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What Makes the Focal Sopra No. 2 Loudspeakers Special?

The build quality of the speakers is second to none. Internally, there are bracing technologies that create an incredibly strong and rigid internal structure. The frames of these speakers are simply amazing.

Focal’s made-in-France drivers are legendary for their performance and quality. Their 6.5-inch “W” cone midrange driver is mounted at the top and angled a little towards the listener. The Focal Sopra No. 2s have a pair of similar seven-inch drivers lower in the floorstanding cabinet that can get pretty low but are more notably “fast” sounding or responsive, to use a slightly more mainstream term. Focal’s tweeter is where the company made its bones a generation ago (if not longer) and today their IHL Beryllium tweeter is lively but never harsh sounding. I mean never, and I have abused them playing them far too loud and listening to many a poor-quality recording.

The stock external finishes on the Focal Sopra No. 2 speakers are simply gorgeous—perhaps as pretty as any speaker made in the world today. There are now light oak and painted (think: high end automotive paint) options. There are darker colors. White was my chosen option and they looked so, so slick. Black. Blue. They’ve got a lot of colors and, like many other speakers in their category, Focal will also paint them any color you like as long as you are talking about the Utopia line of speakers

The fact that the speakers sit on a “plinth” or platform make them even more valuable, as I’ve got a new little guy crawling around and I’d really rather he didn’t pull a pair of heavy speakers down on his head. The Sopra No. 2s are rock solid when installed despite their prodigious weight. 

The hardware on the speakers is nicely polished and downright drool-worthy. You just can’t find a more put-together, elegant speaker at any price. All of the little parts, be it the feet, the speaker connectors, and even the Focal emblem on the front of the speakers are installed and presented in a way that screams First Class.

The grills on the Focal Sopra No. 2 perfectly integrate a sunken circle and oval to cover the drivers. This is just yet another touch of elegance. 

The Focal Sopra No. 2 speakers are easy to drive with a sensitivity of 91 dB. I owned an earlier pair of Focal Diablo Utopias (gorgeous bookshelf speakers on rock-solid stands) and these big towers are even easier to drive. I paired the old Focals with a Pass Labs XA 30.5 (now it is the XA 30.8) which is one of Nelson’s Class-A amps that sounds like (some of us think better than) tubes but draws a ton of power from the wall to make such a luscious sound. Past that 30-Watt mark, the amp goes into a more traditional Class-AB mode and puts out upwards of 200 watts more of power for peaks. Rest assured, that you can power Focal Sopra No. 2s with any amp that you like. You don’t have to break the bank on one, or you could be fully justified going with a world class amp. The choice is yours.

While I am presenting the Focal Sopra No. 2 in an audiophile venue, they simply rock in a home theater setup. I had them in a 13.2, object-based surround system with a matching Focal center speaker and they crushed movie soundtracks. Netflix just bought the brand-new movie theater in the “village” of my part of Los Angeles after COVID-19 business model issues. Before the pandemic, movie tickets were $28 each and you could get (for quite a price, I might add) a rack of lamb or a “few fingers” of Macallan 18 delivered to your reclining leather chair that had a newly-cleaned, accompanying casimire blanket. You wanna know what? My Focal theater sonically thrashed the large-format JBL system in that cost-no-object theater. (And Macallan 18 is cheaper at home.)





The Focal Sopra No.2 is a highly-acclaimed floorstanding loudspeaker known for its stunning clarity, detailed soundstage, and realistic, powerful performance. Reviewers praise its ability to produce a dynamic and immersive listening experience, with excellent bass and a transparent, lifelike midrange. The speakers are also lauded for their modern, high-quality design and meticulous build. 

Performance and sound quality

Clarity and realism: The Sopra No.2 is frequently described as exceptionally transparent, creating a "see-through" sound that places the listener in the room with the performers.

Dynamic and powerful: It handles music with a dynamic range, providing powerful bass without distortion, even at high volumes.

Realistic imaging: The speakers create a large, deep, and wide soundstage with precise imaging, allowing individual instruments and voices to be clearly distinguished.

Musicality: Reviewers note that despite its focus on realism, the Sopra No.2 maintains a high degree of musicality, making it a pleasure to listen to. 

Design and build

Modern and compact: The speakers are designed to be compact and modern, with a "pure design" intended for easy integration into a variety of living spaces.

High-quality construction: The build quality is considered exceptional, with reviewers highlighting the first-class finish and attention to detail in every part of the speaker.

Innovative technology: The design incorporates Focal's innovative technologies, such as the NIC and TMD, which help minimize vibrations and push the limits of sound reproduction. 

What reviewers say

Many reviewers are extremely impressed, stating they could happily live with the speakers for a very long time.

Comparisons to other high-end speakers often place the Sopra No.2 favorably in terms of bass, midrange, treble, and realism.

Some reviewers find the sound forensic and immersive, while others believe it lacks "soul," but this is a minority opinion compared to the widespread praise. 

I am selling these on behalf of a friend who has upgraded