Focal CLASSIC COLLECTION I 2020 Brochure

CLASSIC COLLECTION I 2020

THE THRILL OF

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
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
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.

HIGH-FIDELITY

SOUND

Our philosophy aims at
promoting
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.

our expertise

NEW

CHORA

Renewal without repetition; constant progression: this has
always been our leitmotif. Picking up where Chorus left o,
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” eect 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 High­Fidelity. Over the years, successive legen­dary models have produced a collection of
loudspeakers which are unique worldwide.
The highlights of the era were the three
generations of Grande Utopia loudspeakers
which were widely acclaimed on an inter­national scale. Anything that seems to be
impossible represents a new challenge for
us. We believe pushing the limits of techno­logy to be the only way to fully reveal the
slightest nuance and every subtlety in music.
The goal is to oer an unprecedented musi­cal or cinematographic experience.

Utopia is our reference loudspeaker line, a
timeless icon which embodies excellence
in all its aspects. Extravagant by essence,
it accepts no compromise. With infinitely
customisable finishes, each product oers
unrivalled luxury.

Sopra is the epitome of today’s high-end
loudspeaker. The sleek, high-tech design will
delight aesthetics enthusiasts and audio­philes. It brings high-fidelity sound into your
living room!

Kanta inaugurates a new vision of the Pre­mium enclosure! Uncompromising design
geared entirely towards acoustic performance
and a selection of unique finishes.

Aria 900 is our midrange loudspeakers line.
It asserts itself through its innovative Flax
sandwich cone speaker drivers. The design
blends a conservative yet modern style.

With Chora, remarkable sound potential and
a modern look are accessible to everyone.
Time to discover High-Fidelity and Focal
technology.

Ultra high-end electronic solution, Astral 16
is a 16-channel audio-video processor and
amplifier which guarantees maximum enjoy­ment from your high-fidelity loudspeakers
and an incredible sound experience at home!

An essential component of every Home
Cinema system is the subwoofer, which
gives depth and scale to a multi-channel
audio-visual experience. Our subwoofer
range covers all types of uses and oers a
distinct design.

02
03

04

05

SOPRA

Reveal the invisible

KANTA

Performance meets style!

ARIA 900

Aordable High-End

CHORA

Explore High-Fidelity

Not all standard finishes are available in all countries and/or sales distribution networks.

06
07

ASTRAL 16

The magic of cinema, at home!

SUBWOOFERS

A whole, unique family!

UTOPIA III EVO

The legend is evolving

The Grande Utopia story started in 1995 with
a major innovation: the 'W' composite sand­wich cone. It went on in 2002 with the Grande
Utopia Be that introduced the pure Beryllium
inverted dome tweeter.
Its entire DNA is marked by innovation: each
generation of this reference loudspeaker
brings with it major advances. Let's take
Beryllium and Focus Time, for example...
a showcase of Focal savoir-faire. The EM
(electro-magnet) woofer technology is such
a decisive step that it lends its name to the
Grande Utopia EM. This new milestone is
added to the long list of innovations from pre­vious generations: Multiferrite, Power Flower,
OPC, Gamma Structure.

The Utopia III Evo edition begins a new
chapter in the adventure. It was essential
to integrate the most recent innovations in
this exceptional collection: the NIC (Neutral
Inductance Circuit) and the TMD suspension.
The entire crossover system on the new spea­ker drivers has been redesigned.

The rigidity of the Grande Utopia EM Evo cabi­net has been improved using reinforcement
rings positioned around the speaker drivers.
The sound architecture of Utopia III has been
preserved, with the constant intention of redu­cing harmonic distortion in the fragile midrange
register, which is so very crucial for revealing the
artist’s emotions... The best components have
also found their way: cables, double terminal
boards and separate crossovers.

In addition to its Metallic Blue, Ash Grey, Bri­tish Racing Green, Black Lacquer and Carrara
White finishes, Utopia III Evo is also available
in Noyer finishes: Noyer Naturel and Noyer
Foncé. In its natural form, this tawny yellow
wood, veined with brown, provides incredible
nuances of colour, finished o by a High Gloss
varnish. This unique French variety is carefully
worked by hand by our expert cabinetmakers.

Utopia III Evo is an iconic line.
Still way ahead of any others...

Grande Utopia has left an indelible
mark with each generation. It is the
most accomplished Focal concept,
and the ultimate acoustic reference.
This loudspeaker now marks another
stage by integrating the most recent
Focal technologies: the NIC motor, the
TMD suspension, the reinforcement
rings and a new-generation crosso­ver system. With its exceptional per­formance and unique style, Grande
Utopia EM Evo is no longer just a
technological landmark, it is an acous­tic sculpture.

The technological twin sister of the
Grande Utopia EM Evo, the Stella
Utopia Em Evo retains the innovations
of the Utopia line in a 3-way version
and with more convenient dimen­sions. With its 33cm 'W' woofer and
latest technologies, its sound tuning
reproduces midranges wonderfully.
This loudspeaker produces perfect
definition across the full frequency
range, with the ideal balance between
registers…

Maestro Utopia Evo has become a
3-way floorstanding loudspeaker in
order to make it more versatile and
easier to install in your listening room.
The bass is very consistent but it still
retains Maestro’s characteristic dyna­mic range and punch. The midrange
register hasn’t been neglected: we
have integrated our latest technical
innovations, such as the TMD sus­pension and the Neutral Inductance
Circuit. In conclusion, each register
reproduced by Maestro Utopia Evo
has been enhanced for even more
precision and dynamic range.

Thanks to its terminal block, Scala
Utopia Evo is now bi-amplified for
even greater sound customisation.
Scala integrates Focal’s latest tech­nological innovations, particularly wit­hin the midrange speaker driver with
its TMD suspension and its Neutral
Inductance Circuit. These enhance­ments have resulted in a reduction in
distortion, to provide an even more
precise and detailed midrange regis­ter combined with Scala’s undisputed
musicality.

Grande Utopia EM Evo

Carrara White finish

Stella Utopia EM Evo

Metallic Blue finish

Maestro Utopia Evo

British Racing Green finish

Scala Utopia Evo

Noyer Naturel finish

• 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

11 (27cm) 'W' woofer
with a Magnetic Damping System (MDS)
11 (27cm) 'W' woofer
Power Flower 6
with TMD suspension and NIC motor

1/16

1

 (27mm) IAL2 pure Beryllium

1/2

(16,5cm) 'W' midrange

inverted dome tweeter

7/8

7/8

57

x 17

x 30

1/4

"

(1,470x455x770mm)

11 (27cm) 'W' woofer
Power Flower 6
with TMD suspension and NIC motor

1/16

1

" (27mm) IAL2 pure Beryllium

1/2

 (16,5cm) 'W' midrange,

inverted dome tweeter

1/8

1/2

49

x 15

x 26

3/8

"

(1,247x393x670mm)

• Drivers

• Frequency res­ponse (±3dB)

• Low frequency
point (-6dB)

• Sensitivity
(2.83V/1m)

• Nominal
impedance

• Minimum
impedance

• Crossover
frequency

• Recommended
amplifier power

• Dimensions
(HxWxD)

Electro-Magnetic 16" (40cm) 'W' woofer
Multiferrite 11" (27cm) 'W' mid-bass
Two Power Flower 6
TMD suspension and NIC motor

1/16

1

" (27mm) IAL2 pure Beryllium

1/2

" (16.5cm) 'W' midrange with

inverted dome tweeter

Electro-Magnetic 13" (33cm) 'W' woofer
Two Power Flower 6
TMD suspension and NIC motor

1/16

1

" (27mm) IAL2 pure Beryllium

1/2

" (16.5cm) 'W' midrange with

inverted dome tweeter

18Hz - 40kHz 22Hz - 40kHz 25Hz – 40kHz 27Hz – 40kHz

14Hz 18Hz 21Hz 24Hz

94dB 94dB 93dB 92dB

8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω

3Ω 2.8Ω 3.1Ω 3,2Ω

80 / 220 / 2,300Hz 230 / 2,200Hz 280 / 2,200Hz 220 / 2,400Hz

50 - 1,500W 50 - 1,000W 80 – 600W 40 – 500W

13/16

3/4

79

x 25

x 34

5/8

(2,012x654x880mm)

"

1/3

3/4

61

x 21

x 32

11/16

"

(1,558x553x830mm)

• Net weight 584.21lbs (265kg) 374.79lbs (170kg) 255.71lbs (116kg) 187.41lbs (85kg)

Utopia finishes

Metallic

Blue

Black

Lacquer

Noyer

Naturel

British Racing Green

Ash Grey

Carrara White

Noyer
Foncé

Distinguished and captivating, this
bookshelf loudspeaker represents the
ultimate vision of compactness, in
the purest Focal tradition. Inspired by
Grande Utopia EM, the definition of
the midrange and treble is spellbin­ding, and the density and hold of the
bass is like nothing that's ever been
heard before. It completes the Utopia
III Evo line by retaining its sound
tuning, but gets the new Evo finishes.
Which are always in keeping with the
look of the line.

This is a 3-way loudspeaker devoted
to the most advanced multichannel
configurations. It can be used upright
or horizontally (Viva Center Utopia
Colour Evo), and is just as suited to
Home Cinema use as it is to sound
systems. Its assets: extreme clarity
in the midrange, high efficiency and
power handling, and very low directi­vity on the horizontal axis for perfect
phase and 3D imaging control. And
whilst maintaining its sound tuning,
it matches the line's style and Evo
finishes.

> Sub Utopia EM Colour Evo

More information in the
Subwoofers category.

Diablo
Utopia Colour Evo

Metallic Blue finish

Viva / Viva Center
Utopia Colour Evo

Black Lacquer finish

• Type 2-way bass-reflex compact bookshelf loudspeaker 3-way LCR bass-reflex loudspeaker

Two 8" (21cm) 'W' woofers
Power Flower 6
'W' midrange

1/16

1

" (27mm) IAL2 pure Beryllium inverted dome

1/2

” (16.5cm)

tweeter

1/16

11/16

37

x 12

x 20

1/16

"

(942x322x510mm)

• Drivers

• Frequency
response (±3dB)

• Low frequency
point (-6dB)

• Sensitivity
(2.83V/1m)

• Nominal
impedance

• Minimum
impedance

• Crossover
frequency

• Recommended
amplifier power

• Dimensions
(HxWxD)

Power Flower 6
(16.5cm) 'W' mid-bass

1/16

1

" (27mm) IAL2 pure Beryllium

1/2

"

inverted dome tweeter

44Hz - 40kHz 39Hz - 40kHz

40Hz 34Hz

89dB 92dB

8Ω 8Ω

4Ω 3.2Ω

2,200Hz 270Hz / 2,200Hz

25 - 200W 50 - 600W

15/16

3/16

16

x 10

x 16

13/16

"

(431x258x427mm)

• Net weight 44lbs (20kg) 125lbs (57kg)

> Diablo Utopia Colour Evo Stand

Sold per unit. 24" (60 cm)
Graphite Black finish

Optional

> Viva/Viva Center Utopia

Colour Evo Stand
Sold per unit. 16" (40 cm)
Graphite Black finish

Optional

> Astral 16

Audio-video processor and amplifier.
More information on the Astral 16 page.

Utopia finishes

Metallic

Blue

Black

Lacquer

Noyer

Naturel*

*For Diablo only

British Racing Green

Ash Grey

Carrara White

Noyer
Foncé*

SOPRA

Reveal the invisible

At Focal, we’re obsessed with the com­prehensive result: a harmonically rich, lush
sound; a transparent and precise reproduc­tion of the musical work. Still, we’ve never
lost track of our core expertise in loudspea­ker drivers, the stepping stones along the
path to great sound.

Utopia is undeniably a world reference,
praised for its incredible musicality. We
continue to learn and to progress by syste­matically putting our research into develop­ment, to evaluate distinct contributions by
listening to them in practice.

Every innovation – from cone materials
('W' Composite Sandwich Cone and Beryllium
Inverted Dome), to magnets (multi-ferrite
magnet, EM woofer, and IAL 2 tweeter), to
crossovers (OCP + circuit), and to cabinets
(Gamma Structure) plays a role in our tech­nological legacy. We draw on this legacy
often, to improve our technology and to set
new benchmarks.

This work can be seen most recently within
the Sopra project, with an aesthetic require­ment for compactness that Utopia will never
oer, extravagant by nature.

Sopra incorporates several major techno­logical breakthroughs. It’s still possible to
advance state-of-the-art of speaker driver
technology with digital analysis capable of
revealing the subtlest performance aspects,
and enabling us to improve the harmonic
richness of sound reproduction.

In addition to its finishes Carrara White,
Black Lacquer and Electric Orange,
SopraN°1, SopraN°2 and Sopra N°3 are
now available in Oak: Light Oak and Black
Oak finishes. A noble, warm and timeless
material, oak brings pure beauty to these
loud speakers. Meticulously crafted by our
cabinet makers to bring you unique pieces,
handmade in France, they are also enhanced
by a High Gloss varnish to give them a super
high-shine look.



HIGH-END LOUDSPEAKER

Focal Sopra n°2

Compact and powerful, Sopra N°1 is a
distillation of technological innovation.
It features Neutral Inductance Circuits
NIC, Tuned Mass Damping surround
TMD for the midrange woofer, and
Infinite Horn Loading IHL for the
tweeter. It is a true demonstration
of the contribution of the new
technologies implemented on Sopra.
The special stand has been designed
to ground interfering vibrations from
the enclosure to the floor to avoid any
colouration. Ideal for small rooms up
to 270ft2 (25m2) and medium sized
spaces up to 550ft2 (50m2).

Sopra N°2 ushers in a new era for
the 'Premium High End' with new
performance criteria. Equipped
with the best midrange drivers
ever developed by Focal, containing
the NIC and TMD technologies,
Sopra N°2 pushes the limits of
sound reproduction with crystal
transparency in a very compact
enclosure. It is perfectly at ease in
rooms measuring up to 320ft2 (30m2),
and is even ideal for larger rooms
measuring up to 750ft2 (70m2).

The first released in the line, the Sopra
N°3 loudspeaker perfectly combines
dynamics, sound distribution and
harmonic richness. With its two 8
(21cm) woofers, it delivers solid,
rich bass with perfect definition,
satisfying the high demands of
audio enthusiasts looking for
ultimate performance. Despite its
modest size, its full potential can
be heard in rooms measuring up to
850ft (80m).

1/4

"

Sopra Center allows you to extend
the Sopra experience to your
Home Cinema. Sopra Center uses all
of the design aspects found in Sopra
loudspeakers to their full potential, to
optimise integration into your room.

Surround Be benefits from the
exclusive 'Bi/Twin' structure with
dual input permits for use both in

5.1 (in bi-polar mode) and 7.1 systems
(in dual mono mode). The result?
An uncluttered space with discrete
loudspeakers in your Home Cinema
room.

> SW 1000 Be

More information in the
Subwoofers category.

• Type

• Speakers

• Frequency
response (±3dB)

• Low frequency
point -6dB

• Sensitivity
(2.83V/1m)

• Nominal
impedance

• Minimum
impedance

• Crossover
frequency

• Recommanded
amplifier power

• Dimensions
(HxWxD)

Sopra N°1

Black Lacquer finish

2-way bass-reflex
bookshelf loudspeaker

1/2

6

" (16.5cm) 'W' mid-bass
with TMD suspension and NIC
motor

1/16

1

" (27mm) IHL pure Beryllium
inverted dome tweeter

45Hz - 40kHz 34Hz - 40kHz 33Hz - 40kHz 55Hz - 40kHz 72Hz - 40kHz

41Hz 28Hz 26Hz 50Hz 59Hz

89dB 91dB 91,5dB 91dB 91dB

8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 4Ω / 8Ω

3.9Ω 3.1Ω 3.1Ω 4.1Ω

2,200Hz 250Hz / 2,200Hz 250Hz / 2,200Hz 500Hz / 2,200Hz 2,400Hz

25 - 150W 40 - 300W 40 - 400W 40 - 200W 40 - 200W

47/ 64

63/64

16

x10

(425x279x396mm)

x15

19/32

"

Sopra N°2

Electric Orange finish

3-way bass-reflex
floorstanding loudspeaker

Two 7" (18cm) 'W' woofer
with NIC motor

1/2

6

" (16.5cm) 'W' midrange
with TMD suspension and NIC
motor

1/16

1

" (27mm) IHL pure Beryllium
inverted dome tweeter

27/ 32

3/32

46

x14

(1,190x358x540mm)

x21

17/64

"

Sopra N°3

Carrara White finish

3-way bass-reflex
floorstanding loudspeaker

Two 8" (21cm) 'W' woofer
with NIC motor

1/2

6

" (16.5cm) 'W' midrange
with TMD suspension and NIC
motor

1/16

1

" (27mm) IHL pure Beryllium
inverted dome tweeter

49/64

53/64

49

x15

(1,264x402x595mm)

x23

27/ 64

"

Sopra Center

Black Lacquer finish

3-way bass-reflex center speaker

1/2

Two 6

" (16.5cm) 'W' woofers

3" (8cm) 'W' midrange

1/16

1

" (27mm) IAL pure Beryllium

inverted dome tweeter

1/4

31/32

9

x23

(235x609x350mm)

x13

25/32

"

Surround Be

Black Lacquer finish

2-way sealed bipolar
surround loudspeaker

1/2

Two 6

" (16.5cm) 'W' bass

midrange

1/16

Two 1

" (27mm) pure Beryllium

inverted dome tweeter

3Ω / 6Ω
(bipolar/mono)

23/64

59/64x731/64

15

x16

(390x430x190mm)

• Weight (unit) 41.89lbs (19kg) 121.25lbs (55kg) 154.32lbs (70kg) 121.25lbs (19kg) 27.77lbs (12.6kg)

> Sopra Stand.

Sold per unit. 24" (60cm)
Graphite Black finish.

Optional

Sopra finishes

Electric
Carrara
White

* Only available for Sopra N°1, N°2 and N°3.

Orange

Black
Lacquer

"

> Astral 16

Audio-video processor and amplifier.
More information on the Astral 16 page.

Light Oak*

Black Oak*

KANTA

Performance meets style!

Kanta renews the Premium enclosure seg­ment through its design and the technology.
Our intention was to design a speaker range
totally focused on acoustic performance,
along with a resolutely mould-breaking
aesthetic; this is the Kanta DNA!

After three years of Research & Development,
Kanta offers a combination of hitherto
unprecedented technologies: the marriage
of Beryllium (in our latest generation IAL3
tweeter) and Flax (for the midrange speaker
drivers and woofers) results in precise, detailed
sound, brimming with warmth and musicality.

This complete solution is designed to deliver a
coherent sound architecture. The four models
of this line are made for high-fidelity music
lovers who love listening to their sound sys­tems, as well as for film fans searching for a
Home Cinema set-up with a striking design.
When combined with a set of classic louds­peakers, Kanta Center and the Sub 1000 F
subwoofer form an extremely structured sys­tem, which will provide cinema lovers with a
fully immersive experience.
The sound finesse, treble precision and bass
improvement will certainly set tongues wag­ging. 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 expe­rience 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
bookshelf loudspeaker has surpri­sing extension of the frequency res­ponse in the bass for its size. The
performance of the next generation
IAL tweeter adds the finishing touch
to the modern, ingenious design of
this sound equipment. Its full poten­tial is revealed in a room of less
than 269 ft (25 m2).

Kanta N°2 is a three-way floorstanding
loudspeaker totally dedicated to per­formance. Kanta N°2 is equipped with
a new generation IAL tweeter featuring
a Beryllium inverted dome and Flax
sandwich cone speaker drivers. This is
an unprecedented combination of tech­nologies to guarantee precise, detailed
and warm sound.

This is the reference product for the
line. This 3-way speaker combines
depth, impact and bass articulation
to wonderful effect. The heightened
midrange definition and neutrality are
the result of exclusive Focal techno­logical innovations. This is the ideal
choice for large rooms, measuring up
to 861 ft (80 m2).

This centre speaker stands out for its
extreme neutrality of reproduction of
the vocal range, at both low and very
high volume. This makes it a formidable
weapon in any 5.1 Premium Home
Cinema installation. Whatever the
film’s background noise, film fans will
be surprised by the sound clarity and
speech intelligibility, both of which are
far superior to the norm.

> Sub 1000F

More information in
the Subwoofers category.

Kanta finishes

Kanta N°1

Carrara White finish

• Type 2-way bass-reflex bookshelf

1/2

6

" (16.5 cm) Flax bass-midrange

• Speakers

• Frequency
response (±3dB)

• Low frequency
point (-6dB)

• Sensitivity
(2.83V/1m)

• Nominal
impedance

• Minimum
impedance

•

Crossover
frequency

• Recommanded
amplifier power

•

Dimensions
(HxWxD)

with TMD suspension, NIC motor

1/16

1

" (27 mm) IAL3 Beryllium

inverted dome tweeter

46Hz - 40kHz 35Hz - 40kHz 33Hz - 40kHz 55Hz - 40kHz

42Hz 29Hz 26Hz 50Hz

88dB 91dB 91dB 91dB

8 8 8 8

3.9 3.1 3 3.5

2,400 Hz 260Hz - 2,700Hz 250Hz - 2,500Hz 2,400 Hz

25 - 150W 40 - 300W 40 - 400W 40 - 200W

5/8

1/4

16

x 9

x 15

3/8

"

(422x234x391mm)

Kanta N°2

Dark Grey finish

3-way bass-reflex floorstanding
loudspeaker

1/2

Two 6

" (16.5cm) Flax woofer with

NIC motor

1/2

6

" (16.5cm) Flax midrange with

TMD suspension and NIC motor

1/16

1

" (27mm) IAL3 pure Beryllium

inverted dome tweeter

3/4

44 x 18
(1,118x477x321mm)

x 12

9/8

"

Kanta N°3

Ivory finish

3-way bass-reflex floorstanding
loudspeaker

2 x 8" (21 cm) Flax bass with NIC
motor

1/2

6

" (16.5 cm) Flax midrange with

TMD suspension and NIC motor

1/16

1

" (27 mm) IAL3 Beryllium

inverted dome tweeter

3/8

1/4

50

x 15

(1,280x386x520mm)

x 20

1/2

"

Kanta Center

Black Lacquer finish

2-way bass-reflex centre

1/2

6

" (16.5 cm) Flax bass-midrange

with TMD suspension, NIC motor

1/16

1

" (27 mm) IAL3 Beryllium

inverted dome tweeter

11/16

23/32

9

x 2

(246 x 561 x 393 mm)

x 15

• Weight (unit) 28.6lbs (13kg) 77.2lbs (35kg) 101lbs (46kg) 39.6lbs (18kg)

15/32

> Kanta N°1 stand.

Sold per pair. Adjustable height from
24" to 25" (615 to 641mm).
Graphite Black finish.

Optional

Cabinet

Black Lacquer

Front Panel

(High Gloss finish)

Carrara White Black Lacquer

> Kanta Center stand.

Sold per unit. Adjustable height from

16.5" to 17.5" (424 to 450mm).
Graphite Black finish.

Optional

"

Front Panel

(Mat finish)

> Astral 16.

Audio-video processor and amplifier.
More information on the Astral 16 page.

Cabinet

Walnut

Dark Grey Ivory

ARIA 900

Aordable High-End

More than twenty years after the launch of
the 'W' sandwich cone, we were delighted to
unveil a new major innovation: speaker dri­vers with the same sandwich structure, but
composed of a natural flax-fibre cone.
This innovation is the result of more than five
years of research and a unique drive to work
on the actual source of the emission of sound.
This quest for acoustic excellence gave birth to
Aria 900, a range which encapsulated the
radical changes in technology and design ­a combination of classicism and modernity.

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Aria 900 marks a milestone for Focal in
high-fidelity technology. Designed and made
in France, the range features brand-new
speaker drivers with Flax sandwich cones,
new TNF Aluminum/Magnesium inverted
dome tweeters with Poron suspension,
injected zamak baskets, carefully designed
cabinets and crossovers: nothing has been
spared when it comes to maximising liste­ning pleasure for well-informed music lovers.

Aria 900 oers a clean, simple and timeless
design combining mineral and natural mate­rials. The cabinets of this Aria 900 line are
available in Noyer and Black High Gloss
finishes. All the cabinets feature a glass sur­face and a leather-finished front panel.

This design exudes style and quality, blen­ding in perfectly with traditional or more
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 dyna­mic high-fidelity loudspeakers.

> Flax Technology

The Aria 906 bookshelf loudspeaker
is faithful to the DNA of the Aria
range: refined high-end acoustics
combined with excellent value. This
2-way loudspeaker allows users to
enjoy all the qualities of the Flax
cone: neutrality, presence and finesse.
Aria 906 is recommended for rooms
measuring from 160ft2 (15m2) and
from a listening distance of 8ft (2.5m).

Aria 926 embodies the home 3-way
floorstanding loudspeaker. This
musical and expressive loud speaker
is easy to install. All kinds of music
lovers will be thrilled with its acoustic
qualities. Aria 926 is by definition an
affordable audiophile loudspeaker. It is
ideal for rooms measuring from 215ft2
(20m2) and from a recommended
listening distance of 10ft (3m).

Aria 936 is a 3-way loudspeaker
featuring an elegant design and a
small footprint. Very linear and with
impressive dynamice from its three
woofers, it is naturally intended for
listening in stereo for monitoring-type
activities. This loudspeaker is also ideal
for setting up a spectacular Home
Cinema system. Appropriate for rooms
measuring from 270ft2 (25m2) and from
a listening distance of 10-12ft (3-3.5m).

The Aria 948 symbolises the return of
the 'true' acoustic loudspeaker. A new
type of 3-way loudspeaker with two
8" (21cm) speaker drivers effortless­ly providi ng intense and controlled
bass. The intention was a return to the
essence of acoustics for those who
are passionate about music. This is the
ultimate loudspeaker of the range for
rooms measuring from 320ft2 (30m2)
and from a recommended listening
distance of 12ft (3.5m).

The Aria CC 900 2-way centre speaker
can be easily combined with the front
speakers of the range. The CC900 was
developed with particular attention
to timbre matching in order to obtain
sonic coherence for all configurations.
Recommended for rooms measuring
from 215ft2 (20m2) and for a listening
distance of 10ft (3m).

The Aria SR 900 is a 2-way bipo­lar surround loudspeaker with the
same acoustic characteristics than
the other loudspeakers of the Aria
range. Composed of two 5" (13cm)
woofers with Flax sandwich cones, it
provides very high-definition and
natural sound. For the treble register,
there are two Aluminum/Magnesium
inverted dome tweeters with Poron
suspension and a waveguide for a
better control of directivity.

> Sub 1000F

More information
in the Subwoofers
category.

• Type

• Drivers

• Frequency
response (±3dB)

• Low frequency
point (-6dB)

• Sensibility
(2.83V/1m)

• Nominal
impedance

• Minimum
impedance

• Crossover
frequency

• Recommanded
amplifier power

• Dimensions
(HxWxD)

Aria 906

Noyer finish

2-way bass-reflex
bookshelf loudspeaker

1/2

6

" (16.5cm) Flax mid-bass
1" (25mm) TNF Al/Mg
inverted dome tweeter

55Hz - 28kHz 45Hz - 28kHz 39Hz - 28kHz 37Hz - 28kHz 57Hz - 28kHz 85Hz - 28kHz

47Hz 37Hz 32Hz 31Hz 50Hz 67Hz

89.5dB 91.5dB 92dB 92.5dB 91dB 90dB

8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω

4.6Ω 2.9Ω 2.8Ω 2.5Ω 4.3Ω 3.6Ω

2,800Hz 290Hz / 2,400Hz 260Hz / 3,100Hz 280Hz / 2600Hz 2,800Hz 2,200Hz

25 - 120W 40 - 250W 50 - 300W 50 - 350W 40 - 200W 25 - 120W

3/8

7/8

15

x 8

(390x225x280mm)

x 11"

Aria 926

Noyer finish

3-way Powerflow
bass-reflex floorstanding
loudspeaker

1/2

Two 6

" (16.5cm) Flax bass

1/2

6

" (16.5cm) Flax midrange
1" (25mm) TNF Al/Mg
inverted dome tweeter

3/4

9/16

40

x 11

(1,035x294x371mm)

x 14

5/8

"

Aria 936

Black High Gloss finish

3-way Powerflow
bass-reflex floorstanding
loudspeaker

1/2

Three 6
6
1" (25mm) TNF Al/Mg
inverted dome tweeter

45
(1,150x294x371mm)

" (16.5cm) Flax bass

1/2

" (16.5cm) Flax midrange

1/4

9/16

x 14

5/8

"

x 11

Aria 948

Black High Gloss finish

3-way Powerflow bass-reflex
floorstanding loudspeaker

Two 8" (21cm) Flax bass

1/2

6

" (16.5cm) Flax midrange
1" (25mm) TNF Al/Mg
inverted dome tweeter

1/4

5/8

45

x 14

(1,150x371x420mm)

x 16

9/16

"

Aria CC 900

Noyer finish

2-way bass-reflex
floorstanding centre speaker

1/2

Two 6

" (16.5cm) Flax mid-bass
1" (25mm) TNF Al/Mg
inverted dome tweeter

7/8

7
(200x533x245 mm)

x 21 x 9

5/8

"

Aria SR 900

Black Matte finish*

2-way sealed bipolar
surround loudspeaker

Two 5" (13cm) Flax mid-bass
Two 1" (25mm) TNF Al/Mg
inverted dome tweeter

5/8

3/4

11

x 15

(295x400x170mm)

x 6

• Net Weight (unit) 19lbs (8.5kg) 55lbs (25kg) 64lbs (29kg) 77lbs (35kg) 23lbs (10.5kg) 12lbs (5.6kg)

* Finish exclusive to Aria SR 900

11/16

Aria 900 finishes

Noyer

Black High Gloss

"

> Aria S 900 stand.

Sold per pair. 24" (60cm).

Optional

CHORA

Explore High-Fidelity

NEW

Our technical expertise and industrial mas­tery enable us to oer music lovers a gene­ration of leading loudspeakers within their
price range. Chora embodies the mastery
of the overall design process, and is confir­mation that, now more than ever, the manu­facturing of aordable products demands
an investment in high-performance
production tools.

Benefiting from technological advances
developed for the Utopia III range, such as
the inverted dome tweeter, the Chora line
incorporates a brand new Focal technology
for its midrange and bass speaker drivers:
the Slatefiber cone, a composite sandwich
cone made from thermoplastic polymer with
recycled non-woven carbon fibers.

Manufactured in our workshops in France,
this cone boasts the beautiful “slate” eect,
for even better damping, rigidity and light­ness, the “essentials” of a good speaker
driver. Alongside the TNF Aluminium/
Magnesium tweeter with its silky treble, the
Slatefiber woofers deliver powerful bass and
midrange a lot of precision. Finally, thanks to
the tilt of the loudspeaker stand, Time Align­ment provides an optimal soundstage, more
focused on the listener.

Every detail of the Chora’s appearance has
been carefully thought out and meticulously
designed. In addition to a sleek, modern
design, the line presents a choice of three
on-trend finishes to satisfy all tastes and to
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 technology

NEW

MODELS

JANUARY

2020

• Type

• Drivers

• Frequency
response (±3dB)

• Low frequency
point (-6dB)

• Sensivity
(2.83V / 1m)

• Nominal
Impedance

• Minimum
impedance

• Crossover
frequency

• Recommended
amplifier power

• Dimensions
(HxWxD)

• Net weight
(unit with grille)

Compact yet powerful, this 2-way
bookshelf loudspeaker offers a
delightful and dynamic musical
quality, carried by a speaker driver
equipped with the Focal Slatefiber
cone. Perfectly balanced and natu­ral, this bookshelf loudspeaker is
ideal for rooms of up to 215ft2
(20m2).

Chora 806

Light Wood finish

2-way bass reflex
bookshelf loudspeaker

1/2

6

" (16.5cm) Slatefiber Midbass
1" (25mm) TNF Al/Mg
inverted dome tweeter

The two woofers of this 2.5-way bass­reflex loudspeaker work in perfect
harmony for voluptuous sound repro­duction and a perfect, powerful bass.
While Chora 816 meets all expecta­tions for listening at home, it is parti­cularly well suited for Home Cinema
listening and blends seamlessly into
rooms of up to 323ft2 (30m2).

Chora 816

Dark Wood finish

2.5-way bass reflex
floorstanding loudspeaker

1/2

6

" (16.5cm) Slatefiber Woofer

1/2

6

" (16.5cm) Slatefiber Midbass
1" (25mm) TNF Al/Mg
inverted dome tweeter

This 3-way bass-reflex floorstan­ding loudspeaker presents a solu­tion that is both high-fidelity and
accessible. Equipped with the
exclusive Slatefiber cone, deve­loped and manufactured in France,
the midrange and bass speaker
drivers deliver a full and generous
sound. Ideal in large rooms of up to
431ft2 (40m2).

Chora 826

Black finish

3-way bass reflex
floorstanding loudspeaker

1/2

2 x 6

" (16.5cm) Slatefiber Woofer

1/2

6

" (16.5cm) Slatefiber Midrange
1" (25mm) TNF Al/Mg inverted
dome tweeter

58Hz-28kHz 50Hz-28kHz 49Hz - 28kHz

49Hz 45Hz 39Hz

89dB 89.5dB 91dB

8Ω 8Ω 8Ω

4.6Ω 4Ω 2.9Ω

3,000Hz 270Hz - 2,700Hz 270Hz - 3,000Hz

25 - 120W 40 - 200W 40 - 250W

1/4

5/8

x10

x16

31/32

"

8
(210x270x431mm)

7/8

9/32

11

x15

x40

9/32

"

(303x388x1023mm)

7/8

1/4

x15

x41

1/2

"

11
(303 x 388 x 1053mm)

16.2lbs (7.35kg) 40.8lbs (18.5kg) 46.6lbs (21.15kg)

Chora 826-D Chora CC

with Chora CC stand (optional).

Chora finishes

Black

Dark

Wood

Light
Wood

> Chora 806 Stand

Sold per unit.

5/8

Height: 21

Optional

" (55cm)

Chora SR

Black finish only.

Sub 600 P

Black finish only.

ASTRAL 16

The magic of cinema, at home!

Focal is proud to introduce Astral 16, an
exceptional and versatile audio-video
processor and amplifier.

Combining cutting-edge technologies and
multiple features, this high-end electro­nic solution promises an immersive home
cinema experience that far outclasses its
competition. Like any true conductor who
draws the best out of his orchestra, Astral 16
draws the very best out of high-fidelity and
in-wall/in-ceiling loudspeakers by perfectly
coordinating all the components within a
sensational Home Cinema installation.

Integrating a Class D Pascal Audio amplifier,
Astral 16 has 16 channels, of which 12 are
amplified and 4 are pre-amplified (balanced
XLR outputs) and dedicated entirely to
audio (filtering, equalization, bass manage­ment, etc.). In addition to covering all audio
formats (Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X™, etc.), it pro­vides endless configuration options.

Equipped with technology that allows adjust­ments based on room characteristics (Room
calibration, with Dirac Live®) and supplied
with a calibrated measurement microphone,
Astral 16 can be fine-tuned to suit all possible
acoustical environments and desires.

In short, it is fully customizable, and comes
with an app available on the App Store (via
iPad) to drive the system you want room by
room, as well as technical support (Remote
Monitoring) for equipment diagnostics at any
time. Compatible with Control4, Crestron,
Savant and RTI, Astral 16 benefits from the
possibilities oered by these leading inter­face systems to enable perfectly seamless
remote control of all your audio & video needs.

This rock-solid foundation is an official
invitation to an immersive journey through
images and sound of unrivaled quality
(sampling frequency supported up to
192kHz).

A 16-channel audio-video processor
and amplifier, Astral 16 guarantees
maximum enjoyment from your high­fidelity and in-wall/in-celing louds­peakers. 3D Audio and Video and HD
Audio compatible, this is an uncom­promising listening experience with
this very high-end and 100% Made in
France electronic solution.

Astral 16

• Type 16 channel audio-video processor and amplifier

• Main features Compatible formats Dolby Atmos® / DTS:X™ / Auro-3D

• Multichannel /
Surround
Processing

• HDMI HDMI inputs

• Audio Inputs Digital input

• Amplified Audio
Outputs

Room Calibration Powered by Dirac Live® : target curve editable from 20Hz

to 20kHz for all channels (including subwoofers), phase
correction full bandwidth 20Hz-20kHz on all channels
(including subwoofers)

"Remote Monitoring" function

Output channels
Decoding / upmixing channels
Input sampling rate supported

16
up to 16 channels

up to 192kHz
Stereo downmix
Bass management
Multi-subwoofer channels
Multi-way crossover

fully flexible

Unlimited

(6-12-18-24-36-48dB/oct filter slopes)
20 Parametric EQ per channel

7: HDMI 2.0 / HDCP 2.2
HDMI outputs (mirror)

1: HDMI 2.0 / HDCP 2.2 (with eARC)

2: HDMI 2.0 / HDCP 2.2
Supported video format
High Dynamic Range
Color Space and Subsampling
Deep Color
Max resolution supported
HDMI

Up to 4K UHD

HDR10 / HLG

4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0

12 bpc

4K 60fps 4:4:4 8bpc

3D / 4K / eARC

3 x coaxial, 3 x optical
Analog stereo inputs
Amplified main outputs
Analog main outputs, balanced
Stereo downmix outputs, balanced
Technology
Amplified channels
Continuous power output, per channel (0.1%THD)
3 channels driven simultaneously
6 channels driven simultaneously
12 channels driven simultaneously

4 x RCA inputs

12

4 x XLR

2 x XLR

Class D

12

8Ω / 4Ω / 2.7Ω

200W / 400W / 650W

200W / 350W / 350W

200W / 200W

• Amplified Audio

®

Outputs

• Set-Up
Management

Continuous power output, per channel (1%THD)

3 channels driven simultaneously
6 channels driven simultaneously
12 channels driven simultaneously
SNR (P-rated)
THD (from 1W to P-rated -1dB)
Configurable multi-theater management
Configurable audio zones management

8Ω / 4Ω / 2.7Ω
250W / 500W / 725W
250W / 500W / 500W
250W / 300W
110dB
<0,03%

Unlimited Theater and audio zones listening presets
Backup and restore of set-up
Firmware update via USB/network

• Control Inputs /
Outputs

• Control /
Custom
Installation

• Power Supply Voltage range

USB type A
Ethernet
Output trigger control
IR remote ports, in/out
Web-based product configurator
TCP/IP API based control
Focal Remote iPad control application
Home automation
Front panel display

Type
Range selection

2

4 (out)
1 / 1

Crestron, Control4, Savant, RTI home automation
TFT 4.3"
100V to 240V
SMPS
Universal

• Supplied with Calibrated measurement microphone and tripod,

Dirac Live® license, 49.2ft (15m) cable with infra-red
detector, mounting kit.

• Dimensions &
weight

Net weight – with stands
Net weight – with accessories for Rack
Dimensions with stands (H x W x D)

44.1lbs (20kg)

50.7lbs (23 kg)
191 x 479 x 490mm / 7

1/2

x 18

7/8

x 19

5/16

"

SUBWOOFERS

A whole, unique family!

Home Cinema has always been a strongly
anchored tradition in our philosophy.
Our goal is to create a deep emotional
connection and complete immersion in 3D
sound. The subwoofer is a major element of
any system, creating dynamism and intensity.

Our dierent subwoofers from Sub Utopia
EM Colour Evo to Sub 300 P can be confi­gured in several ways: from ultimate installa­tions worthy of a movie theatre to compact
and discreet systems which will stun with
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 thrill­seekers. It uses an 11" (27cm) Polyglass
woofer powered by a powerful 300W
RMS amplifier. Its Black Structured
finish enables it to fit with any
environment. Sub 300 P is a decisive
asset to increase the bass response
in our various multichannel systems.

SUB 300 P

Black finish

Powerful, reliable and compact, these
are the characteristics of the Sub 1000
F. With its 12" (30cm) Flax woofer
and powerful 1000W BASH® amplifier,
Sub 1000 F will easily complete your
Home Cinema system. The woofer is
equipped with a dual motor for more
linearity and to ensure the optimum
magnetic power of the voice coil. In a
close enclosure, this subwoofer is free
from parasitic noise.

SUB 1000 F

Black finish

Featuring 24-bit digital processors,
600W BASH amplifiers, and 13"
(33cm) 'W' woofers, the SW 1000 Be
offers high-level performance with a
18Hz cut-off and a 119dB sound power.
It benefits from a remote control lock
when infrared conflicts appear with
other boxes.

SW 1000 Be

Black Lacquer finish

With this subwoofer, Focal has
enhanced its expertise with an elec­tronics-free passive version, orga­nised around a 13” (33 cm) woofer
with electro-magnetic motor that
came out with Grande Utopia EM. The
perfect complement to Viva Utopia
Colour Evo, this subwoofer matches
all the other models in the range. The
secret? It has been designed to be
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
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'

• Drivers 11" (27cm) Polyglass woofer 12" (30cm) Flax woofer 13" (33cm) 'W' woofer

bass driver
Stackable (up to 3 subwoofers tall)
Almost 130dB SPL at 1m
(in a corner)

• Frequency response
(±3dB)

• Low frequency
point (-6dB)

• Subwoofer features

• Crossover
frequency

• Dimensions
(HxWxD)

36Hz - 160Hz 24Hz - 160Hz 20Hz - 150Hz 22Hz - 500Hz

29Hz 22Hz 18Hz 19Hz

Adjustable LPF:
40 to 160Hz, 12dB/oct.
Stereo line inputs
Direct line LFE
High level input
Phase inverter (0-180°)

BASH® amplifier
300W RMS

9/16

13/16

16

x 12

x 14

13/16

"

(420x325x380mm)

Adjustable LPF:
40 to 160Hz, 12dB/oct.
Stereo line inputs
Direct line LFE
High level input
Phase inverter (0-180°)

BASH® amplifier
1,000W

3/4

23/32

15

x 17

x 16

17/32

"

(400x450x420mm)

Adjustable LPF: 50Hz to 150Hz
(24dB/oct.), 48dB/oct.
Adjustable subsonic filter,
Adjustable phase,
Boost mode, Night mode,
3 user memories,
LFE/Stereo/Digital inputs.
Remote Control Locking System

BASH® amplifier
600W RMS

11/16

11/16

2

x 19

x 17

1/64

"

(535x500x432mm)

• Sensitivity
(2.83V/1m)

• Nominal
impedance

• Minimum
impedance

• Recommended
amplifier power

93dB

8Ω

5.5Ω

500 - 1,000W

-

15/16

x19

1/64

x24

24
(634x483x622mm)

1/2

”

• Net weight 33.6lbs (15.5kg) 47.4lbs (21.5kg) 92.4lbs (42kg) 158.5lbs (72kg)

Sub 600 P

Black finish.

classic loudspeakers

custom install

car audio

headphones & multimedia

studio monitors

Focal-JMlab® - BP 374 - 108, rue de l’Avenir - 42353 La Talaudière cedex - France - [phone]

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August 2019