RaidHo C1.1 vs Focal Diablo Utopia

Great! Thanks for the info and advice. I’m thinking that it’s probably not the best idea to trade the Raidhos since they should be more than adequate. You know how it is, keep thinking that there might be something better but, may not worth extra expense of trading what I gave. Had one audio company offer me $2850 for my speakers including stands. Seems they should be worth a lot more money.

How about a Raidho td1.2? If you like yours, why not move up to the next gen? They are quite exceptional.

@kfuller3 

As  it happens a few years back when I was doing a big speaker search I auditioned both the Focal Diablo Utopia speakers and the Raidho C 1.2

They were in the same store.

I wrote about my impressions of the Raidho here:  

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/contemplating-devore-speakers-and-others-long-audition-report-of

I give my impressions of a bunch of speakers. I listen to in the first post and Raidho C1.2 is listed there.

In the end, I found the Raidho a bit too coloured for my taste, a bit too laid-back in the lower treble/upper mids, and a little bit pushed in the upper bass.

As for the Focal Diablo stand mounts, that’s a way different sound from Raidho.  If you’re looking for a more forward, exciting and transparent sound you’ll get it with the Diablo.  

In the end, I found the  Focal Diablo a bit too much in the “ultra vivid” category and lacking the warmth needed to balance that, which the larger Focal speakers can bring.

Not to pour cold water on your enthusiasm, but since I’ve heard both, I figured I would chime in.

I only listened to the Focal speakers once, so take that into consideration. 

missing snap attack speaker vs relatively more tonally correct speaker.

choice seems obvious @kfuller3 

Instead of changing speakers, try a different amp other than your Jeff Rowland. Maybe it’s the amp that’s holding back your speakers? Or perhaps, the synergy is not there. Just a thought.