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CLASSIC COLLECTION I 2020
For four decades, Focal has
been applying its unique sound
signature to speaker drivers and
high-end loudspeakers.
We are known for our innovative
approach which has given rise
to exclusive technologies, and
some of our loudspeakers have
become world class references.
The Classic Collection is an
opportunity to live an entirely
new experience. It will take you
beyond sound, and allow you
THE THRILL OF
to rediscover the sensations
provided by sound with
unrivalled purity,
reproducing the artist's original
work with absolute fidelity.
At the heart of the creation,
music opens up a world of lost
memories, of extraordinary
HIGH-FIDELITY
dreams and emotions. This
experience is represented
by Focal’s signature ‘Listen
Beyond’, which embodies the
intention to make each moment
in life a moment of intense
pleasure.
Our philosophy aims at
promoting our expertise
SOUND
made in France:
100% of Focal products
are designed and developed
by our engineers, and most
of our collections are made
in France in our own workshops.
All Focal products benefit
from innovations which result
from on-going research
in the field of acoustics.
This constant quest plunges
the R&D teams further and
further into the secret realms
of sound and material science.
This technological heritage,
protected with numerous
patents, ensures a sound
which is clear, powerful and true
to nature; to provide the best
loudspeakers in each category.
The art of reproducing music
is the art of creating a deeper
emotional connection.
NEW CHORA Renewal without repetition; constant progression: this has always been our leitmotif. Picking up where Chorus left off, the Chora line is the new addition to the Focal catalogue, making High-Fidelity accessible to all music lovers with leading products in their price category. These innovative loudspeakers bring Focal technology into your home. Manufactured in France, the speaker drivers include the Slatefiber cone, a new feature exclusive to Focal, drawing on 40 years of acoustic research. The result? A quality sound, outstanding harmony but also a unique aesthetic signature thanks to the “slate” effect of the new cone, with its modern design and refined finish options for the entire line.
CLASSIC 01 UTOPIA III EVO
The legend is evolving
Our classic line embodies the spirit of High-
Fidelity. Over the years, successive legen-
dary models have produced a collection of
Kanta inaugurates a new vision of the Pre-
mium enclosure! Uncompromising design
geared entirely towards acoustic performance
02 SOPRA
Reveal the invisible
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loudspeakers which are unique worldwide. and a selection of unique finishes.
The highlights of the era were the three
generations of Grande Utopia loudspeakers Aria 900 is our midrange loudspeakers line.
KANTA
which were widely acclaimed on an inter- It asserts itself through its innovative Flax
national scale. Anything that seems to be sandwich cone speaker drivers. The design
impossible represents a new challenge for blends a conservative yet modern style. Performance meets style!
us. We believe pushing the limits of techno-
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logy to be the only way to fully reveal the With Chora, remarkable sound potential and
slightest nuance and every subtlety in music. a modern look are accessible to everyone.
The goal is to offer an unprecedented musi- Time to discover High-Fidelity and Focal
cal or cinematographic experience. technology.
ARIA 900
Utopia is our reference loudspeaker line, a Ultra high-end electronic solution, Astral 16 Affordable High-End
timeless icon which embodies excellence is a 16-channel audio-video processor and
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in all its aspects. Extravagant by essence, amplifier which guarantees maximum enjoy-
it accepts no compromise. With infinitely ment from your high-fidelity loudspeakers
customisable finishes, each product offers and an incredible sound experience at home!
unrivalled luxury.
An essential component of every Home CHORA
Sopra is the epitome of today’s high-end Cinema system is the subwoofer, which Explore High-Fidelity
loudspeaker. The sleek, high-tech design will gives depth and scale to a multi-channel
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delight aesthetics enthusiasts and audio- audio-visual experience. Our subwoofer
philes. It brings high-fidelity sound into your range covers all types of uses and offers a
living room! distinct design.
ASTRAL 16
The magic of cinema, at home!
Not all standard finishes are available in all countries and/or sales distribution networks.
07 SUBWOOFERS
A whole, unique family!
UTOPIA III EVO
The legend is evolving
The Grande Utopia story started in 1995 with The rigidity of the Grande Utopia EM Evo cabi-
a major innovation: the 'W' composite sand- net has been improved using reinforcement
wich cone. It went on in 2002 with the Grande rings positioned around the speaker drivers.
Utopia Be that introduced the pure Beryllium The sound architecture of Utopia III has been
inverted dome tweeter. preserved, with the constant intention of redu-
Its entire DNA is marked by innovation: each cing harmonic distortion in the fragile midrange
generation of this reference loudspeaker register, which is so very crucial for revealing the
brings with it major advances. Let's take artist’s emotions... The best components have
Beryllium and Focus Time, for example... also found their way: cables, double terminal
a showcase of Focal savoir-faire. The EM boards and separate crossovers.
(electro-magnet) woofer technology is such
a decisive step that it lends its name to the In addition to its Metallic Blue, Ash Grey, Bri-
Grande Utopia EM. This new milestone is tish Racing Green, Black Lacquer and Carrara
added to the long list of innovations from pre- White finishes, Utopia III Evo is also available
vious generations: Multiferrite, Power Flower, in Noyer finishes: Noyer Naturel and Noyer
OPC, Gamma Structure. Foncé. In its natural form, this tawny yellow
wood, veined with brown, provides incredible
The Utopia III Evo edition begins a new nuances of colour, finished off by a High Gloss
chapter in the adventure. It was essential varnish. This unique French variety is carefully
to integrate the most recent innovations in worked by hand by our expert cabinetmakers.
this exceptional collection: the NIC (Neutral
Inductance Circuit) and the TMD suspension. Utopia III Evo is an iconic line.
The entire crossover system on the new spea- Still way ahead of any others...
ker drivers has been redesigned.
Grande Utopia has left an indelible The technological twin sister of the Maestro Utopia Evo has become a Thanks to its terminal block, Scala
mark with each generation. It is the Grande Utopia EM Evo, the Stella 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker in Utopia Evo is now bi-amplified for
most accomplished Focal concept, Utopia Em Evo retains the innovations order to make it more versatile and even greater sound customisation.
and the ultimate acoustic reference. of the Utopia line in a 3-way version easier to install in your listening room. Scala integrates Focal’s latest tech-
This loudspeaker now marks another and with more convenient dimen- The bass is very consistent but it still nological innovations, particularly wit-
stage by integrating the most recent sions. With its 33cm 'W' woofer and retains Maestro’s characteristic dyna- hin the midrange speaker driver with
Focal technologies: the NIC motor, the latest technologies, its sound tuning mic range and punch. The midrange its TMD suspension and its Neutral
TMD suspension, the reinforcement reproduces midranges wonderfully. register hasn’t been neglected: we Inductance Circuit. These enhance-
rings and a new-generation crosso- This loudspeaker produces perfect have integrated our latest technical ments have resulted in a reduction in
ver system. With its exceptional per- definition across the full frequency innovations, such as the TMD sus- distortion, to provide an even more
formance and unique style, Grande range, with the ideal balance between pension and the Neutral Inductance precise and detailed midrange regis-
Utopia EM Evo is no longer just a registers… Circuit. In conclusion, each register ter combined with Scala’s undisputed
technological landmark, it is an acous- reproduced by Maestro Utopia Evo musicality.
tic sculpture. has been enhanced for even more
precision and dynamic range.
Grande Utopia EM Evo Stella Utopia EM Evo Maestro Utopia Evo Scala Utopia Evo Utopia finishes
Carrara White finish Metallic Blue finish British Racing Green finish Noyer Naturel finish
British Racing Green
• Type 4-way bass-reflex floorstanding loudspeaker 3-way bass-reflex floorstanding loudspeaker 3-way bass-reflex floorstanding loudspeaker 3-way bass-reflex floorstanding loudspeaker
Metallic
11" (27cm) 'W' woofer Ash Grey
Electro-Magnetic 16" (40cm) 'W' woofer Blue
Electro-Magnetic 13" (33cm) 'W' woofer with a Magnetic Damping System (MDS) 11" (27cm) 'W' woofer
Multiferrite 11" (27cm) 'W' mid-bass
Two Power Flower 61/2" (16.5cm) 'W' midrange with 11" (27cm) 'W' woofer Power Flower 61/2" (16,5cm) 'W' midrange,
Two Power Flower 61/2" (16.5cm) 'W' midrange with
• Drivers TMD suspension and NIC motor Power Flower 61/2"(16,5cm) 'W' midrange with TMD suspension and NIC motor
TMD suspension and NIC motor
11/16" (27mm) IAL2 pure Beryllium with TMD suspension and NIC motor 11/16" (27mm) IAL2 pure Beryllium
11/16" (27mm) IAL2 pure Beryllium
inverted dome tweeter 11/16" (27mm) IAL2 pure Beryllium inverted dome tweeter
inverted dome tweeter
inverted dome tweeter Black
Lacquer
• Frequency res-
18Hz - 40kHz 22Hz - 40kHz 25Hz – 40kHz 27Hz – 40kHz Carrara White
ponse (±3dB)
• Low frequency
14Hz 18Hz 21Hz 24Hz
point (-6dB)
•S
ensitivity
94dB 94dB 93dB 92dB
(2.83V/1m)
Noyer
•N
ominal
8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω Foncé
impedance Noyer
Naturel
•M
inimum
3Ω 2.8Ω 3.1Ω 3,2Ω
impedance
•C
rossover
80 / 220 / 2,300Hz 230 / 2,200Hz 280 / 2,200Hz 220 / 2,400Hz
frequency
•R
ecommended
50 - 1,500W 50 - 1,000W 80 – 600W 40 – 500W
amplifier power
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imensions 7913/16 x 253/4 x 345/8" 611/3 x 213/4 x 3211/16" 577/8 x 177/8 x 301/4" 491/8 x 151/2 x 263/8"
(HxWxD) (2,012x654x880mm) (1,558x553x830mm) (1,470x455x770mm) (1,247x393x670mm)
• Net weight 584.21lbs (265kg) 374.79lbs (170kg) 255.71lbs (116kg) 187.41lbs (85kg)
Distinguished and captivating, this This is a 3-way loudspeaker devoted >S
ub Utopia EM Colour Evo
bookshelf loudspeaker represents the to the most advanced multichannel More information in the
ultimate vision of compactness, in configurations. It can be used upright Subwoofers category.
the purest Focal tradition. Inspired by or horizontally (Viva Center Utopia
Grande Utopia EM, the definition of Colour Evo), and is just as suited to
the midrange and treble is spellbin- Home Cinema use as it is to sound
ding, and the density and hold of the systems. Its assets: extreme clarity
bass is like nothing that's ever been in the midrange, high efficiency and
heard before. It completes the Utopia power handling, and very low directi-
III Evo line by retaining its sound vity on the horizontal axis for perfect
tuning, but gets the new Evo finishes. phase and 3D imaging control. And
Which are always in keeping with the whilst maintaining its sound tuning,
look of the line. it matches the line's style and Evo
finishes.
Diablo Viva / Viva Center >D
iablo Utopia Colour Evo Stand
Utopia finishes
Utopia Colour Evo Utopia Colour Evo Sold per unit. 24" (60 cm)
Graphite Black finish
British Racing Green
Metallic Blue finish Black Lacquer finish Optional
• Type 2-way bass-reflex compact bookshelf loudspeaker 3-way LCR bass-reflex loudspeaker Metallic
Blue Ash Grey
Two 8" (21cm) 'W' woofers
Power Flower 61/2"
Power Flower 6 1/2” (16.5cm)
(16.5cm) 'W' mid-bass
• Drivers 'W' midrange
11/16" (27mm) IAL2 pure Beryllium
11/16" (27mm) IAL2 pure Beryllium inverted dome
inverted dome tweeter
tweeter
Black
•F
requency Lacquer
44Hz - 40kHz 39Hz - 40kHz
response (±3dB) Carrara White
• Low frequency
40Hz 34Hz
point (-6dB)
•S
ensitivity
89dB 92dB >V
iva/Viva Center Utopia
(2.83V/1m)
Colour Evo Stand
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ominal Sold per unit. 16" (40 cm)
8Ω 8Ω Graphite Black finish Noyer
impedance Foncé*
Optional Noyer
•M
inimum Naturel*
4Ω 3.2Ω
impedance
•C
rossover
2,200Hz 270Hz / 2,200Hz
frequency
•R
ecommended
25 - 200W 50 - 600W
amplifier power
•D
imensions 1615/16 x 103/16 x 1613/16" 371/16 x 1211/16 x 201/16" *For Diablo only
(HxWxD) (431x258x427mm) (942x322x510mm)
• Net weight 44lbs (20kg) 125lbs (57kg)
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SOPRA
Reveal the invisible
At Focal, we’re obsessed with the com- This work can be seen most recently within
prehensive result: a harmonically rich, lush the Sopra project, with an aesthetic require-
sound; a transparent and precise reproduc- ment for compactness that Utopia will never
tion of the musical work. Still, we’ve never offer, extravagant by nature.
lost track of our core expertise in loudspea-
ker drivers, the stepping stones along the Sopra incorporates several major techno-
path to great sound. logical breakthroughs. It’s still possible to
advance state-of-the-art of speaker driver
Utopia is undeniably a world reference, technology with digital analysis capable of
praised for its incredible musicality. We revealing the subtlest performance aspects,
continue to learn and to progress by syste- and enabling us to improve the harmonic
matically putting our research into develop- richness of sound reproduction.
ment, to evaluate distinct contributions by
listening to them in practice. In addition to its finishes Carrara White,
B l a c k L a cq u e r a n d E l e c t r i c O ra n g e,
Every innovation – from cone materials Sopra N°1, Sopra N°2 and Sopra N°3 are
('W' Composite Sandwich Cone and Beryllium now available in Oak: Light Oak and Black
Inverted Dome), to magnets (multi-ferrite Oak finishes. A noble, warm and timeless
magnet, EM woofer, and IAL 2 tweeter), to material, oak brings pure beauty to these
crossovers (OCP + circuit), and to cabinets loudspeakers. Meticulously crafted by our
(Gamma Structure) plays a role in our tech- cabinetmakers to bring you unique pieces,
nological legacy. We draw on this legacy handmade in France, they are also enhanced
often, to improve our technology and to set by a High Gloss varnish to give them a super
new benchmarks. high-shine look.
HIGH-END LOUDSPEAKER
Focal Sopra n°2
Compact and powerful, Sopra N°1 is a Sopra N°2 ushers in a new era for The first released in the line, the Sopra Sopra Center allows you to extend Surround Be benefits from the >S
W 1000 Be
distillation of technological innovation. the 'Premium High End' with new N°3 loudspeaker perfectly combines the Sopra experience to your exclusive 'Bi/Twin' structure with More information in the
It features Neutral Inductance Circuits performance criteria. Equipped dynamics, sound distribution and Home Cinema. Sopra Center uses all dual input permits for use both in Subwoofers category.
NIC, Tuned Mass Damping surround with the best midrange drivers harmonic richness. With its two 81/4" of the design aspects found in Sopra 5.1 (in bi-polar mode) and 7.1 systems
TMD for the midrange woofer, and ever developed by Focal, containing (21cm) woofers, it delivers solid, loudspeakers to their full potential, to (in dual mono mode). The result?
Infinite Horn Loading IHL for the the NIC and TMD technologies, rich bass with perfect definition, optimise integration into your room. An uncluttered space with discrete
tweeter. It is a true demonstration Sopra N°2 pushes the limits of satisfying the high demands of loudspeakers in your Home Cinema
of the contribution of the new sound reproduction with crystal audio enthusiasts looking for room.
technologies implemented on Sopra. transparency in a very compact ultimate performance. Despite its
The special stand has been designed enclosure. It is perfectly at ease in modest size, its full potential can
to ground interfering vibrations from rooms measuring up to 320ft2 (30m2), be heard in rooms measuring up to
the enclosure to the floor to avoid any and is even ideal for larger rooms 850ft² (80m²).
colouration. Ideal for small rooms up measuring up to 750ft2 (70m2).
to 270ft2 (25m2) and medium sized
spaces up to 550ft2 (50m2).
Sopra N°1 Sopra N°2 Sopra N°3 Sopra Center Surround Be >S
opra Stand.
Black Lacquer finish Electric Orange finish Carrara White finish Black Lacquer finish Black Lacquer finish Sold per unit. 24" (60cm)
Graphite Black finish.
2-way bass-reflex 3-way bass-reflex 3-way bass-reflex 2-way sealed bipolar Optional
•T
ype 3-way bass-reflex center speaker
bookshelf loudspeaker floorstanding loudspeaker floorstanding loudspeaker surround loudspeaker
Two 7" (18cm) 'W' woofer Two 8" (21cm) 'W' woofer
61/2" (16.5cm) 'W' mid-bass with NIC motor with NIC motor
Two 61/2" (16.5cm) 'W' woofers Two 61/2" (16.5cm) 'W' bass Sopra finishes
with TMD suspension and NIC 61/2" (16.5cm) 'W' midrange 61/2" (16.5cm) 'W' midrange
3" (8cm) 'W' midrange midrange
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peakers motor with TMD suspension and NIC with TMD suspension and NIC
11/16" (27mm) IAL pure Beryllium Two 11/16" (27mm) pure Beryllium
11/16" (27mm) IHL pure Beryllium motor motor Electric
inverted dome tweeter inverted dome tweeter Carrara Orange Light Oak*
inverted dome tweeter 11/16" (27mm) IHL pure Beryllium 11/16" (27mm) IHL pure Beryllium White
inverted dome tweeter inverted dome tweeter
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requency
45Hz - 40kHz 34Hz - 40kHz 33Hz - 40kHz 55Hz - 40kHz 72Hz - 40kHz
response (±3dB)
•L
ow frequency
41Hz 28Hz 26Hz 50Hz 59Hz
point -6dB Black
Lacquer Black Oak*
•S
ensitivity
89dB 91dB 91,5dB 91dB 91dB
(2.83V/1m)
•N
ominal
8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 4Ω / 8Ω * Only available for Sopra N°1, N°2 and N°3.
impedance
•M
inimum 3Ω / 6Ω
3.9Ω 3.1Ω 3.1Ω 4.1Ω
impedance (bipolar/mono)
•C
rossover
2,200Hz 250Hz / 2,200Hz 250Hz / 2,200Hz 500Hz / 2,200Hz 2,400Hz
frequency
•R
ecommanded
25 - 150W 40 - 300W 40 - 400W 40 - 200W 40 - 200W
amplifier power
•D
imensions 1647/64x1063/64x1519/32" 4627/32x143/32x2117/64" 4949/64x1553/64x2327/64" 91/4x2331/32x1325/32" 1523/64x1659/64x731/64"
(HxWxD) (425x279x396mm) (1,190x358x540mm) (1,264x402x595mm) (235x609x350mm) (390x430x190mm)
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eight (unit) 41.89lbs (19kg) 121.25lbs (55kg) 154.32lbs (70kg) 121.25lbs (19kg) 27.77lbs (12.6kg)
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Performance meets style!
Kanta renews the Premium enclosure seg- This complete solution is designed to deliver a
ment through its design and the technology. coherent sound architecture. The four models
Our intention was to design a speaker range of this line are made for high-fidelity music
totally focused on acoustic performance, lovers who love listening to their sound sys-
along with a resolutely mould-breaking tems, as well as for film fans searching for a
aesthetic; this is the Kanta DNA! Home Cinema set-up with a striking design.
When combined with a set of classic louds-
After three years of Research & Development, peakers, Kanta Center and the Sub 1000 F
Kanta offers a combination of hitherto subwoofer form an extremely structured sys-
unprecedented technologies: the marriage tem, which will provide cinema lovers with a
of Beryllium (in our latest generation IAL3 fully immersive experience.
tweeter) and Flax (for the midrange speaker The sound finesse, treble precision and bass
drivers and woofers) results in precise, detailed improvement will certainly set tongues wag-
sound, brimming with warmth and musicality. ging. It’s sure to blow you away... And, when
it is then linked with the 300 ICW4 ceiling
loudspeakers, even the most exacting film
fans will enjoy an incredible 3D audio expe-
rience in Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X™ or Auro-3D®.
Another asset of Kanta: its finishes
polished or matte, for the ultimate touch
of elegance.Compact and high-performing, this Kanta N°2 is a three-way floorstanding This is the reference product for the This centre speaker stands out for its >S
ub 1000F
bookshelf loudspeaker has surpri- loudspeaker totally dedicated to per- line. This 3-way speaker combines extreme neutrality of reproduction of More information in
sing extension of the frequency res- formance. Kanta N°2 is equipped with depth, impact and bass articulation the vocal range, at both low and very the Subwoofers category.
ponse in the bass for its size. The a new generation IAL tweeter featuring to wonderful effect. The heightened high volume. This makes it a formidable
performance of the next generation a Beryllium inverted dome and Flax midrange definition and neutrality are weapon in any 5.1 Premium Home
IAL tweeter adds the finishing touch sandwich cone speaker drivers. This is the result of exclusive Focal techno- Cinema installation. Whatever the
to the modern, ingenious design of an unprecedented combination of tech- logical innovations. This is the ideal film’s background noise, film fans will
this sound equipment. Its full poten- nologies to guarantee precise, detailed choice for large rooms, measuring up be surprised by the sound clarity and
tial is revealed in a room of less and warm sound. to 861 ft² (80 m2). speech intelligibility, both of which are
than 269 ft² (25 m2). far superior to the norm.
Kanta finishes
Kanta N°1 Kanta N°2 Kanta N°3 Kanta Center >K
anta N°1 stand.
Carrara White finish Dark Grey finish Ivory finish Black Lacquer finish Sold per pair. Adjustable height from Cabinet
24" to 25" (615 to 641mm).
3-way bass-reflex floorstanding 3-way bass-reflex floorstanding Graphite Black finish.
•T
ype 2-way bass-reflex bookshelf 2-way bass-reflex centre
loudspeaker loudspeaker
Optional Black Lacquer
Two 6 " (16.5cm) Flax woofer with
1/2
2 x 8" (21 cm) Flax bass with NIC
61/2" (16.5 cm) Flax bass-midrange NIC motor motor 61/2" (16.5 cm) Flax bass-midrange
with TMD suspension, NIC motor 61/2" (16.5cm) Flax midrange with 61/2" (16.5 cm) Flax midrange with with TMD suspension, NIC motor
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peakers
11/16" (27 mm) IAL3 Beryllium TMD suspension and NIC motor TMD suspension and NIC motor 11/16" (27 mm) IAL3 Beryllium
inverted dome tweeter 11/16" (27mm) IAL3 pure Beryllium 11/16" (27 mm) IAL3 Beryllium inverted dome tweeter
Front Panel
inverted dome tweeter inverted dome tweeter (High Gloss finish)
•F
requency Carrara White Black Lacquer
46Hz - 40kHz 35Hz - 40kHz 33Hz - 40kHz 55Hz - 40kHz
response (±3dB)
•L
ow frequency
42Hz 29Hz 26Hz 50Hz
point (-6dB)
•S
ensitivity
88dB 91dB 91dB 91dB >K
anta Center stand.
(2.83V/1m)
Sold per unit. Adjustable height from
•N
ominal 16.5" to 17.5" (424 to 450mm).
8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω
impedance Graphite Black finish.
•M
inimum Optional Cabinet
3.9Ω 3.1Ω 3Ω 3.5Ω
impedance
•C
rossover Walnut
2,400 Hz 260Hz - 2,700Hz 250Hz - 2,500Hz 2,400 Hz
frequency
•R
ecommanded
25 - 150W 40 - 300W 40 - 400W 40 - 200W
amplifier power
•D
imensions 16 x 9 x 15 "
5/8 1/4 3/8
44 x 18 x 12 "
3/4 9/8
50 x 15 x 20 "
3/8 1/4 1/2
911/16 x 223/32 x 1515/32" Front Panel
(HxWxD) (422x234x391mm) (1,118x477x321mm) (1,280x386x520mm) (246 x 561 x 393 mm) (Mat finish)
•W
eight (unit) 28.6lbs (13kg) 77.2lbs (35kg) 101lbs (46kg) 39.6lbs (18kg) Dark Grey Ivory
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Affordable High-End
More than twenty years after the launch of Aria 900 marks a milestone for Focal in
the 'W' sandwich cone, we were delighted to high-fidelity technology. Designed and made
unveil a new major innovation: speaker dri- in France, the range features brand-new
vers with the same sandwich structure, but speaker drivers with Flax sandwich cones,
composed of a natural flax-fibre cone. new TNF Aluminum/Magnesium inverted
This innovation is the result of more than five dome tweeters with Poron suspension,
years of research and a unique drive to work injected zamak baskets, carefully designed
on the actual source of the emission of sound. cabinets and crossovers: nothing has been
This quest for acoustic excellence gave birth to spared when it comes to maximising liste-
Aria 900, a range which encapsulated the ning pleasure for well-informed music lovers.
radical changes in technology and design -
a combination of classicism and modernity. Aria 900 offers a clean, simple and timeless
design combining mineral and natural mate-
rials. The cabinets of this Aria 900 line are
available in Noyer and Black High Gloss
finishes. All the cabinets feature a glass sur-
face and a leather-finished front panel.
This design exudes style and quality, blen-
ding in perfectly with traditional or more
HIGHLY COMMENDED
contemporary interiors.
The vast range of Aria 900 products is ideal
for stereo and Home Cinema audio systems.
The two 8" (21cm) woofers in the 948 model
mark a return to true expressive and dyna-
mic high-fidelity loudspeakers.
> Flax TechnologyThe Aria 906 bookshelf loudspeaker Aria 926 embodies the home 3-way Aria 936 is a 3-way loudspeaker The Aria 948 symbolises the return of The Aria CC 900 2-way centre speaker The Aria SR 900 is a 2-way bipo- > Sub 1000F
is faithful to the DNA of the Aria floorstanding loudspeaker. This featuring an elegant design and a the 'true' acoustic loudspeaker. A new can be easily combined with the front lar surround loudspeaker with the More information
range: refined high-end acoustics musical and expressive loud speaker small footprint. Very linear and with type of 3-way loudspeaker with two speakers of the range. The CC900 was same acoustic characteristics than in the Subwoofers
combined with excellent value. This is easy to install. All kinds of music impressive dynamice from its three 8" (21cm) speaker drivers effortless- developed with particular attention the other loudspeakers of the Aria category.
2-way loudspeaker allows users to lovers will be thrilled with its acoustic woofers, it is naturally intended for ly providing intense and controlled to timbre matching in order to obtain range. Composed of two 5" (13cm)
enjoy all the qualities of the Flax qualities. Aria 926 is by definition an listening in stereo for monitoring-type bass. The intention was a return to the sonic coherence for all configurations. woofers with Flax sandwich cones, it
cone: neutrality, presence and finesse. affordable audiophile loudspeaker. It is activities. This loudspeaker is also ideal essence of acoustics for those who Recommended for rooms measuring provides very high-definition and
Aria 906 is recommended for rooms ideal for rooms measuring from 215ft2 for setting up a spectacular Home are passionate about music. This is the from 215ft2 (20m2) and for a listening natural sound. For the treble register,
measuring from 160ft2 (15m2) and (20m2) and from a recommended Cinema system. Appropriate for rooms ultimate loudspeaker of the range for distance of 10ft (3m). there are two Aluminum/Magnesium
from a listening distance of 8ft (2.5m). listening distance of 10ft (3m). measuring from 270ft2 (25m2) and from rooms measuring from 320ft2 (30m2) inverted dome tweeters with Poron
a listening distance of 10-12ft (3-3.5m). and from a recommended listening suspension and a waveguide for a
distance of 12ft (3.5m). better control of directivity.
Aria 906 Aria 926 Aria 936 Aria 948 Aria CC 900 Aria SR 900 Aria 900 finishes
Noyer finish Noyer finish Black High Gloss finish Black High Gloss finish Noyer finish Black Matte finish*
3-way Powerflow 3-way Powerflow
2-way bass-reflex 3-way Powerflow bass-reflex 2-way bass-reflex 2-way sealed bipolar Noyer
• Type bass-reflex floorstanding bass-reflex floorstanding
bookshelf loudspeaker floorstanding loudspeaker floorstanding centre speaker surround loudspeaker
loudspeaker loudspeaker
Two 61/2" (16.5cm) Flax bass Three 61/2" (16.5cm) Flax bass Two 8" (21cm) Flax bass
61/2" (16.5cm) Flax mid-bass Two 61/2" (16.5cm) Flax mid-bass Two 5" (13cm) Flax mid-bass
61/2" (16.5cm) Flax midrange 61/2" (16.5cm) Flax midrange 61/2" (16.5cm) Flax midrange
• Drivers 1" (25mm) TNF Al/Mg 1" (25mm) TNF Al/Mg Two 1" (25mm) TNF Al/Mg
1" (25mm) TNF Al/Mg 1" (25mm) TNF Al/Mg 1" (25mm) TNF Al/Mg
inverted dome tweeter inverted dome tweeter inverted dome tweeter
inverted dome tweeter inverted dome tweeter inverted dome tweeter
•F
requency Black High Gloss
55Hz - 28kHz 45Hz - 28kHz 39Hz - 28kHz 37Hz - 28kHz 57Hz - 28kHz 85Hz - 28kHz
response (±3dB)
• Low frequency
47Hz 37Hz 32Hz 31Hz 50Hz 67Hz
point (-6dB)
•S
ensibility
89.5dB 91.5dB 92dB 92.5dB 91dB 90dB
(2.83V/1m)
•N
ominal
8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω
impedance
•M
inimum
4.6Ω 2.9Ω 2.8Ω 2.5Ω 4.3Ω 3.6Ω
impedance
•C
rossover
2,800Hz 290Hz / 2,400Hz 260Hz / 3,100Hz 280Hz / 2600Hz 2,800Hz 2,200Hz
frequency
•R
ecommanded
25 - 120W 40 - 250W 50 - 300W 50 - 350W 40 - 200W 25 - 120W
amplifier power
•D
imensions 153/8 x 87/8 x 11" 403/4 x 119/16 x 145/8" 451/4 x 119/16 x 145/8" 451/4 x 145/8 x 169/16" 77/8 x 21 x 95/8" 115/8 x 153/4 x 611/16"
(HxWxD) (390x225x280mm) (1,035x294x371mm) (1,150x294x371mm) (1,150x371x420mm) (200x533x245 mm) (295x400x170mm)
• Net Weight (unit) 19lbs (8.5kg) 55lbs (25kg) 64lbs (29kg) 77lbs (35kg) 23lbs (10.5kg) 12lbs (5.6kg) > Aria S 900 stand.
Sold per pair. 24" (60cm).
Optional
* Finish exclusive to Aria SR 900CHORA
NEW
Explore High-Fidelity
Our technical expertise and industrial mas- Manufactured in our workshops in France,
tery enable us to offer music lovers a gene- this cone boasts the beautiful “slate” effect,
ration of leading loudspeakers within their for even better damping, rigidity and light-
price range. Chora embodies the mastery ness, the “essentials” of a good speaker
of the overall design process, and is confir- driver. Alongside the TNF Aluminium/
mation that, now more than ever, the manu- Magnesium tweeter with its silky treble, the
facturing of affordable products demands Slatefiber woofers deliver powerful bass and
a n i nve s t m e n t i n h i g h - p e r f o r m a n ce midrange a lot of precision. Finally, thanks to
production tools. the tilt of the loudspeaker stand, Time Align-
ment provides an optimal soundstage, more
Benefiting from technological advances focused on the listener.
developed for the Utopia III range, such as
the inverted dome tweeter, the Chora line Every detail of the Chora’s appearance has
incorporates a brand new Focal technology been carefully thought out and meticulously
for its midrange and bass speaker drivers: designed. In addition to a sleek, modern
the Slatefiber cone, a composite sandwich design, the line presents a choice of three
cone made from thermoplastic polymer with on-trend finishes to satisfy all tastes and to
recycled non-woven carbon fibers. blend seamlessly into interior living spaces.
With Chora, there is no shortage of sound
and visual harmony for a quality listening
experience in your own home, and a true
High-Fidelity experience.
> Slatefiber technologyNEW
MODELS
JANUARY
2020
Compact yet powerful, this 2-way
bookshelf loudspeaker offers a
The two woofers of this 2.5-way bass-
reflex loudspeaker work in perfect
This 3-way bass-reflex floorstan-
ding loudspeaker presents a solu-
Chora 826-D Chora CC Chora SR
with Chora CC stand (optional). Black finish only.
delightful and dynamic musical harmony for voluptuous sound repro- tion that is both high-fidelity and
quality, carried by a speaker driver duction and a perfect, powerful bass. accessible. Equipped with the
equipped with the Focal Slatefiber While Chora 816 meets all expecta- exclusive Slatefiber cone, deve-
cone. Perfectly balanced and natu- tions for listening at home, it is parti- loped and manufactured in France,
ral, this bookshelf loudspeaker is cularly well suited for Home Cinema the midrange and bass speaker
ideal for rooms of up to 215ft2 listening and blends seamlessly into drivers deliver a full and generous
(20m2). rooms of up to 323ft2 (30m2). sound. Ideal in large rooms of up to
431ft2 (40m2).
Chora finishes
Chora 806 Chora 816 Chora 826
Black
Light Wood finish Dark Wood finish Black finish Sub 600 P
Dark Black finish only.
2-way bass reflex 2.5-way bass reflex 3-way bass reflex Wood
• Type
bookshelf loudspeaker floorstanding loudspeaker floorstanding loudspeaker
61/2" (16.5cm) Slatefiber Woofer 2 x 61/2" (16.5cm) Slatefiber Woofer
61/2" (16.5cm) Slatefiber Midbass
61/2" (16.5cm) Slatefiber Midbass 61/2" (16.5cm) Slatefiber Midrange
• Drivers 1" (25mm) TNF Al/Mg Light
1" (25mm) TNF Al/Mg 1" (25mm) TNF Al/Mg inverted Wood
inverted dome tweeter
inverted dome tweeter dome tweeter
•F
requency
58Hz-28kHz 50Hz-28kHz 49Hz - 28kHz
response (±3dB)
• Low frequency
49Hz 45Hz 39Hz
point (-6dB)
•S
ensivity
89dB 89.5dB 91dB
(2.83V / 1m)
•N
ominal
8Ω 8Ω 8Ω
Impedance
•M
inimum
4.6Ω 4Ω 2.9Ω
impedance
•C
rossover
3,000Hz 270Hz - 2,700Hz 270Hz - 3,000Hz
frequency
•R
ecommended
25 - 120W 40 - 200W 40 - 250W
amplifier power
•D
imensions 81/4x105/8x1631/32" 117/8x159/32x409/32" 117/8x151/4x411/2"
(HxWxD) (210x270x431mm) (303x388x1023mm) (303 x 388 x 1053mm)
>C
hora 806 Stand
• Net weight Sold per unit.
16.2lbs (7.35kg) 40.8lbs (18.5kg) 46.6lbs (21.15kg) Height: 215/8" (55cm)
(unit with grille)
OptionalASTRAL 16
The magic of cinema, at home!
Focal is proud to introduce Astral 16, an Equipped with technology that allows adjust-
exceptional and versatile audio-video ments based on room characteristics (Room
processor and amplifier. calibration, with Dirac Live®) and supplied
with a calibrated measurement microphone,
Combining cutting-edge technologies and Astral 16 can be fine-tuned to suit all possible
multiple features, this high-end electro- acoustical environments and desires.
nic solution promises an immersive home
cinema experience that far outclasses its In short, it is fully customizable, and comes
competition. Like any true conductor who with an app available on the App Store (via
draws the best out of his orchestra, Astral 16 iPad) to drive the system you want room by
draws the very best out of high-fidelity and room, as well as technical support (Remote
in-wall/in-ceiling loudspeakers by perfectly Monitoring) for equipment diagnostics at any
coordinating all the components within a time. Compatible with Control4, Crestron,
sensational Home Cinema installation. Savant and RTI, Astral 16 benefits from the
possibilities offered by these leading inter-
Integrating a Class D Pascal Audio amplifier, face systems to enable perfectly seamless
Astral 16 has 16 channels, of which 12 are remote control of all your audio & video needs.
amplified and 4 are pre-amplified (balanced
XLR outputs) and dedicated entirely to This rock-solid foundation is an official
audio (filtering, equalization, bass manage- invitation to an immersive journey through
ment, etc.). In addition to covering all audio images and sound of unrivaled quality
formats (Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X™, etc.), it pro- (sampling frequency supported up to
vides endless configuration options. 192 kHz).A 16-channel audio-video processor
and amplifier, Astral 16 guarantees
maximum enjoyment from your high-
fidelity and in-wall/in-celing louds-
peakers. 3D Audio and Video and HD
Audio compatible, this is an uncom-
promising listening experience with
this very high-end and 100% Made in
France electronic solution.
Astral 16
•A
mplified Audio Continuous power output, per channel (1%THD) 8Ω / 4Ω / 2.7Ω
• Type 16 channel audio-video processor and amplifier
Outputs 3 channels driven simultaneously 250W / 500W / 725W
• Main features Compatible formats Dolby Atmos / DTS:X™ / Auro-3D
® ®
6 channels driven simultaneously 250W / 500W / 500W
Room Calibration Powered by Dirac Live® : target curve editable from 20Hz 12 channels driven simultaneously 250W / 300W
to 20kHz for all channels (including subwoofers), phase SNR (P-rated) 110dB
correction full bandwidth 20Hz-20kHz on all channels THD (from 1W to P-rated -1dB)SUBWOOFERS
A whole, unique family!
Home Cinema has always been a strongly Our different subwoofers from Sub Utopia
anchored tradition in our philosophy. EM Colour Evo to Sub 300 P can be confi-
Our goal is to create a deep emotional gured in several ways: from ultimate installa-
connection and complete immersion in 3D tions worthy of a movie theatre to compact
sound. The subwoofer is a major element of and discreet systems which will stun with
any system, creating dynamism and intensity. their depth of sound.
Depending on the size of your installation,
you can now choose the perfect subwoofer
to meet your needs and performance
expectations.JANUARY
2020
Sub 300 P is a subwoofer for thrill-
seekers. It uses an 11" (27cm) Polyglass
Powerful, reliable and compact, these
are the characteristics of the Sub 1000
Featuring 24-bit digital processors,
600W BASH amplifiers, and 13"
With this subwoofer, Focal has
enhanced its expertise with an elec-
Sub 600 P
Black finish.
woofer powered by a powerful 300W F. With its 12" (30cm) Flax woofer (33cm) 'W' woofers, the SW 1000 Be tronics-free passive version, orga-
RMS amplifier. Its Black Structured and powerful 1000W BASH® amplifier, offers high-level performance with a nised around a 13” (33 cm) woofer
finish enables it to fit with any Sub 1000 F will easily complete your 18Hz cut-off and a 119dB sound power. with electro-magnetic motor that
environment. Sub 300 P is a decisive Home Cinema system. The woofer is It benefits from a remote control lock came out with Grande Utopia EM. The
asset to increase the bass response equipped with a dual motor for more when infrared conflicts appear with perfect complement to Viva Utopia
in our various multichannel systems. linearity and to ensure the optimum other boxes. Colour Evo, this subwoofer matches
magnetic power of the voice coil. In a all the other models in the range. The
close enclosure, this subwoofer is free secret? It has been designed to be
from parasitic noise. stacked (up to 3 subwoofers), to meet
all power requirements. The fighting
strength of EM technology, but with
the class of Utopia III Evo and its new
finishes.
Sub Utopia EM
SUB 300 P SUB 1000 F SW 1000 Be
Black finish Black finish Black Lacquer finish Colour Evo
Black Lacquer finish
• Type Active bass-reflex subwoofer Active sealed subwoofer Active bass-reflex subwoofer Stackable passive subwoofer
A reference passive subwoofer
Electro-Magnetic 13" (33cm) 'W'
bass driver
• Drivers 11" (27cm) Polyglass woofer 12" (30cm) Flax woofer 13" (33cm) 'W' woofer
Stackable (up to 3 subwoofers tall)
Almost 130dB SPL at 1m
(in a corner)
• Frequency response
36Hz - 160Hz 24Hz - 160Hz 20Hz - 150Hz 22Hz - 500Hz
(±3dB)
• Low frequency
29Hz 22Hz 18Hz 19Hz
point (-6dB)
•S
ensitivity
Adjustable LPF: 50Hz to 150Hz 93dB
(2.83V/1m)
Adjustable LPF: Adjustable LPF: (24dB/oct.), 48dB/oct.
40 to 160Hz, 12dB/oct. 40 to 160Hz, 12dB/oct. Adjustable subsonic filter, •N
ominal
8Ω
impedance
Stereo line inputs Stereo line inputs Adjustable phase,
• Subwoofer features
Direct line LFE Direct line LFE Boost mode, Night mode, •M
inimum
5.5Ω
High level input High level input 3 user memories, impedance
Phase inverter (0-180°) Phase inverter (0-180°) LFE/Stereo/Digital inputs.
• Recommended
Remote Control Locking System 500 - 1,000W
amplifier power
•C
rossover BASH® amplifier BASH® amplifier BASH® amplifier
-
frequency 300W RMS 1,000W 600W RMS
•D
imensions 169/16 x 1213/16 x 1413/16" 153/4 x 1723/32 x 1617/32" 211/16 x 1911/16 x 171/64" 2415/16x191/64x241/2”
(HxWxD) (420x325x380mm) (400x450x420mm) (535x500x432mm) (634x483x622mm)
• Net weight 33.6lbs (15.5kg) 47.4lbs (21.5kg) 92.4lbs (42kg) 158.5lbs (72kg)headphones & multimedia
classic loudspeakers
studio monitors
custom install
car audio
EXP - GB
August 2019
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