Thanks to Stangman

Geoff4rfc
Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,433
edited October 2023 in Speakers
So, they arrived Wednesday, I picked them up and set them up yesterday.

The grills were packed separately with a brochure and aluminum discs for the foot spikes.

I'm currently using them for both 2ch and movies to get some time on them and eventually place them between the Mains and Wide A9's to use exclusively for 2ch. At least that's the current plan...things may change.

For your viewing pleasure! Kanta No 2

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Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,549
    Sweet!
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    Congrats!
    I guess we all know what you'll be doin for the next 8 hours
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,433
    GlennDog wrote: »
    Congrats!
    I guess we all know what you'll be doin for the next 8 hours

    WHAT???? I CAN'T HEAR YOU!!!!!!!
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,702
    Very nice!
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    Dude congrats! The white and walnut is gorgeous! I’d be shocked if you could ever go back to 2ch on those RTI’s
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,433
    stangman67 wrote: »
    Dude congrats! The white and walnut is gorgeous! I’d be shocked if you could ever go back to 2ch on those RTI’s

    Thanks amigo! @stangman67 it was your video that swayed me. And absolutely, I will never go back to A9's for 2ch, not in my main set up anyway. I'm pretty set here. The only other upgrade I'll do from here would be speaker cables for the No 2's. But for now, the music's pretty sweet B)
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,111
    Zach is the GOAT!!!
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    msg wrote: »
    Zach is the GOAT!!!

    Obviously!
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,596
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    The only other upgrade I'll do from here would be speaker cables for the No 2's.

    I'd recommend going with at least 12ga lamp cord.
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,111
    It won't make a difference. It's all placebo and you're all deluding yourselves. some of you even denuding.
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,433
    audioluvr wrote: »
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    The only other upgrade I'll do from here would be speaker cables for the No 2's.

    I'd recommend going with at least 12ga lamp cord.

    Gee I don't know man, I'm not sure if I'm ready for that level of performance!
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,111
    be sure to get the seasoned stuff. you'll recognize it by its semi-transparent green jacket.
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  • CottageChz
    CottageChz Posts: 393
    Dang, those are some nice looking speakers. Congrats!
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,433
    msg wrote: »
    be sure to get the seasoned stuff. you'll recognize it by its semi-transparent green jacket.

    Scott, are you sure it's the jacket that's green? I heard the green corrosion on the copper really enhances the mids
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,111
    haha, busted
    you know, at first I just thought it was Christmas themed! the guy I bought my cat-pissed Monitor 10s and first real amp from threw in this cable as part of the deal.

    It wasn't until 2yrs later I realized it was wire oxidation! lol

    I still have it somewhere. I'll find it and post up a photo or two. never did connect it to see how it sounds. I do recall that the strands were few and thick! like too thick to twist by hand. I tried it and came just short of stripping my fingertips to the bone.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,124
    Nice congratulations on a nice pair of Focals. Definitely sexy with those grills off :o
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,433
    gudnoyez wrote: »
    Nice congratulations on a nice pair of Focals. Definitely sexy with those grills off :o

    Thanks amigo, I agree. The grills reside in the garage lol....dang stang...man, I be jamin though :D
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,289
    Pretty!!!
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