Fyne Audio F702

The F702 is reported to reach extremely low, with bass that can be physically felt in the room. Hi-Fi Choice found its low end deep and extended without becoming lumpy, praising the way its substantial cabinet volume delivers depth rather than excessive boom.

Reviewers find the speaker highly informative, revealing details such as the textural character of cellos while maintaining an easy, enjoyable presentation. It is not portrayed as an ultra-forensic monitor, but its coherent point-source presentation contributes to convincing vocal placement and clear musical strands.

The magnesium-dome treble is described as smooth, silky and well timed, avoiding the hardness sometimes associated with metal-dome designs. It is not considered quite as delicate or insightful as the best ribbon-equipped alternatives, and some listeners may want a little more bite.

Soundstaging is the F702's most celebrated strength. Hi-Fi Choice found that it projects music well beyond the cabinets, locates instruments accurately and renders vocals with an unusually tangible, hovering presence between and behind the speakers.

Rhythms and dynamic accents are handled with assurance, with the reviewer particularly enjoying the way the speaker follows subtle shifts in guitar playing. Dynamics are described as highly accomplished, though not quite as exceptional as the F702's imaging performance.

The F702 is described as a large, heavy and exceptionally well-built loudspeaker. Hi-Fi Choice was especially impressed by the piano-black lacquer, calling its glass-clear smoothness more impressive than the finish on any car the reviewer had seen.

At roughly $8,999 to $10,990, the F702 is firmly a high-end purchase, but Hi-Fi Choice considers it comparatively affordable within the wider market for high-end floorstanders. Its combination of imposing finish, deep bass and notably accomplished imaging was judged to make it a particularly impressive proposition at that level.