Professional Monitors

They are ported. It is a rectangular port below the mid/bass driver.

Seems like they would have some advantages with the tweeter and bass adjustments as far as flexibility within the room and personal preference. They suggest 1-3 meters from the listening position. I wonder if there is an optimal distance within that range?

Have you experimented with a seating distance further away from the monitors? I am assuming that 8 feet gives you optimal performance? Bum deal about them going out of business. I never had the opportunity to experience of their models, which is a shame since they seem to have a great reputation.

The Solo's do look like a great deal. I just wonder if it is too good to be true. I'm curious about how they would perform off axis. I just bought a home last fall and have 3 seats in the room right now. The width won't allow more so I will probably tier a couple more behind what I have. I know that Focal recommends that the tweeter be at ear level. From the experience I have had with the Electra BE line, this is an issue. I will always be in the "sweet spot" so it's really not a huge concern for me, but I just don't want it to be horrible for those off axis.

I sent an email to a Focal Professional rep. to see if there is anywhere remotely near me that I could possibly go have a listen. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Shadorne,
You make a point about distortion. I have not seen any graphs concerning their distortion, so I can't say one way or the other. I would think that given the intended use of the product that distortion would be low over their capable range. Doesn't make sense to me that a monitor designed to aide in professional music recording that had high distortion would be accepted. Especially in a range an instrument would play. I could see it if it was below 50 or even 40 Hz because there are not a whole lot of instruments that play that low.

Again these are all assumptions on my part, so please don't feel that I'm trying to discredit your post. I have contacted a gentleman that works with the company that handles the North American distribution for Focal. I will try to see if he could possibly give some insight to this question. I will let you know if I get some answers.