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Magico A1 or Sopra 1 or Marten Oscar Duo

Hello,

I am looking for a new speaker to replace my 803d3’s. I don’t need the lowest frequencies in my 4 by 6 meter room. So, what would be a good replacement?

Can someone tell me about differences in sound?

- Focal Sopra 1

- Magico A1

- Marten Oscar/ Parker Duo

My amps are: pass labs xp12, Bryston 14bsst2

cd: simaudio 650d, Bryston bcd3.

 

thanks!,

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ghdprentice
8,084 posts
 

Honestly it is going to depend on your tastes. The Magico is so revealing I would only run them with tubes.. I used to own a Simaudio 650d with the external power supply (for 7 years)… too lean and lacking in bass for Magico.. I would choose which ot the other two are warmer…Focal are unique… I don’t know the Matren… I like their marketing.

erik_squires
16,884 posts
 

Magico and Fritz have equally smooth presentations.  Fritz a little warmer and in your size room I'd consider it.

Focals - Make sure you don't try to point them at your head, minimize toe-in.

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verdantaudio
1,533 posts
 

This is tough and really depends on your preferences.  What do you like in terms of soundstage and image?  The Magicos are known for a wide yet flatter soundstage.  The Martens are deeper but maybe a bit less wide.  The Focals to me are kind of a middle ground.  The Sopras are not significantly brighter than what you have IMO.  

 

You are offering measurements in meters so I am guessing you aren't in the US. What market are you in.  There are a ton of other option that are really amazing but question is whether they make sense to look at in your market.  

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