Focal Sopra 2’s vs. Legacy Focus SE’s

I have heard both and previously owned the Legacy Focus SE speakers. The two are very different sonically. Legacy is a more musical speaker with an overall lower tonal balance, but it is just a little harder (not impossible) to get endgame separation and imaging from them. Focal are more “hifi” sounding and need very good electronics for them to sound their best. Their tweeter can be very resolving and fatiguing without quality electronics, and it is easy for Focal to sound “tipped up” if they are not paired with proper electronics or set up properly.

I’m surprised about your comments on the Legacy Signature SE. How big is your room, and what amp do you plan to pair your speakers with?

Thank you for the input. Well stated ..

My room is 15x15.  I have  Parrasound A51 Amp and JC2 preamp.  I use a Gustard 26pro DAC fed from. Bluesound Node streamer   

Your room seems small for the Sopra...

I compared the Legacy Focus and Signature with an Apertura Edena, and there was no contest. The Apertura were much better. And not nearly so heavy.

@bobbyloans I have owned the Sopra 2 and had it paired with good electronics (see my virtual system if interested).  They replaced a pair of Acoustic Zen Crescendo Mark ll, which I loved.    I will say this about the Focal.  They are very nice speakers if you can find a slightly used pair at 1/2 the retail asking price.  At that price I thought they were a good value.  I would have been very unhappy had I bought them new.  I also found they were not an improvement over the Crescendos.  My take for what it's worth.  Cheers.