I've owned a pair of Focal Sopra No2's since they first hit our shores and they just might be the last pair of speakers I own (for my man cave). I have them being driven by a McIntosh MC452 power amp, which some of my friends describe as sounding like a "tube amp". This particular amp (with my ears) pairs well with the Focals. I've heard these speakers driven by a Naim & NAD integrated and thought they sounded "thin",
When my Sopra's arrived I carefully broke them in, starting out at low volume levels, each day turning up the volume a little, until I had over 200 hours on them. They sounded great! But at about the six month time frame they really seemed to "settle down" and become more enjoyable.
I enjoy just about all types of music except for modern country and hip hop and find the Focals sound awesome whether I'm enjoying a Beethoven symphony or a Foo Fighters album.
When my Sopra's arrived I carefully broke them in, starting out at low volume levels, each day turning up the volume a little, until I had over 200 hours on them. They sounded great! But at about the six month time frame they really seemed to "settle down" and become more enjoyable.
I enjoy just about all types of music except for modern country and hip hop and find the Focals sound awesome whether I'm enjoying a Beethoven symphony or a Foo Fighters album.