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Why so many used focals?

I look on the forums to read and learn about owners reactions about focals and compared to many brands there's little action which would make me think it's a small company... til I search on AG for used focal speakers and pages of used speakers come up! Are they the type of speakers that offer a clear upgrade path OR are they short term speakers that wow the listener early and fatigue in the long term?

I couldn't be in the same room with focal's from the 90's, but the recent speakers have been very pleasing to the ear in auditions. Experienced reply's would be appreciated and please no hating on the brand. Tks
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steve59 OP
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Let me know how you like the replacements.
ebm
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Everybody is dumping them and moving on to something better such as Magico A3s.
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steve59 OP
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Funny. Let me guess you have the A3's. I heard more expensive magico's driven by some Dan'D you know 6 figure system and I liked the focals better. so much for taste. at least you know to never ask my advice.
contuzzi
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Magico A3.  The speaker for someone who wants a Magico but can’t afford it.  They are selling a lot based on that.   Not that they’re bad, just that they’re getting lucky people have that expectation bias going into a listening session with them.

These same people... what do you know, they happen to talk sh*t about Paradigm Personas because of the name.   So sad and so embarrassing.  
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You know, I’m 57 and I must admit to being more than a little frustrated with the whole High End journey I’ve been on for some 30 years now.  It always seemed to lead to something unobtainable...something I had in my early youth, but somehow was not able to regain.  Fun!  It just wasn’t there anymore.  It all became so serious....the relentless pursuit of some fictionalized ideal.  Why couldn’t I put on my favorite Zeppelin track or Yes album...Genesis or Pink Floyd without scratching my head?  Where did the emotional connection go?  Why did everything I play have to be audiophile approved to hear anything involving?  I used to feel the music.  Immerse myself in it.  The music was the event, not ogling my expensive gear.  Funny thing is, the systems that were the most fun were not necessarily audiophile approved.  Soooo...I’m going old school.  Ordered me a pair of JBL 4429’s!  Can’t wait to blast “In the Evening “!!


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