Thoughts: Mofi Sourcepoint 888 vs Fyne Audio 501sp?


Thinking about either of these. I’m surprised there isn’t more direct comparisons as they’re both dual concentric and near the same price. Anyone try both or thoughts on these? Thanks

davegh

I've heard both the Mofi 888 and the Fyne 501sp, unfortunately in different rooms/systems but still.

From what I could tell they were very different to the point where each would appeal to different types of users, and each would work better in different systems. 

The Mofi was more dynamic and I'd say technically correct? Great detail, nice imaging, very clean and well rounded. For me this would be a better speaker when playing complex big band or orchestral works, technical metal, and even just loud rock in general where I want it to be punchy.

The Fyne Audio speakers struck me as being more "pretty" sounding, kind of like certain older Sonus Faber designs. So not ideal for really technical and complex music but fantastic with small scale jazz and classical, or singer with guitar type material. There's a certain romantic coloration to that music which is more emotionally involving than the Mofi.

Obviously this is based on the systems and rooms I heard them in so it isn't definitive by any means. Both good speakers but extremely different, you really want to try them for yourself if at all possible. 

@davegh I'd agree with your assessment. At times when listening to music that demanded a certain level of grunge or not "pretty" as used above they struggled. It depends what you are after but for a $6k you can do better.

I have a pair of MoFi Sourcepoint 888's, purchased on October 1st. I'm powering them with a McIntosh MC152 amp, and Anthem AVM 70 pre/processor, all balanced connections. Even though they can go fairly deep in the bass, I cross them over at 80Hz using (2) HSU and (1) SVS subs. The subs are strategically placed, all time aligned and calibrated with a miniDSP 2x4 HD. I know speakers are very room dependent, so my comments are just for my room and equipment. I'm in a 1,300 sq ft finished, insulated, carpeted basement. The 888's are about 10' apart, and I sit 12' in front of them. Now-a-days I mostly like to stream HiRes and DSD music, using a Roon One for a server, an EverSolo MDP-A8 Streamer using i2S output, and Denafrips Pontus 15th DAC.

The 888's are just awesome, all 96 lbs of them! I love the female voice characteristics, nice tight mid-bass, and accurate high's. They have very good vertical and horizontal dispersion. They play plenty loud when asked upon. At first I hooked them up to the 4 ohm tap on the MC152. During an AC/DC Thunderstruck listening demo I briefly saw my right MC152 Power Guard LED flash once. The average 888 ohm rating is 6 ohms. I switched to the MC152 8 ohm tap and have plenty of headroom for my listening, have never seen the Power Guards flash again. I very very seldom play this loud, but sometimes... if you know what I mean. I feel this is my endgame speaker, but you never know!