Focal Scala Evo

Geoff4rfc
Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,398
in 2 Channel Audio
Visited my local A/V shop today. Listened to "Right next door" by Robert Cray on these bad boys....dang, big sound indeed!!

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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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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,610
    Nice! Focal makes great stuff
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    edited August 30
    Lemme know when they go on sale for 90% off.
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,398
    edited August 30
    Clipdat wrote: »
    Lemme know when they go on sale for 90% off.

    LOL Right??? I think they're roughly 40K a pair
    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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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,610
    60k
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    Would love to get my ears on those. They are stunning visually
    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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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,610
    I heard a set in Singapore but I can only assume they were set up poorly as it did not go well and I didn't listen long! 😅
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,197
    stangman67 wrote: »
    Would love to get my ears on those. They are stunning visually

    Funny how opinions vary. I was going to say that I’m sure they sound fantastic, but I’m not crazy about their looks.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,610
    Honestly gear like this just doesn't capture well in pictures.

    Wilson looks hideous in photos. I'm person it is a completely different story.

    Focal is no different, the utopias are artwork, they truly are massive and are expertly sculpted.

    They are also incredibly difficult to build a system around but very rewarding when you find the synergy
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    edited August 31
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    stangman67 wrote: »
    Would love to get my ears on those. They are stunning visually

    Funny how opinions vary. I was going to say that I’m sure they sound fantastic, but I’m not crazy about their looks.


    I can certainly see how people aren’t attracted to Focals, especially if you like more traditionally designed speakers.

    I wouldn’t kick em out of bed

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    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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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,175
    edited September 1
    Focal are some of my favorite designs, and of those, the two tone “natural walnut” finish pictured in the OP is my preferred option for both Scala Utopia and Diablo Utopia (bookshelf).

    Also like the design of the more affordable Sopra model, which also offers similar two tone finishes.

    They will definitely be on the listening list at some point.
    Alea jacta est!
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