@patrickdowns Probably the F1 8 or 701SP. If these monitors can avoid sounding small/strained or lacking body they could be an option for me over the much more expensive F1 8s. At $18k for the 8s places it in a very competitive list of loudspeakers. |
Thanks. Yeah, the lineage of the Fyne speakers is high end Tannoy but usually large 15” drivers. The 501sp is 6”! I had a pair of vintage Tannoy Arden’s that I regret selling. The Mofi’s seem all the rage but it’s like an advertising and reviewer blitz- with very little criticism. No doubt listening to them side by side would be best…. |
I owned the 501SP for about 8 months. I like to try different brands and this pair came up locally at a price I found reasonable. I paid around $3300, met seller 1/2 way. I have mixed feelings about them but for the price I ended up selling them for ($2400) I think they are a great deal. I wasn't crazy about the midrange. I found them a little laid back but with good energy. They're not that speaker that makes everything sleepy at all. I just don't know if that Tannoy style driver system is for me. They do like a little power for woofer control but no complains with the AN. I often didn't use the sub, or just below maybe 50hz. They had pretty full body but curious about the 502SP and 7 series having much more. Like most speakers, the more you look at them the less you think they are worth the money. Everything that looks metal is plastic, but the binding posts and finish were great. I was surprised to take such a loss on the 501SP. I figured maybe $300-400 but nearly $1,000 surprised me. It might be the lack of New England dealer presence (maybe changed) or the fact that the brand needs time to settle and fill in the gaps.
If I had to keep a speaker and it had to be Fyne, I'd shop higher in the line and really spend time listening to them first. I think they are well made, but like I said, maybe that driver compliment/quality for $ isn't for me. With the history of the brand and designers I'd encourage you to investigate further. |
I heard the 888 at Axpona and was very very impressed. I was equally impressed with the SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle. They are also very worthwhile considering and in the same price category. I also was very pleased that day with the sound of the PS Audio FR5 speakers, although those are just bookshelf. |
I bought Crutchfield’s demo pair of SP888’s. They are awesome, they are nicely articulate and play loud with great bass. I sold a pair of Magico A5’s prior to buying. They do not play loud and I would not go back for anything. Onkyo Grand Integra M-510 amplifier and Canary Audio CA-601 MKII pre and a variety of sources all of which sound great! $26k vs $5k easy choice! |
