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HEADPHONES & MULTIMEDIA I 2019
For four decades, Focal has
been applying its unique sound
signature to speaker drivers and
high-end loudspeakers. We are
renowned worldwide for our
innovations which have given
rise to exclusive technology.
We are proud that our expertise
and knowledge is 100% made
in France - all Focal products
are designed and developed
by our engineers and part of
our collection is produced in
our French workshops in Saint-
Etienne. On-going research in
the field of acoustics means
that all Focal products benefit
from constant innovation.
THE SONIC
This technological heritage,
protected by numerous patents,
ensures clear, powerful and
natural sound reproduction,
providing the very best
products in each category.
This experience embodies our
intention to make each moment
SPOTLIGHT
in life a moment of intense
pleasure and exceptionality.
‘Listen Beyond’.
The Headphones & Multimedia
collection is Focal’s response to
the challenges of the constant
evolution of technology and
people’s need to listen to music.
Without compromising the
music’s quality whatsoever, we
apply our expertise to serve a
wide range of uses, from Home
Cinema systems, miniature
loudspeaker solutions to mobile
headphones, wired or wireless.
Our products are manufactured
with the same high
requirements and elements
which made our Classic ranges
so successful.
Innovation and performance,
the highest levels of expertise,
and pleasure are our brand
values. They define Focal’s
sound signature, and unique
goal to take you beyond sound.
NEW SPHEAR WIRELESS After launching Sphear, the in-ear headphones which have become a reference in their market, Focal has developed a wireless version: Sphear Wireless. These new headphones combine listening quality, comfort and total freedom of movement! And although they may be wireless, these headphones will not fail to meet all your connected listening needs thanks to their aptX® compatible Bluetooth® module.
HEADPHONES 01 LISTEN WIRELESS
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Premium wireless headphones
It’s a desire to take the sound everywhere Listen and Listen Wireless are the perfect
that incited Focal to launch its first wired or wireless mobile models and offer
headphone range in 2012. The intention was unrivalled comfort for headphones you can
to provide audiophile sound adapted to the take everywhere.
new ways of listening to music.
Sphear S and Sphear Wireless are Focal's
This quest for absolute acoustics continues high-fidelity sound in-ear headphones. In
today with a new range of products, where wired and wireless models, they let you live
the sound rendering is enhanced by design
and comfort, two essential aspects of the
music everywhere and anywhere, meeting all
your connected listening needs and proving LISTEN
Premium mobile headphones
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perfect listening conditions. Never sacrifice that in-ears can be comfortable to wear!
sound over anything, while offering all the
functionalities people expect, is a core value Spark and Spark Wireless in-ear headphones
for Focal. It guarantees both audiophile invite digital music lovers to rediscover their
sound and a perfectly finished product. favourite music in a different way. In wired
and wireless versions, freedom of movement
Once again, Focal is proving its expertise and emotion are top of the agenda.
in terms of portable wireless headphones.
The headphone range has recently been
expanded with two models available in
wireless versions: Spark Wireless and Listen SPHEAR S &
Wireless. The Listen Wireless Chic edition,
launched in 2018 offers three trendy and SPHEAR WIRELESS
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colourful finishes to complete the range. In High-definition in-ear headphones
2019, Sphear Wireless completes the offer.
All our models guarantee users excellent
sound rendering.
SPARK &
SPARK WIRELESS
Choose your emotion
LISTEN WIRELESS
Premium wireless headphones
Listen Wireless and its coloured After becoming a reference manufacturer for
edition Listen Wireless Chic are high-end headphones, we are now proving
the hands-free incarnation of our expertise in the arena of portable
our popular over-ear wireless headphones: Listen Wireless
headphones. These guarantees excellent sound rendering.
models now repre- Whatever technology is used and whatever
sent the high-end of the intended use is for our headphones,
the mobile wireless audio quality is always a key value for Focal.
h e a dp h o n e l i n e. Sacrificing sound is not an option.
Listen was deve-
loped from day one In addition to audio quality, Listen Wireless
with the intention of has all the attributes people expect to find
developing a second, in headphones: comfort and style. The
wireless version. The size ultra-flexible headband makes them light,
of the earpieces was designed specifically reduces pressure on the head and increases
to integrate Bluetooth® wireless technology. durability. The memory foam ear cushions
made from fabric and leatherette provide
In order to offer our customers good excellent isolation, a key feature of Listen
musical quality even through wireless Wireless. The global ergonomics of these
products, Focal also wanted the technology headphones makes them very easy to use,
to b e s u f f i c i e n t q u a l i t y. A s a re s u l t , especially thanks to the control buttons that
Listen Wireless is equipped with Bluetooth® are instinctively accessible.
4.1 wireless technology, and compatible
with aptX®. Listen Wireless is available with a scratch-
resistant lacquered Black High Gloss finish.
The Listen Wireless Chic edition has non-
conductive iridescent metal earcups to make
it a trendy and fashion accessory.
Technology applied to wireless audio signal via Bluetooth®
in order to increase quality.
LISTEN
Premium mobile headphones
Take your music everywhere with Listen! These Listen benefited from the developments
headphones combine acoustic excellence made with Utopia and Elear. At the core of
and a comfort that has been praised by the their acoustic quality is the innovative large
press! Designed in France by Focal’s acoustics driver (137/64" - 40mm) in Mylar and Titanium.
engineers, Listen combines all the advantages For optimal performance, a Mylar sheet is
of Premium mobile headphones for hours of used on the driver, while a Titanium coating
intense listening pleasure. Excellent noise is applied to the dome. Listen’s exclusive
isolation is guaranteed with the closed-back diaphragm technology creates its outstan-
design and large ear pads which preserve ding sound quality, while the versatile dyna-
the headphones’ acoustic qualities, even mics, deep and controlled bass, and overall
in noisy environments. The heat-sensitive, tonal balance make them unique in this class
high-density memory foam earpieces offer of headphones. The thick thermosensitive
maximum comfort for the listener. Thus, memory foam and soft touch headband
Listen has an extremely dynamic sound, tight provides optimum comfort and weight dis-
bass and remarkable tonal balance. tribution.
Our Listen headphones offer users a
lightweight, comfortable pair of headphones
for people on the go. With their noise isola-
ting design, built-in multifunctional remote
and omnidirectional microphone, they are
ideal for travelling, taking a conference call
in private or for hours of intense listening.
SPHEAR S
SPHEAR WIRELESS
NEW
High-definition in-ear headphones
The first ever in-ear headphones by Focal, The wireless evolution of Sphear S, Sphear
Sphear S have rewritten the rulebook and Wireless delivers just as precise a sound
are proof that in-ear headphones with hi-fi due to its Mylar and Polyurethane sandwich
quality sound can be used for several hours cone transducer, which ensures great tonal
without discomfort. balance, excellent treble handling and lots of
dynamics.
With their innovative anatomical concept,
Sphear S have totally rethought the approach Discreet and comfortable, these in-ear
to the ear canal: at the front, memory foam or headphones will not fail to meet all your
silicone ear buds fit the ear naturally. The ear connected listening needs, despite their
canal is alleviated of volume increases and wireless design, thanks to their aptX® com-
weight for added comfort. patible Bluetooth® module. And best of all?
Two equalizer modes (natural mode and
The 7/16" diameter (10.8mm) transducers Loudness mode) and the choice of colours,
ensure surprising and unprecedented tonal between Black, Blue, Olive or Purple. Sphear
balance for this range of audio headphones. Wireless are the in-ear headphones dedica-
They also deliver the historic Focal Sound ted to sound, comfort and style.
signature, with a particularly rich mid-range
that is never flattened. Sphear S have esta- With their innovative spherical design and
blished themselves as the most accom- their sound quality, Sphear S and Sphear
plished and comfortable in-ear headphones Wireless are the in-ear headphones that
for enjoying your music wherever you are. massively increase freedom of movement
and heighten emotions!
SPARK
SPARK WIRELESS
Choose your emotion
Our in-ear headphones, Spark, are our entry- Spark Wireless are the first Bluetooth® ear-
level model, giving customers access to the phones designed by Focal. Completing the
Focal sound. Without a doubt the best ear- Spark series, it naturally positions itself as
phones in their category, they open up the high-quality ultramobile headphones.
door of Focal world to fans of streaming With the era of streaming platforms has also
music who want to enjoy their favorite songs come that of mobility. This tendency encou-
on the move. Easy to handle with a simple rages more and more mobile and readily
design, Spark will always meet this imme- available solutions. Freedom of movement
diate need with discretion and comfort. is essential and, in fact, wireless is now the
key to any connected object. With Spark
The design of Spark has been studied to Wireless, Focal offers an effective response
make it a stylish and lightweight product to music enthusiasts who want to combine
available in Cobalt Blue for the most daring comfort, quality listening and total freedom
and in Silver and Black for those prefer- of movement. Thanks to its Black, Silver and
ring sobriety. The body of the aluminum Rose Gold finishes, you will easily find your
headphones and the three-button remote groove !
control with microphone give an elegant
look. The silicone earplugs, the soft touch, With Spark and its wireless version, you can
flat anti-tangle cable and the rigid carrying live the emotion wherever you are, whenever
case make it very practical to use. All these you want.
features put these earphones at the top of
its class.
NEW
Listen Wireless and its Chic Listen are Premium closed- Sphear Wireless offers precise Enjoy Focal sound wherever Spark Wireless naturally posi- Focal has designed Spark
Edition combine all the back circum-aural portable and pure sound rendering with you are with Sphear S in-ear tions itself as a high-quality to deliver quality sound to
advantages of Premium headphones, compatible with great dynamics. The bass- headphones. The ultra-large ultra-nomad headphone. These a mobile and connected
headphones with those of all smartphones. They feature reflex system is explosive, Mylar transducers (10.8mm), wireless earphones have been audience, wishing to listen to
wireless Bluetooth® technology, an exclusive cone technology reproducing a controlled and one of the biggest of their type, designed to deliver quality music at any moment. Without
thanks to the excellent noise offering remarkable neutrality realistic bass. Continuing the ensure an extended frequency sound to a mobile and connec- a doubt the best in-ears in
isolation, to the large ear and sound quality. They are design codes of Sphear S response in the low end as well ted audience who wants to lis- its class, Spark opens the
cushions and the heat-sensitive, light and comfortable with and a spherical look, Sphear as a remarkable tonal balance. ten to music at any moment door to fans of dematerialised
very high-density memory excellent noise isolation for an Wireless is comfortable enough with complete freedom. music, who want to enjoy their
foam. Listen Wireless also has optimal experience in noisy for several hours of connected favorite songs differently.
excellent dynamics, tight bass environments. listening.
and remarkable tonal balance.
LISTEN wireless LISTEN SPHEAR wireless SPHEAR S SPARK wireless SPARK
Closed-back circum-aural headphones Wireless earphones Wireless earphones
• Type Closed-back circum-aural headphones Wired earphones Wired earphones
Bluetooth® wireless technology Bluetooth® wireless technology Bluetooth® wireless technology
• Impedance 32Ώ 32Ώ - 16Ώ - 16Ώ
• Sensitivity 122dB SPL / 1Vrms @ 1kHz 122dB SPL / 1Vrms @ 1kHz - 103dB SPL / 1mW @ 1kHz - 103dB SPL / 1mW @ 1kHz
• THDMULTIMEDIA 01 SIB EVO
At the heart of the action!
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What are Dolby Atmos® Sound Effects?
Focal puts its expertise to serve the At the same time, the worlds of cinema and
constantly evolving ways people listen to music have evolved significantly over the
music and audio visual content. These are past few years: the dematerialisation of
the core values of the Multimedia Collection: files has made films and music much more
the design and miniaturisation of the accessible; miniaturisation is the new trend;
components differ from usual loudspeaker sound effects and video clips have become
conventions, but what lies at the heart of more and more sophisticated; there is an
the product, the authenticity of the sound even greater variety of sources, even wire-
and the quest for excellence, they’re well and
truly the same.
less ones, and TVs have now become fully-
fledged sources of various content. DÔME
The sonic spotlight
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Focal has always focused all its attention on The Multimedia Collection rises to every
reproducing rich and textured sound. Our challenge without making concessions in
unique expertise, our patented technologi- terms of music quality, a key aspect of our
cal innovations, the unprecedented choice values.
of materials: this is all proof of our attention
to the slightest details. Mastering the per- Our latest innovation is the reproduction of
fect balance of weight, rigidity and damping 3D cinema sound effects with the integra-
enabled us to provide cones with fast acce- tion of the Dolby Atmos® technology into
leration and very low distortion. The result is our collection Sib Evo, the new generation
a dynamic and natural sound which is unique of Sib & Co loudspeakers.
to Focal, a major advantage for meeting the
high demands of audiophiles and of music Compact loudspeakers, satellite louds- SUBWOOFERS
lovers. peakers and mini Home Cinema systems, Sound immersion
subwoofers... They all have a distinctive
design, they’re easy to use and to inte-
grate. You’re guaranteed technologically
advanced, audiophile products for maxi-
mum pleasure when listening to your music
or watching your favourite films.SIB EVO
At the heart of the action!
Sib Evo is the second generation of Focal’s This system is an interesting alternative to
iconic Sib range launched in 2002. With this adding accessories to your loudspeakers
line featuring the Dolby Atmos® technology, to reproduce the vertical effects, which can
Focal is once again sparking a revolution in spoil the design or the overall harmony of the
the Home Cinema market. Focal is one of the system. Dolby Atmos®-enabled loudspea-
first brand to offer this innovation to its cus- kers feature front-firing and upfiring speaker
tomers. With a design that adds value to the drivers fully-integrated into one housing, in
line’s original timelessness, Sib Evo offers the which all components work in perfect har-
Dolby Atmos® effects with two-in-one Dolby mony. Sib Evo is an excellent compact and
Atmos®-enabled loudspeakers. structured system that features a distinctive
Focal design.
This generation of ‘enabled loudspeakers’
was designed to reproduce both horizon- The Sib Evo system is composed of a tradi-
tal and vertical waves (towards the ceiling). tional loudspeaker (Sib Evo), a second louds-
The major innovation of this technology lies peaker featuring a Dolby Atmos®-enabled
in the Dolby Atmos® effect, the reflection speaker driver (Sib Evo Dolby Atmos®) and
of sound waves off the ceiling towards the an active subwoofer (Cub Evo). In 5.1 and
listener using an extra speaker driver. 5.1.2 Home Cinema systems, the loudspea-
This Dolby Atmos®-enabled loudspeaker is ker can also be used horizontally, turning the
equipped with a front-firing speaker driver satellite into a center loudspeaker.
as well as an additional full-range speaker
driver integrated into the top. Film-lovers will be able to rediscover their
favorite movies by being plunged at the
heart of the action, into an ultra-realistic
3D universe. In the end, Sib Evo offers a real
emotional scene or the hectic atmosphere
of an action scene!
SPEAKER PACKAGE OF THE YEAR
UNDER $5000
FOCAL SIB EVO DOLBY ATMOS 5.1.2WHAT ARE DOLBY
ATMOS® SOUND EFFECTS?
Dolby Atmos® brings the ultimate cinema The sound effects are powerful and realistic,
experience into your living room by sur- making you feel all the emotion as if you were
rounding you with powerful sound effects. in a cinema. Dolby Atmos® technology iso-
When watching a film, you’ll be immersed in lates each sound of the original soundtrack
the heart of the action, music and dialogue. and mix as if it were an independent audio
You’ll be plunged into a 3D universe with object. It is capable of reproducing dozens of
breathtaking realism. sound tracks simultaneously - which means
just as many ‘sound events’ - reproducing all
The Sib Evo loudspeakers equipped with the artists’ creativity and the powerful sound
Dolby Atmos® technology are called effects of cinematographic works.
‘enabled loudspeakers’. They allow you to
enjoy the thrills provided by this technology Imagine a scene in a house: you can simulta-
in the comfort of your own home with a 5.1.2 neously hear the conversations, the sound of
Home Cinema system. The satellite louds- footsteps and cutlery in the next room, the
peakers in this pack are equipped with this sounds passing through an open window,
new technology of the 7th art: in addition to all this in three dimensions, as if you were
the front speaker driver, a second speaker actually there... Imagine the power of an
driver has been integrated into the top of the action scene, the emotion of a love scene...
loudspeaker which fires towards the ceiling. Your favourite films will take on a whole new
This technology has been studied to ensure dimension. Dolby Atmos® reveals its true
the sound reflects off the ceiling and flows all power with scenes where the effects come
around the room, giving you the impres- from overhead: a plane or a helicopter pas-
sion that the sound is simultaneously sing over, a storm breaking out, rainfall...
coming from the front, the back and
the sides, but also from overhead. You Thanks to the multiplication of the signal, the
will be truly surrounded by sound. 5.1.2 Sib Evo pack offers exceptional sound
effects to provide an extraordinary, immer-
sive Home Cinema experience. Plunge into
the heart of the action!DÔME MADE IN FRANCE
The sonic spotlight
Dôme is a high-end and high-tech compact Due to the versatility of the speaker drivers
loudspeaker made in France which is per- in both models, Dome is suitable for rooms
fectly in line with current trends! Two models measuring up to 430ft2 (40m2).
are available, each featuring a different Focal
speaker driver technology originating from Dôme's refined style and materials create
the brand’s most prestigious loudspeakers. a luxury finish that will be at home in any
space. They can be fitted easily to a wall,
Dôme Polyglass, the original satellite ceiling or on a stand.
loudspeaker of the range, ensures neutrality,
excellent dynamics and a precise sound
image with its Polyglass cone speaker
drivers. The more recent addition to the
family, Dôme Flax, benefits from the
innovative composite sandwich cone made
with natural flax. The use of Flax has already
proved its worth with the high-fidelity
Aria 900 loudspeakers and the Car Audio
kits in the Performance range, and offers
a distinct improvement in definition and
better linearity in frequency response.SUBWOOFERS
Sound immersion
Home Cinema has always been a strongly In addition to our various satellite speakers,
anchored tradition in our company philoso- we offer four subwoofers to choose from,
phy. Our signature theme is to create total based on personal requirements.
sonic immersion and deepen your emotio-
nal connection to the music, in sparkling 3D. Sub Air offers increased freedom and ease
The subwoofer is the star of the system with of use with a wireless connection. As for the
its dynamism and intensity. Our subwoofer Dôme subwoofer’s, its unique design with
range meets the expectations of even the Premium material and manufacturing make
most demanding cinema lovers. it a very appealing proposition. Finally, Cub
Evo will arouse strong sensations with its
Visually appealing, compact and capable large speaker driver and its 200W amplifier.
of being seamless integration into any
space, the Focal subwoofers provide deep The combination of these subwoofers with
bass extension, giving you an astonishingly satellites means that Focal Home Cinema
powerful and high-quality sound experience packs guarantee faithful reproduction of
in your own home. sound effects for great enjoyment of your
favourite films.Sib Evo is a magnificent evolution of our historic The Sib Evo Dolby Atmos® loudspeaker is the Whether in ceiling, on the wall, atop furni- Dôme Flax benefits from the innovative
Sib&Co range. The design gives added value to evolution of Sib Evo. Easy to install and use, ture or on a stand, Dôme blends into any composite sandwich cone made with natu-
the timelessness of the original line. The design the Sib Evo Dolby Atmos® system will sub- space and brings the Focal sound to life. ral flax. This technology offers a distinct
of the acoustics will ensure the sound reveals merge you in a 3D sound universe. Also avai- improvement in definition and better linea-
the beauty of your favourite films. Sib Evo is a lable as a 2.0 pack, it can be used to upgrade rity in frequency response.
product from the Home Cinema line which is your 5.1 system to a 5.1.2 system without you
also ideal for listening to High Definition music. having to change all your loudspeakers. > Pack Sib Evo Dolby Atmos 5.1.2
SIB EVO
SIB EVO DÔME DÔME FLAX
DOLBY ATMOS®
Front Channel: 2-way
2-way compact bass-reflex loudspeaker Ultra compact 2-way Ultra compact 2-way
• Type
bass-reflex loudspeaker Dolby Atmos® Channel: sealed speaker sealed speaker
full-range sealed loudspeaker
• Impedance 6Ώ 6Ώ 8Ώ 8Ώ
Front Channel: 5" (13cm) Polyflex woofer This aptX® module features audio coding which enables you to transmit
4" (10cm) Polyglass Midbass 4" (10cm) Flax Midbass quality sound to any aptX® receiver via Bluetooth® connectivity with a
5" (13cm) Polyflex woofer 03/4" (19mm) soft dome tweeter
• Drivers 1" (25mm) Al/Mg 1" (25mm) Al/Mg compatible aptX® Bluetooth® codec device.
03/4" (19mm) soft dome tweeter Dolby Atmos® Channel:
inverted dome tweeter inverted dome tweeter
4" (10cm) full-range speaker
Front Channel: 65 - 25kHz UNIVERSAL WIRELESS RECEIVER
• Frequency response 70Hz-25kHz Dolby Atmos Channel: 80Hz-28kHz 80Hz-28kHz
• Range 10m (line of sight)
90-20kHz
• Codec aptX®
• Amplifier power 25–200W 25-200W 25-100W 25-100W
• Compression Ratio 4:1
•D
imensions 915/16" x 63/8" x 63/8" 115/8" x 711/16" x 71/2" 63/4"x511/16"x55/8" 63/4"x511/16"x55/8"
(H x W x D) (252x162x162mm) (295x195x190mm) (172x144x143mm) (172x144x143mm) • Resolution and Sampling Rate 16 bits - 44.1kHz
• Frequency response 10Hz to 22kHz
• Weight 4lbs (1.8kg) 7lbs (3.25kg) 4.2lbs (1.9kg) 4.2lbs (1.9kg)
• Algorithmic Delay
Floor stand for Dôme • Dimensions 60x56x14mm
sold separately.
> Optional Hip Evo stand • Weight 0.044lb (22g)
sold separately.
> The Wall mount is supplied with
the 5.1 and 5.1.2 packs.The Cub Evo subwoofer delivers sound equiva- To achieve this level of sound, the gorgeous Sub Air’s Wi-Fi radio connectivity puts a perma-
lent to much larger subwoofers. With its high- Dôme subwoofer uses the very best in louds- nent end to the eternal question of where to put
end MDF finish, its large speaker driver and its peaker technology and a hybrid digital/analogue the cables. A discreet emitter is connected to the
powerful amplifier, Cub Evo will arouse strong BASH® amplifier, used in all Focal subwoofers. rear of the amplifier and makes cabling entirely
sensations. unnecessary.
CUB EVO DÔME SUB SUB AIR
Active bass-reflex subwoofer Active bass-reflex subwoofer Wireless active bass-reflex subwoofer
81/4" (21cm) woofer
81/4" (21cm) Polyflex woofer 81/4" (21cm) Polyflex woofer
cellulose pulp cone
35Hz-150Hz 42Hz-200Hz 42Hz-200Hz
200W Class-D amplifier BASH® 100W amplifier BASH® 150W amplifier
Cut-off frequency 3.5kHz Variable crossover 50Hz to 200Hz,
Variable crossover 50Hz to 200Hz,
On/Autopower (0.5W) Autopower, Wireless transmitter (KLEER
Autopower, LFE input
LFE input technology) with LFE, RCA input
2"x111/8"x113/4" 153/4"x107/8"x107/8" 169/64"x1411/64"x619/64"
(305x282x299mm) (400x276x276mm) (410x360x160mm)
17.5lbs (8kg) 18lbs (8.2kg) 17lbs (7.65kg)
Black Matte Black / White High Gloss Black / White High Glossheadphones & multimedia
classic loudspeakers
studio monitors
custom install
car audio
February 2019
EXP - GB
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