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When should you upgrade your hi-fi? How to control ‘upgradeitis’
My system update..
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BenLaw
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Hi Ben, My local dealer offered me the Focal 1028be at a huge discount so I demo them at home and they sound really nice. But compare to the scm 40s, I still prefer the lush and smooth midrange of the scm40s.BenLaw said:Those Focals look seriously nice icemanWhat's led to the change?
BenLaw
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Just seen they're about twice the price of 40s! Are they better than the 40s in other areas would you say? Have you sold your 40s?
iceman16 said:Hi Ben, My local dealer offered me the Focal 1028be at a huge discount so I demo them at home and they sound really nice. But compare to the scm 40s, I still prefer the lush and smooth midrange of the scm40s.BenLaw said:Those Focals look seriously nice iceman
I am probably being thick BUT-- You have purchased the Focals even though they sound 'nice' and you prefer the scm40s??? To me saying something is nice is damning with VERY faint praise.
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With a sensitivity of 91db they are much easier to drive and sounded more lively than the 40s in my system of course. Individual instrument played are much easy to follow and they are extremely detailed and open without being harsh and bright. Overall they suit better in my system but considering the price difference compare to the scm40s.
You probably missed my point here. As I said, I prefer the scm40s mid but that does not mean I prefer the scm40s in general compare to the Focals in my own system and opinion.relocated said:iceman16 said:Hi Ben, My local dealer offered me the Focal 1028be at a huge discount so I demo them at home and they sound really nice. But compare to the scm 40s, I still prefer the lush and smooth midrange of the scm40s.BenLaw said:Those Focals look seriously nice iceman
I am probably being thick BUT-- You have purchased the Focals even though they sound 'nice' and you prefer the scm40s??? To me saying something is nice is damning with VERY faint praise.
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Right. I think it must have been the referal to the Focals as 'really nice' as against the much more emotive 'lush and smooth' etc. of the scm 40s that threw me.
Hell so long as you're really happy, pocket wise as well as absolutely, that's all that is important.
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Hell so long as you're really happy, pocket wise as well as absolutely, that's all that is important.
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Messiah
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Looks nice!
What I always find a little funny though is watching a YouTube video of someone's hifi as you are generally limited on the quality of the playback system (usually a laptop/PC) and therefore cannot really appreciate the quality of the system shown.
What I always find a little funny though is watching a YouTube video of someone's hifi as you are generally limited on the quality of the playback system (usually a laptop/PC) and therefore cannot really appreciate the quality of the system shown.
atanakata
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Iceman,you seem really proud of your system....and rightly so. It looks beautiful. Proper Hi-Fi Set-up. I used to like with with the ATC 40`s , but with the new ones looks even better, and even from the video I am able to feel the quality that you are experiencing every day. Great job. Enjoy it ...By the way, what is the record`s name...Sounds beautiful.Txs
Atanas Rangelov said:
Thanks mate..
Yes the Focal's 1028be are really stunning and I'm enjoying my cd's and vinyl a lot better. The missus likes them aswell:rockout:
atanakata
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John Duncan
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Messiah said:
Oh I dunno. I mean it's only a facsimile of course but it's pretty clear that it sounds bloody marvellous
Maybe we should all do it. We'd have to agree on a track though; probably Hotel California from Hell Freezes Over...;-)
John Duncan
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It's right JD...Mr. Chow by Acoustic Alchemy(The Very Best Of). All tracks are all amazing!John Duncan said:
John Duncan
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Aye, stuck it on and it sounds fantastic. Videoed it on the iPad to do the same as you but it sounded **** :-D
John Duncan said:
I was using Panasonic hdc-sd600 videocam which is fine but can't capture the lowest frequency. Tried my ipad2 and it sounded a lot worse. A lot of people were saying there's no point of videoing our hifi while playing,but imo the listener may be able to get a hint or idea to the sound even only at 1%. Well IF there's really no point why is there a "thumbs up" and "thumbs down" like and dislike on YT?
John Duncan
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Agreed, I think you can get a good idea from youtube, even if it's to give an idea of 'voice'. Though I admit to being surprised at how close in 'voice' mine came to yours :-D
When I was selling my b&w 703s on ebay last year, there's not much interest on buyers and even watchers. But when I posted a link of my video from YT on my listing,I have sold them in less than 24 hrs!
Hi Iceman, just randomly stumbled across the video with the tt through your Focals. Great system! How has the swap from Naim to the MF AMS35i changed the sound of your system.
Hi Helmut80
I'll post some pics and answer your question at the same time soon. Just been from work(12 hr shift) today so am really knackered sorry mate.
Regards
I'll post some pics and answer your question at the same time soon. Just been from work(12 hr shift) today so am really knackered sorry mate.
Regards
plastic penguin
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Those Focals are real catwalking glamour moggies. If they sound half as good as they look then they should be mind blowing.
BTW, how far apart are the speakers?
BTW, how far apart are the speakers?
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