Focal Aria 906 Vs B&W 706 S2 Sound Demo

Timeline: Focal Aria 0:00, B&W 706 S2 6:06 (Sony MDR-7506 or Apple EarPods will let you hear about 70% of actual sound quality)
Focal Aria 906 Speaker
Price: $1499.00/pair (Dec, 2019)
Overall Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️.9 (4.9 Stars)
Pros: Top Build Quality, Natural Sound.
Cons: Bass Performance.
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Highs:⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Midrange: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bass: ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½
Sound Stage:⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
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  • @willfrank961
    @willfrank9614 жыл бұрын

    0:00 6:19 / 0:19 6:38 / 0:49 7:08 / 1:25 7:44 / 3:54 10:13 / 4:21 10:40 AB's make life easier :)

  • @Tharbamar

    @Tharbamar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks you.

  • @AxelRgolf

    @AxelRgolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    thx bro

  • @LuisCardoso-bo8yx

    @LuisCardoso-bo8yx

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @tonoriossentinelaxp6572

    @tonoriossentinelaxp6572

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Edwin Mohammed wtf

  • @hi-fiequipmentcomparison667

    @hi-fiequipmentcomparison667

    2 жыл бұрын

    Will Frank Would you please tell me how to do demo to compare the infinity and focal , what 🎤 and AB speakers on my Amplifier? Thanks

  • @leonsam12
    @leonsam122 жыл бұрын

    B & W has more bass and more treble, which is a bad thing because there’s lack in mid range, and are too harsh on higher frequency’s, the Focals play even, and beautiful 👌

  • @MrUttammaru
    @MrUttammaru3 жыл бұрын

    Amazed by Focal sound delivery. Thanks for sharing.

  • @walteredwards2683
    @walteredwards2683 Жыл бұрын

    Over thirty years ago, I walked into a listening room in Manheim Germany PX. Many speakers were all playing at low volumes. The B&W's high fidelity beckoned my ears to its location. I could not sensibly afford the Nakamichi system that they were connected to, but I had to have them. I connected them to my Marantz system that included an equalizer and adjusted the sound to where it suited me. Everyone that heard them were amazed. B&W rules.

  • @lesmatthews459
    @lesmatthews4594 жыл бұрын

    Small point - but that is an excellent way to set up the speakers for a demo! Most people do two on the inside and two on the outside (same brands). The way you do it gives equal distance between the left and right on both sets! Very smart!

  • @RennieAsh

    @RennieAsh

    2 жыл бұрын

    I do this at home too ;p tbh having them side by side like this isn't optimal either, but it beats moving them each time and allows for faster comparisons (which is an advantage)

  • @edisjah127
    @edisjah1273 жыл бұрын

    Have 906 for couple years & very happy with it. Balance sound & deep bass. Put it 50-60cm off the wall, sounds much better.

  • @vicg5323
    @vicg53234 жыл бұрын

    I like the Focal better. I have demo'd it up close, and it has a cool relax and natural vocal. B&W seems bright.

  • @manugrandest1683

    @manugrandest1683

    Жыл бұрын

    I like when it's bright with détails, so i do prefer Bowers , the 607S2 !

  • @fertanollume4658

    @fertanollume4658

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly : FOCAL is much more realistic, cleaner and the soundstage is way above B&W. No doubt that FOCAL wins all the way that contest!

  • @82ivaylo
    @82ivaylo4 жыл бұрын

    Focal, soft and well balanced sound. BW sound is sharply to my ears.

  • @BastognePitBull

    @BastognePitBull

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree. The drums and brushes sound like drums and brushes? Just me.

  • @ArthaxtaDaVince777

    @ArthaxtaDaVince777

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BastognePitBull Aria produce some of the most realistic kick drums I've ever heard. You can just sit there and listen to drum solos for an hour.

  • @alexanderdederer8250

    @alexanderdederer8250

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ArthaxtaDaVince777 totally agree with you. I own focal aria 906 and love the way how they plaing instrumental and drums

  • @fertanollume4658

    @fertanollume4658

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly : FOCAL is much more realistic, cleaner and the soundstage is way above B&W. No doubt that FOCAL wins all the way that contest!

  • @chengyungchang5052
    @chengyungchang50523 жыл бұрын

    I bought focal 906+AKAI vintage receiver amp. Listen the Taipei classical radio FM99.7 WOW!!! The sound so vivid&natural......OMG

  • @adrianjones3824
    @adrianjones38242 жыл бұрын

    I went to buy ATC SCM11. After a dissapointing demo, the salesman tried 5 more speakers and I ended up with Focal 906. Way better than all the others I tried. Fabulous timing, clean, clear and involving with the right amp.

  • @-MarkWinston-

    @-MarkWinston-

    2 жыл бұрын

    What were the 5 speakers?

  • @anthonydaley278

    @anthonydaley278

    Жыл бұрын

    Spot on , I swap my Dali Oberon 3s to a pair of Focal aria 906 . Now paired with my new Rega p6 and Rega Elex-r amplifier plus Marantz cd 8006 and they’re definitely punch way above average speakers when paired with the right amplifier. Would recommend checking them out if you’re looking for speakers. PS WHAT THE STANDS YOU’VE GOT THEM ON PLEASE .

  • @MrsZambezi

    @MrsZambezi

    Жыл бұрын

    What do you mean by 'timing'?

  • @mgsamps
    @mgsamps3 жыл бұрын

    I owned the Focal Aria 906 for just over a year and I can tell you the bass gets stronger and more tuneful after a few hundred hours on them, of all the speakers I owned these took the longest to really bed in and sing, they sound very bass light out of the box. Also the midrange is not quite as muted as it sounds in this video, room acoustics and amplifier (mics used in demo) will affect how it sounds.

  • @juanmillaruelo7647

    @juanmillaruelo7647

    3 жыл бұрын

    The mids sound muted because the 12 dB 100 Hz room mode is overwhelming them. A prospective owner should bear this in mind. (The B&W bass does not push the room 'over the edge'. Maybe some speaker builders are making 'conservative' sound signatures that are an uncomplicated match and still sound great) "Out of the box they sound lean in the bass". Good point. Take a look at the ASR review of the 906. It gives you the hard data behind the sound. My take is that the Focal Aria can be tamed with a bit of room treatment, (and perhaps with a bit of EQ if really needed) It is NOT an unbalanced speaker.

  • @-MarkWinston-

    @-MarkWinston-

    Жыл бұрын

    @@juanmillaruelo7647 nothing to tame in the 906, from on axis to the off axis to the PIR.

  • @zimand3

    @zimand3

    Жыл бұрын

    Good to know those particularities. I plan to buy a pair of 906 in the following weeks. I listen to them in a showroom compared with others and I just want to buy them, so good was the sound.

  • @hi-fiequipmentcomparison667
    @hi-fiequipmentcomparison6672 жыл бұрын

    Hi there I really like your demo. Would you please tell what equipments are you using to do this demo? Thanks

  • @yru435
    @yru4353 жыл бұрын

    This comparison reminds me of why choosing speakers is so difficult. The B&W initially seems more appealing to me because it does one thing well, and it really stands out: the rhythm section is so clean and articulate and prominent that you just think wow, this speaker really portrays sound naturally. If you didn't pay much attention to the vocal comparison, the B&W would seem to be superior. Then you listen to the vocals, and the piano, and you realize that the B&W leaves quite a bit of music out of its presentation. What it does do is very pleasant, and its energetic treble makes it appealing (a B&W house sound), but it leaves out a lot of musical content. The Focal is not as immediately appealing, but it gives a better portrait of this performance.

  • @matthewcattermole504

    @matthewcattermole504

    Жыл бұрын

    It's also worth pointing out that this is likely pre-break in

  • @oscillatingdailyaudio

    @oscillatingdailyaudio

    9 ай бұрын

    lol@@matthewcattermole504

  • @Lemurdansface
    @Lemurdansface Жыл бұрын

    dilemma both sound great and each have their particularity both of them are fun to listen to👍

  • @vivianvaldi7871
    @vivianvaldi78714 жыл бұрын

    It's forbiden to live "little". Well done, u just proved it again.

  • @aIbercik
    @aIbercik4 жыл бұрын

    Aria 906 vs TRIANGLE Esprit Comete EZ ??

  • @ColocasiaCorm
    @ColocasiaCorm3 жыл бұрын

    Focal my heart!!!

  • @clintonwalker5000
    @clintonwalker50003 жыл бұрын

    Who is the artist and song you’re using in your demo. ? I think I prefer the focal. 👌

  • @WeebLabs
    @WeebLabs4 жыл бұрын

    There is a significant room mode around 100Hz which overpowers much of the low end. It must be at least +12dB.

  • @juanmillaruelo7647

    @juanmillaruelo7647

    3 жыл бұрын

    Something seems odd to me. The Focal's bass "bloom" makes the B&W seem brighter still in comparison. Both are superb speakers. But the famously 'playful' B&W comes across as demure in comparison. Expressive, but not to a fault. The Focal's bass must be tamed with traps, rugs, ceiling tiles, whatever. (That's just me. I'm being WAY too harsh, but since I'm actually considering a set of 906 for myself this week these things can make me start to question my sanity. ;-) I KNOW the Focal is not designed to be bassy. (For the objectivists: it's FR was measured by Amir in ASR and it's perfectly ok. It's a balanced speaker). I have to find a way to prevent that bass from trampling all over the composed smoothness and balance of the 906's delivery. (I'm listening with neutral headphones).

  • @WeebLabs

    @WeebLabs

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@juanmillaruelo7647 Indeed. A little bit of room correction would also sort it out. The B&W's rear port makes placement somewhat more complicated.

  • @ArthaxtaDaVince777

    @ArthaxtaDaVince777

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@juanmillaruelo7647 get the 906 and 2 Rsl Speedwoofer 10s, you won't be disappointed.

  • @Leicester_Square
    @Leicester_Square4 жыл бұрын

    Those here are some of the best comparison videos on youtube. I personally own the B&W 706 S2 (Satin White), but I had a little journey finally buying these speakers. The B&W may have a specific sounding, may not measure linear in optimized environments - but to be honest: A speaker has to sound good in its final position. It is nice to know, that a speaker would measure perfectly well balanced .... but a speaker will never sound "linear", if you place it in your standard living room environment. So my recommendation: go to your local resellers, hear those speakers - take some home, give it time ... and after that, finally buy some. Buy that one, which sounds the "nicest" to your ears.

  • @thesaj1110
    @thesaj11103 жыл бұрын

    Super demo Are the focal self powered?

  • @roms4277
    @roms42773 жыл бұрын

    Hello, I owned a pair focal aria 906 and wharfedale diamond 225, good speakers, especially at the price of diamond ! Now, i own a pair davis acoustics olympia one master, it's a another world !!!

  • @lebogangmogashoa8817
    @lebogangmogashoa8817 Жыл бұрын

    Not sure if it is because I have B&Ws at home, but in most of these comparisons I always find that I like the B&W sound a lot more. It sounds really open and airy and the treble is unmatched.

  • @-MarkWinston-

    @-MarkWinston-

    Жыл бұрын

    Thats because the treble is boosted to death.

  • @lebogangmogashoa8817

    @lebogangmogashoa8817

    Жыл бұрын

    @Mark Winston maybe I like it that way.

  • @-MarkWinston-

    @-MarkWinston-

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lebogangmogashoa8817 good for you.

  • @manugrandest1683

    @manugrandest1683

    Жыл бұрын

    Moi aussi j'aime quand les aigus sonnent fort. Je suis français mais je trouve les B&W supérieures aux Focal. Les Bowers ont plus de vie,

  • @saltyolive_
    @saltyolive_4 жыл бұрын

    ahh i have the same album... was wondering if you will do a comparison with the Quads S2 speakerS!!!!

  • @hanspieter5558

    @hanspieter5558

    4 жыл бұрын

    What name album

  • @ericjohnson829
    @ericjohnson8293 жыл бұрын

    In my opinion live sounding recordings aren't the best demo material for brighter sounding speakers such as these in a lively reflective room such as this one. The recording already has natural room sound and reverb built into it, combine that with a lively reflective acoustics of his listening room and it's hard to dial in the true sound of the speakers and may be making them sound brighter than they actually are.

  • @josephalvinalmedatv8
    @josephalvinalmedatv84 жыл бұрын

    BW tipped up treble can cause fatigue soon though attractive at first. Overall sound agressive. Focal has more delicate sweeter treble and natural vocals more characteristic of High end sound for long term listening. I have focal 906 suites my taste better.

  • @TheDistrict644
    @TheDistrict6443 жыл бұрын

    I think the sound of the instruments are more involving on the Focals and they do seem to give a liver sound stage. The B&W's presentation is just cleaner across the board. Could the instruments on the B&W's sound better making tonal adjustments with the equipment? I could live with both as well. You will also have to listen to both sets with different genres of music in order to find limitations. I own a pair of B&W matrix horizontal and i can tell you they are very revealing in regards to all recordings which is what i love about them. That is another thing to consider as well before deciding between the two.

  • @ArthaxtaDaVince777

    @ArthaxtaDaVince777

    2 жыл бұрын

    Focal Aria are very detailed, I don't know of a different brand with the same accuracy and detail at this price.

  • @David-vy1sf
    @David-vy1sf4 жыл бұрын

    How much did you fill the speaker stands for the B&W 706 S2? Thanks

  • @nellight5397
    @nellight53974 жыл бұрын

    I am hearing some echo from the focal. This was the same i heard from the initial video. Thought it was the room but i think it’s the speaker sound itself since i never heard it from the b&w’s.

  • @elemeno9463

    @elemeno9463

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't understand how others are saying the focals sound natural. They sound echoey and shouty to me. Painful to listen to.

  • @tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120
    @tee-jaythestereo-bargainph21204 жыл бұрын

    Almost pulled the trigger on a Denon 2010 but i already have 9 ampliefiers for my review channel, so going to keep the best 4 budget amps one with cool sound signature, 2 with netural sound signature, and 3 with warm sound signature, and 4th will be the V shaped sound signature, thats also very colorful 😆 Thanks again, about to order that kickass audio stand you reviewed yeahaaa! I will order from your link, I saw your right up on Monaprice site

  • @Tharbamar

    @Tharbamar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tee-Jay, You must be very busy with all the amps 😀

  • @tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120

    @tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Tharbamar lol Yeah , I been trying to find the best budget amps that i can, so when i test out new speakers DACs cd players streamers for a review and a viewer ask how do the speakers sound on a bright netural warm AVR or Stereo reciever or Integrated amp or seperates i can answer them , but i'm going to cut that number down about to sale alot of audio 😆 I tell ya the IOTAVX-STACK sounds great its a keeper along with the Pioneer elite SX-N30 and the Onkyo Integra M504/P304

  • @ralfyny
    @ralfyny4 жыл бұрын

    I just got the 923 and 906 I will post videos in a week or more, they must break in first !

  • @junred9495
    @junred94954 жыл бұрын

    Focal is punchier.. B&W's clear mid-hi is my taste.. Thanx for the demo.. Godbless

  • @FuIIDiveVR
    @FuIIDiveVR4 жыл бұрын

    The Focals are like silk.

  • @wally6629
    @wally6629 Жыл бұрын

    I have the 906's, but... I'm using a Parasound 2250v2 AMP, which I have A=B speaker selector when I play the 906's I'm using not moved,,,,, until,,, I push the B speaker selector which is now driving 4 speaker... it sound NICE ! The B speaker are Klipsch PR600's, they on there own are great speakers... so when I use them in conjunction with the 906's the place rocks. I want a larger pair of (826's or 936's) FOCAL's but after listing to demo's at different places, they just don't have the BASS response. At theRE price point, for the larger Focals, I'm not tickled about having to by a SUB, to accommodate the LRGER MODEL SPEAKERS. So, be careful... I suggest u listing to the Locals 906's and the Klipsch RP600, which are about 1/3 the price. The only reason I'm keeping the 906's is because when there PAIRED with my Parasound 2250 V2, the room rocks. I have the Klipsch Flagship Reference Speakers for Hi-Fi, and total quality listing... depending on which of the 4 AMP I use with them.. My Yamaha A-S2200, fit like a GLOVE with the Klipsch(s). Big mouth me, SORRY- my Bad. have fun

  • @user-el2zj3pw5r
    @user-el2zj3pw5r2 жыл бұрын

    Whats more musical and exciting 706 s2 or kef r3

  • @faizm5607
    @faizm56074 жыл бұрын

    The main reason I came here is because I’m looking to build my own speaker over 3 months and have decided to use the Flax drivers and wanted to see what it’s like vs Continuum which in my opinion is the reference of bookshelves and Floorstanders. Only reason I picked Focal drivers over B&W is because I can’t find a set of B&W drivers anywhere only Focal which I’m happy with, I am in fact going to use a crossover from a B&W DM601 as I’ll leave the actual hard crossover stuff to the professionals

  • @madhus8810

    @madhus8810

    4 жыл бұрын

    Can you share the link where you are able to find the drivers for focal aria

  • @danielhenderson8316

    @danielhenderson8316

    2 жыл бұрын

    He’s probably using Focal car speakers.

  • @faizm5607

    @faizm5607

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@madhus8810 sorry for the late reply and yes I used Focals Car audio drivers

  • @user-vg7yu9fj8p
    @user-vg7yu9fj8p Жыл бұрын

    Great review. What kind of stands are you using with the Focals?

  • @Tharbamar

    @Tharbamar

    Жыл бұрын

    Custom made stands.

  • @PraveenMV
    @PraveenMV4 жыл бұрын

    For me, Focal Aria. Good mids and vocals

  • @Danny_NiTrOzツ
    @Danny_NiTrOzツ4 жыл бұрын

    Tnx for the demo video. Nice comparison. Don´t forget to turn amplifier power off when you unplug and change speaker wires, just a tip.

  • @DH-og5yr

    @DH-og5yr

    4 жыл бұрын

    You don’t even have to stop the music. Is no big deal as long as you don’t short the amp

  • @lanx0003
    @lanx00033 жыл бұрын

    FA has better tonal clarity in mid-treble but BW got fuller bass extension. BW is kinda harsh on high end.

  • @juanmillaruelo7647

    @juanmillaruelo7647

    3 жыл бұрын

    On the B&W I'd have to EQ down a bit of the higher end. It sounds open and airy, with good bass, wonderful speaker, but to my ears upper range would have to be tamed a little. Maybe in ten+ years' time, with hearing aquity diminished, nature would do the job. ;-)

  • @ArthaxtaDaVince777

    @ArthaxtaDaVince777

    2 жыл бұрын

    I personally would not mention independent bass delivery as you would probably add a sub or two for proper low end.

  • @lanx0003

    @lanx0003

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@ArthaxtaDaVince777Agreed if the sub can be integrated well. If the sub is in the equation, I will pick FA.

  • @JorgeMartinez-gn3yw
    @JorgeMartinez-gn3yw2 жыл бұрын

    B&W in this case gives an over emphasis on High Frecuencies that´s hard to hear. No comparison with Aria 906 that are well balanced, with flat and clear response.

  • @user-go9yz1gk7k
    @user-go9yz1gk7k3 жыл бұрын

    Focal👍!

  • @armanddimeo6575
    @armanddimeo65754 жыл бұрын

    The Focals are better if you prefer a speaker that is accurate and linear. Focals unjustly have a reputation for being bright but they are really quite flat. The B and Ws would make my ears bleed if I had to listen to them for an extended period. Some may prefer the B and W coloration but the Focals are more true to the recording.

  • @clintonwalker5000
    @clintonwalker50003 жыл бұрын

    Hi who was the artist of the band or the group you used in this demo. Both speakers have pros and cons but I think I prefer the focal. 👍

  • @rickewilde

    @rickewilde

    23 күн бұрын

    Written and bottom of screen at beginning of video and in the description

  • @driv3rde883
    @driv3rde8834 жыл бұрын

    Hello Tharbamar, we really enjoy your videos. Could you please in the future edit the videos and switch between the speakers during playback for a more direct comparison? Thanks

  • @Tharbamar

    @Tharbamar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ok I will try that, thanks

  • @pinkypoohable
    @pinkypoohable4 күн бұрын

    I have a Focal Aria 926 and it is the most tonally accurate speaker I have heard. It’s incredibly detailed yet warm and natural at the same time. Very well balanced speaker indeed. I find BWs very treble rich and forward sounding speaker. Not my cup of tea.

  • @barryr.3541
    @barryr.35413 жыл бұрын

    What is the exact model denon amp are you using?

  • @ArthaxtaDaVince777
    @ArthaxtaDaVince7772 жыл бұрын

    Focal is much more detailed and accurate, but has less depth in the low end, needs a sub or two. The BW sounds "better" right off the bat, but the average audiophile would probably not like it because it's colored, doesn't sound as accurate as the Focal. But the vocals and low end sound much better and are louder. I would personally go with 906 and add 2 subs if I had the space.

  • @wikingnuda261
    @wikingnuda2612 жыл бұрын

    I listened to the 706 s2. The top took over a bit to much it killed off the low end. It's there but the balance between them don't work to good. But it also depends on your music taste. I also use my system for movies so imho, it won't work. Will try to lsiten at the, Canton vento reference 9 dc. It's between them and Focal Aria 906

  • @crystalous
    @crystalous4 жыл бұрын

    Focals give so much more vibrant and alive sound!I would pick the focals.

  • @scottlowell493

    @scottlowell493

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. B&W are dry and lifeless.

  • @danleffoy2401

    @danleffoy2401

    2 жыл бұрын

    B&W are just unballanced wooden boxes.

  • @skinsy1000
    @skinsy1000 Жыл бұрын

    Can someone tell me what stands the focals are on please? Thank you 😊

  • @carlosm4417
    @carlosm44173 жыл бұрын

    Focal! 😄

  • @eseoleimeseoleim5254
    @eseoleimeseoleim52542 жыл бұрын

    I like the Focal better. I have demo'd it up close, and it has a cool relax and natural vocal. B&W seems bright

  • @alfredourrabieta3163
    @alfredourrabieta3163 Жыл бұрын

    Focal 👍👍👍

  • @mathew227
    @mathew2274 жыл бұрын

    hello. any speaker you recommend for a good amount of mid-range and bass? around 30 Hz without an additional sub ? thanks.

  • @Tharbamar

    @Tharbamar

    4 жыл бұрын

    In a reasonable price range you have to go with towers to reach 30hz, Klipsch RP8000F or JBL Studio 590s etc.,

  • @tubeman1355

    @tubeman1355

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tannoy d700 if you can find it. I own a pair for 20 years. This speakers continue to amazed me everytime I listened to music. I alway check out local hifi shop and demo their b&w, paradigm, rebel, klipsch and other popular brand in hifi but none of them can touch the tannoy d700. Happy listening...

  • @zombiielyf603
    @zombiielyf6032 жыл бұрын

    It's a noob question to ask but would adding a subwoofer to either of these 2 speakers be suitable?

  • @MrFryfish

    @MrFryfish

    5 ай бұрын

    maybe when you watch movies connected to some AV surrounds.. for similar muci nope. or if you listen to hip-hop music. subwoofer is for extra (extreme) bass.

  • @PHANPHOTO1
    @PHANPHOTO14 жыл бұрын

    Are those Sanus speaker stands underneath the Focal? If I am correct, I just noticed how you customized the Sanus speaker stands. Great idea! I have these speaker stands in their original form. Not only does your modification add greater stability to these speaker stands, but it also makes them look much better! You might want to do a quick video on what you did to these stands.

  • @Facuuu__2023
    @Facuuu__20234 жыл бұрын

    @Tharbamar How do you think these Focals would do against KEF LS50 ?? Which pair is better?

  • @Tharbamar

    @Tharbamar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hard to say because Focal is very different sound than LS50, personally I would like LS50 for very nice midrange and overall richer sound quality.

  • @Facuuu__2023

    @Facuuu__2023

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Tharbamar Thank you!!!!

  • @streamcnoremorse3323
    @streamcnoremorse33233 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely same. Except highs. Run Heavy Metal on them.

  • @SoundRoomByKrzysztof
    @SoundRoomByKrzysztof3 жыл бұрын

    B&W 706 S2 👍👍👍

  • @rendroidz4680
    @rendroidz46804 жыл бұрын

    Wow b&w sounds nice but cant afford it. As of right now the focal aria is $999 at amazon with $100 coupon for a total for $899+tax so i just went for that. Looks like a good deal.

  • @olegcompanyz
    @olegcompanyz3 жыл бұрын

    Господа, подскажите пжл. что за стойки у Focal Aria?

  • @VinnieMoore1986
    @VinnieMoore19864 жыл бұрын

    Tank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👌

  • @fuvat
    @fuvat4 жыл бұрын

    B&W lean but more spacious, Focal boxy but bold sound. I don't get any depth feeling when listening to Focal, all voices coming from same spot..

  • @vittoriocr7
    @vittoriocr72 жыл бұрын

    FOCAL ♥️

  • @stevenoconnor5693
    @stevenoconnor56934 жыл бұрын

    The question I would have but you usually never mention in your reviews or comparisons are you speaker stands filled with sand or filled with material? Or are they left hollow? These are also important when comparing sound signature of speakers in my opinion and my own personal experience I have noticed dramatic differences based on filling your speakers stands

  • @Tharbamar

    @Tharbamar

    4 жыл бұрын

    All my stands including equipment stands are filled hobby sands.

  • @briankelly3019
    @briankelly30193 жыл бұрын

    Focal smoother, less edge, highs don't have edge of B&w

  • @tmchecki8610
    @tmchecki86103 жыл бұрын

    whats the name of stands under focal?

  • @myranmusic69
    @myranmusic69 Жыл бұрын

    Most of all, I hear a lot of room and reflections and so it’s almost impossible to tell what speaker is ‘better’.

  • @dufonrafal
    @dufonrafal3 жыл бұрын

    Just tested a couple of Aria 906 on this song, and it is a lot cleaner than here, you seem to have a weird room interaction. The larger ported Focal are probably more sensitive to it than the B&W.

  • @ArthaxtaDaVince777

    @ArthaxtaDaVince777

    2 жыл бұрын

    His room has no treatment

  • @bobe3250
    @bobe32503 жыл бұрын

    I like the B&W's more. Better separation

  • @masudaharris6435
    @masudaharris6435 Жыл бұрын

    Focal does vocals very well. I would love to hear Karen Carpenter through these.

  • @williamjueschke9960
    @williamjueschke99603 жыл бұрын

    B&W👍 The focal’s have a lot of resonance, the 706s2 are more clear.

  • @aua1358
    @aua13582 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone have the reference for the stands used with the Focal on the video please ? :)

  • @Tharbamar

    @Tharbamar

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m using custom made stands.

  • @rviloria97
    @rviloria973 жыл бұрын

    706 great disappearing act sounds closer to live music

  • @stevenoconnor5693
    @stevenoconnor56934 жыл бұрын

    Send me it’s not even a question of what sounds better B&W all the way you sound more open the details sound more open to express themselves does not sound like it’s coming from a box. Also if you want to try to compare this to a live performance to me this could be imagine there’s more of a live performance with the spaciousness within the individual vocals and instrumental Specifics of the track I saw you were of you and I’m happy you like the other speakers a lot but I definitely don’t see the comparison between the two at all

  • @JEG6919
    @JEG69194 жыл бұрын

    Just Christmas shopping online, JBL has the studio 590 on sale for $880/pr. With free shipping..don't know how to beat them at that price.

  • @hemiedup5501
    @hemiedup55013 жыл бұрын

    im going with the bowers and wilkerson all day

  • @arturb5152
    @arturb515210 ай бұрын

    The sound from B&W 706 S2 have a little big sound stage and High are more mature presention

  • @chengyungchang7572
    @chengyungchang75723 жыл бұрын

    Maybe b&w sounds like more clarity but focal sounds close to "Live" album~~

  • @olivieroli9750
    @olivieroli97503 жыл бұрын

    B&W 706 S2 (1 458 € ) / FOCAL ARIA 906 (550 €) je trouve les B&W plus convaincantes à l'écoute ! Par contre Focal sont largement gagnantes rapport qualité/prix ! Une comparaison avec les 607 s2 de B&W aurait été judicieuse. Je serai enthousiaste de comparer rp-600M de Klipsch à 479 € / 607 s2 de B&W à 599€ / Focal Aria 906 à 550€. B&W 706 S2 (€ 1,458) / FOCAL ARIA 906 (€ 550) I find the B&W more convincing when listening ! On the other hand, Focal are largely winning quality / price ratio ! A comparison with the 607 s2 from B&W would have been wise. I will be excited to compare Klipsch's rp-600M at € 479 / B&W 607 s2 at € 599 / Focal Aria 906 at € 550.

  • @juanmillaruelo7647

    @juanmillaruelo7647

    3 жыл бұрын

    Prices vary. Right now in Spain 800E for the 906 Focal and 1200E for the B&W 706s2.

  • @danielhenderson8316

    @danielhenderson8316

    2 жыл бұрын

    For some reason in the US, the Focal Aria 906 have the same sticker of $2,000.

  • @MegaPalesz
    @MegaPalesz4 жыл бұрын

    Focal best!

  • @shadowgameplay2023
    @shadowgameplay20233 жыл бұрын

    Focal sound is very rich

  • @piotrk.7073
    @piotrk.70734 жыл бұрын

    I think Its time to review some low budget speakers like dali spektor 2 , kef q150...and we'll see..;)

  • @coguglielmi

    @coguglielmi

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'd be delighted to see what the qx50 line brings to the table compared to its predecessor line Qx00 (I got myself the Q300 out of curiosity and didn't like them, found them too dull - I own the iq30 that I find way more exciting, though lacking texture and density in the mids - by my standards (=habits/ expectations) are (too?) high as my main speakers are from the contour line, Dynaudio)

  • @coguglielmi

    @coguglielmi

    4 жыл бұрын

    Typo fixes

  • @macallanvintage
    @macallanvintage3 жыл бұрын

    There is an issue with your listening space. The upper midbass bass sounds hollow and echoey. Probably around the 400Hz region. Probably because your speakers are too close to the rear wall, with the right speaker against the corner of the wall while the left speaker is next to “free-air” cos it appears your listening area is on a mezzanine floor.

  • @tothemax324
    @tothemax3244 жыл бұрын

    The midrange on the Bowers sound beautiful against the focals

  • @scottlowell493

    @scottlowell493

    3 жыл бұрын

    Only in this video, not in person.

  • @juanmillaruelo7647

    @juanmillaruelo7647

    3 жыл бұрын

    And with all the audition rooms closed for health reasons...Things get complicated.

  • @danleffoy2401

    @danleffoy2401

    2 жыл бұрын

    But B&W can't deliver balance between bass, mids, and highs!

  • @ebarbie5016
    @ebarbie50164 жыл бұрын

    B&W Are too bright. Focal has a better lower extension. Also build quality is better on the Focals...

  • @MegaPalesz

    @MegaPalesz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeees!

  • @faizm5607

    @faizm5607

    4 жыл бұрын

    I mean in terms of build quality they’re actually quite similar but it’s the B&W that’s ahead which you expect at this price right? Knock on both cabinets and you’ll be educated right away which is of higher quality.

  • @skylordsrebornpvpreplays5795

    @skylordsrebornpvpreplays5795

    3 жыл бұрын

    the B&W ones are actually better with build quality

  • @scottt7400

    @scottt7400

    3 жыл бұрын

    These comparisons mean nothing in all honesty. They are soiled by several processes to get to your. Focal's are typically have a smooth rich sound, and B&W are designed to reference speakers to expose mid to upper frequencies in great detail. In real life, what can sound bright, is actually enhanced detail of the upper scales.

  • @JohnOShaughnessy

    @JohnOShaughnessy

    3 жыл бұрын

    it depends on what your are listening back with. I've got the Focal Shape here in my room and noted the following about this demo. The room is playing back, despite the stuff on the walls there is a lot of room reverberation. The B&W sound nice and smooth to me, but honestly trying to judge quality over KZread is an absolute waste of your time. Who knows what mic is being used or it's characteristics. Speakers need to be heard in your own space and tweaked to your environment. I use Focal Shape 65s as nearfield monitors which is what they are intended for. I'm sure those B&W are excellent for home listening.

  • @VinnieMoore1986
    @VinnieMoore19864 жыл бұрын

    Please Klipsch rp600m VS Focaaaal 🙏😬

  • @Tharbamar

    @Tharbamar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sorry I don’t have Klipsch anymore, thanks

  • @user-ls9gt2jt4i
    @user-ls9gt2jt4i5 ай бұрын

    who is better?

  • @christiantagliaferro4123
    @christiantagliaferro41233 жыл бұрын

    906 if you wanna great soundstage. Just don't keep them near walls and in small rooms

  • @meletisstavridis3125

    @meletisstavridis3125

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, the bass reflex is in front why said that? I am interesting to buy a pair of these speakers. For rock metal and electronic music would be suitable? Thank you Mel

  • @christiantagliaferro4123

    @christiantagliaferro4123

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@meletisstavridis3125 the global project counts, not the position of the relflex. This is an allrounder loudspeakers but fo your musical preferences you can also look for something more suitable. bye

  • @Victrola777
    @Victrola7775 ай бұрын

    You should have kept the Parasound equipment !

  • @Schaneification
    @Schaneification4 жыл бұрын

    you add the echo or is it just the room ?

  • @Tharbamar

    @Tharbamar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Did you listen with headphone? Original music was recorded live at DUG Jazz cafe in Tokyo, I tried many headphones and $29 Apple Airpods seems to be able to reproduce the sound closer to my system over KZread, my room has no echo at all because it's well treated room, thanks

  • @theanden4
    @theanden4 Жыл бұрын

    Focal, absolutely Focal sound better!

  • @danleffoy2401
    @danleffoy24012 жыл бұрын

    Focal has a much better range of sound separation! The sound is honest, limpid and well balanced. B&W is more for people that listen to rock or country music. Focal is for music experts that listen to classical, jazz and other sophisticated music.

  • @bencosturbz7755

    @bencosturbz7755

    2 жыл бұрын

    B&W is for uk garage and drum and bass lol

  • @danleffoy2401

    @danleffoy2401

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bencosturbz7755 Yes : mids and highs are not well balanced with the bass. B&W = 7 / 10 and Focal = 10 / 10

  • @EltonMinduri

    @EltonMinduri

    Жыл бұрын

    I couldn't say better! The winner goes to Focal spite i love B&W so much! But not this time! Twice better the sound! I think it's the beryllium tweeter!

  • @jari121

    @jari121

    Жыл бұрын

    @@EltonMinduri It's not beryllium tweeter, it's inverted aluminium magnesium tweeter.

  • @EltonMinduri

    @EltonMinduri

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jari121 i din't know that! I thought all was beryllium tweeter on focal!

  • @LuredDecoy
    @LuredDecoy6 ай бұрын

    Easy win for Focal Aria 906

  • @MegaPalesz
    @MegaPalesz3 жыл бұрын

    OF COURSE FOCAL ARIA IS THE WINNER!

  • @luigideluca3639
    @luigideluca36393 жыл бұрын

    Amplifer?

  • @MrFryfish
    @MrFryfish5 ай бұрын

    hands down, Focal 906 for more pleasant tones. And that comes from the size of the enclosure. The build. Sounds more roomier.. hence it is lager in size.

  • @davidwoo1860
    @davidwoo18602 жыл бұрын

    Focal made me so excited, then B&W calmed me down.

  • @fusingkwok852
    @fusingkwok852 Жыл бұрын

    906 👍