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HEADPHONES & MULTIMEDIA I 2018
HEADPHONES & MULTIMEDIA I 2018 - Focal
HEADPHONES & MULTIMEDIA I 2018 - Focal
For nearly four decades, Focal has been
           applying its unique sound signature to
           speaker drivers and high-end loudspeakers.
           We are renowned worldwide for our
           innovations which have given rise to exclusive
           technology, and some of our loudspeakers
           have gone on to become recognised
           worldwide.

           The Headphones & Multimedia Collection
           is your opportunity to live an entirely new

ACOUSTIC
           experience. They will take you beyond sound,
           allowing you to connect with an unrivalled
           purity of sound which reproduces the artist's
           original work with absolute fidelity. At the
           heart of the connection, music opens up a
           world of lost memories, of extraordinary
           dreams and emotions. This experience
           embodies our intention to make each moment
           in life a moment of intense pleasure and

  SOUND
           exceptionality. ‘Listen Beyond’.
           We are proud that our expertise and
           knowledge is 100% 'Made in France' - all
           Focal products are designed and developed
           by our engineers. On-going research in
           the field of acoustics means that all Focal
           products benefit from constant innovation.
           This technological heritage, protected by
           numerous patents, ensures clear, powerful

  PURITY
           and natural sound reproduction, providing the
           very best products in each category.

           The Headphones & Multimedia collection
           is Focal’s response to the challenges of the
           constant evolution of technology and people’s
           need to listen to music.
           Without compromising the music’s quality
           whatsoever, we apply our expertise to serve
           a wide range of uses, from Home Cinema
           systems, miniature loudspeaker solutions
           and mobile headphones, to audiophile
           headphones for the comfort of your home,
           and our most high-end headphones inspired
           by the Utopia range...

           With modern habits constantly evolving, the
           wish to listen to music is one truth that will
           never change. Our products are manufactured
           with the same high requirements and
           elements which made our Classic ranges
           so successful.
           Innovation and performance, the highest
           levels of expertise, and pleasure are our brand
           values. They define Focal’s sound signature,
           and unique goal to take you
           beyond sound.
HEADPHONES & MULTIMEDIA I 2018 - Focal
01   UTOPIA

HEADPHONES
                                                                                                        Acoustic sound purity

                                                                                                   02   CLEAR
                                                                                                        Open reference headphones

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  It’s a desire to take the sound everywhere      Clear and Elear are Focal's top of the range
  that incited Focal to launch its first          open-back headphones inspired by the
  headphone range in 2012. The intention was      technology developed for Utopia and made
  to provide audiophile sound adapted to the      in France.
  new ways of listening to music.
                                                  Clear makes you forget that you are wearing
                                                                                                        ELEAR
  This quest for absolute acoustics continues     headphones thanks to its design and sound
                                                                                                        A high-fidelity experience
  in 2016 with a new range of products, where     quality.

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  the sound rendering is enhanced by design
  and comfort, two essential aspects of the       Elear embodies our values of uniqueness
  perfect listening conditions. Never sacrifice   and excellence in the noblest of ways.
  sound over anything, while offering all the
  functionality people expect, is a core value    Listen and Listen Wireless are the perfect            LISTEN WIRELESS CHIC
  for Focal. It guarantees both audiophile
  sound and a perfectly finished product.
                                                  wired or wireless mobile Hi-fi model and
                                                  offer unrivalled comfort for headphones you
                                                                                                        Premium wireless headphones

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                                                  can take everywhere.
  Once again, Focal is proving its expertise
  in terms of portable wireless headphones.       Sphear S proved that high-fidelity in-ear
  The headphone range has recently been           headphones can be used for long periods
  expanded with two new models available in
  wireless versions: Spark Wireless and Listen
                                                  without the slightest discomfort.
                                                                                                        LISTEN
  Wireless. The Listen Wireless Chic edition,     Spark and Spark Wireless are Focal’s latest           Premium mobile headphones
  launched in 2018 offers three new trendy and    earphones. They pave the way for fans of

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  colourful finishes to complete the range.       dematerialised music who want to enjoy
  All our models guarantee users excellent        their favourite music alternatively. Available
  sound rendering.                                in wired and wireless versions, you can
                                                  experience strong sensations wherever
  Utopia is Focal’s reference high-fidelity
  headphone: every choice in terms of
                                                  you are, whenever you want, and in total
                                                  freedom.
                                                                                                        SPHEAR S
  technology or materials was made to push                                                              Dedicated to sound and comfort
  the limits of audiophile sound and comfort

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  for the pleasure of music lovers. Utopia
  combines all the elements a well-informed
  music aficionado could dream of: unbeatable
  sound, unrivalled purity and a sleek design.

                                                                                                        SPARK & SPARK WIRELESS
                                                                                                        Choose your emotion
HEADPHONES & MULTIMEDIA I 2018 - Focal
NEW

       POP YOUR STYLE!
      Focal is proud to introduce the Listen Wireless Chic edition. Available in Purple, Olive and Blue
      this flowery composition will brighten your day. Equipped with Bluetooth® 4.1 aptX compatible
      - just as the Black High Gloss finish - they offer excellent sound quality that is close to CD
      performance. With 20 hours of autonomy and 3 hours of charge, the Listen Wireless and the
      Chic edition will allow you to carry your music everywhere, in total freedom.

      The earcups' non-conductive metal finish combines elegance and sophistication with its
      iridescent hues - seducing both men and women.
HEADPHONES & MULTIMEDIA I 2018 - Focal
UTOPIA                                                                                    MADE IN FRANCE

 Acoustic sound purity

 Utopia embody the experience of intensely       The listening experience is outstanding in its
 personal listening sessions at home. They are   realism, natural sound reproduction, dyna-
 Focal’s reference headphones, the result of     mics and clarity. When listening to them,
 thirty-five years of innovation, development    the headphones virtually disappear and the
 and manufacturing of speaker drivers and        audio signal is revealed with a level of preci-
 loudspeakers in France.                         sion never achieved before Utopia.

 A world first, Utopia features the only full    Design is also a key point. It was important
 range and fully open-back loudspeaker,          to create headphones that were as comfor-
 built within a pair of headphones, using        table as elegant. Another achievement with
 pure Beryllium formed in the new 'M'-shape      Utopia was removing the conventional rota-
 dome. The acoustic quality of this exclu-       tion included on the yoke and its integration
 sive solution allowed Focal to avoid the use    into the headband to ensure true design
 of any crossovers or passive filtering pro-     purity. The true lambskin leather, used on
 cesses to achieve a frequency response from     the cushions, reinforces the classically ele-
 5Hz to 50kHz! The equivalent of two tiny        gant lines, as well as the expression of com-
 loudspeakers over your ears…                    fort and overall performance. These unique
                                                 headphones received unprecedented
                                                 acclaim within days of their launch, both
                                                 from press and music-lovers.
HEADPHONES & MULTIMEDIA I 2018 - Focal
CLEAR                                     NEW
                                                                                         MADE IN FRANCE

 Open reference headphones

 Clear provides listening worthy of the best    With its design surpassing Elear in terms
 speakers. A year after the launch of Elear     of openness, Clear makes you forget that
 and Utopia, the latest addition to Focal's     you are wearing headphones. The com-
 top-end headphones line is built around the    monly-felt impression with headphones of
 new generation of full-range speaker. This     reduced listening space disappears, thanks
 makes it capable of precisely revealing the    to the headphones' design. The technology
 tiniest details of musical creation.           chosen, and the Aluminum/Magnesium
                                                alloy 'M'-shape dome, preserve breadth and
                                                dynamics worthy of the best high-fidelity
                                                speakers, thanks to the new copper, unsup-
                                                ported coil.

                                                This thoughtful design also preserves listening
                                                realism: micro-perforated ear cushions and
                                                the shape of the headband make them light,
                                                comfortable and even more open. The sound
                                                is characterised by unparalleled homogeneity,
                                                guaranteeing the best performance.

                                                These headphones, made in France, will
                                                become essential: they come with a rigid
                                                carrying case and three cables providing
                                                the best solution for different types of audio
                                                equipment.
                                                With its new reference headphones, Focal
                                                continues its quest for absolute sound.

                                                               Stereo+
                                                                   stereopluss.no

                                                                    Focal Clear
HEADPHONES & MULTIMEDIA I 2018 - Focal
ELEAR                                                                                   MADE IN FRANCE

 A high-fidelity experience

 Elear are audiophile open-back headphones     Finally, the exclusive speaker drivers with
 manufactured in France by Focal. Inspi-       their Aluminum / Magnesium ‘M’-shape
 red by the best technology and acoustic       domes enable Elear to provide strikingly
 research that went into designing Utopia,     realistic sound. Be inspired by the sound of
 they offer truly exceptional performances.    a high-fidelity system with a pair of Elear
 The mechanical design provides remarkably     headphones, for hours of listening pleasure.
 smooth and seamless style with a solid alu-
 minum yoke. They also feature memory          The result of this detailed engineering is an
 foam ear pads for maximum comfort, a must     immersive experience - the headphones
 for long listening sessions.                  disappear and the music takes over.
                                               The research that went into Utopia head-
                                               phones also benefited Elear, including the
                                               yoke rotation situated within the headband
                                               and use of special microfibre fabric on the
                                               cushions to fit all head shapes and sizes with
                                               comfort.
HEADPHONES & MULTIMEDIA I 2018 - Focal
LISTEN WIRELESS
      Premium wireless headphones

      Listen Wireless and its coloured edition           After becoming a reference manufacturer
      Listen Wireless Chic are the hands-free            for high-end headphones, we are now pro-
      incarnation of our popular over-ear head-          ving our expertise in the arena of portable
      phones. These models now represent the             wireless headphones: Listen Wireless gua-
      high-end of the Hi-Fi wireless headphone           rantees excellent sound rendering.
      line. Listen was developed from day one with       Whatever technology is used and whate-
      the intention of developing a second, wire-        ver the intended use is for our headphones,
      less version. The size of the ear-pieces was       audio quality is always a key value for Focal.
      designed specifically to integrate Bluetooth®      Sacrificing sound is not an option.
      wireless technology.
                                                         In addition to audio quality, Listen Wireless
      In order to offer our customers good musi-         has all the attributes people expect to find
      cal quality even through wireless products,        in headphones: comfort and style. The
      Focal also wanted the technology to be suf-        ultra-flexible headband makes them light,
      ficient quality. As a result, Listen Wireless is   reduces pressure on the head and increases
      equipped with Bluetooth® 4.1 wireless tech-        durability. The memory foam ear cushions
      nology, and compatible with aptX. The tech-        made from fabric and leatherette provide
      nology has now reached a level where it is         excellent isolation, a key feature of Listen
      nearly as good as CD quality.                      Wireless. The global ergonomics of these
                                                         headphones makes them very easy to use,
                                                         especially thanks to the control buttons that
NEW                                                      are instinctively accessible. Listen Wireless is
                                                         available with a scratch-resistant lacquered
                                                         Black-High Gloss finish. The Listen Wireless
                                                         Chic edition has non-conductive iridescent
                                                         metal earcups.

                                                         Blue, Olive and Purple: the three new finishes
                                                         of the Listen Wireless Chic.
HEADPHONES & MULTIMEDIA I 2018 - Focal
LISTEN
  Premium mobile headphones

  Take your music everywhere with Listen! These    Listen benefited from the developments
  headphones combine acoustic excellence           made with Utopia, Clear and Elear. At the
  and a comfort that has been praised by the       core of their acoustic quality is the innova-
  press! Designed in France by Focal’s acoustics   tive large driver (137/64” - 40mm) in Mylar and
  engineers, Listen combine all the advantages     Titanium. For optimal performance, a Mylar
  of premium mobile headphones for hours of        sheet is used on the driver, while a Titanium
  intense listening pleasure. Excellent noise      coating is applied to the dome. Listen’s
  isolation is guaranteed with the closed-back     exclusive diaphragm technology creates its
  design and large ear pads which preserve         outstanding sound quality, while the versa-
  the headphones’ acoustic qualities, even         tile dynamics, deep and controlled bass, and
  in noisy environments. The heat-sensitive,       overall tonal balance make them unique in
  high-density memory foam ear-pieces offer        this class of headphones. The thick thermo-
  maximum comfort for the listener. Thus,          sensitive memory foam and soft touch head-
  Listen has an extremely dynamic sound,           band provides optimum comfort and weight
  tight bass and remarkable tonal balance.         distribution.

                                                   Our Listen headphones offer users a
                                                   lightweight, comfortable pair of headphones
                                                   for people on the go. With their noise isola-
                                                   ting design, built-in multifunctional remote
                                                   and omnidirectional microphone, they are
                                                   ideal for travelling, taking a conference call
                                                   in private or for hours of intense listening.
SPHEAR S
 Dedicated to sound and comfort

 Our very first in-ear headphones, Sphear S        10.8mm transducers successfully provide
 breaks with convention, proving that high-        tonal balance never heard before with this
 fidelity in-ear headphones can be used for        type of headphones. It is faithful to Focal’s
 long periods without the slightest discomfort.    historic acoustic signature, with a parti-
                                                   cularly rich and never muffled midrange.
 Featuring an innovative shape concept,            For optimum use in noisy environments
 Sphear S has redefined the approach to            while on the move, the bass levels on
 the ear canal. Memory foam or silicone tips       Sphear S have been slightly increased.
 on the front adapt naturally to the ear, and      Finally, these in-ear headphones offer har-
 an extended housing at the back shifts the        monic richness from low to high frequencies,
 weight of the headphones to the inferior          for true listening pleasure.
 auricle of the ear. This relieves the ear canal
 from excessive volume and weight which            Sphear S are the most accomplished in-
 generally results in temporary discomfort.        ear headphones; the most comfortable
                                                   and the most generous for enjoying your
                                                   music, wherever you are. In this age of high-­
                                                   resolution, Sphear provides a unique solu-
                                                   tion for people who are passionate about
                                                   high-­quality sound.
SPARK
SPARK WIRELESS
  Choose your emotion

  Our in-ear headphones, Spark, are our           Spark Wireless are the first Bluetooth® ear-
  entry-level model, giving customers access      phones designed by Focal. Completing the
  to the Focal sound. Without a doubt the         Spark series, it naturally positions itself as
  best earphones in their category, they open     high-quality ultra-nomad headphones.
  up to fans of streaming music who want to       With the era of streaming platforms has also
  enjoy their favorite songs on the move. Easy    come that of mobility. This tendency encou-
  to handle with a simple design, Spark will      rages more and more nomadic and readily
  always meet this immediate need with dis-       available solutions. Freedom of movement
  cretion and comfort.                            is essential and, in fact, wireless is now the
                                                  key to any connected object. With Spark
  The design of Spark has been studied to         Wireless, Focal offers an effective response
  make it a stylish and lightweight product       to music enthusiasts who want to combine
  available in Cobalt Blue for the most daring    comfort, quality listening and total freedom
  and in Silver and Black for those prefer-       of movement. Thanks to its Black, Silver and
  ring sobriety. The body of the aluminum         Rose Gold finishes, you will easily find your
  headphones and the three-button remote          groove !
  control with microphone give an elegant
  look. The silicone earplugs, the soft touch,    With Spark and its wireless version, you can
  flat anti-tangle cable and the rigid carrying   live the emotion wherever you are, whenever
  case make it very practical to use. All these   you want.
  features put these earphones at the top of
  its class.
NEW                                                                            NEW

                  These audiophile headphones           Clear are audiophile open-back       Elear are equipped with the          Listen Wireless and its Chic Edition   Listen are premium closed-back circum-      Enjoy Focal sound wherever you are with      Spark Wireless naturally positions itself   Focal has designed Spark to deliver qua-
                  feature elegant, high-quality         circum-aural headphones.             first totally open-back full-range   combine all the advantages of pre-     aural portable headphones, compatible       Sphear S in-ear headphones. The ultra-       as a high-quality ultra-nomad headphone.    lity sound to a mobile and connected
                  materials, and comfort has been       The 'M'-shape Aluminum /             speaker drivers with Aluminum /      mium headphones with those of          with all smartphones. They feature an       large Mylar transducers (10.8mm), one        These wireless earphones have been desi-    audience, wishing to listen to music at
                  greatly enhanced with our unique      Magnesium dome benefits from         Magnesium 'M'-shape domes ins-       wireless Bluetooth® technology,        exclusive cone technology offering          of the biggest of their type, ensure an      gned to deliver quality sound to a mobile   any moment. Without a doubt the best
                  mechanical design. The smallest       a new copper voice coil. This pro-   pired by our Utopia headphones       thanks to the excellent noise isola-   remarkable neutrality and sound qua-        extended frequency response in the low       and connected audience who wants to         in-ears in its class, Spark opens the door
                  details were taken into account the   vides remarkable dynamics over       for dynamic and exceptionally        tion, to the large ear cushions and    lity. They are light and comfortable with   end as well as a remarkable tonal balance.   listen to music at any moment with com-     to fans of dematerialised music, who want
                  constant bend of the headband,        the entire audio spectrum; bass      precise audio. Aluminum yoke,        the heat-sensitive, very high-den-     excellent noise isolation for an optimal                                                 plete freedom.                              to enjoy their favorite songs differently.
                  an even distribution of weight, the   that is always controlled, even at   leather headband, microfibre ear     sity memory foam. Listen Wireless      experience in noisy environments.
                  design of the yoke and the memo-      high volumes, and exemplary linea-   cushions: all the materials used     also has excellent dynamics, tight
                  ry foam ear-pieces.                   rity in the high-end.                for Elear were chosen with care to   bass and remarkable tonal balance.
                                                                                             optimise comfort and reduce the
                                                                                             weight of the headphones.

                  UTOPIA                                CLEAR                                ELEAR                                LISTEN wireless                        LISTEN                                      SPHEAR S                                     SPARK wireless                              SPARK
                  Open-back, circum-aural               Open-back circum-aural               Open-back circum-aural               Closed-back circum-aural               Circum-aural closed-back over-ear
• Type                                                                                                                                                                                                               In-ear headphones                            Wireless earphones                          Wired earphones
                  headphones                            headphones                           headphones                           over-ear headphones                    headphones

• Impedance       80 Ohms                               55 Ohms                              80 Ohms                              32 Ohms                                32 Ohms                                     16 Ohms                                      16 Ohms                                     16 Ohms
• Sensitivity     104dB SPL / 1mW @ 1kHz                104dB SPL / 1mW @ 1kHz               104dB SPL / 1mW @ 1kHz               122dB SPL / 1Vrms @ 1kHz               122dB SPL / 1Vrms @ 1kHz                    103dB SPL / 1mW @ 1kHz                       103dB                                       103dB
• THD
MULTIMEDIA                                                                                           01   SIB EVO
                                                                                                          At the heart of the action!
                                                                                                          What are Dolby Atmos® Sound Effects?

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  Focal puts its expertise to serve the              At the same time, the worlds of cinema and
  constantly evolving ways people listen to          music have evolved significantly over the
  music and audio visual content. These are          past few years: the dematerialisation of
  the core values of the Multimedia Collection:      files has made films and music much more
  the design and miniaturisation of the              accessible; miniaturisation is the new trend;
  components differ from usual loudspeaker
  conventions, but what lies at the heart of
                                                     sound effects and video clips have become
                                                     more and more sophisticated; there is an             DÔME
  the product, the authenticity of the sound         even greater variety of sources, even wire-          The sonic spotlight

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  and the quest for excellence, they’re well and     less ones, and TVs have now become fully-
  truly the same.                                    fledged sources of various content.

  Focal has always focused all its attention on      The Multimedia Collection rises to every
  reproducing rich and textured sound. Our           challenge without making concessions in
  unique expertise, our patented technologi-         terms of music quality, a key aspect of our
  cal innovations, the unprecedented choice          values.
  of materials: this is all proof of our attention
  to the slightest details. Mastering the per-       Our latest innovation is the reproduction of
                                                                                                          DIMENSION
  fect balance of weight, rigidity and damping       3D cinema sound effects with the integra-            Sound immersion

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  enabled us to provide cones with fast acce-        tion of the Dolby Atmos® technology into
  leration and very low distortion. The result is    our latest collection: Sib Evo, the new gene-
  a dynamic and natural sound which is unique        ration of Sib & Co loudspeakers.
  to Focal, a major advantage for meeting the
  high demands of audiophiles and of music           Compact loudspeakers, satellite louds-
  lovers.                                            peakers and mini Home Cinema systems,
                                                     a sound bar, subwoofers... They all have a
                                                     distinctive design, they’re easy to use and
                                                     to integrate. You’re guaranteed technolo-
                                                                                                          SUBWOOFERS
                                                     gically advanced, audiophile products for            The Real TV Sound
                                                     maximum pleasure when listening to your
                                                     music or watching your favourite films.
SIB EVO
  At the heart of the action!

  Sib Evo is the second generation of Focal’s        This system is an interesting alternative to
  iconic Sib range launched in 2002. With this       adding accessories to your loudspeakers
  new line featuring the Dolby Atmos® techno-        to reproduce the vertical effects, which can
  logy, Focal is once again sparking a revolution    spoil the design or the overall harmony of the
  in the Home Cinema market. Focal is one of         system. Dolby Atmos®-enabled loudspea-
  the first brand to offer this innovation to its    kers feature front-firing and upfiring speaker
  customers. With a design that adds value to        drivers fully-integrated into one housing, in
  the line’s original timelessness, Sib Evo offers   which all components work in perfect har-
  the Dolby Atmos® effects with two-in-one           mony. Sib Evo is an excellent compact and
  Dolby Atmos®-enabled loudspeakers.                 structured system that features a distinctive
                                                     Focal design.
  This new generation of ‘enabled louds-
  peakers’ was designed to reproduce both            The Sib Evo system is composed of a tradi-
  horizontal and vertical waves (towards the         tional loudspeaker (Sib Evo), a second louds-
  ceiling). The major innovation of this tech-       peaker featuring a Dolby Atmos®-enabled
  nology lies in the Dolby Atmos® effect, the        speaker driver (Sib Evo Dolby Atmos®) and
  reflection of sound waves off the ceiling          an active subwoofer (Cub Evo). In 5.1 and
  towards the listener using an extra speaker        5.1.2 Home Cinema systems, the loudspea-
  driver.                                            ker can also be used horizontally, turning the
  This Dolby Atmos®-enabled loudspeaker is           satellite into a center loudspeaker.
  equipped with a front-firing speaker driver
  as well as an additional full-range speaker        Film-lovers will be able to rediscover their
  driver integrated into the top.                    favorite movies by being plunged at the
                                                     heart of the action, into an ultra-realistic
                                                     3D universe. In the end, Sib Evo offers a real
                                                     emotional scene or the hectic atmosphere
                                                     of an action scene!

                                                       SPEAKER PACKAGE OF THE YEAR
                                                               UNDER $5000
                                                      FOCAL SIB EVO DOLBY ATMOS 5.1.2
WHAT ARE DOLBY
ATMOS® SOUND EFFECTS?
   Dolby Atmos® brings the ultimate cinema            The sound effects are powerful and realistic,
   experience into your living room by sur-           making you feel all the emotion as if you were
   rounding you with powerful sound effects.          in a cinema. Dolby Atmos® technology iso-
   When watching a film, you’ll be immersed in        lates each sound of the original soundtrack
   the heart of the action, music and dialogue.       and mix as if it were an independent audio
   You’ll be plunged into a 3D universe with          object. It is capable of reproducing dozens of
   breathtaking realism.                              sound tracks simultaneously - which means
                                                      just as many ‘sound events’ - reproducing all
   The Sib Evo loudspeakers equipped with             the artists’ creativity and the powerful sound
   Dolby Atmos® technology are called                 effects of cinematographic works.
   ‘enabled loudspeakers’. They allow you to
   enjoy the thrills provided by this technology      Imagine a scene in a house: you can simulta-
   in the comfort of your own home with a 5.1.2       neously hear the conversations, the sound of
   Home Cinema system. The satellite louds-           footsteps and cutlery in the next room, the
   peakers in this pack are equipped with this        sounds passing through an open window,
   new technology of the 7th art: in addition to      all this in three dimensions, as if you were
   the front speaker driver, a second speaker         actually there... Imagine the power of an
   driver has been integrated into the top of the     action scene, the emotion of a love scene...
   loudspeaker which fires towards the ceiling.       Your favourite films will take on a whole new
   This technology has been studied to ensure         dimension. Dolby Atmos® reveals its true
   the sound reflects off the ceiling and flows all   power with scenes where the effects come
      around the room, giving you the impres-         from overhead: a plane or a helicopter pas-
        sion that the sound is simultaneously         sing over, a storm breaking out, rainfall...
          coming from the front, the back and
          the sides, but also from overhead. You      Thanks to the multiplication of the signal, the
           will be truly surrounded by sound.         5.1.2 Sib Evo pack offers exceptional sound
                                                      effects to provide an extraordinary, immer-
                                                      sive Home Cinema experience. Plunge into
                                                      the heart of the action!
DÔME                                                                                       MADE IN FRANCE

 The sonic spotlight

 Dôme is a high-end and high-tech compact          Due to the versatility of the speaker drivers
 loudspeaker made in France which is per-          in both models, Dome is suitable for rooms
 fectly in line with current trends! Two models    measuring up to 430ft2 (40m2).
 are available, each featuring a different Focal
 speaker driver technology originating from        Dôme's refined style and materials create
 the brand’s most prestigious loudspeakers.        a luxury finish that will be at home in any
                                                   space. They can be fitted easily to a wall,
 Dôme Polyglass, the original satellite            ceiling or on a stand.
 loudspeaker of the range, ensures neutrality,
 excellent dynamics and a precise sound
 image with its Polyglass cone speaker
 drivers. The more recent addition to the
 family, Dôme Flax, benefits from the
 innovative composite sandwich cone made
 with natural flax. The use of Flax has already
 proved its worth with the high-fidelity
 Aria 900 loudspeakers and the Car Audio
 kits in the Performance range, and offers
 a distinct improvement in definition and
 better linearity in frequency response.
DIMENSION
                 The Real TV Sound

                 Building on 35 years of expertise in cinema-           A key innovation is the five patented high-
                 tic sound, Focal infuses its acoustic know-            bandwidth and ultra-thin speakers, offering
                 how into a new sound object: soundbar                  very low frequency response and featuring
                 Dimension.                                             a central inverted dome which radiates the
                                                                        treble.
                 We saw that the majority of soundbars try
                 to seduce consumers by combining compact               The resulting depth is a shallow 2 9/16 "
                 design with adequate sound power, while                (65mm) and a remarkable coherence across
                 sacrificing dialogue neutrality. Easy to ins-          the audio spectrum, regardless the listening
                 tall and use, innovative and distinctive by its        position.
                 acoustic design, Dimension goes further and
                 provides televisions with real power, excellent        Supporting Dolby Digital and DTS enc­­o­
                 audio quality and perfect integration.                 ding, Dimension provides perfectly intelli-
                                                                        gible and natural-sounding dialogues whilst
                                                                        adding a subtle contrast with the picture.
                                                                        There is no lack of power; Dimension's 450W
                                                                        will fill large rooms and satisfy all lovers of
                                                                        big, cinematic soundscapes.

                                                                        Featuring an intuitive and discreet touch
                                                                        interface, setting up Dimension couldn't be
                                                                        easier - you can even control it from your
                                                                        current remote control.

                               Dimension can be connected to a
                               smartphone or a pad to play music.
                               Just add the optional Focal Bluetooth®
                               aptX universal wireless receiver.

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SUBWOOFERS
 Sound immersion

 Home Cinema has always been a strongly          In addition to our various satellite speakers,
 anchored tradition in our company philoso-      we offer four subwoofers to choose from,
 phy. Our signature theme is to create total     based on personal requirements.
 sonic immersion and deepen your emotio-         The Dimension Sub enhances Dimension
 nal connection to the music, in sparkling 3D.   soundbar’s dynamic and bass extension.
 The subwoofer is the star of the system with    The Sub Air offers increased freedom and
 its dynamism and intensity. Our subwoofer       ease of use with a wireless connection.
 range meets the expectations of even the        Finally, the Dôme subwoofer’s unique design,
 most demanding cinema lovers.                   premium material and manu­facturing make
                                                 it a very appealing proposition.
 Visually appealing, compact and capable
 of being seamless integration into any          The combination of these subwoofers with
 space, the Focal subwoofers provide deep        the soundbar and satellites means that
 bass extension, giving you an astonishingly     Focal Home Cinema packs guarantee faith-
 powerful and high-quality sound experience      ful reproduction of sound effects for great
 in your own home.                               enjoyment of your favourite films.
Sib Evo is a magnificent evolution of our historic   The Sib Evo Dolby Atmos® loudspeaker is the                  Whether in ceiling, on the wall, atop furni-   Dôme Flax benefits from the innovative
                       Sib&Co range. The design gives added value to        evolution of Sib Evo. Easy to install and use,               ture or on a stand, Dôme blends into any       composite sandwich cone made with natu-
                       the timelessness of the original line. The design    the Sib Evo Dolby Atmos® system will sub-                    space and brings the Focal sound to life.      ral flax. This technology offers a distinct
                       of the acoustics will ensure the sound reveals       merge you in a 3D sound universe. Also avai-                                                                improvement in definition and better linea-
                       the beauty of your favourite films. Sib Evo is a     lable as a 2.0 pack, it can be used to upgrade                                                              rity in frequency response.
                       product from the Home Cinema line which is           your 5.1 system to a 5.1.2 system without you
                       also ideal for listening to High Definition music.   having to change all your loudspeakers.                                                                                                                               > Pack Sib Evo Dolby Atmos 5.1.2

                                                                            SIB EVO
                        SIB EVO                                                                                                           DÔME                                          DÔME FLAX
                                                                            DOLBY ATMOS®
                                                                            Front Channel: 2-way
                                                                            bass-reflex loudspeaker
                        2-way compact                                                                                                     Ultra compact 2-way                           Ultra compact 2-way
• Type                                                                      Dolby Atmos® Channel:
                        bass-reflex loudspeaker                                                                                           sealed speaker                                sealed speaker
                                                                            full-range sealed loudspeaker

• Impedance             6 Ohms                                              6 Ohms                                                        8 Ohms                                        8 Ohms

                                                                            Front Channel: 5" (13cm) Polyflex woofer                                                                                                                  This aptX module features audio coding which enables you to transmit
                                                                                                                                          4" (10cm) Polyglass Midbass                   4" (10cm) Flax Midbass                        CD-like quality sound to any aptX receiver via Bluetooth® connectivity with
                        5" (13cm) Polyflex woofer                           03/4" (19mm) soft dome tweeter
• Drivers                                                                                                                                 1" (25mm) Al/Mg                               1" (25mm) Al/Mg                               a compatible aptX Bluetooth® codec device.
                        03/4" (19mm) soft dome tweeter                      Dolby Atmos® Channel:
                                                                                                                                          inverted dome tweeter                         inverted dome tweeter
                                                                            4" (10cm) full-range speaker

                                                                            Front Channel: 65 - 25kHz                                                                                                                                     UNIVERSAL WIRELESS RECEIVER
• Frequency response    70Hz-25kHz                                          Dolby Atmos Channel:                                          80Hz-28kHz                                    80Hz-28kHz
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Range                                     10m (line of sight)
                                                                            90-20kHz
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Codec                                     aptX
• Amplifier power       25–200W                                             25-200W                                                       25-100W                                       25-100W
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Compression Ratio                         4:1
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  imensions            915/16" x 63/8" x 63/8"                             115/8" x 711/16" x 71/2"                                      63/4"x511/16"x55/8"                           63/4"x511/16"x55/8"
 (H x W x D)            (252x162x162mm)                                     (295x195x190mm)                                               (172x144x143mm)                               (172x144x143mm)                                 • Resolution and Sampling Rate              16 bits - 44.1kHz

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Frequency response                        10Hz to 22kHz
• Weight                4lbs (1.8kg)                                        7lbs (3.25kg)                                                 4.2lbs (1.9kg)                                4.2lbs (1.9kg)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Algorithmic Delay                          
                                                                                                                                                                       Floor stand for Dôme -                                           • Dimensions                                60x56x14mm
                                                                                                                                                                       sold separately.
                                                                                                        > Optional Hip Evo stand sold                                                                                                  • Weight                                    0.044lb (22g)
                                                                                                          separately.

                       > The Wall mount is delivered with
                         the 5.1 and 5.1.2 packs.
The shallow depth (65mm) and compactness          The Cub Evo subwoofer delivers sound equiva-       To achieve this level of sound, the gorgeous          Sub Air’s Wi-Fi radio connectivity puts a perma-
                           of Dimension allow it to fit into any space and   lent to much larger subwoofers. With its high-     Dôme subwoofer uses the very best in louds-           nent end to the eternal question of where to put
                           acoustic configuration with ease. It is easy to   end MDF finish, its large speaker driver and its   peaker technology and a hybrid digital/analogue       the cables. A discreet emitter is connected to the
                           install on a wall or a TV cabinet.                powerful amplifier, Cub Evo will arouse strong     BASH® amplifier, used in all Focal subwoofers.        rear of the amplifier and makes cabling entirely
                                                                             sensations.                                                                                              unnecessary.

                       DIMENSION                                              CUB EVO                                           DÔME SUB                                          SUB AIR
                                                                                                                                                                                  Wireless active bass-reflex subwoofer
• Type                 5-channel soundbar                                     Active bass-reflex subwoofer                      Active bass-reflex subwoofer

• Impedance                                                                   -                                                 -                                                 -

                       5 ultra-flat speaker-drivers made of paper                                                                                                                 8" (21cm) woofer
• Drivers                                                                     81/4" (21cm) Polyflex woofer                      8" (21cm) Polyflex woofer
                       cones - 315/16" (10cm)                                                                                                                                     cellulose pulp cone

• Frequency response   50Hz-25kHz                                             35-150Hz                                          42Hz-200Hz                                        42Hz-200Hz

• Amplifier power      6-channel 450W                                         200W Class-D amplifier                            BASH® 100W amplifier                              BASH® 150W amplifier

                                          2 x HDMI™ (OUT/IN)
                       • Inputs           Digital Optical Toslink -
                                          Analogue 3.5mm Jack

                                                                              Cut-off frequency 3.5kHz                                                                            Variable crossover 50Hz to 200Hz,
                                                                                                                                Variable crossover 50Hz to 200Hz,
• Functions                                                                   On/Autopower (0.5W)                                                                                 Autopower, Wireless transmitter (KLEER
                                                                                                                                Autopower, LFE input
                                                                              LFE input                                                                                           technology) with LFE, RCA input
                                          Sub Line Out: Low-Level
                       • Subwoofer
                                          output compatible with all
                         outputs
                                          amplified subwoofers

                       •S
                         oundbar on      451/4"x41/2"x41/2"
                        furniture
                        (WxDxH)           (115.5x11.5x11.5cm)
• Dimensions                                                                 2"x111/8"x113/4"                                  153/4"x107/8"x107/8"                              169/64"x1411/64"x619/64"
  (H x W x D)          •W
                         all-                                                (305x282x299mm)                                   (400x276x276mm)                                   (410x360x160mm)
                        mounted           451/4"x29/16"x515/16"
                        Soundbar          (115.5x6.5x14.7cm)
                        (WxDxH)

• Weight               12lbs (5.5kg)                                          17.5lbs (8kg)                                     18lbs (8.2kg)                                     17lbs (7.65kg)

• Finishes             Black                                                  Black                                             Black / White                                     Black / White
headphones & multimedia
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Focal-JMlab® - BP 374 - 108, rue de l’Avenir - 42353 La Talaudière cedex - France - +33 (0) 477 435 700
                                                                                                                                                        March 2018

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