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Published on 11/21/13 at 12:17Usage: home studio, connected the output of a DAC Audio Lucid ADA8824 (my RME Babyface is connected to the input / output of the DAC so ADAT digital)
What motivated my choice: the many readings around the monitor on the net. I did finally heard when I went to buy! (Slap immediately)
As a point of comparison I could a pair of MSP-5 for 10 years, which does not demerit far from it, but do not clearly play in the same court. Note that the replay of my mix on Focal have confirmed me that the MSP-5 are good monitor speakers, especially if they are coupled to a sub not too bad (which is my case)
SOUNDS
The dynamics are excellent, even surprising (although a simple mp3 encoded already sounds terribly, so the "lossless" ...). Those who like to hear the slightest adjustment of a compressor will be served
The stereo image and accuracy are excellent. What surprises most, beyond the frequency representation (which covers the great spectrum) is inverted beryllium tweeters: they are not directional, which greatly expands the "sweet spot" the listener. Ultra nice when you want to look to grab a knob and keep all the frequencies in the ears.
As to whether it is necessary to add a sub, I would say that if you are in an apartment with neighbors and you're working at a moderate volume, the sub is a plus. As soon as you start sending fat with Solo6 the need of sub becomes less obvious. Personally I have a Samson Rubicon R10S that perfectly complements the Solo6 for much cheaper than the Focal sub, and I keep it to really highlight the slightly low (below 40Hz wholesale). And it's really because I'm greedy ^ ^
OVERALL OPINION
I've had two weeks, I have the impression to have always been. I mean, I fell in love with her, the way they sound I immediately talked and I know I will be super comfortable to adjust my mixes with onions.
Note that there is a slight noise floor, barely perceptible configuration +4 dB (nothing unusual for this speaker category "send"). I say that as the slightest sound paranoid, some people do not perceive the sweet spot, only close to the ear speaker. It must be said that there is no gain control on the speaker, ie the amplifier output is at max all the time.
With the experience I would do this choice, but a few years back to enjoy more!
What motivated my choice: the many readings around the monitor on the net. I did finally heard when I went to buy! (Slap immediately)
As a point of comparison I could a pair of MSP-5 for 10 years, which does not demerit far from it, but do not clearly play in the same court. Note that the replay of my mix on Focal have confirmed me that the MSP-5 are good monitor speakers, especially if they are coupled to a sub not too bad (which is my case)
SOUNDS
The dynamics are excellent, even surprising (although a simple mp3 encoded already sounds terribly, so the "lossless" ...). Those who like to hear the slightest adjustment of a compressor will be served
The stereo image and accuracy are excellent. What surprises most, beyond the frequency representation (which covers the great spectrum) is inverted beryllium tweeters: they are not directional, which greatly expands the "sweet spot" the listener. Ultra nice when you want to look to grab a knob and keep all the frequencies in the ears.
As to whether it is necessary to add a sub, I would say that if you are in an apartment with neighbors and you're working at a moderate volume, the sub is a plus. As soon as you start sending fat with Solo6 the need of sub becomes less obvious. Personally I have a Samson Rubicon R10S that perfectly complements the Solo6 for much cheaper than the Focal sub, and I keep it to really highlight the slightly low (below 40Hz wholesale). And it's really because I'm greedy ^ ^
OVERALL OPINION
I've had two weeks, I have the impression to have always been. I mean, I fell in love with her, the way they sound I immediately talked and I know I will be super comfortable to adjust my mixes with onions.
Note that there is a slight noise floor, barely perceptible configuration +4 dB (nothing unusual for this speaker category "send"). I say that as the slightest sound paranoid, some people do not perceive the sweet spot, only close to the ear speaker. It must be said that there is no gain control on the speaker, ie the amplifier output is at max all the time.
With the experience I would do this choice, but a few years back to enjoy more!