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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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twoleftears
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1. Stereophile Recommended Components, as we all know, are both as comprehensive and infallible as the Pope.  Right?

2. Never heard the GE Reference.  Can't comment on it.

3. Look at the GE product line, and the Definitive Technology line.  All designers have an agenda, are going somewhere.  Draw your own conclusions.  Tall narrow speakers (to go each side of the big screen), cloth covered (keep costs down), race-track woofers (keep them cabinets slim).  How many high-end companies use race-track woofers?

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A lot of choices for all kinds of tastes...arguing which are better is illogical!
mmeysarosh
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@twoleftears 

Golden Ears and Definitive Technology were both cofounded by Sandy Gross, and certain ideas have cross cross pollinated, or so to speak.

As for the term "home theater speaker" references used, I do agree its a poor term as it doesn't convey the intent properly. I also don't believe its bass that is being discussed, but instead an eager treble. There is always a difference of opinion in that part as our hearing varies more so in treble response than almost any other in the audible band.

Early GE models had some enthusiasm in the upper registers which meant pairings and setup would be key. The most recent Triton Reference is much better in this regard. An evolution in design they continue to make rather quickly. That is why I do feel that past listening is no longer representative of current offerings and should be revisited.


kosst_amojan OP
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The thing is that all that "real good bass" is overblown. Overblown bass is what people like in home theater speakers. 
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gdhal
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The thing is that all that "real good bass" is overblown. Overblown bass is what people like in home theater speakers.

I disagree, but I respect your opinion.

I’ve found the bass to have the right "weight" to it. IMO, the crossover integration from mid-to-low bass is as good as it gets, or at least as good as I’ve heard. There’s also a DSP processor ahead of the sub amplifier to further refine the bass signal.
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