IMO, you will be pleased with the Fynes, as am I with my F-702s (not the newer SP model). The imaging is simply superb, and I found further significant improvements in imaging and soundstage by adding two subs and switching to Silversmith Fidelium speaker cables. In the end, it is really about the music.
Best Holographic Speakers ~$7k per pair
Hello,
I am currently shopping for a whole new system. I demoed Klipsch Cornwall's and Fyne 502SP's. They were both great in their own regard however I was won over by the Fyne Audio 502SP's because of the holographic illusion they were able to generate. I demoed them with a Music Fidelity M6si amp and Bluenote Icon streamer.
They are currently at the top of my list but this is a big investment and I want to make sure I do my due diligence before pulling the trigger.
I am interested to know if there are any other speakers in this price range i should be checking out before making my decision? I listen to a wide variety of music including electronic, classic rock, indy rock, hip-hop, orchestral music etc...
In addition to the holographic nature of the 502SP's I also liked the clarity and punch they gave. I have read about the Ascend Audio ELX towers, Mofi 888's and Tannoy Arden's, but only seem to be able to set up a demo of the Mofi 888's which i plan on doing soon. I live in the LA area if that helps.
Thanks for your help
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@karl_desch thank you for your input. I do realize that the speakers I listened to were all over the place. That is because I didn't know exactly what I wanted until I started demoing. As I did, I narrowed it down. The Vandersteen's look like a cool option,n but I don't know where I would demo them. I listened to the 502SPs early in my search and then returned to them after listening to everything else. They were the 2nd best I heard and were much cheaper than my first pick. I'll see how they sound when I set them up in my own space. |
I loved the Mofi 888s and made me feeling something when listening to music, but not sure I’d call them holographic. I think Focal Sopra No2 (if you can used stretch your budget a little for a used pair) sounded the most holographic. Fritz Carbon 7 Mk 2 speakers sounded holographic as well (correction: just read your comment that your ceilings are 17ft high, so for that I would not recommend these. They'll sound too thin and just not loud enough) I demoed them but think it was paired with a 300b tube amp. I’m hoping to demo the Fyne Audio if I can find a dealer for them. Another good speaker is the Focal Kanta No2. They'll fill a room with high ceilings. Also consider 300b tube amp like a Brunoco or even an KT88/EL34 by Skunkie Designs. if you truly want a holographic sound. But not sure about how this type of amp will do with high the ceilings IMHO of course. |
@oceanandmountains Devores can have an incredible amount of texture and beautiful tone. There is a certain wholeness to the presentation, much more than just frequencies blending together. You need the right room and amps. So much better than Klipsch speakers and really hard to beat if you like them. The build quality is great and the company is out of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The Klipsch speakers are dynamic and fun, but not nearly as refined or engaging IMO. The build of Klipsch is cheap. The packaging in one time, that’s why they sell less than 50% locally. Looks like what Tannoy is doing. Fyne is a little better but those guys that ran Tannoy know how to cut corners too. They aren't in it like Devore is, for the music. You really have to listen, especially when the designs are so different,
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