Focal Chora 826 Review, Floor Standing Tower Speaker | Home Theater and Music | Clear Vocals
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- Focal Chora 826 Floor Standing Speaker Review . This review will cover the treble, bass and midrange sounds.
The Focal Chora 826 Speaker uses slate fiber drivers for its midrange and woofers. The woofers and midrange are all 6.5 inches
The Tweeter is called a TNF Aluminium/Magnesium Tweeter. The speaker was tested on a Onkyo receiver.
Manufactures specifications.
Type 3-way bass-reflex floor standing loudspeaker
Drivers 2 x 61/2" (16.5cm) Slatefiber Woofer
61/2" (16.5cm) Slatefiber Midrange
1" (25mm) TNF Al/Mg inverted dome tweeter
Sensitivity (2,83V/1m) 91dB
Frequency response (±3 dB) 48Hz-28kHz
Low frequency point (-6 dB) 39Hz
Nominal impedance 8Ω
Minimum impedance 2.9Ω
Recommended amplifier power 40/250W
Crossover frequency 270Hz - 2.700Hz
Dimensions (HxWxD) 411/2x117/8x151/4" (105.3x30.3x38.8cm)
Net weight (unit with grille) 46.6lbs (21.15kg)
Packaging dimensions
(HxWxD)
441/2x133/8x187/8" (113x34x48cm)
Net weight (with packaging) 52.9lbs (24kg)
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Great review thanks!
Nice review I own these Choras in my home theater for my front stage… I will be upgrading the rest to of speakers to these… I wouldn’t say these are bright however some room treatment will tame them a bit if you are finding it sounding brighter, resonance in the room can artificially inflate the top end with especially in rooms with hard floors. I found them to be extremely detailed but not fatiguing in my treated room. As you said in your review they are much better with subs.
Overall paired with some good subs like I have HSU ULS-15 MK2s they are incredible. You can reach almost endgame sound and definitely at the point of diminishing returns with these when set up properly.
Thanks for sharing your experience. What receiver or amps are you using?
@@OldtradesReviews Pioneer Elite VSX-504, I’ve also ran them on my Marantz NR-1200 and found they sound even a touch better. My pioneer has pre outs so I plan on adding amps for the bed channels in my. 5.2.4 set up. Looking at Emotiva and Monolith amps trying to figure out the best way to go.
I also like my Marantz 7013 over my Onkyo rz840 for powerful sound quality in Mulichannel audio.
Emotiva and Monolith Amps I am researching. I may Order 1 this week. But Im getting a Marantz 5 channel Amp to test. Because I really like Marantz Sound and price is good too. I am liking the Parasound THX Ultra 2125 v2 so far.
Using these in a 7.2 set up focal all the way around including the matching center channel, Emotiva amp for the towers up front. They are fantastic for movies and music they are even better.
Love My 826s i have to say that Room setup AND Break-in is critical to alleviate some of the notes you touched on ( bass for 1 ). Highly recommend these and id even pay more if needed to get them .
Nah..I'll just stick with my FLUANCE REFERENCE XL8F TOWER SPEAKERS...They ROCK💪💪...Great Review Brother!!👍
Thank You for watching
Nice review, clearly this needs a sub, sounds like maybe a 80 or 100Hz crossover to take the bass load off the offers.
What would be good to power these with the power they are capable of handling? I want to use them primarily for movies using 826Ds with their center channel and a SVS on 1000 pro . Maybe in ceiling focal 300s 8 inch . A little music but primarily for the tv great videos . So much goes over my head what you all talk about but trying to learn something new always 👍
Thanks for this video, so far these are my top pick for my next speaker upgrade to replace my 11 years old Infinity Primus speakers. After being undecided for quite some time between the SVS Prime Pinnacle, the Paradigm Premier 800f and the Focal Chora 826 these are on top based on many opinions and what I am looking for in sound quality. I do have a SVS PB-1000 Pro and will be getting a second one soon to replace a Velodyne VRP-12 sub-woofer in my small HT room. BTW I love FFDP too!!
i see you have infinity's. i have the Sm-115s. They dont sound good anymore after like 25, years haha . Those 3 speakers very different sounding speakers..... What is FFDP?
@@OldtradesReviews FFDP is the rock band Five Finger Death Punch :)
Very good review! Thank you
Overall would you take focal or B&W 603 s2? I got recommended B&W 603 s2 with nad c700 in one shop today. For a 35m2 saloon with much open space. Would it be good?
I have the Chora 806 bookshelf version of these. I can tell you that these do benefit from the included stand.
I listened without first and then with and the difference is there. The time alignment, spacial info, etc. does improve when the speaker is angled on its intended stand.
Another thing to consider is that these are in fact not lacking in bsss nor are they bright.
Focal tweeter design is meant to bring you detail and their inverted design does just that.
In fact as far as a Focal product, these are a warm speaker in comparison to their higher end loudspeakers.
These are not bass lover’s speakers though and yes, they would benefit from a sub.
However, I enjoy bass and don’t use a sub with the bookshelf version in a secondary system with a 40w per channel NAD integrated.
Focal speakers very much so need some time to play before things settle so place these, play some music and walk away for about 2 hours, and you will be rewarded.
The staging on these with proper placement is wide and beyond the speakers.
A note on some of the music you mentioned…
I’m a jazz lover and metal head. Focal and metal are not a match made in heaven as metal is generally compressed and mixed/mastered in a way that can sound harsh on more revealing speakers.
There are exceptions of course. Distorted guitars, etc. can be difficult in poorer quality recordings.
If that’s your primary genre, maybe a Klipsch or ELAC would be a better choice.
Use the Focal stand, allow these to settle in, place properly away from reflective surfaces and enjoy.
While I’m not convinced the Choras were very competitive upon release unless you really love Focal, they are indeed a good find a few years later.
There’s a lot of speakers out there now so try before you buy when possible.
These are excellent for the price in 2022.
Nice overview of potential set-up.
The 816s are measured to be bright in room due to the flaring wide dispersion pattern, on axis they are rather neutral. This can be easily solved by absorbing first reflection points on the side walls, floor and ceiling. What these cam do and other speakers cant is the level of detail, clarity and transparency it produces. Dynamicism is another unbeatable area at this price point, along with that HUGE soundstage it produces when you have the space for it, another artifact of that wide dispersion pattern. It beats other speakers in nearly every aspect besides low frequency extension and slam. This is not an issue if you are running a sub or 2. It also has none of that 'warmth' that people talk about in Elacs/Wharfedales.
pair the chora 826 with a cambridge cxa 81 .. and it does NOT need a sub, positioning and speaker brake in is key with these, ive had these speakers and amp for a few years and these things are really key on making them shine and yes, it makes a LOT of difference
Hai, need a best amplifier for my chora 826 and speaker position
thanks for the detailed video. was going out to buy the 826 but now I'm thinking the kef Q950. which would you choice for a mix of movies and female vocals/accoutics?
I would definitely say chora as I have listened to both 816 and q750.
I just bought this today and don’t know how to set it up. Do I need an Amplifier for it or how am I able to use it
Wow these are the exact 2 speaker (826 vs 603) that I'm undecided wich to buy and the colour scheme is exactly the same aswell 😂. Great video pal 👍.
BTW are you gonna review the 603's or you already did? Also could you make a video comparing these 2? Thanks.
PS : You're pronouncing Focal wrong 😉
Thanks for watching. I do have both of the videos you are asking for, but not live yet. The Polk R700 is a favorite you may want to check out as well and the Definitive Tech Tower 9060 I love for movies, gaming and music. Wait until I pronounce Klipsch, in a future video I'm sure I will give it the Roman Troy Moronie treatment hahaha
So I may have a biased opinion because I went with the Choras but I’ve listened to both of these at my local hifi shop. My opinion is that while B&Ws are more full range I found the Focals to be more airy and detailed without being fatiguing. If you’re pairing these with a sub I’d go with the 826s, I just found them to sound so real at times, vocals and instruments really shine especially percussion. I hear things in recordings I’ve never heard before. So my opinion is get a sealed sub or 2 from someone like HSU, REL, Rythmik etc… but if your going for a listening room without a sub the B&Ws might be a better fit for you. I’d also like to mention the Focals are hand made drivers and cabinets in France the B&Ws were made in China. That also help seal the deal for me.
@@Paranimal86 When I had an opportunity to listen to these speakers at the sound boutique I was blown away by their absolute clarity, reproduction and brilliant timbre. I'm surprised at this guy's feedback. Regarding the claimed lack of bass, other reviews have said the opposite.
enjoyed ur way u explain thingss i would using this as only stereo for music cd and vinyl any way u got new sub. i have old kef and ten year ild intergrated 60n wattts great sounding amp . cheers from downunder. it these or pair neat speakers
thank stay safe
Thanks for watching. Be safe as well.
I was looking at getting these. I could buy a pre-owned Aria 926 for about the same price as the new Chora 826. The Aria 926 are an older model, but about twice the price of Chora, do you think the Aria would be a big step up?
From what I read from others it seems like it is. but I have no experience with it. I would just be cautious of return policy and if it has any warranty....because thats alot of money to spend with no warranty. With used we never know how it was treated. Last person could of played them to distortion often.
@@OldtradesReviews yes you’re right, it’s a pretty big risk to take. I didn’t want to spend much more than $1000 per speaker, it would be a safer bet to use that budget on some new Choras
Also I have 2 REL 10" Subwoofer Subwoofers up front. So, I'd their any reason to be concerned that these Focal speakers are a bit light on bass.
(Plus, I'm not into heavy bass driven music, such as hip, hop, and I don't play my music above 60 dB.
Hi
Which one have better Bass B&W 603s2 or Focal Chora 826.
Thanks
I preferred the Focal.
@@OldtradesReviews Many thanks,
Do you think the Focal Chora 826 will pair well with my front Bowers and Wilkins HTM72 S2 Center Channel Speaker?
Thanks Everyone!
I do not agree that these speakers don’t need a Subwoofer. I am currently using a Chora 816 and I must say that the bass is in good balance compared to the entire speaker, but if people like boom boom music then I would indeed add a woofer or consider another speaker.
My 826 paired with marantz sr8015, is good on low volume but cranking the volume up its not good.... need power amp r integrated amp to listening music... im in big confusion
where is it made? also is it good for metal?
Witam. Czy te kolumny będą Ok do pomieszczenia 19 m2? I zagrają dobrze z Denonem PMA-900HNE lub marantz pm7000n???
Go for the smaller 816 or even 806
I placed this same comment in another channels video. I'm curious what the sound of some of this equipment would sound like in another environment. When you talk in that room I hear a big echo Clap your hand and what do you hear? I'm just commenting not down grading you. I commented to you about the polks awhile back but they are out of stock so now I'm looking/thinking about the Focal's My home is 110 years old with carpet and wood walls ceiling and floors 9' ceilings too almost 0 echo fine line between a HT and a wife lol. I also have another question and again its just curiosity! Why you always wearing gloves? Im assuming because all the equipment you test is going to be returned???
As stated in some other videos. Gloves stop hand prints, they are rubber palm so it makes grabbing easy. I use them anytime I move my speakers so I don't slip
@@OldtradesReviews Ive not watched all your video's yet. I will though I like watching your reviews and Your honest Thoughts
I have really good experience with focal speakers, models I listened to are Focal chorus 706, chorus 726V, 726, chorus 826V ,Aria 926, 948, electra 1038be.
If you want my opinion, they start shining on beryllium tweeters, beryllium series are not bright and they play loud without any distortion, I was listening to song drum solo from album Live in Concert by Manu Katché , bass plays like those drum membrane rattling in my room.
So the Focal Aria would have that tweeter. Its good to know. Thanks for the info. Thanks the Manu Katche Mention. Never heard of him, but exactly what I was looking for. Sounds Amazing on the Definitive BP9060s, with Marantz.
@@OldtradesReviews No, unfortunately aria is using aluminium/magnesium tweeter, discontinued electra series that I mentioned had beryllium tweeter, kanta series and above is using beryllium too.
I'm glad you liked the song, try the one released by act music.
I been listening to all of Manu's recordings. Good stuff! I see now. I confused it. The Ari only uses the suspension method from beryllium tweeter.
I was looking at new Chora 826 and used Aria 926 for about the same price. Do you think the Aria 926 are much better? Worth getting used pair?
I just bought these 826-D for $899 and the center for $450 . I think this was a great deal . I’m going to play them with a SVS 300 PB2000 Subwoofer. Do you think that sub is right for it ??? I was think of buying the new Integra DRX 8.4 or possibly go to a Rotel that offers a lot more power like you mentioned closer to the 200 ,250 watts peak . Any feedback or opinion would be valued as I’m new to this and know virtually nothing 😂🤣😂🤣. I’m enjoying the info and detailed videos you are producing. I think the sound is like you said very nice but needs a sub for lows . Instruments seem detailed emitting from it. The only thing I dislike about it is that it’s French .
I have not listened to any SVS subs but people sure do like them.
I have a svs pc-4000. It goes down to 18hz. You can't hear that, but you feel air move around you. The PC 4000 is fast, clean. You should review one. You would keep it. Love your videos
if you boost base on the amp the speaker will have very punchy and greatsounding base to me
How about an amp that can deliver more current into your speakers, like Hegel or Naim amps. that shoud do it!
Those are some expensive amps.
@@OldtradesReviews Bay a used one! This speaker has a lowest impedance of 2.8 ohm at 120 Hz, and the impedace phase minimum & maximum -65degr, to 38 degr, so is not an easy task. I myself use an tube amp which have outputtransformers to isolate the powerstage from variations like this.
@@OldtradesReviews Than there is advice i've got earlier: bay an amplifier at same price as your speakers, that's the ticket!
Thanks for sharing that advice and experience
Yeah I think you need to up your preamp/amp game with these. You need top shelf power to power these detailed French beauties! Thanks.
Are these Focals Bi-wireable?
Focal to me has clarity but is not as bright as others on the market. The Boyers you have there were more bright to me.
hi. like your review on chorus 826 speakers. would you recommend pairing a pair od 826s with musical fidelity m3si?
My peachtree nova 150 integrated amplifier should matching with focal chora 826
?
Please advise thanks
Is it good than dali oberon 3
You will be better served with the polk R700
Отличная акустика, играют с Yamaha RX-V 459, но через год все подвесы в микротрещинах=( поменяли все динамики, но проблемма массовая, как писал специалист по ремонту это из-за клея который в них используют. Так что вам решать... жаль
wow you dont' hyave an amp ho can handle it !! i have the lower model with the one woofer and i don't need the second woofer so ??? i think you're amp is crap sorry for that !
this is my amp ! L1300FD