FOCAL Speaker THROWDOWN! New KANTA #1 vs Vintage JMLab Chorus!

Are expensive, high-end speakers still with it in today's audiophile market? New advances in technology and manufacturing have made great speakers for affordable than ever! This video explores the $8000 Focal Kanta No. 1 bookshelves to find out if they can still hold their own! Plus, we look at a pair of vintage Focals to see if they are still a winner today! What is the upper limit of what YOU would PAY for a pair of speakers? PLEASE comment below! And while you're at it, PLEASE LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for watching!
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[@haydendoan7691]

You're really entertaining to watch. How are you not better known (yet!)? Keep up the good work. Thanks!

[@UnitedStatesofAnalog]

I ask myself that question everyday!!! That's why I keep grinding it out!!!! Thanks for being a part of the experience!

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

Way out of my price range, but thank you for sharing your perspectives and these speakers with us all. Always good to see how the rest of the world listens. Stay well, Sir.

[@haydendoan7691]

Even if they were in my price range, I still think that I can get more sound for the money with a full tower. Bookshelf speakers to me still always sound small. The law of physics still apply here.

[@bornodnoc1034]

Avalon was the 1st record I bought. Must have been about 12 or 13. Still have it.

[@xstensl8823]

i just stumbled upon your channel, glad i did

[@gogo-fk1lu]

I have a focal aria 906 at home, when I mentioned to the dealer that I would upgrade them with a kanta...he told me that who in their right mind would pay that much for speakers. They are better, but the price is unjustifiably high for what you get. So I abandoned the idea of replacing the speakers. It is important to know that this dealer is not the owner of the audio store, he is employed there, but he is a very experienced hi-fi enthusiast... I don't know what the owner would say to all this.😂

[@edricjr7930]

Nice video Bobfather! 😎👍🏽👍🏽 My top end choice would be the Wharfedale Super Denton pair @ $1.4 K married to the appropriate subwoofer. 🔊🔊 I'm a firm believer in Subwoofers . . . I put that Sh** on Everything!! 😉🔊😂😂 Unfortunately, I don't have any room for tower speakers per the Mrs . . . oh well. 😜🤓

[@mikecampbell5856]

I love the interaction between you and Lenny. I use a $49.00 Sony Blu Ray player as a transport and I feel fine. Looking at Tom and Lenny's beards I just realized something. I know where Jimmy Hoffa is. LOL

[@gregcarson3444]

Thats what killed CD was the loudness war’s not only compress, but like on Rush’s Vapor Trails, over modulated and distorted the sound.

[@jimfarrell4635]

Yet to find a speaker which isn't improved by a sub. When I got my Elysian 4 floorstanders, I thought that would be it.Yes, they sound great without a sub. Yes, they go nice and low. But....with twin subs, they are just more satisfying. I have just started restoring a pair of Tannoy Eaton's. We will see, but I bet they will end up with a sub also. Those Focal,s are nice, but I think their design language looks better on a floorstander.

[@CarlVanDoren61]

Caravaggio or Auditorium Plus ➕️ 😊

[@4thewinir344]

I am interested in your review of a CSS Criton 1TDX. For $1200 DIY, I wonder if they match the Focals? Great video keep ‘em rolling!

[@jim010109]

I say you need to challenge the Focals. The new SVS bookie at 1200.00 might give them a run for the money. You better be careful, they don't call Lenny ,crazy for nothing lol.😂

[@gottrekk5798]

More like Toyota vs Ferrari.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Just remember folks, the writing that says "hand made" was printed by a machine 🤔

[@WireHedd]

Nope, you ain't the "cheap" guy Bob and Randy would agree. Still a nice comparison on some seriously nice speakers. The first CD I bought would have been Bowie Changes 1. I bought Miles Davis Milestones and Dire Straights Bothers in Arms the next day though and still remember listening to them and being amazed compared to the vinyl copies I already owned that they sounded so "clean" by comparison. If I only knew then what I know now. Thanks Bob, great video.

[@DragnetSound]

Great performer ?we are talking about the speaker ... Just can't afford to pay that much for a speaker especially in Canadian funds. Probably about 12000ca. Thanks for the humour though. 😂 Talk soon. Oh yeah I'm not Cheap I'm just sensible and like to dream within my means.😂I had to watch the video twice to get you. Especially after getting up early.

[@CarlVanDoren61]

Think outside the box 📦

[@philbert9117]

I absolutely adore my Focal Kanta #2's. And 9 times out of 10 I can leave my sub off while listening to 2-channel music on them. BTW, Bob you'd be more than welcome to come by Austin home if you want to give them a listen. Feel free to ask Joe @ Origin about me (great guy -- I bought my Kantas from him:) But please note: Lenny is not invited!

[@UnitedStatesofAnalog]

Thanks! Lenny lives far away!

[@monkeymanstones1]

Flax cone woofer. You keep them around the house for when you just need some soluble fiber. I own the Focal Theva No.3-D x4, Theva Center and Theva Surrounds and... eh. They're okay. I don't love them. I'm going to replace the lot with Dali Oberon 9's front, 7's sides, Center center, Surround's back, 3's for front Atmos and 1's for side Atmos. I just don't love these Focals. I don't hate them, but absolutely don't love them. It's nice to be out of the hospital though (darn lungs and DM1!).

[@DavidMander-rs4uk]

Focal VS my £19 Eltax and Energy £9.99 satellite speakers for surround sound 😆

[@dodpr]

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[@UnitedStatesofAnalog]

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[@dodpr]

@@UnitedStatesofAnalog I live in Germany but it seems they can deliver to APO. I don’t see the one with your face on it.

[@larryschwartz9883]

$8K for a pair of bookies? How can they be that good? Many, many great performers in the bookshelf categories can be purchased for much less. Huge floorstanders can be purchased for a fraction of that price.

[@UnitedStatesofAnalog]

Look... I don't have that kind of scratch, personally... but I'm telling you they were pretty darn good. Those tweeters!

[@ADREISTER]

I'd like an "F" sandwich please 😂

[@yttean98]

Keep your presentation format, NO bULL____T and concise words.

[@bornodnoc1034]

Get after it Knackers.

[@perlman7376]

Unobtainable VS unaffordable. Bye.