THE FRENCH OPEN 2014 (POST)

I was wrong. Nadal came out smelling like a rose. Novak's prowess dissipated after the first set. Last year, Nadal took down Novak in a gruelling 4 hours 30 minutes (5 sets) semi-final. This time around, in the final it was only 3 hours 31 minutes (36,75,62,64) making it his 9th Roland Garros victory. During the course of the game, he did show signs of injury on his back, but his relentless forehand and stamina panned out.


As for me, two out of three predictions aren't that bad.It goes to show that stats are just stats, and other factors such as mental preparation, physical state and even weather conditions matter. Both men are young and have a few more years to battle. The question is can Novak make it?. It is the only Grand Slam trophy missing on his mantel piece. I must say that I'm glad to be able to watch these wonderful matches and many more to come.  

FOCUS AUDIO

FOCUS AUDIO FR6 (REFERENCE SERIES)

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Response:                          48Hz-22kHz +/- 3dB

Sensitivity:                                            85dB/1 Watt/1 metre

Impedance:                                          Nominal 8 Ohms

Recommended Power                         20-100 Watts per channel

Crossover Frequency:                         3 kHz

Crossover Design:                               Proprietary design using high purity

                                                            Copper coils and selected capacitors

Drivers:                                                One- 1” ferrofluid soft dome tweeter with

                                                            double chamber damping

                                                            One- 5” polypropylene cone driver

Termination:                                        Bi-wire gold plated binding posts

Size:                                                    13” x 7” x 8” (HxWxD)

Net Weight:                                         15 lbs each

 

 

It was difficult for me to find any literature on the FR6. My guess is it was probably one of Focus Audio’s first generation bookshelf speakers which have long been discontinued. However, I did find information on the FR6 MkII. All the specifications are identical right up to its dimensions. The only difference I could find was the power rating for the MkII is rated at 20-150 Watts per channel.

 

The pair I own was purchased circa 2000. It was highly recommended by the dealer to match the amp. When I first listened to the FR6 I found it to be more detailed compared with the Acoustic Energy speakers I had at that time. The FR6 is a bass reflex speaker(ported enclosure) which is essential in improving efficiency at low frequencies. The port is located at the rear, so it is important to have proper placement.

 

There is a sense of presence and transparency, especially for jazz and slow rock. The FR6 has excellent soundstage. Bass is tight, but lacks punch. An increase in volume (quite high) would result in muddy bass and severe distortion. This, I presume is that the manufacturers never intended it to be a rocker or for Home Theatre.

 

It is indeed a fine speaker and yes, I would have highly recommend it with musical tastes and pairing with gear taken into consideration.