Way out of my price range, but thank you for sharing your perspectives and these speakers with us all. Always good to see how the rest of the world listens. Stay well, Sir.
Even if they were in my price range, I still think that I can get more sound for the money with a full tower. Bookshelf speakers to me still always sound small. The law of physics still apply here.
Thanks for an enjoyable video, it is good to see a video where inexpensive items are compared to more expensive ones, we do not see enough of this. It was also interesting to see that vintage speakers compare well to their modern equivalent.
I love the interaction between you and Lenny. I use a $49.00 Sony Blu Ray player as a transport and I feel fine. Looking at Tom and Lenny's beards I just realized something. I know where Jimmy Hoffa is. LOL
I have a focal aria 906 at home, when I mentioned to the dealer that I would upgrade them with a kanta...he told me that who in their right mind would pay that much for speakers. They are better, but the price is unjustifiably high for what you get. So I abandoned the idea of replacing the speakers. It is important to know that this dealer is not the owner of the audio store, he is employed there, but he is a very experienced hi-fi enthusiast... I don't know what the owner would say to all this.😂
Nope, you ain't the "cheap" guy Bob and Randy would agree. Still a nice comparison on some seriously nice speakers. The first CD I bought would have been Bowie Changes 1. I bought Miles Davis Milestones and Dire Straights Bothers in Arms the next day though and still remember listening to them and being amazed compared to the vinyl copies I already owned that they sounded so "clean" by comparison. If I only knew then what I know now. Thanks Bob, great video.
Nice video Bobfather! 😎👍🏽👍🏽 My top end choice would be the Wharfedale Super Denton pair @ $1.4 K married to the appropriate subwoofer. 🔊🔊 I'm a firm believer in Subwoofers . . . I put that Sh** on Everything!! 😉🔊😂😂 Unfortunately, I don't have any room for tower speakers per the Mrs . . . oh well. 😜🤓
Yet to find a speaker which isn't improved by a sub. When I got my Elysian 4 floorstanders, I thought that would be it.Yes, they sound great without a sub. Yes, they go nice and low. But....with twin subs, they are just more satisfying. I have just started restoring a pair of Tannoy Eaton's. We will see, but I bet they will end up with a sub also. Those Focal,s are nice, but I think their design language looks better on a floorstander.
I say you need to challenge the Focals. The new SVS bookie at 1200.00 might give them a run for the money. You better be careful, they don't call Lenny ,crazy for nothing lol.😂
I absolutely adore my Focal Kanta #2's. And 9 times out of 10 I can leave my sub off while listening to 2-channel music on them. BTW, Bob you'd be more than welcome to come by Austin home if you want to give them a listen. Feel free to ask Joe @ Origin about me (great guy -- I bought my Kantas from him:) But please note: Lenny is not invited!
Great performer ?we are talking about the speaker ... Just can't afford to pay that much for a speaker especially in Canadian funds. Probably about 12000ca. Thanks for the humour though. 😂 Talk soon. Oh yeah I'm not Cheap I'm just sensible and like to dream within my means.😂I had to watch the video twice to get you. Especially after getting up early.
$8K for a pair of bookies? How can they be that good? Many, many great performers in the bookshelf categories can be purchased for much less. Huge floorstanders can be purchased for a fraction of that price.
Flax cone woofer. You keep them around the house for when you just need some soluble fiber. I own the Focal Theva No.3-D x4, Theva Center and Theva Surrounds and... eh. They're okay. I don't love them. I'm going to replace the lot with Dali Oberon 9's front, 7's sides, Center center, Surround's back, 3's for front Atmos and 1's for side Atmos. I just don't love these Focals. I don't hate them, but absolutely don't love them. It's nice to be out of the hospital though (darn lungs and DM1!).
You're really entertaining to watch. How are you not better known (yet!)? Keep up the good work. Thanks!
I ask myself that question everyday!!! That's why I keep grinding it out!!!! Thanks for being a part of the experience!
Way out of my price range, but thank you for sharing your perspectives and these speakers with us all. Always good to see how the rest of the world listens. Stay well, Sir.
Even if they were in my price range, I still think that I can get more sound for the money with a full tower. Bookshelf speakers to me still always sound small. The law of physics still apply here.
Thanks for an enjoyable video, it is good to see a video where inexpensive items are compared to more expensive ones, we do not see enough of this. It was also interesting to see that vintage speakers compare well to their modern equivalent.
Avalon was the 1st record I bought. Must have been about 12 or 13. Still have it.
I love the interaction between you and Lenny. I use a $49.00 Sony Blu Ray player as a transport and I feel fine. Looking at Tom and Lenny's beards I just realized something. I know where Jimmy Hoffa is. LOL
i just stumbled upon your channel, glad i did
Very good,like from Serbia
@@dacajovanovic6826 Hi there! Thanks for the watch!
I am interested in your review of a CSS Criton 1TDX. For $1200 DIY, I wonder if they match the Focals? Great video keep ‘em rolling!
I have a focal aria 906 at home, when I mentioned to the dealer that I would upgrade them with a kanta...he told me that who in their right mind would pay that much for speakers. They are better, but the price is unjustifiably high for what you get. So I abandoned the idea of replacing the speakers. It is important to know that this dealer is not the owner of the audio store, he is employed there, but he is a very experienced hi-fi enthusiast... I don't know what the owner would say to all this.😂
Nope, you ain't the "cheap" guy Bob and Randy would agree. Still a nice comparison on some seriously nice speakers.
The first CD I bought would have been Bowie Changes 1. I bought Miles Davis Milestones and Dire Straights Bothers in Arms the next day though and still remember listening to them and being amazed compared to the vinyl copies I already owned that they sounded so "clean" by comparison.
If I only knew then what I know now. Thanks Bob, great video.
Nice video Bobfather! 😎👍🏽👍🏽 My top end choice would be the Wharfedale Super Denton pair @ $1.4 K married to the appropriate subwoofer. 🔊🔊 I'm a firm believer in Subwoofers . . . I put that Sh** on Everything!! 😉🔊😂😂 Unfortunately, I don't have any room for tower speakers per the Mrs . . . oh well. 😜🤓
Yet to find a speaker which isn't improved by a sub. When I got my Elysian 4 floorstanders, I thought that would be it.Yes, they sound great without a sub. Yes, they go nice and low. But....with twin subs, they are just more satisfying. I have just started restoring a pair of Tannoy Eaton's. We will see, but I bet they will end up with a sub also. Those Focal,s are nice, but I think their design language looks better on a floorstander.
Caravaggio or Auditorium Plus ➕️ 😊
I like the United States of Analog shirt. Where can I order one?
If you live in the US you can order usanalog.square.site
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog I live in Germany but it seems they can deliver to APO. I don’t see the one with your face on it.
Thats what killed CD was the loudness war’s not only compress, but like on Rush’s Vapor Trails, over modulated and distorted the sound.
I say you need to challenge the Focals. The new SVS bookie at 1200.00 might give them a run for the money. You better be careful, they don't call Lenny ,crazy for nothing lol.😂
More like Toyota vs Ferrari.
Just remember folks, the writing that says "hand made" was printed by a machine 🤔
I absolutely adore my Focal Kanta #2's. And 9 times out of 10 I can leave my sub off while listening to 2-channel music on them. BTW, Bob you'd be more than welcome to come by Austin home if you want to give them a listen. Feel free to ask Joe @ Origin about me (great guy -- I bought my Kantas from him:) But please note: Lenny is not invited!
Thanks! Lenny lives far away!
Great performer ?we are talking about the speaker ... Just can't afford to pay that much for a speaker especially in Canadian funds. Probably about 12000ca.
Thanks for the humour though. 😂 Talk soon.
Oh yeah I'm not Cheap I'm just sensible and like to dream within my means.😂I had to watch the video twice to get you. Especially after getting up early.
Think outside the box 📦
$8K for a pair of bookies? How can they be that good? Many, many great performers in the bookshelf categories can be purchased for much less. Huge floorstanders can be purchased for a fraction of that price.
Look... I don't have that kind of scratch, personally... but I'm telling you they were pretty darn good. Those tweeters!
Flax cone woofer. You keep them around the house for when you just need some soluble fiber.
I own the Focal Theva No.3-D x4, Theva Center and Theva Surrounds and... eh. They're okay. I don't love them. I'm going to replace the lot with Dali Oberon 9's front, 7's sides, Center center, Surround's back, 3's for front Atmos and 1's for side Atmos. I just don't love these Focals. I don't hate them, but absolutely don't love them.
It's nice to be out of the hospital though (darn lungs and DM1!).
Focal VS my £19 Eltax and Energy £9.99 satellite speakers for surround sound 😆
I'd like an "F" sandwich please 😂
Get after it Knackers.
Keep your presentation format, NO bULL____T and concise words.
Unobtainable VS unaffordable. Bye.