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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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dave_b
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I bought a pair which I have mated to a Krell Vanguard with Transparent Ultra cabling and the bass is deep, full and fast. Zero distortion and goes below 32HZ then drops off...only pipe organ or synthetic tones below 30HZ would require a subwoofer. 
kosst_amojan OP
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@dave_b 
That sounds like a full range speaker to me! 
Just curious... Did you compare them to the 1038Be?
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dave_b
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Yes, the 1038’s were detailed but too tight for my taste and not as warm.  I really like the midrange and tactile bass on the Kanta flax drivers.  I’ve had watt puppies and Kef C5’s which were great but the Kanta delivers a nice balance of detail, space, bass texture and power with expressive mid’s...no glare or etch!
rsure
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Hi all, any thoughts on how the Focal Kantas would compare to a combination of high quality stand mounts like the Joseph Audio Pulsars and decent subwoofers like the JL Audio E110?  


joey_v
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I am not sure how the Kanta 2 would compare to something like the Pulsar and subs. 

I prefer a unit that performs on its own than combo'd with subs. 

I really find the Kanta 2 to be very good, the tweeter is excellent, the midrange is just right.  The bass can be a little overripe in the wrong room, but the bass is enough to enjoy on its own without requiring subwoofer reinforcement. 
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