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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.

Focal Introduces Next Generation of Dôme Flax System with Dolby Atmos Compatibility Using ICW-4 In-Ceiling Speakers

August 16, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Introduces Next Generation of Dôme Flax System with Dolby Atmos Compatibility Using ICW-4 In-Ceiling Speakers

Focal announced the company’s new flagship in the Home Cinema range, Dôme Flax 5.1.2, a Dolby Atmos compatible speaker system. Building on the already impressive Dôme Flax 5.1 channel speaker system which features the French speaker manufacturer’s Sub Air wireless subwoofer and five matching Dôme Flax, this new offering adds two 300 Series ICW-4 speakers to mount in the ceiling and enable the Atmos effect when combined with an Atmos enabled AV receiver and appropriate content.

Focal Introduces Three New High-End Headphones Including Utopia Reference Beryllium Driver Model

June 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Introduces Three New High-End Headphones Including Utopia Reference Beryllium Driver Model

Leading French speaker and headphone manufacturer Focal unveiled it’s newest line of three premium headphones; Utopia, Elear and Listen. The result of over 35 years of development and manufacturing of loudspeakers, Focal’s new high-end headphones include the Utopia Reference Open-back headphones, using the first Beryllium driver especially designed for such applications. Other models include the Elear open-back headphones and Listen over-the-ear for the on-the-go user.

New Focal Outdoor Speaker Lineup Now Available in US

April 29, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New Focal Outdoor Speaker Lineup Now Available in US

French speaker manufacturer Focal announced the company’s new line of outdoor speakers are now available in the US for the first time. The Custom OD 108 and OD 108-T and Chorus OD 706-V and OD 706-VT feature high-quality components to create an aural experience in open air outdoor environments. Now available in US in time for Summer season.

New In-Wall In-Ceiling Speaker Line-up with Quick Installation System from Focal

October 21, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

New In-Wall In-Ceiling Speaker Line-up with Quick Installation System from Focal

Focal North America announced new 300 Series of in-wall / in-ceiling speakers (ICW) with three models offering ease of installation and flexible design. All speakers are two way models and can be fitted as a stand-alone hi-fi system or in combination in a multi-speaker setup, including immersive audio installations as ceiling speakers.

Focal Announces Sphear In-Ear Headphones

July 8, 2015 by Joao Martins

Focal Announces Sphear In-Ear Headphones

French loudspeaker specialist Focal has already stirred the market with its strong entrance in the headphone category, with consumer and professional models. Now, following two years of development, Focal announces a strong product also in the in-ear category with their new Sphear headphones, designed by Simon Matthews.

Fresh From the Bench: Focal’s Spirit Professional

June 9, 2015 by Miguel Marques

Fresh From the Bench: Focal’s Spirit Professional

In 2013, French speaker manufacturer Focal released its first headphones. Among the models intended for the hi-fi and consumer markets, Focal also introduced the Focal Spirit Professional, a closed-back headphone design built for the professional musician or recording studio engineer. This is the review.

New Focal Trio6 Be Switchable Monitoring Speakers

May 15, 2015 by Joao Martins

New Focal Trio6 Be Switchable Monitoring Speakers

The new studio monitor from Focal’s SM6 line supplies two speakers in a single cabinet. The Trio6 Be is effectively a three-way monitor and a two-way monitor, remotely switchable thanks to its new FOCUS mode, allowing to compare the mix, focusing on the same acoustic basis, and the same stereo image, minus the extreme frequencies.

The EISA Awards 2014-2015 announced in Berlin

September 5, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

The EISA Awards 2014-2015 announced in Berlin

As usual, the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin is the stage for many industry announcements and a good share of award ceremonies. Among those, none is more important than the European Imaging & Sound Association (EISA) Awards, featuring more than 20 audio categories. OPPO’s PM-1 received the Best European Hi-Fi Headphone award.

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