Focal Aria K2 926
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Hello everyone,
What do you guys think about the Aria K2 926 main channel speakers? I was thinking these might be a nice upgrade from my Chorus 826V's from years ago. I went and listened to the K2's and man without mine side by side I think they are an upgrade.
They have a matching center but for surrounds I would use the 301's as I think that would be a hell of a surround speaker and matching to boot.
Atmos I probably will swap out my Atmos speakers for Focal's as well inciting points and direct firing.
https://www.focal.com/en/home-audio/high-fidelity-speakers/aria-k2/floorstanding-speakers/aria-k2-926
https://www.focal.com/en/home-audio/high-fidelity-speakers/aria-k2/center-speakers/aria-k2-center
https://www.focal.com/en/custom-integration/in-wall-in-ceiling-loudspeakers/on-wall-300/on-wall-speakers/on-wall-301
https://www.focal.com/en/custom-integration/in-wall-in-ceiling-loudspeakers/300-series/in-ceiling-speakers/300-ica6
https://www.focal.com/en/custom-integration/in-wall-in-ceiling-loudspeakers/300-series/in-wall/in-ceiling-speakers/300icw8
What do you guys think about the Aria K2 926 main channel speakers? I was thinking these might be a nice upgrade from my Chorus 826V's from years ago. I went and listened to the K2's and man without mine side by side I think they are an upgrade.
They have a matching center but for surrounds I would use the 301's as I think that would be a hell of a surround speaker and matching to boot.
Atmos I probably will swap out my Atmos speakers for Focal's as well inciting points and direct firing.
https://www.focal.com/en/home-audio/high-fidelity-speakers/aria-k2/floorstanding-speakers/aria-k2-926
https://www.focal.com/en/home-audio/high-fidelity-speakers/aria-k2/center-speakers/aria-k2-center
https://www.focal.com/en/custom-integration/in-wall-in-ceiling-loudspeakers/on-wall-300/on-wall-speakers/on-wall-301
https://www.focal.com/en/custom-integration/in-wall-in-ceiling-loudspeakers/300-series/in-ceiling-speakers/300-ica6
https://www.focal.com/en/custom-integration/in-wall-in-ceiling-loudspeakers/300-series/in-wall/in-ceiling-speakers/300icw8
Dan
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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A4L has the Aria K2 on heavy discount right now.
Towers $3,200/pair: https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/focalaria936k2ashgry/focal-aria-936k2-each-6.5-3-way-floor-standing-speaker-ash-gray/1.html
Bookies $1,400/pair: https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/focalaria906k2gry-a/focal-new-aria-906-each-k2-6.5-2-way-bookshelf-speaker-ash-gray/1.html
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Wow they are incredible discounts. I gotta assume they are discontinuing the line.Dan
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I haven’t heard the K2 926 but I had the standard 926 for a few years. No complaints. Great performing speaker for the price. Those K2’s at that price is a no brainer, should be a good step up from the standard 926 and your Chorus.
The other side of me says wait until you can get into a Kanta. You can find used Kanta 2s in the 5k range if you are diligent and the step up from Aria to Kanta is huge yet again. If you think the K2 is an endgame piece, go for it, otherwise I may suggest you save a few more Pennys and get into some Kantas2 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 -
All you need Dan
https://tmraudio.com/speakers/floorstanding-speakers/focal-alto-utopia-floorstanding-speakers-pair-1/- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Absolutely!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Wow they are incredible discounts. I gotta assume they are discontinuing the line.
The bookies are now sold out. Did you buy them? -
No but they are pretty killer.
Dan
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time. -
Trust me, i 've been thinking about how to make this happen......
I really kick myself for not pulling the trigger on your Mezzos, to be honest.
Cheers,
TroyI plan for the future. - F1Nut -
To make your life harder, theres a guy in Kentucky** on Facebook with a pair for 5k!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1577040329405750/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp:d6040100-0926-4eb6-82c8-55eb262b11ca- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
https://www.highperformancestereo.com/speakers/focal-grande-utopia-anniversary.html
Make this guy an offer, they've been sitting in his warehouse for years.
I guess this is the best picture he can manage to take. Guaranteed they don't look like this anymore and are probably dusty af by this point.
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Haha... Just think if you actually make an offer he may send you photos that actually show their condition!
Side note, I think those came from the same rig that used his 5 Mark Levinson 33 monoblocks
I guarantee you that system was amazing!!!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Warehouse is also in Florida a block from the water, so possible heat/moisture/saltwater air exposure as well.
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To make your life harder, theres a guy in Kentucky** on Facebook with a pair for 5k!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1577040329405750/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp:d6040100-0926-4eb6-82c8-55eb262b11ca
You are NOT helping at all...
i'd be leary of anything from High Performance Stereo.....I've dealt with them twice and not been super satisfied.
Cheers,
Troy
I plan for the future. - F1Nut -
Anyone wanna buy some L800's and perhaps a kidney?I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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Anyway I can enable you to continue your audio journey, I am here for you Troy. :-D- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Why TLW thinks so highly of you mystifies me LOL........if she only KNEW.....
But, apropos of nothing whatsoever.....I'd be hard pressed to think of a better way to spend 5K on speakers....I plan for the future. - F1Nut
