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Warm romantic & detailed

Good morning Gentlemen & ladies... 

I'm just starting to toy with idea of replacing my Focal 1038's... No matter how I treat my room, or what equipment I throw at it I just can't seem to tame the harsh highs on this speaker. 

I'd like to stay in the same price range of the Electra's (7/8k), I don't mind buying used, the musts for me at this point are: Warm, romantic, yet detailed... It would be beautiful to just sit and listen and not have ear fatigue after 15 minutes of listening. 

Can you please recommend something? 
jeffinnh76
erik_squires
16,430 posts
 
Sorry, there's a copule of mods you could make, I've had the same issues with Focals. If you otherwise love them:

Replace the tweeter caps with Mundorf MKP or Clarity CE
Put felt on the sides of the tweet using PSA backed felt.
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twoleftears
5,320 posts
 
Absolutely.  Harbeth 40.1's as already suggested, or alternatively Vienna Acoustics Liszt (used).  Both will perform exactly as you describe.
garyalex
117 posts
 
Consider Jean-Marie Reynaud speakers.  They may well provide what you're looking for.
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nekoaudio
489 posts
 
You may like this pair of Acoustic Zen Crescendo speakers, used at an outstanding price. I think it may match exactly what you're looking for.
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