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Is It Possible?

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Is it possible for a pair of Quad63 sounds better than a pair of Focal Utopia Scala I?  I am was using the Scala in my system and was very happy with the overall result, except for an occasionally bright sound on certain recordings.  I recently bought a pair of non-working Quad63 at a garage sale for $250, had them serviced for about $650.  I was going to use the quad in my office for background music, but I decided to have a A/B test against my beloved Scala.  I almost fell of my chair when heard what came out of the Quad. The vocals and the instruments just came alive, especially the female's voice.  The only advantage I gave to the Scala was the soundstage, which is wider and a little deeper than the Quad.  How can this be?  What am I doing wrong with the Scala?  How can a pair of $900 speakers sounds much better, in my opinion, than a pair of speakers that cost me almost $25,000?

myaudio168

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myaudio168 OP
17 posts
 
My friend drop them off for me in Sacramento.  Don't get me wrong, I still like the Focal, but just not as much. 
myaudio168 OP
17 posts
 
Thanks for the suggestion shadorni.  I don't know much about ATC, but I'll definitely check them out when I get a chance.   
myaudio168 OP
17 posts
 
I love the sound of the Quad,  just not the look.  Don't get me wrong,  the Scala performs very well on its own,  I am just floored how well the 63s does against it.  I'm glad I was able to picked them up for so cheap.  Now I can enjoy both of them. 
myaudio168 OP
17 posts
 
Ron, 
I think this guy only specializes in Quad.  Like I said,  my friend drop them off for me.  I'll check to see if I can get the phone number for you. 
myaudio168 OP
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Glupson,

Thanks for the advice.  I do plan to keep both since they both have their unique sound, I don't mind switching back and forth once in awhile.  They both make music comes alive.   
myaudio168 OP
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Jonh1,

You're right.  The higher the volume,  the better the Focal sounds compares to the Quad.  I'm using Synergistic CTS SC now which seems to be good for fit for both speakers. 
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