Upgrade from B&W 802D1 to Focal Utopia Scala Evo


If you had the chance to upgrade from  the B&W 802D1 to the  FOCAL UTOPIA SCALA EVO, which would you choose and why? 

onehorsepony

When I bought my Sopra 3 a few months ago the dealer had the Scala in the sound room.   I wouldn’t describe either as bright . I’ve not experienced   Listener fatigue despite multiple 4 and 5hour listening sessions 

If you had the chance to upgrade from the B&W 802D1..: Yes!  
which would you choose?  anything
and why? it sounds better

I would like to know what everyone likes about the B&W  802D1 and what everone likes about the Focal Scala Evo........please

The Focals are more sensitive. By a fair amount. Easier to drive. I would go with them. I am also not a fan of B&W. Not a hater just not in the cult. 

Been listening to many speakers at various dealerships and decided that the Focal Scala Evo speakers sounded the best overall.

Delivered last Friday, sound NO WHERE near as good as my B&W 802D1 speakers.

Traded in my B&W 802D1 speakers. I was told that the 1st generation diamond tweeters start to fail around 20 years by becoming harsh sounding. Something about the liquid inside them turning to gel.

Was hoping to repurchase my 802D1's and deal with this problem, but I've found the ONE DEALER that does not take returns.

Even out of specifications, my B&W 802D1's sounded so much better than the Scala Evo speakers.

I'm going to have to try to sell the Focals on my own, and my PS Audio BHK preamp, and BHK 300's just to make up for the loss I'm to take on these speakers.

As much as I love listening to music, I can't justify spending any more money into such a hobby.

I've learned the hard way that nothing is perfect , but B&W 802's are as close to perfect that I've found.