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  1. Todd Anderson

    Focal's New Hadenys and Azurys Headphones Give Access to Open and Closed-Back Designs

    (May 8, 2024) Focal may have cut its teeth and made a name for itself in the loudspeaker business, but it's rapidly building an equal reputation in the headphone department. Having previously released its Utopia, Stellia, Clear Mg, Celestee, and Bathys headphones, Focal is building upon the past...
  2. Todd Anderson

    Naim's New CI Series Gives Integrators Three New Rack-Mountable Separates

    (February 1, 2024) Naim's latest announcement, the CI Series, is focused purely on the custom integration circuit. Consisting of three models designed to complement integrated setups, including those outfitted with CI Focal loudspeakers, shipping is expected to begin during Q2 2024. The series...
  3. Todd Anderson

    Home Theater News Review Podcast, Episode 1.15.2024

    (January 18, 2024) On this episode of HTNR, we break-in the new year with a review of audio news coming out of CES 2024. Next week we'll dive into TV talk and recap everything you need to know on that front. You can watch the podcast on our YouTube Channel (click the video). The show can also...
  4. Todd Anderson

    Focal's New Aria Evo X Refreshes the Company's Iconic Aria Line of Speakers

    (January 10, 2024) Focal, heralded for its past loudspeaker endeavors, has introduced the Aria Evo X line at CES 2024. This new range follows in the footsteps of the Aria 900 series, offering an enhanced listening experience for both music and home cinema enthusiasts. Among its offerings, the...
  5. A

    For sale a pair of JBL Studio 580 and/or a pair of FOCAL Chorus 726v2 tower speakers.

    Up for grabs are two pairs, sold seperately please, of JBL Studio 580 tower speakers $400 and a pair of FOCAL Chorus 726 v2 tower speakers $460. I have no shipoing boxes for either pair of speakers. However, I have the JBL's manuals and accessories in hand. I bought the Focal 2nd hand so I dont...
  6. Todd Anderson

    Focal Launches Its Wallet-Friendly Theva Speaker Lineup at AXPONA 2023

    (April 14, 2023). French speaker maker, Focal, is using AXPONA 2023 to launch a new moderately-priced speaker range called Theva. Designed to accommodate nearly any stereo or home theater setup, the lineup consists of six different speakers. The most expensive model of the lot is the Theva...
  7. Todd Anderson

    Focal Uses CES 2023 to Launch Vestia, a New Line of Hi-Fi Speakers

    (January 13, 2023) Focal's latest lineup, Vestia, was officially launched during CES 2023. Positioned between the French manufacturer's Chora and Aria lines, Vestia is a five speaker series consisting of the Vestia No.2, No.3, and No. 4 floorstanders, a bookshelf design called Vestia No.1, and...
  8. Todd Anderson

    Focal Reveals Two New Finishes for Its Sopra N°2 Loudspeakers: Black Ostrea and Brown Concrete

    (December 14, 2022) Focal is celebrating the success of its Sopra N°2, a loudspeaker created to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Focal and Naim joining forces, by creating two new exclusive finishes. The company says the finishes will only be applied to Sopra N°2 models, with pricing landing...
  9. Todd Anderson

    Focal Uses ISE 2022 to Launch Its New 300 ICA6 Angled In-Ceilings

    (May 13, 2022) Focal's latest release adds to the company's 300 Series lineup. The all-new 300 ICA6 is an angled in-ceiling design inspired by the 1000 ICA6 loudspeaker from Focal's high-end 1000 Series. Discrete and easy to install, the 300 ICA6 carries over many features from the 1000 ICA6 at...
  10. Todd Anderson

    Focal and Naim Celebrate Ten Years with a Special 10th Anniversary Edition System

    (March 23, 2022) To mark the 10th anniversary of a merger that joined France's Focal and England's Naim, the brands have announced the "Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition" system. The two audio giants first announced their intent to merge during 2011, which eventually found the brands joining...
  11. Tom L.

    Focal Aria K2 936, Aria K2 Center, Aria K2 906 Sides, and Focal SUB 1000F – Powerful, Elegant, and Accurate! – 5.1 System - Full Review!

    The Review I have long been an admirer of Focal products. I had the privilege of hearing a demonstration of the Grande Utopia EM EVO Loudspeakers at the last live Axpona show (Chicago - April 2019). That demo, and those speakers, received my vote for "Best in Show," at least in the "Price is No...
  12. Todd Anderson

    Focal Unveils Its On Wall 300 Line and Aria K2 Range of Speakers

    (September 8, 2021) Focal has expanded its speaker offerings with several new models, giving enthusiasts access to fresh takes on discrete, on-wall performance and traditional full-range speakers. On the heels of releasing its 1000 Series of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers earlier this year...
  13. Todd Anderson

    Magnesium Enters the Picture with Focal's New Clear Mg Headphones

    (March 17, 2021) If you're looking for a statement headphone that dazzles the eyes and the ears, Focal's new Clear Mg circum-aural open-back headphones ($1,490) should get you headed in the right direction. Manufactured in France, Clear Mg is an upgraded version of its original Clear design...
  14. J

    New Midfield Monitor Advise

    I currently have some ATC SCM20ASL Pro mk2 6.5" Powered Studio Monitors, I LOVE them. I use them to mix. I want to buy something to listen to when I am sitting behind the mixing position (Couch) and for the customers of my studio. Below are my choices for midfield/farfield monitors to buy. 1...
  15. Todd Anderson

    Meet the World’s Most Expensive Headphones: Focal Utopia by Tournaire

    Meet the World’s Most Expensive Headphones: Focal Utopia by Tournaire (July 19, 2017) Aside from the TV Shootout, CE Week 2017(NY) was rather lite on audio and video enthusiast grade gear. There was one shining star, however, in the form of the world’s most expensive headphones. Focal’s...
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