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What reviewers think

Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.

Product Strengths

  • Beautiful new light wood color that is very fashionable
  • Performs well and is nicely constructed
  • Sound-shaping favors those who like punchy bass and bright highs
  • Excellent value

Product Considerations

  • To save cost, the veneer is simulated wood rather than real wood, and the base is plastic rather than wood
  • The bass was a bit too intense for the reviewer, requiring a sock in the port to reduce it
  • The plugs in the banana jacks are hard plastic and difficult to remove
  • The base of the speaker can be mounted backward if you don't pay attention

Takeaway: The Focal Theva No 3 speakers are a good option if you want speakers with a fashionable look and a sound profile that emphasizes punchy bass and bright highs. They represent good value.

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Manufacturer details

  • Product type: Bass-reflex 3-way column
  • Woofer: 2x 6.5" (16.5cm) Slatefiber bass
  • Midrange: 6.5" (16.5cm) Slatefiber midrange
  • Tweeter: 1" (25mm) Al/Mg inverted dome TNF
  • Response at -6dB: 39 Hz
  • Frequency response (+/- 3dB): 48 Hz - 28 kHz
  • Minimum impedance: 2.9 Ω
  • Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω
  • Recommended amplifier power: 40 - 250 W
  • Sensitivity: 91 dB
  • Dimensions (HxWxD): 98.9 x 21.2 x 38.8 cm (39 x 8.37 x 15.25 in)
  • Weight: 20 kg
  • Included Accessories: Bumpers x4, Magnetic grille, Spikes x4
Theva N°3 is the reference floorstanding speaker in the Theva range. Silky-smooth highs, precise, deep bass: we've put our acoustic expertise to work to create an optimum soundstage, centred on the listener and guaranteeing precise, powerful listening. With the timeless Theva N°3, your music and films take on another dimension at home.
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Brand highlights

Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:

  • Focal monitors are noted for their "mid-forward" sound, guiding users toward balanced mixes, particularly in the midrange frequencies, which aids in crucial EQ and dynamics decisions.
  • They integrate an inverted dome tweeter crafted from Aluminum/Magnesium or Beryllium, optimizing high-frequency dispersion and minimizing distortion through back wave absorption.
  • Focal frequently employs flax or "W" composite sandwich cones in their mid-bass drivers, providing a lightweight yet rigid diaphragm construction that delivers exceptional definition and controlled bass.

Theva

  • Positioning: The entry-level series in Focal's high-fidelity lineup.
  • Description: Features Focal's signature technologies like the TNF tweeter for clear treble. Compared to the Aria Evo X, offers a more budget-friendly option with simpler cabinet designs. While it lacks the advanced materials found in the Kanta series, still provides a solid performance for its price range, suitable for basic home audio setups.

Aria Evo X

  • Positioning: Sits in the mid-range of Focal's lineup, offering a balance between performance and affordability.
  • Description: Features flax cone technology, providing natural sound and excellent dynamics. More refined than Theva, offering better build quality and soundstage.

Kanta

  • Positioning: A premium series, offering advanced technology and design.
  • Description: Known for their innovative design and use of materials like the Flax sandwich cone and Beryllium tweeter, delivering precise and detailed sound. They offer a more sophisticated sound profile than Aria Evo X, with enhanced clarity and warmth.

Sopra

  • Positioning: A high-end series, just below the flagship Utopia line, focusing on compactness and performance.
  • Description: Excels in sound transparency and precision, featuring technologies like the Infinite Horn Loading system for improved treble. They offer a richer harmonic experience than Kanta.

Utopia III Evo

  • Positioning: Focal's flagship series, representing the pinnacle of their speaker technology.
  • Description: Renowned for their exceptional sound quality and luxurious design, incorporating technologies like the Beryllium tweeter and W composite sandwich cone. They surpass Sopra in every aspect, offering groundbreaking soundstage and detail, ideal for large dedicated listening rooms and those with no budget constraints.
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Focal
Aria Evo X N°4
2999
2999
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3
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Focal is a French hifi brand that makes their own drivers in-house, including their highly-regarded beryllium tweeters and unique slatefiber mid/bass drivers made from recycled carbon fiber. Their speakers and headphones feature distinctive technologies like their "W" sandwich cone design for optimal driver performance and Mimi Sound Personalization that adapts audio to individual hearing profiles.
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Product Strengths

  • Neutral on-axis response, providing balanced tonality when the listener is directly facing the speakers
  • Wide dynamic range, allowing them to play loudly and handle a wide range of sound variations without requiring a lot of amplification
  • Beautiful and stylish cabinetry, with the Moss Green High Gloss finish being particularly attractive and fitting well in various living spaces
  • Wide and enveloping soundstage, enhancing the listening experience
  • Updated tweeters and magnetic fields help to create a clear and detailed sound

Product Considerations

  • Due to the high mounting of the tweeter and its narrow vertical dispersion window, listeners with ear heights well below the tweeter may experience a decrease in sound quality unless seated at a significant distance
  • The speaker's impedance dips to lower levels at certain frequencies, requiring a decent receiver with good current drive to avoid potential issues, especially at high SPLs
  • Bass extension is good but not exceptional, so those seeking the lowest rumbles for movies may want to add a subwoofer
  • The tweeter has an off-axis flare that can make the speaker sound bright in reflective rooms
  • The grilles may add some diffraction to the speaker's acoustic response

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

  • Vs RBH Sound 61-SFM/R: The RBH Sound 61-SFM/R digs deeper and has its tweeter at a more typical listening height, but the No.4 is better looking
  • Vs SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacles: The SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacles have deeper and more powerful bass, but its overall frequency response isn't as neutral as the No.4
  • Vs JBL HDI-3800: The JBL HDI-3800 has a very wide dynamic range, similar to the Aria Evo X No.4, but a narrower dispersion with a more even off-axis response
  • Vs Arendal Sound 1723 Tower: The Arendal 1723 Towers have more elevated treble on-axis and deeper bass, but the build quality is superior to the No.4

Takeaway: The Aria Evo X No.4 speakers are well-regarded for their balanced sound, wide dynamic range and appealing aesthetics, making them a strong contender for anyone seeking high-quality floor-standing speakers. Another win from Focal.

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Focal is a French hifi brand that makes their own drivers in-house, including their highly-regarded beryllium tweeters and unique slatefiber mid/bass drivers made from recycled carbon fiber. Their speakers and headphones feature distinctive technologies like their "W" sandwich cone design for optimal driver performance and Mimi Sound Personalization that adapts audio to individual hearing profiles.
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Aria Evo X N°3
2599
2599
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1
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Focal is a French hifi brand that makes their own drivers in-house, including their highly-regarded beryllium tweeters and unique slatefiber mid/bass drivers made from recycled carbon fiber. Their speakers and headphones feature distinctive technologies like their "W" sandwich cone design for optimal driver performance and Mimi Sound Personalization that adapts audio to individual hearing profiles.
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Product Strengths

  • Perfect for both music and movie listening
  • Elegant design with a modest footprint
  • Near full range end of things, leading to better separation, more articulate bass, and a fuller sound overall
  • Available in 3 colors: Black gloss, Prime Walnut, and Moss Green Gloss

Takeaway: The Aria Evo X N°3 speakers offer an elegant design with a modest footprint that is great for both music and movies. With articulate bass and a fuller sound overall, they are a good choice for anyone looking for floor-standing speakers.

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Focal is a French hifi brand that makes their own drivers in-house, including their highly-regarded beryllium tweeters and unique slatefiber mid/bass drivers made from recycled carbon fiber. Their speakers and headphones feature distinctive technologies like their "W" sandwich cone design for optimal driver performance and Mimi Sound Personalization that adapts audio to individual hearing profiles.
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GoldenEar
T66
3450
3450
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23
Reviews

Introducing the T Series The T66 is the first model in GoldenEar’s new T Series. While it boasts several significant refinements of our time-tested design concepts, the T66 is undeniably a GoldenEar loudspeaker, placing beautiful sound and music before all else. Honoring the Triton Series The T66 honors the critically acclaimed Triton Series, sharing a similarly tall, slender profile; built-in DSP-controlled subwoofer amplification; and a driver complement comprising GoldenEar’s High-Velocity Folded Ribbon AMT tweeter, cast-basket mid/bass units, quadratic planar radiators, and long-throw powered sub-bass section. Onward and Upward Several important cosmetic and sonic refinements distinguish the new T66 from previous GoldenEar speakers. These include a dramatically augmented crossover design, high-quality internal wiring, a new cast-aluminum base and metal grille, and, in addition to GoldenEar’s Gloss Black cabinet finish, a vibrant Santa Barbara Red.

GoldenEar Technology stands out for its High-Velocity Folded Ribbon tweeter, which moves air like an accordion to avoid the distortion common in metal dome tweeters, and its built-in powered bass sections with DSP eliminate the need for separate subwoofers. The brand delivers high-end sound quality at more accessible price points through its Triton series, which uses passive radiators to achieve powerful bass from compact cabinets.
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Product Strengths

  • Excellent bass performance is a defining feature, providing tight, smooth, even, solid, and tangible bass extension into the 20 Hz range, eliminating placement issues associated with separate subwoofers
  • Balanced overall sound, coherence, and ability to present music in a natural and effortless way is consistently praised
  • High levels of detail come through with the High-Velocity Folded Ribbon AMT tweeter and cast-basket mid/bass units
  • A holographic image over the seating area of a typical sofa is capable with excellent imaging and a wide and open soundstage, even when not seated in the exact sweet spot
  • The Santa Barbara Red finish option receives high marks for its visual appeal

Product Considerations

  • Still a significant investment, especially the Santa Barbara Red finish
  • The metal grille covering the drivers is not designed to be easily removed
  • Care should be taken with system matching, due to a slightly hot high-end

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

  • The T66 offers more refinement and a more 'of-a-piece' sound than the Triton One.R
  • Has internal structural improvements that make it even more stable and rigid than previous generations

Takeaway: The GoldenEar T66 delivers audiophile-grade sound and aesthetics, with powerful bass and exceptional detail. These speakers are easy to incorporate into nearly any environment, and have the power to let the listener appreciate all the nuances in favorite songs or movies.

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GoldenEar Technology stands out for its High-Velocity Folded Ribbon tweeter, which moves air like an accordion to avoid the distortion common in metal dome tweeters, and its built-in powered bass sections with DSP eliminate the need for separate subwoofers. The brand delivers high-end sound quality at more accessible price points through its Triton series, which uses passive radiators to achieve powerful bass from compact cabinets.
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Sonus Faber
Lumina V
2999
2999
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10
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Slender Speakers with Surprising Performance.Lumina V takes inspiration from Sonus faber’s core designs and technologies, packaged in a sleek and minimalistic floorstanding speaker.LUXURY, SIMPLIFIED.Lumina V is the flagship three-way floor standing model in the collection. A slender speaker with high-power handling and fast transient response, Lumina V produces a natural, generous, and emotional sound for an immersive listening experience.LIGHTING THE WAYThe Lumina collection ushers in exciting changes while preserving the history and values core to Sonus faber. Centered on simplicity, Lumina provides an immersive and musical experience to a broader audience.SIGNATURE SONUS FABER MATERIALSLumina V incorporates multilayer wood on the front baffle and wood veneer, available in multiple finishes. The sides and top of the speaker cabinet are hand-covered in black leather.SIMPLICITY AND STYLELumina takes note of Sonus faber’s iconic natural materials.

Sonus Faber is an Italian hifi brand that designs speakers with unique lute-shaped cabinets inspired by traditional violin-making, featuring wood and leather materials to achieve a natural sound. Their speakers incorporate distinctive elements like cork chambers for midrange drivers and asymmetrical driver baskets that mimic natural forms, with each unit being individually tuned by ear to ensure tonal perfection.
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Product Strengths

  • Elegant design with a combination of wood and leather that gives a classy appearance
  • Impressive bass output, with some reviewers noting deep and tuneful bass
  • The midrange is articulate and expressive, delivering vocals with palpability and detail
  • Smooth and detailed high-end reproduction, thanks to the Damped Apex Dome (DAD) tweeter
  • Relatively easy to drive with a sensitivity of 89-90dB

Product Considerations

  • Requires careful placement to achieve the best balance, especially regarding toe-in
  • The bass can sometimes be perceived as boomy depending on the room acoustics
  • Some reviewers mention the included binding posts are cheap

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

  • Compared to the Q Acoustics Concept 50, the Lumina V has a more live sound, but the Concept 50 is more neutral, and more inert
  • Compared to the Polk R700, the Lumina V is sonically similar to the R700, but with slightly less bass and a smaller cabinet—with better aesthetics; the R700 is more full range and warmer
  • Compared to the Spendor A4 or ProAc Response DT8, the Lumina V is not as precise, but offers a natural sonic grace

Takeaway: The Sonus Faber Lumina V is an elegant speaker that delivers detailed sound and impressive bass. It is a great option if you want speakers that look as good as they sound.

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Sonus Faber is an Italian hifi brand that designs speakers with unique lute-shaped cabinets inspired by traditional violin-making, featuring wood and leather materials to achieve a natural sound. Their speakers incorporate distinctive elements like cork chambers for midrange drivers and asymmetrical driver baskets that mimic natural forms, with each unit being individually tuned by ear to ensure tonal perfection.
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Focal
Aria Evo X N°2
1783
/
Released
2022
Aria Evo X N°2 is the audiophile and modern floorstanding speaker for hi-fi listening at home. With its robust design and exclusive Focal innovations, it's a model of choice that delivers balanced, harmonious and precise acoustics.
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Focal is a French hifi brand that makes their own drivers in-house, including their highly-regarded beryllium tweeters and unique slatefiber mid/bass drivers made from recycled carbon fiber. Their speakers and headphones feature distinctive technologies like their "W" sandwich cone design for optimal driver performance and Mimi Sound Personalization that adapts audio to individual hearing profiles.
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Product Strengths

  • Exceptional detail retrieval and precise soundstage, described as offering a 'window into the music'
  • Neutral sound signature suitable for various music genres, with natural vocals and precise instrument depth
  • Impressive build quality, made in France, with a well-braced cabinet to minimize resonance and vibration
  • Inverted dome tweeter delivers detailed treble with smoothness, allowing for extended listening
  • Features flax cone technology, with a naturally occurring fiber cone for a more natural tone with instruments and vocals

Product Considerations

  • Requires a capable amplifier due to a low minimum impedance
  • Can become sibilant at very high volumes or with poorer recordings
  • May need a subwoofer for deep bass extension, especially in larger rooms or for bass-heavy music
  • Plastic tool provided for spike adjustment can be inadequate

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

  • Vs. KEF R7 Meta: Focal has an edge in clarity and imaging, while KEF has smoother highs and wider soundstage—leaning towards warmer tonality
  • Vs. Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3: Bowers & Wilkins have a richer midrange but lack the clarity and imaging precision of the Focal

Takeaway: The Aria Evo X No. 2 is a detailed and precise speaker that offers great sound and looks good. It is perfect for someone who wants to hear every little thing in their music.

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Focal is a French hifi brand that makes their own drivers in-house, including their highly-regarded beryllium tweeters and unique slatefiber mid/bass drivers made from recycled carbon fiber. Their speakers and headphones feature distinctive technologies like their "W" sandwich cone design for optimal driver performance and Mimi Sound Personalization that adapts audio to individual hearing profiles.
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Focal
Vestia N°2
1049
/
Released
2023
The flagship model in the Vestia range, Vestia N°2 is a bass-reflex hi-fi speaker that combines the elegance of a sober design with exclusive Focal technologies for high-definition sound. The sloping stands create a soundstage centred on the listener, for even greater immersion and emotion, in stereo or home cinema.
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Focal is a French hifi brand that makes their own drivers in-house, including their highly-regarded beryllium tweeters and unique slatefiber mid/bass drivers made from recycled carbon fiber. Their speakers and headphones feature distinctive technologies like their "W" sandwich cone design for optimal driver performance and Mimi Sound Personalization that adapts audio to individual hearing profiles.
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Product Strengths

  • Immersive and captivating sound experience for both movies and music
  • A metal dome tweeter that doesn't sound like a typical metal dome, offering a refined and detailed treble
  • Good dynamics and plays well at both high and low volumes
  • The speaker cabinets are made in France and assembled competently
  • Offers a natural sound with poise, finesse and refinement

Product Considerations

  • Speaker placement is important for optimal sound quality, needing some distance from the rear wall
  • The included binding posts are fairly basic
  • Bass output might be too much for some users/rooms when used for home theater

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

  • The Vestia N°2 replaces and perfects the Focal Chora 826
  • The Vestia N°2 is a floor standing speaker, while the Focal 302 is more versatile in placement options
  • Elipson has more powerful and deeper bass, while the Vestia N°2 is more dynamic and luminous
  • Davis Acoustics is richer and more prominent in the mids, while the Vestia N°2 excels with greater dynamism and a brighter soundstage

Takeaway: The Focal Vestia N°2 speakers offer excellent sound quality and are suitable for both two-channel and home theater setups, providing an engaging and realistic listening experience. They are well-engineered speakers that are sure to bring a smile to any listener's face.

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Focal is a French hifi brand that makes their own drivers in-house, including their highly-regarded beryllium tweeters and unique slatefiber mid/bass drivers made from recycled carbon fiber. Their speakers and headphones feature distinctive technologies like their "W" sandwich cone design for optimal driver performance and Mimi Sound Personalization that adapts audio to individual hearing profiles.
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Focal
Vestia N°3
1899
/
Released
2022
Vestia N°3 is a slender, high-performance bass-reflex hi-fi speaker. It is linear and extremely neutral. Its impressive dynamics, driven by three bass drivers with Slatefiber membranes, enable it to deliver the very best in both home cinema and music listening. Ideal for rooms of 25 m² or more, it will appeal to every listener in search of emotion.
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Focal is a French hifi brand that makes their own drivers in-house, including their highly-regarded beryllium tweeters and unique slatefiber mid/bass drivers made from recycled carbon fiber. Their speakers and headphones feature distinctive technologies like their "W" sandwich cone design for optimal driver performance and Mimi Sound Personalization that adapts audio to individual hearing profiles.
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Product Strengths

  • Extreme clarity across the entire audioband
  • Spot-on tonal balance makes vocals sound real
  • Standard-setting bass performance for a speaker of this size and price
  • Wide soundstage and precise imaging
  • Exceptional dynamic range

Product Considerations

  • Bass extension is not terribly low for a floor-standing speaker of its pricing, and it isn't truly a full-range loudspeaker
  • Partnering amps need to deliver sufficient current, since it has a 3-ohm minima at around 100Hz, and all of the mid-bass band hangs under 5 ohms
  • Measured response shows a slight dip from 5kHz up to 10kHz

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

  • The N°3's kick drum had massive presence down to at least 30Hz, something the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3s could never hope to achieve in a room this size, but the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3s displayed prominent highs in the reviewer's room, to the point that some people found them too bright, but the N°3s weren't that extreme
  • The Philharmonic BMR Tower digs deeper in bass and doesn't need a subwoofer to catch those lowest notes, but it is a significantly larger speaker, and it is also substantially less efficient than the Vestia No.3
  • The Arendal 1723 S Tower also sacrifices some efficiency versus the Vestia towers, but it does have a bit more low-frequency extension
  • The N°3 is among the only speaker models the reviewer has heard near its price point that can reproduce vocals authentically from low to near-lifelike volume levels, comparable to the Mission 770 and Paradigm Founder 100F

Takeaway: The Focal Vestia N°3 is a speaker that sounds great, looks nice, and can get surprisingly loud. This could be the right choice for those wanting good sound without an enormous speaker.

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Focal is a French hifi brand that makes their own drivers in-house, including their highly-regarded beryllium tweeters and unique slatefiber mid/bass drivers made from recycled carbon fiber. Their speakers and headphones feature distinctive technologies like their "W" sandwich cone design for optimal driver performance and Mimi Sound Personalization that adapts audio to individual hearing profiles.
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Focal
Theva N°3-D
1499
/
Released
Theva N°3-D is the reference Dolby Atmos® floorstanding speaker in the Theva range. By combining 3 front channels and a vertical channel that reflects sound waves onto the ceiling, the speaker creates a grandiose spatial effect, reinventing the way music and cinema are experienced in the home and offering a remarkably immersive sound experience.
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Focal is a French hifi brand that makes their own drivers in-house, including their highly-regarded beryllium tweeters and unique slatefiber mid/bass drivers made from recycled carbon fiber. Their speakers and headphones feature distinctive technologies like their "W" sandwich cone design for optimal driver performance and Mimi Sound Personalization that adapts audio to individual hearing profiles.
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Focal is a French hifi brand that makes their own drivers in-house, including their highly-regarded beryllium tweeters and unique slatefiber mid/bass drivers made from recycled carbon fiber. Their speakers and headphones feature distinctive technologies like their "W" sandwich cone design for optimal driver performance and Mimi Sound Personalization that adapts audio to individual hearing profiles.
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Focal
Vestia N°4
1599
/
Released
2023
A demonstrative and elegant hi-fi speaker, Vestia N°4 is the ultimate model in the Vestia range. Its 21cm woofers deliver deep, articulate bass. Its tweeter delivers high frequencies of great finesse and precision, for extended, fatigue-free listening. Embodying a return to the roots of acoustics, Vestia N°4 accompanies all music lovers in search of high performance.
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Focal is a French hifi brand that makes their own drivers in-house, including their highly-regarded beryllium tweeters and unique slatefiber mid/bass drivers made from recycled carbon fiber. Their speakers and headphones feature distinctive technologies like their "W" sandwich cone design for optimal driver performance and Mimi Sound Personalization that adapts audio to individual hearing profiles.
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Product Strengths

  • Balanced and smooth sound with a slight emphasis in the upper bass, providing a solid foundation
  • Excellent midrange resolution and a controlled character
  • Delivers a wide and open soundstage
  • Impressive solidity, avoiding thinness often associated with budget-oriented designs due to the Focal Slatefiber drivers
  • The Aluminum/Magnesium "M"-shaped tweeter provides both body and a touch of sweetness

Product Considerations

  • While the bass is rich, full, and elastic, the very lowest frequencies may be slightly lacking
  • The sheer size of the speakers may be surprising upon delivery

Takeaway: The Vestia N°4 is a balanced and natural sounding speaker with impressive detail resolution. Its substantial sound and elegant aesthetic make it a powerful statement in its class.

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Focal is a French hifi brand that makes their own drivers in-house, including their highly-regarded beryllium tweeters and unique slatefiber mid/bass drivers made from recycled carbon fiber. Their speakers and headphones feature distinctive technologies like their "W" sandwich cone design for optimal driver performance and Mimi Sound Personalization that adapts audio to individual hearing profiles.
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