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Focal Sopra 2

I just posted a review of the Focal Sopra 2 and my speaker journey.

A little sample.

"First listen and I was smiling. The same beautiful sound that I heard in the large showroom was present in my home! And I only had to turn the preamp volume half as high as I had to with the Bob Carver Amazing Line Source speakers. The sound quality was there from the lowest bass to the upper treble. Nothing stood out, or faltered, the sound just blended together as one cohesive sound that is so easy to listen to for hours and hours. Also, I think the speaker style is cool and the speakers finish is impeccable."

Full review below is in the Audiogon Member Review section.

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/my-speaker-journey-and-focal-sopra-2

ozzy
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ozzy OP
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ksubrama,
Congrats on the footers.

ozzy
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ksubrama
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Thank you @Ozzy. With Focal/Naim distributing the IA products in NA, and with IA using the Sopras in their marketing literature, they might as well offer a package incentive. Even the black decorative covers/caps are designed to be used with the Sopra/Kanta series.
simguy
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  Would the Sopra 2's work 2 1/2 feet from the side wall. I have 5 feet from the wall behind the speaker in a 12 x20 room. I saw a pair in orange yesterday while picking up a Simaudio W8 at a dealer.

  What a beautiful speaker. Pictures don't do these any justice.
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ozzy OP
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I think so, 30" from the side walls would seem to be ok. My room is 17 x 25 and I have mine about 40" from the sides and about 8 feet out into the room. You may have to play around with the toe in a bit. But not a big deal. Perhaps you could also try them on the long wall? I prefer the short wall.
Don't forget the Iso-acoustics Gaia 1 footers.

ozzy
winsome993
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Hello 

I had my Sopra 2 for about three months and after several attempts in placement I am finally able to snap everything in focus with great imaging and tonal balance.   They are 3.5 ft from rear wall and toe in to cross over approx 3-4 feet behind the listening area.  I am using Gryphon Diablo 300 with Voodoo Definition spk cable.  I am very happy with the result however as you all know the height of the tweeter is measure at approx 35 inches from the floor, with my listening distance at 11 feet away they are not exactly ear level. 

**Any of you tilt the speaker upward a bit to compensate for this issue?  

Leaving them as it is I am more than happy but just thinking if a little fine tuning will further improve the already great sound.

BTW anyone commented that the Sopra being bright or harsh it is very likely because of the placement, they are quite sensitive in this aspect but once it is in place the soundstage will open up and speakers will disappear.  

Winsome
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