So I just got another pair of Focal Sopra 3 for another room but decided to try how it would sound to have 2 pairs running side by side in the same room with the same integrated amplifier (Anthem STR). Initially I placed them side by side and the sound was visceral and the dynamics were unbelievable. But the sound stage got muddy. Then I measured the tweeter distance from listening position on both pairs and got them aligned as good as I could so that the upper frequencies would reach my ear at the same time. The sound stage got much better and all the qualities of running both pairs at the same time were still intact. I must saw I am in complete awe. The sound is so much more enveloping, real, effortless. The bass is more even and full. I also got rid of some of the peaks from the standing waves, which could be a result of having both pairs in slightly different locations in the room. Absolutely Loving it. Now I’m not sure if want to take one of the pairs to the other room and just want to leave them both side by side. Will play with placement to get it aligned even better to get the sound stage to be as good as playing the single pair, if that is even possible.
Having a lot of fun with this!
Having a lot of fun with this!