In anticipation of my new Fyne Audio F302

[insider9]

I would say they sound glorious but that doesn't count. Here's some pics from setting up

 

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[jjbomber]

I know you want me to say Whole Lotta Love 😂

Nope, that song is plain theft from The Small Faces, word for word, grunt for grunt.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp0jZ4BGuDw


What's your honest opinion?

 

[Dom]

Looking good! Just wait a few weeks for them to settle in!

 

[Deleted member 108165]

Wow a Youtube unboxing slideshow They look smashing, hope they sound as good as they look. C'mon what do they sound like!

 

[insider9]

Couple overall notes. They came packaged very well. Things like a note on the box which way to open is a fyne touch. I really like the little plinth you get to attach to them. Grilles are magnetic and best part they only cover the driver and not the tweeter.

I'm not a fan of easing things in and expect a lot from first listen. After setting the volume to my usual, guess most would say loud, medium to me. I put on Jeff Buckley "Grace" title track. First impression was of something lacking. But I stayed in my seat. Half way through the track I realised I left the grilles on. They quickly came off. They won't be going back on.

Listening for the first time was as impressive as disappointing. There was a midrange clarity I enjoyed. No colouration and lovely detail but the extremes of spectrum weren't right. Treble was not exactly bright but felt a tad exaggerated. Bass was so incredibly soft that I felt I can't continue listening. Track from Gregory Porter followed and I gave up. Left them playing for the next 3 hours at the same volume before coming back. At that point I was dreading what I'm going to write.

3 hours later professional assessment was done using Tullamore Dew (Irish) and things were much better but it wasn't until I reached for Johnnie Walker Green (Scotch) that things started clicking into place. At that point I went to my local to listen to some live music.

 

[knaithrover]

They certainly look good as do your current speakers - what are they don't recognise them?

 

[insider9]

I don't blame you for not recognising them. Almost no info about them online. Unless you have a friend who lived in States around the time they were released 30 years ago.

They are Genexxa GX-600 very interesting story behind them. Canadian manufacturer who built speakers for American Audio Shack, let's say Currys/Maplin UK equivalent. One day they decided to release a hifi/audiophile speakers to raise company profile. Had them designed and made in Japan that's how they came about. Only seen one more pair in the UK.

Only bought them as I like quirky stuff. Didn't realise they would be any good, then I heard them and was amazed.

 

[insider9]

What drew me to these was the coaxial driver. What I didn't know it was Linaeum Coaxial driver and they're very respected.

 

[knaithrover]

I don't blame you for not recognising them. Almost no info about them online. Unless you have a friend who lived in States around the time they were released 30 years ago.

They are Genexxa GX-600 very interesting story behind them. Canadian manufacturer who built speakers for American Audio Shack, let's say Currys/Maplin UK equivalent. One day they decided to release a hifi/audiophile speakers to raise company profile. Had them designed and made in Japan that's how they came about. Only seen one more pair in the UK.

Only bought them as I like quirky stuff. Didn't realise they would be any good, then I heard them and was amazed.

Vaguely aware of the brand name, I really like their looks and whats not to like on obscurity plus quirks

 

[Dom]

What drew me to these was the coaxial driver. What I didn't know it was Linaeum Coaxial driver and they're very respected.

Never heard of a speaker driver referred to as a coaxial. But if it ain't broke don't fix it.

 

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Never heard of a speaker driver referred to as a coaxial. But if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Of course you have it's what Kef and Tannoy did for years

 

[Deleted member 108165]

Have you reached a final verdict on your Fyne's yet Insider?

 

[Dom]

Of course you have it's what Kef and Tannoy did for years

I been under a rock, don't worry.

 

[insider9]

No, I'm afraid not. I've had wonderful 3 days since I picked them up. Been to 2 live gigs and not been anywhere near coherent enough to pass judgement. I've not got much to criticize but that's because everything sounds better after you've had a few. Working from home tomorrow so should have more to say.

 

[Deleted member 108165]

Life is more important than a speaker review In your own time mate.

 

[tbrobison]

No, I'm afraid not. I've had wonderful 3 days since I picked them up. Been to 2 live gigs and not been anywhere near coherent enough to pass judgement. I've not got much to criticize but that's because everything sounds better after you've had a few. Working from home tomorrow so should have more to say.

Curious as to whether you still have the F302's? I just picked up pair a month ago. Don't have the greatest room treatments, but they sound very good running from a Bluesound Powernode.
What was your final verdict?

Thanks in advance,
tb

 

[Deleted member 196519]

Why are we waiting? Did you sell them? Cheeky!