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Focal Sopra n1 - mids are a bit recessed compared to Lumina IIs

I upgraded my speakers from Sonus Faber Lumina II's to Focal Sopra N1. I am using the Luxman 595 class A amp, which I used for the Lumina IIs as well. 

I love the bass and imaging of the Sopra N1s. Really good! However, one thing is bothering me. The mids or vocals seemed more recessed on the Sopra N1s when compared to my much cheaper Lumina IIs. Why is this? I miss the liveliness of the Lumina IIs from having those mids more forward. 

Also, when I heard the Focal Sopra N1s at the store on a McIntosh 12000, I did not detect the mids being recessed. So it's very confusing also in that respect.  

dman777
dman777 OP
25 posts
 

I read on the Focal website that it takes about 50 hours to break in their speakers to get the correct audible characteristics.  I think I might have total 1-2 hours. So maybe the mids might change? 

inna
7,296 posts
 

I don't see how 50 hours of burn in time can be enough for any speakers. 200-500 hours is where it often is. That's in addition to Luxman amp, as ghdprentice said. I bet, D'Agostino Momentum would be great. Sorry, had to say it. Or VAC.

mfili35
41 posts
 

Definitely need 300 -400 hours on that speaker played at louder volumes and the beryllium Tweeter takes a long time to break in I’m sure it’ll make a difference in the mids

avanti1960
1,472 posts
 

you have pointed out why i do not prefer focal speakers because i highly value the midrange, 

latest generation mcintosh amps are much clearer and slightly midrange forward hence the improvement. 

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mbmi
561 posts
 

I own the wonderful and highly valued Borresen X3's and they told me 500 hours is needed of burn in...They're correct ...between 300 and 500 was a Big difference. Consider those at 11K from a company that makes half million dollar speakers. they are a bargain.

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