Focal Kanta No.2

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

@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.

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

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.

Virtually every review I've read of ant GE with active subs has commented on how they require constant fiddling between recordings to sound right. 

Most of my gripes with GE's are opinion and preference. The reason I liked them was that tweeter. The reason I didn't buy them was that tweeter. Kinda had enough of the quirky ribbon tweeter dispersion challenge. They were among the brightest speakers I listened to as well. 

Bottom line is real simple: the towering, enveloping soundstage the Focals projected combined with their transparency and ability to be as aggressive as the material commanded sold me. Golden Ear hadn't sorted that jazz out when I bought my 936's in anything they made.