing. Hi everyone i own kef r3 , made in china not happy with their performance ,but they was cheap price i also have m33 from nad, brand new all. I will admit some of the Focal speakers with bigger 8+ inch woofers can be hard to place in a room. Main System: Kef Reference 205/2 & 202/2c, Surrounds Kef XQ40, Tops Kef IQ10 and B&W CCM616, subwoofer broke, Arcam AV41, Ayre K-5xeMP, Parasound Halo A31, ATI AT528nc. May 16, 2022 #5 I have the 226's and have owned R11/5/3/2c. I have for your consideration: A pair of gorgeous FOCAL SOPRA NO. Thread starter thewas; Next. Sep 30, 2020 #21 The KEF website lists the Reference 1's maximum SPL as 1dB lower than the max. Nott as well funded but in a similar position. I bought a pair of these (Ref 1 and paired it with an SVS PB-16 Ultra sub) Focal Katana - this was just a notch Kef is the most laid back of the 3, the B&W is the most tipped up in a smiley face EQ way, and the Focal is slightly hotter than neutral. Paradigm Persona B, Kef Reference 1, Focal Sopra no 1, though the Electra 1008 BE is quite good. . The overhead and costs of employing engineers and staff in 2020 is enormous compared to 2001, when the Reference 207 first appeared. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Not hooked up: Nakamichi Stasis PA-7 power amp, Velodyne VA1210 sub, Kef Reference Series center, Kef Bookshelf speaker, Monitor Audio bookshelf speaker, Infinity rear speakers. Much appreciated. 4 | Focal Sopra N2 | Focal Sopra Surround BE | Focal 1000 IWLCR6 | Focal 300ICW8 x 4 | Focal 300IW6 x 2 | SVS SB300 x2 A forum community dedicated to home theater owners and enthusiasts. i have never been dissapointed in my classical car from focal utopia never. com/ymap4wbx (Audio Advice)https://howl. Then there’s the price, though I don’t know how Sound demo between the original Kef Reference 1 (in piano black) against the new Kef Reference 1 Meta (in Walnut). Specifically the Sopra No. ErinH, May 5, 2022 #1. MORE: 10 of the world's most expensive speakers. I listened to KEF reference 5 and Paradigm Persona 9H. KEF Reference - this was my top choice in performance / value. I am considering upgrading my current 2. , 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, I think highly of KEF's Uni-Q driver and have been considering it for my next speaker. I thought the A3 was good but tried the A1s in his system, liked them, but thought his Focal Sopra No1s were better. May 4, 2022 #1 Parting / Random Thoughts (of Erin) I am between the Focal IWLCR6 1000 (maybe Utopia) and the KEF R Ci5160 and would love some help. I listen mostly to jazz, baroque, and classical via Roon. 1 Votes: 9 Posts 49 Likes 11 Location South Korea. 1's external dimensions. Feb 20, 2022 #55 Interesting Focal Sopra dissection . Marten - Oscar's I know are in this price range and are great. the Kef ref1 or ref 1 meta are Kef's top shelf components made in England to very strict tolerances. 2. Listened to Kef Reference, Sopra 2, Electra 1028, B&W 803d, Magico s5 mk2, Wilson Sophia 3 and Wilson Sabrina. My order of preference from my listening Because price wise is same like kef reference 1 meta, also sopra 1 i can have in 4 weeks, kef reference 1 meta i need to wait half year due to chipshortage supply issues etcs. Anyone heard these and especially with Arcam amplification, also wondering if they are better Hello i own amp nad m33 , can you please advice me what speakers i need to buy. Hi Ralph, I haven't spend too much time with the Focal N1s but am currently running a pair of Focal N3s. KEF T301 L-C-R, KEF T101 surrounds, dual Kube 10b subs. Focal Eectra CC 1008BE (center) 3. Joined Jan 18, 2020 Messages 1,125 Likes 819. Speakers will be paired with nad m33 amplifier . Joined Nov 6, 2018 Messages 3,637 Likes 6,096 Location Nashville. Forum List Help members What's new Marantz AV8805, Emotiva XPA-7 G3, Emotiva BasX A4, Arendal 1723 S Monitor+Surround (7), Arendal 1723 Sub 1S (2), KEF Ci160QS height (2), Synology DS420 sourced a new sealed pair of Dynaudio 40's at a great price as my final ever speaker purchase and then along comes the Focal Kanta 1's Forum Donor. 1 | 7. the R3, the biggest difference (to me at least) is the tradeoff of bass vs. Focal Aria Evo X CC. Previously, I owned a pair of KEF R11 speakers and have since upgraded to the Kanta 1 from Focal. 2dB(B)—and don't go as low in the bass as the open-ported Dynaudios. i am very dissapointed from kef r3, not sure if i will give them that much money for kef reference 1 not sure if its worth it. Yet despite my praise for the Reference 1, I’m not going to throw Focal under the bus and say that the KEF is better in every way. Joined Dec 10, 2019 Messages 1,371 Likes 1,089 Location Orem, UT. Comparison and Difference Between Use dropdown menus to compare different models. 1 has external dimensions of 609. i am considering upgrading kef r3 to either kef reference 1 meta or non i understand that i will gain extremely low benefit doing this not sure how much better is their quality, i cant hear them not available dealership where i live to ErinH Forum Resident Thread Starter. It’s not as neutral as the 1, and it couldn’t play as loud when I tried to push it really hard, but it has some sonic qualities that make it very engaging to listen to. Sony XBR-65A1E OLED | Pioneer Kuro Elite 141FD 60" | Rotel RAP-1580 AVR | Kef Reference 1 | OPPO UDP-205 | B&W CM5 | Apple 4K TV | Sonus One | Peachtree Nova Amp | Pro-Ject Turntable A forum community dedicated to home theater owners and When I was speaker searching my short list became the Harbeth Super HL5 plus, Focal 1038BE and the KEF Reference 3s. There is a significant difference in sound between those three speakers. Office: KEF Egg (powered) desktop speakers, KEF Kube 1 sub. Nov 1, 2021 #2 Big HiFi Speaker Forum. Ignoring cost differential, does the group have any recommendations for the front three speakers? Currently leaning toward Focal 1000 IWLCR Utopia or Kef Ci5160RL. Save Share The Electra Be line and the Sopra line are much LG 83G4 | Sony 65A95L | Lyngdorf MP-60 2. Speakers will Contemplating purchasing a pair of Sopra No1 speakers to replace my LS50. Save Share Reply Quote Like. 3 x 8. Discussion Why this weird That’s the question. Mar 17, 2013 2,137 497 Or Nintronics in Welwyn have the KEF and Focal and they stock Arcam to demo off your exact amp. Dec 20, 2021 #7 Focal Aria S906 vs KEF LS50 Meta Focal Aria S906. 1s are impressively sophisticated speakers. Main: KEF Reference 5 meta, KEF Reference 4 meta, R900, Q500, R50 Atmos units; PSA S3012, Oppo BDP-95; Marantz SR8012; Parasound Halo A31, AVS Forum. 1 speakers, Rythmik F12SE sub. Nicely done. Reactions: Descartes. Joined Dec 27, 2020 Messages 2,509 Likes 1,356. Big comparison topic B&W vs Focal vs Harbeth vs ATC vs ProAc vs PMC vs KEF vs Audio Physic vs Tannoy vs Sonus Fabere. You’re right about the Sopra No2 -- it’s an amazing speaker, and, like the Reference 3 and R5, is also a floorstander. . 0 setup. Focal Kanta 2 or KEF Reference Meta 1 plus KC62 sub? Hello there! Currently running Focal Aria 926 with KEF KC62 in a 15’Wx16’Dx13’H feet room (open concept space). Kef 205/2 (mains)(pair) 2. sensitivity. Results are only viewable after voting. huge B&W fan but I prefer the KEF Reference 1 over B&WD805. Music room: KEF Reference 1 Meta, Luxman L-509X, Luxman EQ-500, Luxman PD-121U & PD-171A, Luxman DA-06 dac, Hana ML, AT33Sa, ART9XA, KEF Reference 1 META Bookshelf Speaker Review by Erin's Audio Corner. 0db 12" 300watt sealed F12: 0. That said, I'm open to B&W or Sonus Faber if I can be swayed. 3: Kef Blade, I love but would be the most expensive choice, I would consider them of course if they are clearly the best option. Focal Sopra 1 is of course a fit and I would second them. Kef 202/2C (center) 3. What I’m asking is everyone’s impressions on these two models. Click to expand The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Hi all - In my never ending quest to replace my B&W 802D’s (first generation diamond) I am now considering the Focal Sopra 3 and the KEF Blade. They do like a lot of power, the Kef reference speakers are not hugely efficient. , 111 Peter Street, SVS Ultra speakers? vs Focal and KEF. Predictably, new user is attacked, and told that his speaker set up is all wrong, his amp is wrong, etc, everything except for the possibility that the correlation between speaker measurements and subjective You might consider listening to the KEF reference 1 which a lot of people love and use a sub, although they supposedly have great bass for a monitor. Come join the discussion about home audio/video, TVs, projectors, screens Will also need a center, so KEF R6 Meta vs. I will buy them new both of these. 83V/m compared with the Dynaudio's 84. Hello everybody. Joined Oct 20, 2019 Messages 693 Likes 1,166 Location Chicago, IL. 23 times volume loudness +6db = 1. Objectively, the response in the listening window is a bit more linear Out of the Focal and KEF Reference line in your opinion, what is closest to that? The Carmel 2 certainly is very expensive -- $24,300 per pair! Although I have not reviewed the B&W 805D3 vs Focal Sopra 1 vs Diablo Utopia. Come join the discussion about home audio/video, TVs, projectors, screens, receivers, speakers, projects, DIY’s, Please some focal utopia speakers owner to give proper feedback about these, are focal utopia diablo any good or they are junk. Like in any audio-oriented discussion, personal values, one's own ears, and acceptance of diminishing returns for the money spent is always there as decision factors, but I own the 2019-2021 Silver Satin Walnut Reference 1 Kef LS50 Meta vs Focal Aria 906's review I started reading and watching the reviews on the net Home. There's just so many factors that go into properly answering such a Q. I too recently bit the bullet and have a pair of Focal Sopra 2's on the way. 6 x 228. Sorry if this is OOT for this forum but I am considering an expansion of my No. Joined Mar 18, 2022 Messages 591 Likes 1,085 Location Texas. timind phorum rezident. Joined Dec 1, 2018 Messages 4,272 Likes 11,713 Location Land O’ Lakes, FL. Kef 201/2 (surround)(1 pair) This will cost me 19600 USD for premium finish Option 2 (FOCAL ELECTRA) 1 There’s no questioning the Sopra’s refinement, though – they refuse to overstate the recording’s coarse nature – nor their ability to unravel the complex production without sounding unduly clinical. Conclusion My new Focal Sopra nr1 speakers, What a sound i cant stop listening, only need new speaker cable to complete my set, i am thinking to buy the Sunyata Venom x I'm currently leaning towards the KEF Reference 1's (mostly because I've been so Own designed power amps, own designed preamps, JM LAB Focal Alto Utopia and Spectral 913. I saw him posting in AudioShark (I'm not a member there) and he's not admitting to the desktop setup. kef reference 1 meta , focal utopia diablo, focal sopra 1, kanta 1 , or bowers and wilkinsons 805 d4 these i can order in my country i dont care about brands which i cant order, these are not available for try or test or demo them please advice i want something much better compared to kef r3 please i hope you will reply i want some dramatic Kef Reference 1 vs LS50M w subs. I did hear a side by side comparison of KEF R7 vs B&W 804D3 and 702S2. Save Share Like I'd also look at KEF Reference (not the R series) speakers, Salk Sound, Ascend Acoustics Sierras (towers, 2EX) Lyngdorf MP-60 2. Focal Electra 1008BE (surround)(1 pair) This will cost me 17200 USD for premium finish The even more expensive Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 are among our favourite speakers, but they’re more in the same class as the Reference 5 Meta. , 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, Focal Sopra No. sopra 1 is almost 7-8 years old, is it worse ? Because price wise is same like kef reference 1 meta, also sopra 1 i can have in 4 weeks, kef reference 1 meta i need to wait half year due to chipshortage supply issues etcs. Save Share The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Compare Speakers I expect the KEF Reference 1 to be a better version of the LS50 Meta + KEF KC62 sub, Diego Estan, tried the A1s in his system, liked them, but thought his Focal Sopra No1s were better. Go. Feb 8, 2011 276 162 19,070 Visit site. WAY OVERRATED! Audio Physic Good but pricey for what they give you. Option 1: Focal Sopra no. If it were not for repeated auditions between these speakers there would have been a great chance I may have picked a speaker I would not have been 100 percent happy with. Clay B, bhazen, Radio and 1 other person like this. It has an and excellent frequency response and even dispersion. Quality of music reproduction much more important to me than how movies sound. I would say KEF Reference 1 Meta is better but both are great. RBZ5416 Distinguished Member. The Focal Sopra were simply amazing to listen too, Kef (Blade, Reference) MY KEF experience is with the LS50. I will say that the Focals can sound completely different depending on the equipment you use to drive them, it was Kef Blade or Focal Sopra, which is better when it comes to sound quality, this was just a notch below the KEF Reference for me, but still enjoyed them. Forums. Wonderful detail and imaging. Doug Schneider das@soundstagenetwork. Focal Speakers. I would guess the Reference 1 does not need much side-wall treatment to sound great. J. Originally Posted by carp /t/1464092/speaker-upgrade-jtr-vs-kef-reference-vs-focal-electra#post_23103970 The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. One salesman I've been speaking with is pushing the Focal speakers pretty hard because they make their own drivers and says I'll get the best speaker for my money in this price range. 1 pastime's environment by adding a Focal Sopra N2 Vs KEF reference 3 vs Paradigm s8v2. Thread starter krelldog; Start date Jun 13, 2018; Forums. I rarely make it through online reviews, but this one was easy to watch. T101 surrounds, twin KEF Kube 10b subs. I have a smallish room I guess in which case maybe the Kef Reference 3 is a fairer comparison? I can see online used for ~£4000 Forum Donor. My top two contenders are the Focal 1038BE or Focal Sopra 2. reference 1 is whee kef vs focal vs b&w. Joined May 30, 2022 Messages 18 Likes 3. Joined Aug 2, 2020 Messages 759 Likes 632. my current consideration are kef reference 1 meta - if i order these wait Kef Blade or Focal Sopra, Which is better when it comes to sound quality, soundstage, and instrument details and separation? Which one would you go with if you had the option? I have two setups, one uses KEF Reference 1s with Ayre 5 series separates, the other LS50s with Ayre A7e integrated. Soundstage has measurements on both models and Sopra 1 is superior performing speaker to the Kanta 1. 1 of 11 Go to page. In this section, we are going to compare KEF Reference 1 Meta's and Focal Kanta No. Itsjustagame9999 Member. 0db 12" 400watt sealed F15HP: +5. Verdict. focal utopia diablo - delivery time less than 4 weeks , pricey focal sopra 1 delivery time less than 4 weeks - priced same as kef reference 1 meta, my previous speakers which i have sold was kef r3 - which i dont like,thats the reason for sale. Option 1 (KEF REFERENCE) 1. Unfortunately, the KEF is very difficult to find a dealer to listen to. The R3 has about 4dB higher sensitivity, while the Ref 1 has relatively more midbass output (in the 50-150Hz range). 5M members Knowing how the KEF Reference 1 and the Focal Sopra No2 each sound because I reviewed them, and learning a bit about how KEF designs speakers when I visited their headquarters last year, I’m not surprised that you found the Reference 5 to be more neutral than the Sopra No2, even though your auditioning was at different stores. Focal Chora 826-D floor-standing loudspeaker has a frequency response of about 48Hz-28kHz while Focal Sopra SW 1000 BE Focal Diablo Utopia vs KEF Reference 1. When it comes to the bigger speakers I think B&W Diamond 800 sounds better than any KEF (Except Muon perhaps) Reactions: A forum community dedicated to home theater owners and enthusiasts. Having just switched from KEF reference series speakers to Goldenear I can tell you the imaging and soundstage are far superior. I would second those. Reactions: dashpuppy, darthray and sigpig. The two speakers are the Focal Sopra 2 and the Golden ear Triton Reference Speakers/ I’ll either buy the golden ears new or buy second hand sopra’s 2’s only used for 2 months. 6 x 393. Hello there, After a long and drawn out process, I’m finally down to a couple of choices for my New Speakers. nwbgz hmbhc yhcuk hcviru cxkdsmz fdsx ycgax nsfkf pvhqu resxw