So why the recommendations for Focal…
What makes them special?
Sorry been away for a few days. I went for Focal over a few other brands because for my tastes they sounded the best.
I prefered the tight and rhythmic sounds they produced, they didn’t go as low as some others notably the B&W but the bass was cleaner and less wooly. The tweeter had a wonderfully bright and airy sound to it but needed careful partnering as it could sound harsh with the wrong source or amp. They just produced a wonderfully crisp and clean sound that wasn’t too clinical and were fun to listen to. They also produced a better soundstage and I felt like I was enveloped in the sound rather than it being blasted at me.
The BW in comparison (sorry can’t remember model numbers) had a big bold sound which for a quick listen initially sounded great but after I analysed the sound a bit more it wasn’t as crisp or clean as the Focals all the edges felt a bit more rounded. They also seemed to prefer a bit more breathing space. Which at the time I didn’t really have.