Magico A1 or Sopra 1 or Marten Oscar Duo


Hello,

I am looking for a new speaker to replace my 803d3’s. I don’t need the lowest frequencies in my 4 by 6 meter room. So, what would be a good replacement?

Can someone tell me about differences in sound?

- Focal Sopra 1

- Magico A1

- Marten Oscar/ Parker Duo

My amps are: pass labs xp12, Bryston 14bsst2

cd: simaudio 650d, Bryston bcd3.

 

thanks!,

audiogek

The Sopra is not "very revealing." They are grainy and coarse sounding (all Focal Be tweeters are like that).

The Marten's are a little easier to listen too and I think they are extremely well made. The wait for new ones is brutal but you could also look at the Vimberg monitors.  Maybe find a used pair?  

If you are looking new, I would also look for the Vivid Kaya S12s. They look a little weird but they sound incredible.  The Wilson Benesh P1.0s might also be an interesting option as they are definitely less forward than the others on this list but are incredibly revealing.  You might be able to find a demo pair of Vertexes as they were recently discontinued and they are INCREDIBLE.  

If you were in North America I would send you a pair of mine to demo for free.  We are quite competitive in this range but shipping to Europe stings a bit.  

Focal: Grainy sounding I have never experienced myself or taken from test reports.

Of course everyone can experience it differently.

I also find the Focal glary. The A1 would be my choice, try listing to a pair.   

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