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Focal scala for 9000$ worth it? Buying advice

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Came across a seller having focal scala for, what appears to be, great price -9000$..: however the slight caveat is it’s from 2013… are there some major cons to having that old speakers ?
 
I've got speakers a lot older than that and they work fine!

Most speakers don't deteriorate unless they are damaged or electrically, mechanically, or environmentally "abused".

...I don't see too many speakers with foam surrounds these days, but there were speakers with foam surrounds and whatever "foam rubber" they were using (in the 1970s?) would rot-away.
 
Which generation? The V2 isn’t bad and the inverted dome tweeter generates that slight up tilt to the HF which can actually be good in real rooms

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Most speakers don't deteriorate unless they are damaged or electrically, mechanically, or environmentally "abused".
There's also ferrofluid drying up in tweeters as a common issue with older speakers. I don't know if that applies to the Focal Scala, however.
 
They have 2

And the v2 for even less but no history
 
They have 2

And the v2 for even less but no history

If you like the Utopia series, then buy them. For context, I once missed/passed on a pair at AUD $17000 (so a bit more) and regret it still.
 
If you like the Utopia series, then buy them. I think the later series would be worth the additional £1000 or so.

For context, I once missed/passed on a pair at AUD $17000 (so a bit more) and regret it still.
I do! What really scares me is 80kg each carry to first floor though
 
I own a pair (among other things). I like them.
 
If you like the Utopia series, then buy them. For context, I once missed/passed on a pair at AUD $17000 (so a bit more) and regret it still.
The later series is v2 right? It’s the 1000£ cheaper one
 
Came across a seller having focal scala for, what appears to be, great price -9000$..: however the slight caveat is it’s from 2013… are there some major cons to having that old speakers ?
Some speakers age well. I bought my Magnepan 3.6/R new in July 2001. After 23+ years of daily use they still function and measure like new, meeting OEM specifications.
 
I do! What really scares me is 80kg each carry to first floor though
Yes, the mass is considerable! You may have to factor in one of those triple-wheel stair trolleys and good ratchet-tensioned straps. And some helping hands.

I had to lift 44 kg speakers into a loft served by a ladder. Fortunately I had a suitable hand winch.

The later series is v2 right? It’s the 1000£ cheaper one

I initially thought it was v2, then 3, but not sure about the series nomenclature tbh, amended the post.
 
Came across a seller having focal scala for, what appears to be, great price -9000$..: however the slight caveat is it’s from 2013… are there some major cons to having that old speakers ?
~12 years is not a big deal for speakers, it's said that capacitors in the crossover can start to go bad after 20 years, you will want to test more rigorously after that.

I guess these may not have the most flat response out there, it's conceivable you could find speakers that are technically better in some ways for the same money, but $9K for a pair of these might be a really good deal.
 
Will I have big problem DPSing them to small listening space? currently at focal diablos but the room is 4.5m x 3.5m and listening space is only 2mx3.5m (I know I know!). Just keen to get this deal for when I'll be moving to bigger space, and until then DSPing it. Thoughts?
 
Will I have big problem DPSing them to small listening space? currently at focal diablos but the room is 4.5m x 3.5m and listening space is only 2mx3.5m (I know I know!). Just keen to get this deal for when I'll be moving to bigger space, and until then DSPing it. Thoughts?

I use Sonarworks which takes measurements within a ~2 metre listening radius, I'd certainly try it on a new purchase. Results may depend on what you are using.

But I just noticed the other important purchase choice comparing the two ads: red or black?
 
I use Sonarworks which takes measurements within a ~2 metre listening radius, I'd certainly try it on a new purchase. Results may depend on what you are using.

But I just noticed the other important purchase choice comparing the two ads: red or black?
I’m bit confused , seller is saying the cheaper one and v2 is 2017 , and the more expensive 2013. Smells bit fishy to me.
 
I’m bit confused , seller is saying the cheaper one and v2 is 2017 , and the more expensive 2013. Smells bit fishy to me.

It's the red tax. :D
 
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