Magico A1 or Sopra 1 or Marten Oscar Duo


Hello,

I am looking for a new speaker to replace my 803d3’s. I don’t need the lowest frequencies in my 4 by 6 meter room. So, what would be a good replacement?

Can someone tell me about differences in sound?

- Focal Sopra 1

- Magico A1

- Marten Oscar/ Parker Duo

My amps are: pass labs xp12, Bryston 14bsst2

cd: simaudio 650d, Bryston bcd3.

 

thanks!,

audiogek

This is tough and really depends on your preferences.  What do you like in terms of soundstage and image?  The Magicos are known for a wide yet flatter soundstage.  The Martens are deeper but maybe a bit less wide.  The Focals to me are kind of a middle ground.  The Sopras are not significantly brighter than what you have IMO.  

 

You are offering measurements in meters so I am guessing you aren't in the US. What market are you in.  There are a ton of other option that are really amazing but question is whether they make sense to look at in your market.  

Soprasare much smother then olderfocals with good transparency and soundstaging bass is tight but not that deep

 

Every time we gave heard magicos never felt they were musical

 

Martens all ceramic drivers are superrevealing a touch lean

 

If you want a more forgiving reference loudspeakers go with the sopras

 

DAVE AND troy

AUDIO INTELLECT NJ

FOCAL DEALERS

Thanks for your advice ghdprentice, Erik, Verdantaudio, audiotroy!

@verdantaudio: i live in europe.

I think the Marten Parker is too expensive, although it is beatifully finished. Some tests show that Marten speakers have a slightly warmer sound. You can listen to it for a long time without listening fatigue or bleeding ears.

The Sopra would be very revealing indeed according to tests.

Magico: on audio shows I haven’t heard the Magicos sound musically, but that can also be due to the other equipment or setup.

For the time being, preference is given to the Focal although I really like the Marten Parker.

 

 

 

The Sopra is not "very revealing." They are grainy and coarse sounding (all Focal Be tweeters are like that).

The Marten's are a little easier to listen too and I think they are extremely well made. The wait for new ones is brutal but you could also look at the Vimberg monitors.  Maybe find a used pair?  

If you are looking new, I would also look for the Vivid Kaya S12s. They look a little weird but they sound incredible.  The Wilson Benesh P1.0s might also be an interesting option as they are definitely less forward than the others on this list but are incredibly revealing.  You might be able to find a demo pair of Vertexes as they were recently discontinued and they are INCREDIBLE.  

If you were in North America I would send you a pair of mine to demo for free.  We are quite competitive in this range but shipping to Europe stings a bit.