Are these the BEST FOCAL SPEAKERS for the Money? FOCAL 936 K2 REVIEW

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

📍*GET IT HERE: bit.ly/3nQWOZF* ★ *QOTD: What do you think of brand’s releasing special editions of existing products?* ★ *CLICK 🔝 “SHOW MORE” in the description for answers to many of your questions* ★ *RULES: Please be respectful. NO OUTSIDE LINKS, URLs, email addresses, etc.*

[@sokrebis]

If special edition is real improvement like Marantz did with their KI series, than I'm 100% for it, if it just to grab more money no thanks

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

@@sokrebis good point. Appreciate you answering the QOTD.

[@michelfagan4891]

I really like the look of the paradigm founder series that they introduced this year . They look wayyy better than the focal's and no yellow for drivers lol and about the same price point as the focal's ! So yes if a special edition is done right , why not!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

@@michelfagan4891 Appreciate you weighing in.

[@christofferfrostad2626]

I am a focal guy from the heart. The color on the elements is a tribute to focals history in car audio. They have always topped the quality in the car audio perspective. I have the low end chora 826 and they are very lovable. Focal also sells a limited edition set for cars with yellow elements😀 they started with car audio. And progressed to home HiFi. So the collor is an homage to where they started😉

[@backrack01]

I have lived with the original Aria for about a yr. Everything you describe about the new version is exactly how I would describe the original. But I like the walnut finish and look of flax drivers on the original. The Aria have always been very detailed yet laid back speaker.

[@backrack01]

@Gary_J it's quick and clear.. not boomy.. but the speakers need to be as far from walls as possible and spread apart. But...they are not deep. I'd recommend getting a pair of subs to integrate with them. I have a pair of rel t5s.. they are nice and integrated really well. If I had the room.. I'd suggest the t7s.

[@backrack01]

@@Gary_J 2.5m - 3m

[@cdbennett2332]

Kevlar is yellow period. This speaker can be no other color. This is a special edition because its using classic kevlar speakers that made focal famous. The yellow speaker is the point of the speaker.

[@sphong0610]

In person, the K2s reminded me of the Ferrari 360 Modena in yellow/ grey.

[@HectorsCarAudio1]

Yes ☝🏻

[@linkeddevices]

Kevlar is is a dated material that take advantage of people not understanding that composite paper blend and poly are infinitely more versatile. Kevlar on a speaker makes as much sense as Kevlar on a music instrument. Paper composite and poly can be anything and can do much more than something that is a fancy way of a product of the silk road. It's like csbasse using force canceled subs and pretending they're mains. This all reminds me of people pretending to be disabled to win the special Olympics. I know there are very few hands behind the scenes of audio but at least other companies can be something you can take apart and learn from.

[@cdbennett2332]

@@linkeddevices the lighter and more rigid the cone material is the better. I like the way Kevlar sounds. Focal spend alot of time developing their materials. Their Kevlar cones are a sandwich of materials not just Kevlar.

[@MyOldNameWasTaken]

@@linkeddevices i have found that kevlar speakers produce a lot more accurate and louder bass. Yeah, you still need a dedicated subwoofer, i'm not saying that they can replace one but they feel to me like the bass they provide is sharper and less muddy than paper speakers. They do lose some warmth but you can always add that with some EQ.

[@danieldiaz6075]

You have to hear the Kanta 2. Definitely a big step up from the Aria series. Really their whole lineup from aria to utopia is stellar, I have no experience with Chora.

[@manny2230]

Definitely would be a very good choice to audition Kanta 2

[@audiojunkie1047]

Andrew & Kristi, in multiple reviews have heard of your definite applaud of the Diablo Utopia ($16k) standmounts. Have you heard the Kanta 1 standmounts? The previous out of my budget... would you recommend the Kanta 1s (I think $6.5/7k range) as a good alternative? I'm more of standmount fan! I'm also very interested in the KEF Reference 1s in the $8k range!

[@danielhenderson8316]

You can get the Aria K2 906 bookshelf speakers now for about $2300 a pair. It depends where your priority is. The Kanta is built better with a far superior Beryllium tweeter while the K2 woofer is better than the Flax woofer for fast attack rhythms at half the price.

[@xaviers2721]

I don't understand why Focal made a speaker who doesn't sound like Focal. And for 16k budget I prefer B&O Beolab 28 over Focal

[@noco-pf3vj]

That yellow cone speakers like White van speakers.

[@psyphonyxaudio]

I do believe the yellow was taken from a more traditional version of the Focal drivers and this being a limited edition... the color is paying homage to that tradition. You nailed it when you stated " this has to be a speaker you specifically want "

[@adilnota394]

I upgraded from KEF Q950s to this speaker, it’s a night and day difference! The body is sooo much more full and music is so much more detailed, really glad you guys got to showcase these, I really think they’re hidden gems for those uninitiated to Focal.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Appreciate you sharing your personal experience!

[@jstoli996c4s]

My guess is that the Focal is more forward/brighter than the KEFs.

[@pinkypoohable]

The Aria line from Focal is voiced to sound natural, mature and warm with a touch of Focal detailed and smooth top end extension. And I like the Aria sound compared to the Chora.

[@sdemosi]

I kinda want a Focal to sound like a Focal. Otherwise I can get another brand with a bit less definition & liveliness in the treble. Maybe they just decided to tune this one differently. The Aria 948s are worth a look too. A bit more presence in the bass and mids than the regular 936. Not heard the k2. I'm not sure about special editions tbh as there's always the question of whether to just go up the range. Fyne Audio do some SP which are genuinely a significant step up from their non special edition brethren.

[@johndost3087]

I agree with Kristi about shouldn't need a sub with this level of speaker.

[@raduflorin6154]

The yellow coloured cone it's not a decorative choice , the material it's called Polykevlar , and YES , it's only yellow !!

[@gb3496]

Wow... you just saved me from making a HUGE mistake... I thought these (more interested in the regular 936) would sound like a "typical" Focal... Like Kristi, I like the "livelier" Focal sound - I do not like "neutral" or "laid-back" sounding speakers...So, thanks as usual!

[@audiorick841]

More Focal pls! Sopra and Scala Utopia 🤩 I’m on the fence, having your take you be awesome but I know they are heavy beasts to pull in and out for a review 😁

[@MCP101]

I have the Aria line and really looking to move to Sopra. A good review would be awesome.

[@audiorick841]

@@MCP101 I went from my Triangles to Sopra it was a big jump in cost but also a big jump on the sound I was looking for. I don’t see myself ever get getting rid of them. So happy.

[@michaelrossmaessler200]

Call me crazy but I love the contrast of the grey sides with the yellow drivers. A good looking speaker not trying to be furniture :)

[@gottrekk5798]

Me too.

[@andyduffield8208]

Me too, I love the look and after reading/watching loads of options and not really finding anything other than the looks as a negative, which are subjective anyway. I bought some from PT for £1424 bargain.

[@cooper24]

Hope the holidays are good to you Andrew!

[@KristiWright]

Same to you!

[@matthewsmith1461]

Focal has always been my favorite car audio line. I understand you don't like the colour of the Aria K2's. This is just my opinion. Aramid fiber is a yellow fiber naturally and i'm not sure if trying to change the colour of Aramid fiber would alter the properties. The K2 name is taken from their car audio line which was introduced in 2008. The K2 car audio line has been the only focal speaker line to use the yellow aramid fiber cone, so they really could not market that speaker as the Aria "K2" without keeping the yellow cones. As far as I know this is the first time any home speaker line has used the aramid driver used in the K2 line. PS this is by far the best home speaker review channel on KZbin!!! You two have done a fantastic job.

[@danielhenderson8316]

They’ve used their K2 cones in Home Audio before, but always in a Special Edition. Before this they had the Spectral 40th towers that also had the Kevlar tweeter in the K2 Power car audio line, but they were $10,000 a pair.

[@PastorHinChrist]

Love Kristi's "rip your face off"

[@seanpburke]

I paired my 936 K2s with the Hegel H390 - big power, handles 2ohm loads with ease. Perfect combo in my opinion. Very happy with the (very European) pairing.

[@pmizz7959]

Loved the review and been looking forward to this one. I just setup my new concept 500s this week and was hoping to hear them come up in the comparison but that’s ok. Based on this review I feel confident I picked the best speakers for my tastes as I was cross shopping them.

[@Julsnalice]

Having spent time with the regular flax aria and the k2 aria I can say the k2 is superior. Keep in mind the modern k2 cones are identical to utopia W cones just different a different color. The k2 has far more drive and sheer hit in the bass than the flax variant, the sound is overall a bit more capable especially at higher volumes. I agree however typical focal lovers probably won’t love the aria k (or the new chora range) as they have really softened the sound a lot. For me I ended up with kanta no 2, still laid back but couldn’t live without BE.

[@santinonn]

Hi ackley i apareciste your contribution, im planning on buying the arias k2 936. But i come to this conclussion by just listening at the traditional 926 aria (not k2) and i really liked them, so i assume 936 k2 will sound a lot better. Anyway, im a little worried about this "laid back" do you think i need to worry about this? Im choosing the k2 almost eyes closed by listening the 926. I dont have the chance to make an audition with the k2s here in spain

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

I have the Aria and Chora. They both sound different, the Chora sounds livelier and more energetic, the Aria is definitely warmer.

[@edwinsprojects7039]

​@@santinonn did you get your K2's? What do you think? You like them?

[@edwinsprojects7039]

Just ordered the K2s for a great deal. Never heard them and orderd them blindly in faith that I will lile them. I have kX2's in my car and I love how they sound so I asume the sound will be similar. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with is about the K2 cones. Now I just need to pair it with a good tube amp

[@DouglasMilewski]

I'm all for special editions. The manufacturers can appeal to varied decor tastes, which is a good thing.

[@revelationsoundstudio]

I have the Aria 926 speakers for my stereo. You are correct about having a good amp. I had the Adcom 555 amp and the bass was good. It took a couple of weeks for the bass to open up and get the best bass experience. Once I upgraded my amp to a Macintosh 152 amp, I no longer needed a sub with my speakers. They have a smooth clear sound with great detail and good bass.

[@BTSyaya]

Like others have said focal k2 speakers are top tier legendary speakers in the car audio world. It’s cool to see focal blending the two with introducing them into home audio. Also what others might not know is that real true Kevlar is always yellow. So the name k2 is a hint towards the Kevlar cones which is also why it’s yellow. Function > form kinda thing. Love seeing you review any focal speakers, one of my favorite brands that I can’t really afford so it’s great to see you review them!

[@dawn-moon]

As a Kanta no3 owner, now paired with a NAD M33, do not underestimate the Flax cones from the "normal" Aria. Kanta's got the Flax cones first, then this was shared with the Aria lineup. Flax cones sound way better compared to the V cones from the former Chorus product line. ( and IMHO better/more warm compared to the W cones from the Sopra/Electra series ) Focal is known also from car audio, and the K2 cones have a big heritage in car tuning scene in Europe in the 90's. So that's why they still use them in that yellow color, it's a tribute to what the K2 cones did for Focal pre-2000.

[@djkbrown]

I listened to a few different speakers, r series Kef and some Dali options and these had such an amazing soundstage, it's huge! And they just play anything effortlessly. I had some kef r3 metas and once I heard these I just couldn't enjoy the r3 in the same way. I'd love to hear the utopias, I can't imagine how good they must be!

[@jeromewhitmill733]

I think most special edition speakers are just a new coat of paint and minor tweaks to the sound. But I think it is cool. It gives you something to get excited about. Wish you would review the KEF Reference bookshelf. They might be a great value.

[@johnnixon2504]

They may have been stuck with the driver color as a result of the aramid fiber selected. The "K" in the name suggests Kevlar and that stuff is formulated yellow.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

You may be right, but I've seen grey, black and other color Kevlar from other manufacturers in the past.

[@johnnixon2504]

I keep the grills on my older B&W CM9s2 because of the yellow Kevlar midrange 😆.

[@lordhades9455]

I think the Focal Chora series look so much better and are honestly the way I think I'm leaning for a home theater purchase.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

The Chora is a dynamite line of loudspeakers. In my opinion, they're not going to do you wrong. Thanks for tuning in this morning!

[@lordhades9455]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews your review is the main reason I intend to purchase. Keep up the absolutely excellent content!

[@greggles69]

Great review (as usual). When will we see a review of the Wharfedale Linton Anniversary (which appears in the background of this and previous videos)?

[@andreasmoller9798]

I do agree on the 702 s2. I have the regular version. They are very picky on the amp and the recording you play, very revealing and transparent speakers, i love them, have not heard those focals. But if i decided to go with focal in future i think i would go with kanta no3

[@djclabbe88]

I agree that yellow cones doesn't look "good" at home. But when you're in the car audio business as I am, you KNOW when a Focal is Yellow, it's a K2 speaker. And it's high end :)

[@edwinsprojects7039]

Yellow Stands For "K2 POWER" Well said man!

[@69leehammond]

Is that Wharfedale Lintons in the background ?

[@jeffw825]

Best audio reviewer on KZbin. Very much enjoy your content Andrew. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

[@KristiWright]

So nice of you to say!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

@Jeff Wilson Thank you! We appreciate you saying that. It means a lot to us.

[@bobkrueger194]

I have the regular 936s that I run with my McIntosh and I find the 936s very enjoyable. I find that they are easy to drive and the level of detail I hear coming from them is simply incredible with as little as 2 watts. I do agree that a sub would be a bonus - as is with most towers that used smaller mid bass type drivers. I did a back to back against several speakers (KEF, B&W, Klipsch) awhile back and I find the Focals good bang for the buck with solid build quality. I'd like to see wood veneer rather than painted finish or vinyl wrap. Great review.

[@edwinsprojects7039]

Do you have any input on how the Original 936's compare with the K2's? Thanks

[@beitie]

I'm really glad that Kristi made the comment that for their size, it's a little odd that they really do require a subwoofer. I'm not trying to say that aspect of the speaker makes me unimpressed, or even uninterested, but it does make me wonder what Focal is doing with those three 6 inch bass drivers. Also, just wondering if you have any interest in trying out vintage speakers? I'll admit that I really love new speakers, I think the technology and design in modern day speakers is astounding. However, a friend of mine owns a pair of Kenwood speakers LS-660's, hooked up to a very entry level Sony AV Receiver, and I'm always blown away at how fantastic those old speakers sound. This is coming from someone who owns Beolab Penta's (mechanically restored), and Paradigm Monitor 11's. I grew up listening to Bang & Olufsen Beovox S45-2 speakers running off a Pioneer SX-828, and I can tell you that combination is glorious at times. So maybe it's something worth considering?

[@ROYALUSTER]

Good morning! Be good humans!

[@KristiWright]

Great sentiment. Yes, please be good humans!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Great morning and yes, let's all be good humans today!

[@krancan25]

Yeah the K2 are from the automotive line, yellow and legendary... So a special version makes sense (if you have them in your car and you want them in your home as well). I also prefer the regular Aria look personally, but it would be interesting to compare side by side on the audio quality as the Aria has the newer Flax which should be "better" and thus K2's should be cheaper..? What would make me buy them is the inclusion of the Beryllium Tweeter... That would make them a steal.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

If they had the Beryllium tweeter that would be sweet, but I fear that would make them virtually indistinguishable from the costlier Utopia line with aspects of their performance.

[@andrewforsythe7240]

I'm with Kristi, rip my face off. Just bought the Klipsch RB81ii's. No sub needed. Glad I bought them. Use sub since I already have but lower volume. I'm older going for fun factor not so much for accuracy. They are brand new still some left at dealers here in Europe. They are not so bright, maybe my ears. As you know they first came out about ten years ago. 8 inch woofers on bookshelves. Love it. Thanks for the great 👍 review. I like Focal too !

[@KristiWright]

😁

[@manoz6194]

I thought yellow drivers was a B&W thing

[@waterlover]

Not a fan of those yellow drivers either, makes them look like my focal car speakers..a white tower would have looked insane!

[@daniesmit1316]

I drive my 936's with a Naim Supernait3 and it sounds awesome

[@Gushdz99]

Love your reviews Mr. Andrew and I am a big fan of the way you treat your wife, is amazing the respect you have between you two and the way you talk to each other, congrats!!! Wish you both the best!!!

[@SergioHernandez-le8wp]

This is like watching that kid that had all the best toys talk about how awesome it is to play with them...envious probably isn't strong enough of a word here

[@hattree]

I'm not sure I understand your aversion to grills. They keep off dust and protect them.

[@nafnaf0]

I would love for you to review the Focal Kanta No. 2 and give your thoughts vs. Aria 936, Chora 826, and others

[@gb3496]

So what do we need to do to get you to review the GoldenEar "Mini-flagship" tower speaker, the Triton One.R...? :) Inundate GoldenEar with requests to send you the speakers...?

[@James7995]

Kristi’s takes remain undefeated.

[@KristiWright]

🙌

[@leonsam12]

I like the yellow drivers, because back in the car audio days, the yellow drivers were the top performers and usually expensive 👌 12:27

[@donaldlaing8397]

I bought the 936 and while the sound is impressive, they did not work that well in the small living room of my flat. I replaced them with KEF Q750s, a smaller tower speaker, and I'm much happier with the liveliness, extended sound stage and general sound. it was only later I came across a review saying that "these need lots of space to give off their best" That sums up my experience very well.

[@MCP101]

You should went with the 926 that is smaller (20mt2 rooms). I did that. I was in a smaller room before and they sounded really well but now spectacular. When I moved to my new apartment and got a lot more space in my listening room....they absolute shine. The space and correct size of tower is totally key in these kind of decitions. Even the smaller tower of the line needs space.

[@yvesboutin5604]

Special Edition most of the time means same speakers in a nicer dress! Concerning the yellow drivers, 20 years ago I asked a retailer what was that all about. His answer was this : true kevlar is product manufactured by Dupont and they made it exclusively in yellow. I don't know if it is still true today, but since they hold the patent for it, they are the one to determine the color. Also, in the past I own a pair of Focal and I found them to be fatiguing during long listening sessions. After a few years I sold them for a third of the original price. Maybe it is time I gave Focal a listen again...

[@danielhenderson8316]

Dupont still owns the trademark of “Kevlar” which is why these and other kevlar speakers are listed as “aramid fiber” cones. As far as newer Focals, they more laid back since they ditched titanium for their tweeters.

[@themiszach2375]

Andrew, we NEED the review of sopra!

[@Jundaku]

I would love to see how these would compare against the Sonus faber Sonettos. I was torn between the two and ended up getting the Sonus faber just because of the trade up program.

[@christopherstephens3205]

For my Division III system, I paired the FOCAL 936 K2s with the Uniti Nova and the Planar Rega 6 and LOVE, Love, love the sound. They give life to my Blue Note vinyl.

[@whisperingdreams3170]

Im thinking of doing the same… next year I’m going to purchase the k2s and pair it with a nova. Can’t wait! Bet the sound is fantastic.

[@stephen254]

What size room do you have this set up in and how close to the walls and corners are the speakers? Thanks so much.

[@christopherstephens3205]

@@stephen254 A basement recreation room that's roughly 400 s.f. w/9 ft. ceilings. They are staged 36 in. from the rear and side walls. You're very welcome.

[@chawonytube]

Another great 💎. The 700 series from Bowers & Wilkins are amazing. Dope video.

[@westcoast708]

yes B&W with the right amp lookout .

[@ferdi9554]

I am sold to Focal speakers! But those ones, inhhh I don't really like the design and color!

[@motosymas1726]

When comparing with focal kanta , it is really worth the money to upgrade to focal kanta?

[@alvaromarquez1751]

I’m wondering the same thing

[@Guydude79]

Comparing the $280,000 Utopia's and these are just ridiculous

[@sikniss8038]

My room consists of the Aria flax 926 towers, center and surrounds run by a NuForce MCH300SE C7 and Emotiva XMC-1. Incredible musicality even with class D.

[@dejandavkov]

Take lock at: B&W signature diamond 2006 marble edition :)

[@dillonquackenbush3895]

I’ve been so excited for this day to come!!!

[@KristiWright]

Are you a big Focal fan? Thanks for watching?

[@dillonquackenbush3895]

@@KristiWright I have always wanted a pair of Focals since your first Chora Review. So after that, any review of the brand I have been super excited to check out. I went to my local shop and checked out the Chora’s, Aria’s and Kanta’s. Obviously I want the Kanta’s but realistically I’ll probably be going with some Aria’s when I get the extra cash. Great job with the review you two! :D

[@kharmastreams8319]

Focal K2 elements has always been yellow as they should 🙂

[@amgguy4319]

Interesting, because I really like the polykevlar color. Clearly not for everyone, but it's cool. Its the cost I don't like.

[@rolletroll2338]

Yeah the cost is usually the ugly part of a lot of audio components!

[@jamescox8770]

good god man, when r we gonna get the review for those lintons love the channel. expanded my horizons. ty

[@djbedlamasylum]

{Morgan Freeman - He's right you know}

[@paulgarbulski6023]

How would you compare the Focal with the Klipsch RP 8000F? Worth the way bigger price tag?

[@JC-bl9bo]

Parasound is so underrated. Not a ton of talk or fuss about them. I have a pretty old 5 channel amp from Parasound and it's awesome. And I do not, very much do not like special editions of existing speakers.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Parasound is a workhorse type of brand not unlike NAD or Rotel. They're not the flashiest but they're SOLID in terms of performance and tend to last a lifetime.

[@tommcclure8727]

I had occasion to look at one of your videos from 2+ years ago to see a review of a particular product. I must say all aspects of your presentations have improved dramatically, including your demeanor, production quality, and of course adding Kristi to the mix. Well done!

[@aaronfrench8322]

My dream Focal speakers are Kanta No3 towers! So pretty. Great review as always!

[@jorgecgonzalez9976]

Andrew I wonder you think of Sonos Faber Sonetto V's, priced very close to these Focal's but Sonos Faber are cheaper by I think 1k

[@rickbrookes9491]

Did I see a Dual turntable? What the what?!

[@jamband4230]

It’s weird how manufacturers who make one good product go to making absolute garbage for mass consumption. But theirs a lot of manufacturers that do just that. This is such a niche hobby. And it’s so competitive it’s hard to survive in this industry without selling out. But I guess dual just decided they can only make a single product well and everything else is gonna be trash

[@jdekong3945]

I don`t think its a Dual, Andrew mentioned it on one of his recent reviews but I can`t recall who the manufacturer is, but it wasn`t Dual as far as I know

[@rickbrookes9491]

It’s a DUAL CS618Q. It’s in the description section, but sans a link. I wonder if he’s doing a review of it in the near future. For decades DUAL isn’t what it used to be, I hope a modern product redeems their name. 😀

[@jdekong3945]

@@rickbrookes9491 Ah, apologies everyone, got myself all confussed it would appear

[@hevmet8386]

How about a review on the KLH kendalls

[@KristiWright]

Noted!

[@joepelletier5381]

Also curious about some non Model 5 KLH.

[@shemsureshot]

Regarding the question of the day, I don’t really mind special editions as they simply offer another option over the current line up. But releasing a special edition much later on can be a bit annoying if you already own the product but prefer the new look. I think KEF got it right when they release the royal blue special edition LS50 Meta at launch, along with the other colour options.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Good point!

[@HeavyBeats24]

Another crazy expensive speaker review, sweet! I can’t wait to never hear these things lol. I still appreciate you two.

[@martifilipponi1024]

Hi Andrew I've been wanting to purchase these speakers but I've been looking into other focal models. I really like the sound of the electra 1038 which you did a review on about 10 years ago for home theater review. To me they sound similar to Sopra 2s..Do you recollect the sound of them compared to the 936 k2s ? I can pick up a used pair of 1038s for 6K, I haven't heard either in person yet but I'm going to head to a dealer to listen to the 936 k2s.. I don't like buying anything used but I love the sound of the 1038s.. Thanks !

[@markusssssss123]

Try a naim amp with aria its a Good pair. I use nait 5si and Love the bass the nait brings to them

[@marct9587]

Yeah, that yellow driver color is a no-go for me. Also, nice used sets of Focal Kanta 2 are becoming available for not too much higher than the near $6000 asking price of the 936 K2.

[@sdemosi]

The Kanta is a wonderful speaker. It's worth saving for & I'd definitely buy a used one if well maintained.

[@revelationsoundstudio]

At 11:50 Andrew you said you would have to move up to Focal Utopia level speakers to get a better sounding Focal speaker? My question is what about the Kanta 2 speakers which are in between the Utopia and Aria line?

[@dudemastermaster8944]

Yellow is a positive and powerful, modern colour. It’s a classy choice reminds me of Bauhaus. Still for a speaker I’d go with something less exaggerated, and spare the colour for the paintings. Cheers for the vid.

[@jonuiuc]

I was a teen in the 90s, I love them yellow drivers.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

👍 for the yellow drivers. Now we see what others think.

[@stuartkennedy4202]

Very informative having the 926’s paired with IOTA’s amp and power amp which sound great but what amp would better what I have?

[@bearclaw5115]

Audiolab 6000a. I think the British Audiophile did a comparison. I own the 6000a and love it.

[@maxpower78-15]

Cant wait to watch this after work

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Let us know what you think once you're able to circle back.

[@moonytheloony6516]

I couldn’t care less about how a speaker looks, I know that’s important to some, and that’s fine…but not to me. I concern myself with how they sound, and if they do sound great, then that’s all that matters. To me, it’s just a speaker, but that’s just me. 😜 Great video as always Andrew!

[@aussierob7177]

Totally agree with you . I mostly listen to music in a dark room. Not seeing speakers improves the ear brain mechanism of the sound.

[@moonytheloony6516]

@@aussierob7177 I agree.

[@moonytheloony6516]

@phantasm1004 Well said phantasm1004, well said indeed.

[@OhMyGodMuffins]

I agree the yellow cheapens the product's looks, they remind me of cheap Best buy speakers

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

oooh that may be a bit harsh, but hey, I appreciate you sharing because at the end of the day were you the customer, you're the one that has to be happy with your decision.

[@TJPavey]

It reminds me of the older B&W speakers, since that was my introduction to Kevlar drivers back in the day.

[@edwinsprojects7039]

Yellow stands for "K2 Power"

[@2likruesco768]

Great review, is there any chance of a review of the Arendal 1723s ? Home theater KZbinrs seem to be raving about them.

[@martinchan71]

Not a fan of yellow driver at all. Looks cheap actually.

[@who83]

do you think the Marantz Model 40N could be a good partner for these Focal?

[@homeaudiobasics]

Focal is known for the yellow Kevlar drivers for many years. So these are kind of a throw back.

[@BaxTechYT]

I love to live vicariously through you as I keep hoping someday I can afford these setups 🤣

[@KristiWright]

Thanks for watching!

[@leonardowc]

Did you hear the Aria 948? If so, what do you think about it?

[@Trencin4EWER]

i heared both in one moment... Aria 948 is worse bcs of big base.... if you want clean 2.1 setup K2 is better choice....

[@sandrasimark5088]

Please review the Aria 948

[@the_karl]

for special edition speakers, the Fyne F500 SP were quite nice.

[@LoyKucci]

Rockin my Aria 936 for a few years and must say I am super happy with them. I also like the look of the flax membranes way more than those yellow ones.

[@edwinsprojects7039]

Yellow Stand for "K2 POWER" more punch!!

[@MdWahidurRahmanOvi]

you know when I hit the like button. when I he said that he doesn't like the yellow speaker at all.

[@markwasilow2173]

Andrew look at The Saphires M3? End all speakers for $5k. Comes with a 15" woofer. Great Review as always!

[@scottborenstein8291]

15” woofers aren’t always a good thing, lots of distortion.

[@coreyshields5941]

I like it when a brand releases special editions of products. I think it can be fun. For instance the Mofi / Fender turntable looks pretty sweet.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

That turntable looks AWESOME!

[@nico3641]

Can't wait for the Parasound Hint and the Wharfedale Linton review!

[@maxpower78-15]

I definitely appreciate the look of this speaker. Im not usually a fan of reflective finishes. But it seems to work on these.

[@jaurandt3rd]

hey Andrew I was wondering if these are more dynamic than the Chora 826 floor standers my 826 sound stage is good and center imaging is unreal but they don't have much punch! I don't just want to hear my music I want to feel it too! do I have to switch to maybe a Klipsch speaker or can I go with these? I'm not a big fan of the Klipsch look....thanks Andrew great video as always......

[@danielhenderson8316]

The K2 will hit harder than the Chora, but I don’t think you’ll get what you want from the Focal sound. If you want upscale from Klipsch, you might try B&W or Monitor Audio.

[@LunaTempesta]

Bought a pair of 926's earlier this year. Very happy with them, first real 'audiophile' purchase for me.

[@nes036]

Which amp / receiver do you use?

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

That's awesome!

[@LunaTempesta]

@@nes036 A very basic Yamaha HTR 4072 which I bought wayy back with my first speakers. Lacks 4k HDR so in for an AVR upgrade.