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Focal Sopra 1 Bookshelves (with subs) or Focal Kanta 2s towers instead?

I am having trouble deciding between Sopra 1 speakers and the Kanta 2 towers by Focal. I heard them both in the store using a MacIntosh 12000. I currently have a Yamaha AS-3200 amp but I will eventually be buying the MacIntosh 12000 also. All new equipment and not used.

 

The room these will live in is about 300 square feet... like a 13 x 26 foot shoe box design. The room is untreated and I do not plan on treating the room or using room correction software. I have no interest in that.

 

I love the imaging and separation of the Sopra 1s. But I also love the warmth and low mids that the Kanta 2 speakers give. If I was to get the Sopra 1s, I would get 2 REL 510 subs with it.

 

Any opinions, please on if I should get the Sopra 1s or Kanta 2s?

 

Side note: I am not considering anything else... I like Focal/McIntosh set up I heard at the store and sticking with it.

dman777
georgeblue9
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https://audiophilereview.com/reference-speakers/on-imaging-and-loudspeakers/

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tobaccoleafpie
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Chiming in late but I have the Sopra 1 with stereo subs - Sunfire HRS10.  Very punchy and excellent bass.  I could actually hear the notes.   Anthem STR pre and a McIntosh 462 to warm things up.  The Sunfires are compact and do not take up a lot of space.

dman777 OP
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Just a follow up... I ended up getting a good deal on the Focal Sopra 1s. They are really good! Love them. I plan on getting Sopra 2's in the future also. The Sopra 1s are so good I don't really need Sopra 2s. However, I am curious and  wonder about that full tower sound would be like also. 

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