(February 17, 2025) Focal is making waves with a brand-new "Powered by Naim" store opening in Tampa, Florida, bringing an immersive high-fidelity experience to yet another major U.S. market. In addition, Focal will have a commanding presence at the Florida International Audio Expo (FIAE) 2025, where it will showcase a selection of its finest speakers and audio components, offering attendees the chance to experience the company's take on sound firsthand.
Before we dive into what FIAE showgoers will experience, let's talk about the new Tampa location. Focal Powered by Naim boutiques are more than just stores—they're crafted to offer high-end audio demonstrations in refined, acoustically optimized spaces. These locations can highlight the pinnacle of sound quality, providing access to Focal’s acclaimed speakers, headphones, and custom installation solutions, as well as Naim’s amplification and streaming products. Customers visiting these locations benefit from personalized services, exclusive product offerings, and private listening sessions.
This unique retail concept has expanded rapidly across the globe, now spanning nearly 70 locations in key markets such as France, England, South Korea, China, Germany, and many more, including – you guessed it – the United States. The network includes standalone stores, shop-in-shop setups within specialist retailers, and dedicated "corners" inside trusted partner establishments.
The latest addition to this curated network is Kontrol Freaks. Officially opening its doors on February 20, 2025, this location caters to audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts by offering an extensive selection of high-end audio solutions, including hi-fi systems, home theater components, and premium custom integration services. Beyond audio, Kontrol Freaks specializes in smart home automation, outdoor AV solutions, lighting control, surveillance systems, and networking services.
Located at 4245 West El Prado Boulevard, Tampa, FL, the store will provide customers with hands-on demonstrations of Focal and Naim’s best offerings, expert guidance from specialists, and seamless integration solutions for residential and commercial applications.
If you're not in the Tampa area but reside in North America, you have quite a few options when it comes to Focal Powered by Naim experiences. In the United States, you can find them in Houston, Miami, Jacksonville, Austin, Dallas, Scottsdale, Las Vegas, Orange County (CA), Timonium (MD), Asheville, and Huntsville (AL). And for those of you living further north, look no further than Saskatoon, Barrie, Winnipeg, Lethbridge, Markham, Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto.
Of course, another way to experience Focal is through audio shows like FIAE, which opens its doors in five short days. Focal’s presence at this year's event is shaping up nicely, with a room packed with some of the brand's most exciting products, including:
- The NEW Focal Diva Utopia – The latest addition to the Utopia lineup, this high-end loudspeaker is set to impress with its luxurious design and sonic excellence. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience it firsthand in an exclusive demo.
- Focal Scala Utopia EVO with Naim New Classic 300 Series – A powerhouse combination that pairs Focal’s ultra-premium Scala Utopia EVO speakers with Naim’s latest hi-fi electronics, delivering an unparalleled listening experience.
- Focal Headphones with Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition – A dedicated listening station where visitors can try out Focal’s flagship headphones, including models such as Utopia 2022, Stellia, and Clear Mg, all powered by Naim’s top-tier headphone amplifier.
- Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista (Static Display) – An elite-tier hi-fi system for enthusiasts seeking uncompromised performance.
For more information on Focal's locations, visit https://www.focalpoweredbynaim.com. Otherwise, pay them a visit in Room 416 at FIAE!
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