# Focal Scala Evo speakers with BHK preamp and 300 monoblocks **URL:** \ **Category:** Loudspeakers\ **Created:** [April 10, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971 "2026-04-10T14:34:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![onehorsepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971/1 "2026-04-10T14:34:04Z")
Thinking of purchasing a pair of Focal Scala Evo speakers. Does anyone have any experience with these speakers when matched with the BHK preamp and BHK 300 monoblocks? Any thoughts on this combination? ---
**Author:** ![brian.fitterman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbce88/32.png) [@brian.fitterman](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brian.fitterman)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971/2 "2026-04-10T14:45:35Z")
I have the 300’s with Sopra 2. I love the combo. The BHK Pre I think there are better choices. Its not the quietest out there. I ended up with ARC LS28 SE. I know the BHK is quite cheaper now that the PMG is out. ---
**Author:** ![onehorsepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971/3 "2026-04-10T14:48:41Z")
what speaker cables are you using? ---
**Author:** ![brian.fitterman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbce88/32.png) [@brian.fitterman](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brian.fitterman)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971/4 "2026-04-10T14:52:17Z")
Cardas clear cygnus speaker cable. I tried silver…no way, not with those tweeters. ---
**Author:** ![onehorsepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971/5 "2026-04-10T16:00:53Z")
i have at my house Cardas Quadlink 5-c speaker cables and Audioquest Indigo Speaker cables. Any thoughts on these for the Scalas? ---
**Author:** ![brian.fitterman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbce88/32.png) [@brian.fitterman](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brian.fitterman)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971/6 "2026-04-10T16:03:56Z")
I am a fan of Cardas, but I have not had any experience with that model ---
**Author:** ![onehorsepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971/7 "2026-04-10T16:09:23Z")
what about your interconnects between your preamp and the BHK 300s What are you using for them, and are they as critical as the speaker cable? ---
**Author:** ![onehorsepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971/8 "2026-04-11T23:54:39Z")
If you had to choose between the B&W 802D1 or the FOCAL UTOPIA SCALA EVO, which would you choose and why? ---
**Author:** ![brian.fitterman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbce88/32.png) [@brian.fitterman](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brian.fitterman)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971/9 "2026-04-12T02:31:21Z")
I am not a fan of B&W but I have not listened to them in like a decade. So that could have changed. ---
**Author:** ![onehorsepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971/10 "2026-04-12T16:35:03Z")
I have found that the b&W 802d1 are bright, harsh, especially in the upper midrange. I’ve changed out electronics and cables and eventually realize that the problem still exists. I’m considering moving on to the Focal Utopia Scala Evo speakers. Review on these speakers say that they are equally as bright, yet I didn’t get that sense auditioning in two stores on very expensive electronics. Please, what are your thoughts…. ---
**Author:** ![brian.fitterman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbce88/32.png) [@brian.fitterman](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brian.fitterman)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971/11 "2026-04-12T18:23:59Z")
Many find focal bright and harsh. My room is well treated and I find tubes warm them up. I love the balance of the tubes with focal. But some hear cannot be in same room. You need to see if you can try at home. Maybe doors 1 or Kanta 1. Easily moved. ---
**Author:** ![onehorsepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971/12 "2026-04-12T20:06:35Z")
I hear that from others as well, dunno what it is but i find my 802D1’s bright, thin and grating no matter what gear. I’ve auditioned the 802D3’s when they were out, and felt the same. I’m just not getting that with the Focal’s, but I’m worried that I will once I purchase them ---
**Author:** ![brian.fitterman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbce88/32.png) [@brian.fitterman](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brian.fitterman)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971/13 "2026-04-12T21:14:21Z")
Understand. Matching the right equipment is essential as with most brands. Stay away from silver and try amputee tube preamp. Or maybe one of those ARC integrated amps. They are super efficient and do not need a ton. ---
**Author:** ![onehorsepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971/14 "2026-04-12T21:17:52Z")
I have a BHK preamp, with BHK 300 monoblocks would you recommend Cardas Quadlink 5-6, or Audioquest Indigo speaker cables? ---
**Author:** ![brian.fitterman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbce88/32.png) [@brian.fitterman](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brian.fitterman)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971/15 "2026-04-12T23:07:55Z")
I like Cardas myself ---
**Author:** ![onehorsepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971/16 "2026-04-15T11:58:59Z")
my dealer says i should really purchase the IsoAcoustics BAIA I Neo Isolation Feet for my speakers… that the difference is very noticeable, any thoughts on this for the Focal scala evo speakers? ---
**Author:** ![brian.fitterman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbce88/32.png) [@brian.fitterman](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brian.fitterman)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971/17 "2026-04-15T13:23:57Z")
I have the GIA. Not the new NEO version. People here say the STACK audio version is much better. go with them. ---
**Author:** ![onehorsepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971/18 "2026-04-15T13:53:28Z")
> [@onehorsepony](#): > > IsoAcoustics BAIA I Neo Isolation Feet have you seen any difference with any isolation feet? how so? ---
**Author:** ![brian.fitterman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbce88/32.png) [@brian.fitterman](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brian.fitterman)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/focal-scala-evo-speakers-with-bhk-preamp-and-300-monoblocks/43971/19 "2026-04-15T14:00:57Z")
I did think they tightened the bass up a bit. Light investment for the improvment.