Focal Chora 816
(Priced Each Speaker)
The surround linking the dome to its stand uses a memory foam material called Poron. This surround is directly derived from the Utopia’s famous Beryllium tweeter and reduces distortion by a third between 2,000Hz and 3,000Hz, the ear’s high-sensitivity range. The spatialisation and very low directionality of the inverted dome allow silky trebles to be heard from any point in your listening room.
Slatefiber technology, exclusive to Focal, involves the use of recycled, non-woven carbon fibres applied as a sandwich between two layers of thermoplastic polymer. In their quest for perfection, Focal engineers have opted to use non-woven carbon fibres, all pointing in the same direction to achieve even greater rigidity and better damping.
Manufactured in the Focal workshops using an ultra-modern industrial tool, the “slate” effect of the cone provides better damping and rigidity, but also lightness – the three “essentials” of a good speaker driver.
Type | 2.5-way bass-reflex floorstanding loudspeaker |
Drivers | 61/2” (16.5cm) Slatefiber Woofer 61/2” (16.5cm) Slatefiber Midbass 1″ (25mm) TNF Al/Mg inverted dome tweeter |
Sensitivity (2,83V/1m) | 89.5dB |
Frequency response (±3dB) | 50Hz-28kHz |
Low frequency point (-6dB) | 45Hz |
Nominal impedance | 8Ω |
Minimum impedance | 4Ω |
Recommanded amplifier power | 40/200W |
Crossover frequency | 270Hz – 2700Hz |
Dimensions (WxDxH) | 117/8x159/32x409/32“ (30.3×38.8×102.3cm) |
Net weight (unit with grille) | 40.8lbs (18.5kg) |
Packaging dimensions (WxDxH) | 431/4x133/8x187/8“ (110x34x48cm) |
Net weight (with packaging) | 45.2lbs (20.5kg) |
Audiophilia
The Focal Chora 816 are a dynamic, balanced, and outright fun pair of small floorstanding speakers. They handle a wide range of source material with finesse.
…they are by far one of the best sounding floorstanders under $2,000 I have ever had experience with.
They have a lovely and vibrant top end extension that remains energetic without getting harsh or overly grainy, and the bass is satisfying for all your rock and roll needs. The midrange, while not a detail acrobat, performs better than many more expensive options.
The value for money on offer here is compelling, and should please a wide variety of listeners. They brought me a hell of a lot of fun, and I will be sad to see them leave.
Audiophilia
The Focal Chora 816 are a dynamic, balanced, and outright fun pair of small floorstanding speakers. They handle a wide range of source material with finesse.
…they are by far one of the best sounding floorstanders under $2,000 I have ever had experience with.
They have a lovely and vibrant top end extension that remains energetic without getting harsh or overly grainy, and the bass is satisfying for all your rock and roll needs. The midrange, while not a detail acrobat, performs better than many more expensive options.
The value for money on offer here is compelling, and should please a wide variety of listeners. They brought me a hell of a lot of fun, and I will be sad to see them leave.