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Masterlu 05-29-2021 05:57 PM

Hubbman... Welcome to AA! :wave:

bart 05-29-2021 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hubbman (Post 1039109)
Quick question about Focal speaker matching.

I have a pair of Focal Kanta No1’s and I’m thinking about adding a Sopra Center Channel to the mix in place of the Aria center I have now.
The question is, will the Sopra center meld well with the timber of the Kanta No1’s? I found a very good deal on the Sopra, which is why I’m contemplating this change.

I’m also thinking ahead as I will probably upgrade the L/R speakers to Sopra’s in the next year or so..


Welcome to AA Hubbman!

I've heard both lines, and I like them.
They are comparable in sound signature, with the Sopras logically being better.
If you plan to upgrade anyway, and you can save now on the centre, it's a wise move imo.

tigerhonaker 12-26-2023 11:43 AM

Reviving an old Thread on Focal speakers ..........
 
Guys,


Instead of starting a new thread it seems this thread already started on the Focal speakers will work just fine.

I have all JML Utopia speakers.

Unfortunately my 20-year old JML Utopia has totally died. :tears:

In looking for a replacement i looked over on Focal (Home-Page) and found the following.

The Focal Sopra "Center-Channel" and it has excellent reviews so I'm going with it.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds


I also will be able to use my current JML center channel speaker stand.
That's been modified to sit as low as possible under my Stewart 123" G-4 16 x 9 screen W/4-way remote masking.

If you look in the middle of the stand it has 2-bolts sticking up and I found a perfect solution for that.

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ISO-PUCKSeries

https://isoacoustics.com/pro-audio-i...o-puck-series/

So, I'm wondering if any of you are running the Focal Sopra center-channel speaker?

Or have actual knowledge of it.

Below is one of the excellent reviews of it as I read many and all said it is a great choice.

Our Review

Introduction

https://dreamediaav.com/products/focal-sopra-center

Terry Honaker
USA

Formerly YB-2 12-26-2023 01:50 PM

No comment on the speaker (other than I was very pleased with my Focal Electra speakers when I owned them), but I use Iso-pucks under my Denon DP-80 turntable and they do an excellent job.

tigerhonaker 12-26-2023 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Formerly YB-2 (Post 1079496)
No comment on the speaker (other than I was very pleased with my Focal Electra speakers when I owned them), but I use Iso-pucks under my Denon DP-80 turntable and they do an excellent job.


Formerly YB-2;


Thanks for the reply on the use of the ISO-Pucks.
I saw them in a video on YouTube as well as reading reviews on them.
I think they are going to work just fine for raising the incoming Focal "Sopra" center channel speaker off the stand it will be sitting on.


Terry

audiogear 12-26-2023 02:29 PM

Terry, sorry to hear about the dead center...20 years, what a great run! No experience with the Sopra center but I've read that it carried over from the Electra line with updated Sopra drivers. Electra dates back to the JM Lab days so its heritage may be a befitting replacement.

The IsoPucks seem like the perfect solution. They feature a suction cup top/bottom design to help stabilize the center on a tilted stand...plus you get vibration benefits.

tigerhonaker 12-27-2023 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by audiogear (Post 1079499)
Terry, sorry to hear about the dead center...20 years, what a great run! No experience with the Sopra center but I've read that it carried over from the Electra line with updated Sopra drivers. Electra dates back to the JM Lab days so its heritage may be a befitting replacement.

The IsoPucks seem like the perfect solution. They feature a suction cup top/bottom design to help stabilize the center on a tilted stand...plus you get vibration benefits.


audiogear,


Yes I agree I think the soon to be ordered Focal "Sopra" center channel will be a nice replacement for my now Non-Functional JML center channel.


The ISO-Pucks I ordered are the Middle ones they offer.
From what I read on their site they say go to next level up for the weight of what you need.


They will be here soon.


Terry

Doug Lax 12-29-2023 04:16 PM

I think that is a beautiful speaker . Sounding and looking

tigerhonaker 12-30-2023 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug Lax (Post 1079594)
I think that is a beautiful speaker . Sounding and looking


Doug Lax,


I totally agree with you and looking forward to having one in my H/T soon.

I did receive an E-Mail from Charles (My-A/V Dealer) looks like this coming week, hopefully to actually place an order.

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From Charles
Quote:

Hi Terry,

I have read the reviews and specs on the speaker all of which sounds good.
I also have reached out to our suppler for availability and will let you know when I hear back as they are running short handed through the Holiday’s.

Thanks,
Charles
Terry
USA

tigerhonaker 12-30-2023 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by audiogear (Post 1079499)
Terry, sorry to hear about the dead center...20 years, what a great run! No experience with the Sopra center but I've read that it carried over from the Electra line with updated Sopra drivers. Electra dates back to the JM Lab days so its heritage may be a befitting replacement.

The IsoPucks seem like the perfect solution.
They feature a suction cup top/bottom design to help stabilize the center on a tilted stand...plus you get vibration benefits.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerhonaker (Post 1079517)
audiogear,

Yes I agree I think the soon to be ordered Focal "Sopra" center channel will be a nice replacement for my now Non-Functional JML center channel.

The ISO-Pucks I ordered are the Middle ones they offer.
From what I read on their site they say go to next level up for the weight of what you need.

They will be here soon.

Terry

audiogear,

Before you see the below information.

I have heard back from Charles (Owner) of https://hosting.photobucket.com/albu...080&fit=bounds

Charles and his (Senior Technician) Jason on the right in my Dedicated-Home-Theater discussing the situation.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/albu...080&fit=bounds
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Date: 12/27/23 4:04 PM (GMT-06:00)
Hi Terry,
I have read the reviews and specs on the speaker all of which sounds good.
I also have reached out to our suppler for availability and will let you know when I hear back as they are running short handed through the Holiday’s.
Charles

Ain't gonna be as long now and the Bad-Boy will be installed and once again I will be loving my H/T !!! ...............

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Look what just arrived a few minutes ago. https://www.audioaficionado.org/data...ABAAEAAAIBRAA7

I just tried these out on my computer desk and when I say they {STICK} believe me that's a FACT guys.
Sweetwater is a 1st Class Company.
I received a cellphone call from Pat Walsh Sales/Engineer to make sure I had ordered the correct item.
Now, guys, when the heck has any of us recently experienced that sort of Follow-Up from ANY-COMPANY ???
As it turned-out I originally placed an order for two (2) sets of the ISO PUCKS.

(1) One was for the largest set named something like ISO PUCK 76 and those are for Heavy Applications as each 76 ISO PUCK handles 40-Lbs.

(2) The 2nd set I ordered was the Medium ISO PUCK that is rated at 20Lbs each I will be using four (4) for a total capacity of 80Lbs.

After talking with Pat all I really need are the ISO Puck as the incoming Focal Sopra center-channel speaker weighs 41.8 Lbs approximately.

Below I'm going to share with you what just arrived from Sweetwater.

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Terry


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