All items tagged with Focal (58)

Focal Adds Large Size Grande Utopia EM Evo and Stella Utopia EM Evo Loudspeakers to its Utopia Range

May 11, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Adds Large Size Grande Utopia EM Evo and Stella Utopia EM Evo Loudspeakers to its Utopia Range

Focal’s most emblematic high-fidelity loudspeakers of all its Collections - the Utopia III Evo line - now include the new Grande Utopia EM Evo and Stella Utopia EM Evo, which have debuted at High End 2018 in Munich. Redefining the Utopia III Evo unveiled in 2017, the newest large-sized models embody Focal’s constant investment in research and development and willingness to constantly renew their catalogue built on a legacy of delivering the ultimate in electro-acoustics.

Focal Expands Wireless Headphone Range with New Listen Wireless Chic Models

March 29, 2018 by Joao Martins

Focal Expands Wireless Headphone Range with New Listen Wireless Chic Models

Focal has invested heavily in the research and development of its headphone products, leading to the release of high end models such as the Utopia, Clear and Elear, followed with the introduction of the new Listen and Clear Professional models early this year. The French company entered the wireless segment in 2017 with its Listen Wireless Line, a closed-back Bluetooth 4.1 model with aptX. Now Focal announced three Blue, Olive and Purple designs with the lifestyle-oriented Listen Wireless Chic range.

Focal Expands Integration Speaker Series and Launches New Entry-Level 100 Series

February 6, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Expands Integration Speaker Series and Launches New Entry-Level 100 Series

2018 sees the launch of two new important built-in speaker ranges from Focal, with the introduction of the all new entry-level 100 Series and additional products added to the mid-priced 300 Series, focused on audio performance. With both series offering a wide array of in-wall/in-ceiling models, stereo, AV and ambient music applications are catered for, with each model conforming faithfully to Focal’s signature sound.

Aiming for the Top: The New Focal Clear High-End Headphone

October 6, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Aiming for the Top: The New Focal Clear High-End Headphone

Leading French speaker and headphone manufacturer, Focal unveiled Clear, the company’s newest reference headphone. Clear is Focal’s new circumaural open-back headphone for audiophiles and represents a new evolution of Focal’s now famous open-back, full-range speaker headphone family. With this new introduction, the French brand consolidates its market position in the high-end headphone segment with a reference open-back model under $2,000.

Let's Talk about Headphones

September 7, 2017 by Joao Martins

Let's Talk about Headphones

I know that the current trend is all about smart speakers, but since we have discussed that topic extensively in recent editorials, I thought the time was ripe to discuss what is happening with headphones, a still-growing market segment showing some signs that deserve attention. In this article I wrote for The Audio Voice newsletter, I address ongoing trends in design choices, user preferences, frequency response curves, and personalization.

Focal Launches New Generation of Sib Evo Loudspeakers Featuring Dolby Atmos

July 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Launches New Generation of Sib Evo Loudspeakers Featuring Dolby Atmos

French speaker and headphone manufacturer Focal unveiled the company’s new generation of its Sib Evo home cinema loudspeakers featuring Dolby Atmos technology. Easy to install and use, the Sib Evo Dolby Atmos system was designed for users looking to improve its home theater experience and are also available as a 2.0 pack, or can be used to upgrade a 5.1 system to a 5.1.2 system without having to change all loudspeakers.

Focal Launches New Range of Portable and Wireless Headphones

June 22, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Launches New Range of Portable and Wireless Headphones

Leading French speaker and headphone manufacturer, Focal unveiled the company’s newest line of mobile headphones, including its premium closed-back wireless over-ear Listen Wireless, In-ear Spark and Spark Wireless, and Hi-fi in-ear Sphear S models. The new headphones and in-ear products combine latest technology and design, targeting the bourgeoning mobile lifestyle market.

Focal Introduces Utopia III Evo Speakers at High-End Munich 2017

May 23, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Introduces Utopia III Evo Speakers at High-End Munich 2017

French high end audio manufacturer Focal promoted one of the most well-attended press events at the High End show in Munich this year, where it introduced two new speakers in its Utopia III family. The two new Evo models (Evo stands for evolution) expand on the company's technological heritage, integrating its most recent innovations in the new Scala and Maestro models, with more to come. The new Utopia III Evo models will be available from August 2017.

Focal Professional Introduces Shape Monitor Series

April 12, 2017 by Joao Martins

Focal Professional Introduces Shape Monitor Series

Surprising visitors at Musikmesse 2017, French manufacturer Focal introduced a completely new monitor series as part of its expanding Focal Professional catalogue. Comprising three progressive sized nearfield monitors - Shape 40, Shape 50 and Shape 65 - the series is placed above the affordable CMS and Alpha series, introducing interesting component and design choices, including passive radiators, in the best tradition of its SM series monitors.

IsoAcoustics Launches GAIA and Aperta 300 Speaker Isolation Products

November 28, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

IsoAcoustics Launches GAIA and Aperta 300 Speaker Isolation Products

Seen for the first time at the 141st Audio Engineering Society Convention in Los Angeles, IsoAcoustics’s new Aperta 300 speaker isolation stands expand the acclaimed Aperta series, designed to support center channel speakers or studio monitors in horizontal configuration, providing a wider base and supporting up to 60lbs (27.2kg). Also new from the Canadian company are the new GAIA speaker isolation feet, designed using IsoAcoustics patented isolation principles, replacing existing ball-casters, cones and spikes in high-end speakers.

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