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Kanta No.1 vs Olympica Nova 1?

I've been considering a pair to complement my Revel speakers.

Since the Revel's are neutral originally I was going Kanta as Focal has a brighter sound and seemed like a good complement.

The issue then became after I heard Sonus Faber's Lumina V's. While they don't have the detail or imaging of say Revel F226Be, they have a certain smoothness that the Revel's lack. The Olympica Nova 1 would likely have more detail and better imaging (nobody near my can demo these for me).

As a result I'm torn here.

On one hand there is a price difference, Kanta No.1 is around $6000 for a pair of them refurbished, while Olympica Nova 1 is around $7500 new, and $6900 open box.

The last thing to mention is I can obtain a pair of older Olympica III for $7500 or Olympica II for $6000.

In terms of appearance Focal and Sonus Faber are far better looking than Revel's 1990s budget speaker look IMO.

At this point my main concern is detail and a good complement to the Revel F226Be and M105.

Focal Kanta No.2 are $8400 for a pair refurbished.

Thank you!
 

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l1975r
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I have heard both in the last two weeks while demo'ing new speakers myself and they both sound really good. However, I prefer the Sonus faber sound myself. That said the fit and finish of the Olympica Nova are light years ahead aesthetically in my tastes and opinion. The Focal Kanta, though sounding awesome, have a big plastic-looking front that cheapens the look; where the Sonus faber Olympica Nova have beautiful woodwork and look like the expensive price you paid for them. That is just my opinion. If you have a more modern look in your room the Focal may be for you. They both sound great though.

Also, in full disclosure, I just bought Sonus faber and will be updating my system here when they arrive.

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