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Originally Posted by storfmon
I heard the A5s (now up to $24800) and the M2s with mpods ($68000) in the same room on the same amp (Luxman m900u). The A5s were 98% as good for most applications and actually sounded better with hard rock. The imaging was spot on for both. The M2 advantage was more controlled, cleaner bass, but for about 1/3 the cost, the A5s are a no brainer if you have the budget. Absolutely amazing speakers and bested (IMHO) the $38000 Wilson Sasha DAWs and other speakers that were 2-3x the price (e.g., Focal Scala Utopias).
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I had the opportunity just this past weekend to hear both the M2 and A5. Unfortunately they were in different rooms with different equipment. For me the M2 was moderately better in all facets. Better imaging, more precise midrange and lower bass presentation.
Would say that the A5 gave maybe at best 60-70% of the performance of the M2. They were still very good performers for their price range.
I have also heard Focal Utopia Scala's as I currently own the Maestro's
A5 not in same league but again budget, price etc should be kept in mind
Edward
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