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Focal Kanta No.2

Focal introduced a new line today beginning with the Kanta No.2. It looks like they're positioning it between the W cone equipped 1000 series and the Sopra. It's got the shape of the older Utopia products before they went segmented. Any thoughts? Curious what people will think when they hear them. 
kosst_amojan
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ozzy
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The Kanta's are not bad speakers they just don't have the balance for a dynamic whack as in rock music. Bi-amped with a sub would be the ticket, IMHO.

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The mere fact that Kantas seem to have been designed, at least in part, with crossover to lifestyle appeal in mind, is already a huge stroke against them in the minds of most audiophiles.  They would really have to overperform to vindicate themselves.
kosst_amojan OP
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So.... I should understand that the sentiment here is to save $6000 and just buy 936's that'll blow them clean out of the water? Because that's pretty much what I'm getting here. 
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twoleftears
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I'm missing the irony emoji.

I've heard tell that the 946's can overwhelm some rooms with their bass...

prof
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The mere fact that Kantas seem to have been designed, at least in part, with crossover to lifestyle appeal in mind, is already a huge stroke against them in the minds of most audiophiles.

Not in the mind of this audiophile.  I really prefer appealing design, especially in something like speakers that essentially become furniture in a room.  So an appealing design is a plus for me, and that's one reason why I was attracted to the Kantas.
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