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Mofi Sourcepoint 8 made me realize I’m a critical listener

I couldn’t resist picking up the Mofi SP 8 while they were on sale to hear them myself. I have roughly 90 hours play time and they still sound veiled to me in comparison to my Dynaudio Evoke. 


Often I’ll use Steely Dan “Peg” as a reference song and it’s very difficult to hear the snare on the Mofi. I won’t dive into the whole list of songs used to evaluate equipment, but to me there is a noticeable difference in the amount of detail the Dynaudio’s provide vs the Mofi.

The purchase has lead me to discover my taste in the audio listening experience leans towards critical listening. Not so much as to take away from enjoying the music, but rather knowing the details and enjoying what the artist and producers have provided.

I’m not expecting a response to this post, I simply wanted to share my experience and journey. I’ll likely send the Mofi’s back and look to upgrade to the Dynaudio Contour series.

Happy listening and holidays.

 

vette5451
mofojo
2,408 posts
 

Play them 85 ish db or higher with a breakin playlist or pink noise overnight if you are in the situation to do that. Can even throw a blanket over them if you need to lessen the sound. In the morning they will be 90% of the way there. Probably still break in slightly after that but you wil get a real feel for what they are. 
 

I would definitely listen to the Contours before you buy them. They are in my experience with the Contour 20s not real dynamic. Snare drums didn’t hit me hard. My older Focus 140s were more dynamic than the Contour 20s. Couldn’t really get on with them. 

soix
11,233 posts
 

What’s your budget, and are you open to used?

snapsc
722 posts
 

We all have to consider the contribution of our rooms. I’ve owned the 8’s for about a year…. Streaming Tidal… powered by a Lyngdorf TDAI with Room Perfect turned off… very detailed… very spacious…very dynamic…But my room is pretty lively with minimal treatment. 

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toddalin
659 posts
 

I would suggest that this is because of the Dynaudio’s hump at ~2kHz (almost 2 dB) and you like the detail this provides.  Perhaps the Mofis are flat through this area so you miss it even though it is a bit exaggerated.

 

 

kennyc
2,877 posts
 

After break in, allow your brain to adjust to the Mofi sound by living with them for awhile, then go back to the Dynaudio to compare.  

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