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Bar81 04-22-2017 03:12 PM

Maximum Speaker for Room Size/ Focal Maestro Plus M400
 
Considering replacing my Focal Scala speakers.

Would the Focal Maestro be the biggest Focal speaker that would work in a dedicated room of 3.5m (12ft) by 5m (17ft) or do you think the Stella could work?

Still-One 04-22-2017 04:09 PM

That is a difficult question. The Stella's are fine speakers but I have only heard them in larger demo rooms than what you indicate. That said, it doesn't mean they won't sound great.

gadawg 04-22-2017 10:38 PM

I generally notice that even in smaller rooms I can really enjoy most speakers even some that shine in bigger rooms( within reason of course) ... While the speakers may perform better in a larger room .... they still may outperform the smaller set in your room.There are some exceptions for sure though so the only way to know is to bring a set home if you can. I just moved this weekend and luckily moved into a much bigger room and while my speakers were pushing the boundary's in the prior room I still really enjoyed them ... and while they do sound much better now they sounded better than a smaller speaker in the old room. Good luck!

Bar81 04-24-2017 08:07 AM

Thanks guys. Trying the speakers isn't an option unfortunately. The Stella is an almost 100% increase in price over the Maestros - if I'm going to pay that premium I need to get my money's worth. Sounds like I'll have to play it safe and go with the Maestros.

Bar81 06-16-2017 07:42 AM

So finally got the Maestros installed. WOW. On another level entirely than the Scalas. From the first second of playback, it was obvious that there was no comparison. The midrange clarity is startling. The tweeter is so much smoother than the one on the Scala. The seamless top to bottom integration is something that I didn't expect. I was really worried about the low end overpowering the room, but it's actually much better in that regard than the Scalas. Really everything I hoped it would be and then some. And that's with no break in. Can't wait to hear the final results.

Questortapes74 06-16-2017 03:54 PM

Congratulations on your new setup. May I ask how far from the walls, and how far each speaker is placed from their respective center?

Bar81 06-18-2017 08:30 AM

I just plopped them down where I thought they might sound decent - I haven't done any tuning and won't until 500 hours or so.

Right now 32" from wall to center, 53" from back wall to front center and 80" center to center.

Formerly YB-2 06-23-2017 09:23 AM

Very nice. Would be great to have the room (and wallet & strength to move) to set up a pair of Maestro Utopia speakers. I'm thinking a pair of Sopra #2, but not sure they will fit well enough. Once we get moved I'll rethink speakers. But find the Focal sound second to none. Too bad you are not a AA subscriber, would be nice to see a pic of your system.

Bar81 06-25-2017 05:27 AM

The nice thing about all the newer Focals is that they have the ability to make small adjustments depending on the room. You'd prefer not to have to make them, but there's the comfort of having them if they're needed. I can't imagine a place other than a walkin closet size room where the Sopra 2 would not work.

You can find my system on the 'gon but I haven't uploaded pics of the new setup with the Maestros and the incoming Shunyata Denali.

edit: I'll reserve judgement on the Maestros until breakin is complete as I'm not sure my earlier comment was entirely correct.

Questortapes74 07-01-2017 10:27 AM

How are your Focal Maestros breaking in??? Also were you able to get a reasonable price with your audio dealer as the EVO model is being released very soon???

Regards


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