All items tagged with Focal (51)

Focal Unveils Two New Sets of Open- and Closed-back Headphones Hadenys and Azurys

May 7, 2024 by Joao Martins

Focal Unveils Two New Sets of Open- and Closed-back Headphones Hadenys and Azurys

Focal introduced Hadenys (ah den ees) and Azurys (ah zur ees), two new open- and closed-back, high-fidelity circumaural headphones. Born from Focal’s distinctive expertise in sound and made in France, these passive, wired headphones combine the patented M'-shaped aluminum/magnesium dome drivers, comfort and sophisticated aesthetics, while being the French brand's most accessible models.

A-bsolument Prodige Bluetooth Speaker Made from Recycled Materials Now Available in North America

October 16, 2023 by Joao Martins

A-bsolument Prodige Bluetooth Speaker Made from Recycled Materials Now Available in North America

Since 2023, Focal Naim America distributes A-bsolument, a French company known for restoring and upgrading old radios, giving them modern functionality. Almost 10 years after the birth of A-bsolument, the company launched the A-bsolument Prodige Bluetooth speaker ($899 USD), made in France from recycled and sustainable materials. This timeless design, inspired by the iconic jewelry radios of the 60s, generates an impressive stereo sound which benefits from Focal drivers inside.

Focal Relaunches Bathys Wireless ANC Headphones with Mimi Sound Personalization

September 18, 2023 by Joao Martins

Focal Relaunches Bathys Wireless ANC Headphones with Mimi Sound Personalization

Almost a year ago, Focal introduced two important new headphones one after the other. The main announcement was the introduction of its flagship Focal Utopia 2022 Edition. The second announcement was the Bathys, its first wireless headphones with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). This sequence didn't help to project the sales of the Bathys, which also offer a high-quality USB-DAC wired mode. Now, Focal relaunched the Bathys with a new color and support for Mimi hearing personalization.

Focal Redefines 3-Way Nearfield Studio Category with New Trio6

September 15, 2023 by Alfred Moody

Focal Redefines 3-Way Nearfield Studio Category with New Trio6

In 2022, Focal renewed its core studio monitor line with the introduction of the three ST6 products: the Solo6 and Twin6 studio monitors, together with the Sub12 subwoofer. Now Focal expanded that line with the Trio6 flagship studio monitor, equipped with a Beryllium inverted dome tweeter, a 5" midrange woofer and a 8" subwoofer, also made with composite ‘W’-cone and a 35Hz cut-off frequency. Like the Solo6 and Twin6 monitors, the new Trio6 benefits from Focal's best and latest technologies.

New Line of Focal Theva Loudspeakers Introduced at Axpona 2023

April 13, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

New Line of Focal Theva Loudspeakers Introduced at Axpona 2023

With Axpona (Audio Expo North America) opening its doors in Schaumburg, IL, Focal has introduced Theva, a new range of more affordable loudspeakers combining pure hi-fi sound and design. The French brand has designed, developed and manufactured the six-model range to span the spectrum of Hi-Fi and Home Cinema listening at home with superior levels of performance. In every Theva product, Focal delivers not only in sound, but also through an elegant design and great finishes.

Focal Unveils Bathys High-End Bluetooth and ANC Headphones

October 4, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Unveils Bathys High-End Bluetooth and ANC Headphones

Short after the introduction of its flagship Focal Utopia 2022 Edition, Focal presents Bathys, its first wireless headphones with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Benefiting from the brand’s savoir-faire in sound and high-end headphones prowess, Bathys delivers a pure hi-fi sound via Bluetooth 5.1 with multipoint or wired connection thanks to its USB-DAC mode. The headphones use premium Focal drivers made in France, featuring a sophisticated design with high-grade materials and over 30 hours of battery life.

Focal New Edition Utopia Are The Ultimate Hi-Fi Headphones

September 16, 2022 by Joao Martins

Focal New Edition Utopia Are The Ultimate Hi-Fi Headphones

In 2016, Focal introduced the Utopia headphones as the world’s first beryllium headphones, reflecting the company's experience in its range of ultra-premium speakers. It also signaled the opening of a brand new headphone manufacturing facility, which allowed Focal to create this new reference product. In 2020, Focal refreshed the headphones' packaging and accessories. Now, Focal is introducing the Focal Utopia 2022 Edition, an evolution in terms of acoustics, design and aesthetics.

Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition Audio System

March 23, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition Audio System

To mark the 10th anniversary of their merger, Focal and Naim are introducing a complete special-edition system. The system includes the Focal Sopra N 2 speaker in a special "concrete" finish with ‘tin’ and metallic details, combined with an array of Naim Classic electronics, including an NDX 2 music-streaming player with Chromecast, Spotify, Tidal, AirPlay, Apple Music and Bluetooth AptX HD, which is powered by the NAC 282/NAP 250 DR pre-power amplifiers, complete with matching NAPSC and HiCap DR power supplies. All cables included.

Focal Expands Alpha Evo Line with Two Active Studio Monitors and Subwoofer

February 3, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Expands Alpha Evo Line with Two Active Studio Monitors and Subwoofer

Another new studio-oriented announcement that was slated for presentation at the Winter NAMM Show 2022 - this year postponed to June - the new Focal Alpha Evo studio monitor line has gained three new models. Evo stands for “evolution,” and the Alpha 50 Evo and Alpha 65 Evo studio monitors were launched in 2021, offering a high performance, robust design, at a competitive price point range. Now, Focal completed the line with new Alpha 80 Evo and Alpha Twin Evo monitors, and added the Sub One subwoofer.

Focal Extends Aria K2 Range with Bookshelf and Center Speakers

September 2, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Extends Aria K2 Range with Bookshelf and Center Speakers

Focal is adding a bookshelf model and a center speaker to the Aria K2 family, allowing for a range of thrilling hi-fi and home cinema set-ups, alongside the Aria K2 936 floorstanding speaker launched in 2020. Aria K2 is a special edition of the original high-performance Aria 900 range, first launched by Focal in 2013. The new Aria K2 906 and Aria K2 Center join the Aria K2 936 in offering an exceptional listening experience, enabled by range of Focal innovations, including a next-generation K2 cone.

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