Focal 807v Stereophile review............

McLoki

A buddy of mine from work just picked up a set of 807's and they sound great. The first speakers I have heard that I would be as happy with as my LSi's. (for close to the LSi price anyway)

LuSh

I don't understand the passion and pleasure people seem to equate to Focal speakers. I've always found them bright, harsh and generally not pleasant with the type of music I prefer. They do seem to have increased their marketing campaign over the years....different strokes for different folks...maybe they work well with jazz, acoustic and pure vocals.

I think the same of Totem speakers (don't get the hype) so maybe it's my ears.

Face

LuSh wrote: »

I don't understand the passion and pleasure people seem to equate to Focal speakers. I've always found them bright, harsh and generally not pleasant with the type of music I prefer. They do seem to have increased their marketing campaign over the years....different strokes for different folks...maybe they work well with jazz, acoustic and pure vocals.

As always, it's all about the synergy. I'm not a fan of bright sounding speakers either, but the Scala Utopia paired with the right gear has impressed me more than any other speaker I've heard so far.

McLoki

LuSh wrote: »

I don't understand the passion and pleasure people seem to equate to Focal speakers. I've always found them bright, harsh and generally not pleasant with the type of music I prefer.

The 807's are the only focal speakers I have ever heard. I am sure, much like Polk, every line sounds a little (or in some cases a lot) different. I will say they sounded very good though.

zingo

I have only heard their 8 and 7 lines as well, but I do understand that with each step in their speaker lines, only good things happen. :cool:

DeusExa

Anyone heard the Focal Chorus 706V before?