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Bronze Member Username: Patrickbateman
MA
Post Number: 48
Registered: Oct-05
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| Posted on Saturday, January 20, 2007 - 11:25 pm: |
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I recently heard the Paradigm Studio 20v4 and the Focal 806v at two different dealers. I really liked both of them and I was hoping to get some feedback. Has anyone here heard these speakers and if so what were your thoughts on them? I will be running them off of either a Marantz 7001 or a NAD 744 |
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Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5470
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, January 20, 2007 - 11:34 pm: |
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PB, did you have a chance to hear the Focal 716?
Did you hear the Paradigm 20v3?
If so, how do you rate the v4, and what gear did you check the v4 with?
Good to see you again, BTW. |
Gold Member Username: Hawk
Highlands Ranch,
CO
USA
Post Number: 1086
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Saturday, January 20, 2007 - 11:53 pm: |
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Patrick:
Those are both fine speakers. I would note that the Focals are much more forward in their presentation than are the Paradigms, so it really boils down to which you prefer. I don't think you will go wrong with either one, especially with one of those two receivers you mentioned.
One caveat, however. I am hearing from friends that the new Marantz line (7001, etc.) is not as good as the last generation. I have not confirmed this, but make sure you listen to it before you buy it. You may well find that it is just what you want. The 744, on the other hand, is even better than the 743 it replaces.
Good luck! |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5481
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, January 21, 2007 - 12:07 am: |
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I would be hard pressed between the Marantz and the Nad.
I wanna hear what Patrick thinks. |
Bronze Member Username: Manc
Post Number: 27
Registered: Aug-06
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| Posted on Sunday, January 21, 2007 - 12:13 am: |
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Patrick,
Why a 7001 or 744 surely you can go higher up the NAD line or am I missing something? |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5483
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, January 21, 2007 - 12:26 am: |
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Like Pat's money? |
Bronze Member Username: Manc
Post Number: 29
Registered: Aug-06
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| Posted on Sunday, January 21, 2007 - 12:52 am: |
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Ain't that the truth.
But not always..... |
Bronze Member Username: Patrickbateman
MA
Post Number: 49
Registered: Oct-05
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| Posted on Sunday, January 21, 2007 - 09:07 am: |
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Well I heard the 20v4's off of Anthem gear at a small dealer. The sound was, quoting Borat, "very nice". I compared them to the Energy RC 50's and much preferred the Paradigm's.
I then heard the Focal 806v at Tweeter run off of a Pio elite in a giant, untreated room. They still sounded great and they were clearly superior to the Polk LSI9 that has a pretty good following. |
Bronze Member Username: Nout
Post Number: 34
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Sunday, January 21, 2007 - 09:43 am: |
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One caveat, however. I am hearing from friends that the new Marantz line (7001, etc.) is not as good as the last generation.
A matter of taste I suppose, I have heard that the new PM7001 has more similarities with the Marantz PM6010 series, the OSE version and KI version as well.
Especially the PM6010KI was more rock orientated, not as refined as the PM7200 and PM8000...all from what I have heard saying...I never auditioned anything else than my own faithfull PM7200 and the PM6010KI just once. |
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Bronze Member Username: Patrickbateman
MA
Post Number: 50
Registered: Oct-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - 07:53 am: |
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The other day I brought home the Focal 806v's. I have Monitor Audio Silver S2's at home, and I have been having some fun. When I auditioned the Focal's at the store, they seemed much more forward sounding, which I like. At home compared to the s2's, they seem much more laid back. |
Gold Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 1925
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - 10:44 am: |
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I suggest you go heavier on the electronics and lighter on the speakers. e.g. NAD 754 into Focal 716Vs. The result will most likely be better.
Regards,
Frank. |
Bronze Member Username: Patrickbateman
MA
Post Number: 51
Registered: Oct-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - 03:22 pm: |
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Frank,
How are the new NAD receivers? I havent heard much about them. |
