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Focal micro utopia be VS Dynaudio C1

hi
It seems that in the 3k-4k used range, the focal and dyns seems to be solid contenders and Ive pretty much focused my choice on those two.

I listen mainly to electronica and jazz.

I have a small room (10 x 11) fully treated with HUGE 14 inch thick, floor to ceiling, bass traps. First reflection point fully treated as well as back wall.

I will mainly listen to about 7 feet away from the speakers.

I also really like to be able to listen at low volume late at night.

I NEVER listen past 95 DB, and normally listen to avarage of 80 db.

I will get a amp once I know which speaker to get!

I value musicality more then anything else. I want to be drawn into the music and the resolution must be well integrated into the sound.
Coherent, musicality and the two attributes I value the most. And non fatiguing!

thanks
murphythecat
murphythecat OP
181 posts
 
hi rello, the lack of coherence from focal surprise me a lot and got me concerned a bit.

Do you think it was because of the distance between you and the speaker or the inherent design of the speaker?

anyone can comment on the focal performance when listening at around 7 feet from the focal?
xti16
1,525 posts
 
Can't comment on the Focal but after owning both the DYn C1 and C1 Signature I have to say MKII/Sig sound better at lower listening levels. I would also say the original will get louder. So if you can find the MKII I think they would be better they would be better for your listening requirements.
rello
311 posts
 
My impression of the Micro BE is in my space so I cannot say for sure....for sure though the Vivid is much more coherent and overall a better speaker and certainly in my space.
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mattmiller
1,513 posts
 
Do not buy the C1's if your going to play them at low volume all the time. They really need to open up to sound best and they do that with a lot of clean power! You should look into some low watt tube amps with high sensitive speakers like 92db or better. That kind of system would sound awesome in the room you described above.IMO.
jaxwired
232 posts
 
My only thought is that you say you listen to electronica. The dyns will have far more powerful and deep bass.
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