Came for the first time to my local hifi shop. They played several speakers for one of their customer. Price range 1000 dollars to 2200 dollars. I listened with them to hotel california by eagles and when I heard Focal I knew what is the difference in sound quality. I was amazed by the clarity and dynamics of this speakers. So i immediately bought them with Marantz av receiver and they are part of my home cinema. Added subwoofer from focal and center speaker weeks after and for that price tag, it’s stunning. Always love to play either lossless audio songs, blu ray films or pc games.
I know im randomly asking but does anyone know a trick to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly lost my password. I love any tips you can give me
@Wilder Logan I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and im trying it out now. Takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.
Hi Kevin.. i will buy Focal 726 Spek.... but read about Q Acustics 3050i ... Reviews very good.. but.... Can you tell me a opinion ? Dont Know about Q Ac..... Thnks for help
I got a Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-280F and the reason why I got it is because it can handle full range of frequency very well, so its much suitable for action movie and etc. And importantly, I think that because it support full range very well without clipping, I dont need to be an expert to tune my entire system to properly segregate the freq (like for British made speaker). Then one day I bump into this focus speaker at my AV shop. The sound come out from this focal is really great. what I mean by great is the details that I can hear compare to my klipsch is totally different. Klipsch sound like more raw (I dont know if I use the correct word), but this focal sound like the it is pushing the sound out easier to my ear. I didn't have the opportunity to test the focal with movie, but just with music only. I really like the way this focal bring the musical sound out. So I am planning to change my KLIPSCH to this focal. would you recommend me doing so? and is focal speaker really make the musical sound better than klipsch (or is it my tuning got problem)? and how does it handle full range of freq especially those action movie. Will it able to go very very loud. my klipsch I know can go very loud without distortion (easily and naturally bring the music out). Can you please advice me. Thanks.
Bryan Su they are different speakers. Rp 280s are fantastic when it comes to dynamism, they are amazing for home cinema if you are on budget. Honestly I even like them for 2c stereo since you don't need a subwoofer. They are that good as I am sure you already know! BUT when you listen to these focals (the cheapest of there lines mind you),song after song you realise that you are constantly noticing details that the rp280s missed or rendered as something else. Ofc Rp280s are no joke. They have more cone area, more cabinet space and that means more bass. If you love rock or heavy metal music they sound fantastic.
Those Klipsch speakers have nothing on PSB X2T speakers. I feel like everybody gets Klipsch because they are more available and it’s the easier way to go... but when you buy floor speakers, it is an investment that you will have to live with for decades. Spend the money and buy speakers in the $1500 and > range.
Great review! I'm in the process of updating my audio system. I have a NAD 368 integrated amp (80 watts) and NAD CD player. Do you think the Chorus 726 would be a good speaker for the NAD? There's no Focal dealer near me---I'll have to drive to about 2 hours to the closest dealer. Thanks!!
Good review Mr. Deal, finally someone in the high end audio world giving these speakers the props they deserve. I have had these speakers for about 4 years, and I am still impressed at how good they sound. Granted at first they did not! Speaker break in I've found out is real. When I first got them I listened for a while and tried to like them but kept putting them back and going back to my old speakers (Klipsch KG1.5) which are still a great speaker by todays standards IMO, but my dealer told me I had to give them time to break in, damn if he wasn't right! The sound just got more holographic, clearer, and natural. I admit though you do have to tweak them a little. 1st, No grill. It looks great on the speaker with all the other nice finishes on there but they absorb too much good sound. To me it caused the soundstage to collapse a bit. 2nd, the grill on the tweeter must come off also. To me it just seems that more air and realism just come out with that magnetic grill is off. 3rd, toe in is a big factor, but this is true with a lot of Focal loudspeakers. It just helps that center image to become so true to life. I run all McIntosh equipment, tube preamp with Telefunken 12ax7 smooth plates in the phono stages and line stage, and SS power amp. With that equipment I thought I needed more expensive speakers to "match" the equipment so I listened to other speaker brands and the Sopra #2's. The Sopra's were really nice but to me out of everything I listen to my 726's seem to sound just as good or better. For the money, one of thee best buys in speakers for build and sound quality!......... Without even lying to myself though, those Sopra's #2's are for real !!!
@@robertk1276 If you have the space in you room do the following and you’ll be amazed: 1) Pull the main grills off 2) Take a paper clip and very carefully take the magnetic grill off the tweeter by sticking the unraveled paper clip in the grill and pull it off. 3) Pull the speaker at least 3ft off the back wall. If you have room 5 ft would be best. 4) Have the same distance from side walls on each side. Try not to have one side different in material like drywall on one side and glass on the other. If that’s the case you will need window treatments to absorb the reflective sound. It will through off your soundstage if not equally matched. 5) Make an equilateral triangle with your listening position and the distance between the two speakers. 6) Toe in speakers slightly as when you sit centrally each speakers tweeter is aimed at your outer temples of your head. Adjust as desired, but try to take the triangle out as far as you can without collapsing the soundstage. With this done properly, you will be truly amazed at how incredible these speakers can sound. Cheers!
I got the 807 V W in Carmen Red piano gloss and they are so unbelievable for the price its silly. The 807's come with a 7" "W" cone driver that is plucked straight from the Utopia line and the extra 1/2" radius is readily apparent in the low end. I am trying to find the 826 V W's in Carmen Red, part of the 30th anniversary limited edition set. Ive read plenty of comparisons against $5-10k and they more than hold there own in detailed comparative reviews. I can attest to the rather large bookshelf's perfection and clarity and non fatigue after hours of Yello, Ital Tek, Nero, Nora En Pure etc. (via Arcam AVR300 stereo direct 120 watt RMS) I own as being beyond expectations. I love them so much I built 30 year old seasoned solid oak stands for them and finished them out in a hand rubbed two tone oil and its just an exotic wonder piece now:)
Hello Kevin I would like to say first off I love your videos and how passionate you are about the industry. Ok I have the Focal Chorus 726 mains and their center channel speakers along with an Audio Monitor Silver 10" sub I don't watch movies on this system very much but I do listen to music on this system plenty more so now during the COVID -19 I run these with an Denon 7.1 channel receiver but I am thinking of changing things up a bit. I also listen to ton of CD's on my NAD 546 BEE CD player which has a internal DAC and it sound great. What would you recommend for an Power AMP, controls and also thinking of an Streamer / DAC. Please help.
I have a pair of these in a home theatre set up powered by a Denon 2807 av receiver. I play music discs ( SACD, Blu Ray Audio and CD, ) with a Cambridge Audio Azur 752 Blu Ray player. The receiver (amp) does a pretty good job, when I got set Up back 2008 I was probably 60% movies and 40% music , know it’s more 80% music and 20 % movies. So I would love to change the amp although still a AVR but more of a music/ 2 channel stereo oriented set up.
Aria its more "elegant" sound not so much punchy i can say but hmm more clear sound i have the chorus 816v . If u ask me to change them i would jump to electras from chorus. But addition them the are too much precise and maybe u dont like and want a more relax speaker.
Was set on getting these until I saw that the Focal Aria 926 are currently on sale for not much more dough than these. Will be more than likely ordering them from you guys unless I change my mind last second. Honestly feeling a bit nervous about spending so much on speakers. The most I’ve spent before is 1k for my current SVS Ultra Bookshelfs. But I know that I want floor standers and I know that I want Focal because I’ve had their yellow Kevlar speakers in my car for about seven years and I love them to the moon and back. Ugh decisions..
Just get a pair of Devialet Phantom Golds. Huge sound, crystal clear, beautiful design, no additional amps or pre amps required, no cables required. You get floorstanding speaker power/quality at a 1/4 Of the price and double the convenience.
KEF also designs their drivers and cabinets in house, even with the Q Series, but they source the manufacturing to China. I think those Q Series drivers are awesome, but they must cut corners with their cabinets at that price range.
KEF uses slavebases in their designs, a very very bad solution to not have ported enclosures. I was going to buy the KEF Q950, but then realized it's only 1 woofer and 2 slaves... no thx. And considering that those speakers only have 2 active elements for a large floorspeaker at a price of $1500, 75% of that price is productioncost and 25% *at most* is the cost of the materials. Which means the KEF speakers are overpriced for what you get.
Thanks man. I proudly own a pair of Chorus 716, unbelievable sound, best vocal and mid range reproduction I ve ever heard
Yes, I've bought a pair two months ago and I'm very happy with the sound of the 716. Smooth, clear and I can listen to music for hours
Came for the first time to my local hifi shop. They played several speakers for one of their customer. Price range 1000 dollars to 2200 dollars. I listened with them to hotel california by eagles and when I heard Focal I knew what is the difference in sound quality. I was amazed by the clarity and dynamics of this speakers. So i immediately bought them with Marantz av receiver and they are part of my home cinema. Added subwoofer from focal and center speaker weeks after and for that price tag, it’s stunning. Always love to play either lossless audio songs, blu ray films or pc games.
I know im randomly asking but does anyone know a trick to log back into an instagram account?
I stupidly lost my password. I love any tips you can give me
@Lawson Jaziel Instablaster :)
@Wilder Logan I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and im trying it out now.
Takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.
@Wilder Logan It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D
Thank you so much you saved my ass !
@Lawson Jaziel No problem :)
I've just got a pair Focal Chorus 726.... VERY GOOD speakers
I got the Chorus 706 bookshelves and they're also Very Good Speakers :)
Hi Kevin.. i will buy Focal 726 Spek.... but read about Q Acustics 3050i ... Reviews very good.. but.... Can you tell me a opinion ? Dont Know about Q Ac..... Thnks for help
Dynaudio also designs and engineers all of their drive units in-house. :)
Made in china
Leaning towards these. After watching the Focal factory tour I am hooked.
I got a Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-280F and the reason why I got it is because it can handle full range of frequency very well, so its much suitable for action movie and etc. And importantly, I think that because it support full range very well without clipping, I dont need to be an expert to tune my entire system to properly segregate the freq (like for British made speaker). Then one day I bump into this focus speaker at my AV shop. The sound come out from this focal is really great. what I mean by great is the details that I can hear compare to my klipsch is totally different. Klipsch sound like more raw (I dont know if I use the correct word), but this focal sound like the it is pushing the sound out easier to my ear. I didn't have the opportunity to test the focal with movie, but just with music only. I really like the way this focal bring the musical sound out. So I am planning to change my KLIPSCH to this focal. would you recommend me doing so? and is focal speaker really make the musical sound better than klipsch (or is it my tuning got problem)? and how does it handle full range of freq especially those action movie. Will it able to go very very loud. my klipsch I know can go very loud without distortion (easily and naturally bring the music out). Can you please advice me. Thanks.
Bryan Su they are different speakers. Rp 280s are fantastic when it comes to dynamism, they are amazing for home cinema if you are on budget. Honestly I even like them for 2c stereo since you don't need a subwoofer. They are that good as I am sure you already know!
BUT when you listen to these focals (the cheapest of there lines mind you),song after song you realise that you are constantly noticing details that the rp280s missed or rendered as something else.
Ofc Rp280s are no joke. They have more cone area, more cabinet space and that means more bass. If you love rock or heavy metal music they sound fantastic.
Those Klipsch speakers have nothing on PSB X2T speakers. I feel like everybody gets Klipsch because they are more available and it’s the easier way to go... but when you buy floor speakers, it is an investment that you will have to live with for decades. Spend the money and buy speakers in the $1500 and > range.
Huge doors fan i see, anyone who listens to the doors is a friend indeed. Morning found us calmly unaware 🎵🎶
I just received my new Focal 726's, they are spectacular! I will never part with these beauties. Made in France quality.
How are lows? They go till 40 htz right?
@@sainaveenbali You would pair with a seperate sub that suits your preference.
@@sainaveenbali the lows are great - no complaints.
@@mitchhifi9192 I had a Sub, but really didn't need it. My apartment is small, These have all the Bass I need.
Hi can anyone tell me if the Focal CC900 is it a lot better than the CC700? I already have the 906 and 905 but the CC900 is rather big in size.
Great review! I'm in the process of updating my audio system. I have a NAD 368 integrated amp (80 watts) and NAD CD player. Do you think the Chorus 726 would be a good speaker for the NAD? There's no Focal dealer near me---I'll have to drive to about 2 hours to the closest dealer. Thanks!!
PSB X2T or PSB X2s sound amazing with a NAD amp. They pair really well together. I have mine paired with a Marantz SR7012.
Good review Mr. Deal, finally someone in the high end audio world giving these speakers the props they deserve. I have had these speakers for about 4 years, and I am still impressed at how good they sound. Granted at first they did not! Speaker break in I've found out is real. When I first got them I listened for a while and tried to like them but kept putting them back and going back to my old speakers (Klipsch KG1.5) which are still a great speaker by todays standards IMO, but my dealer told me I had to give them time to break in, damn if he wasn't right! The sound just got more holographic, clearer, and natural. I admit though you do have to tweak them a little. 1st, No grill. It looks great on the speaker with all the other nice finishes on there but they absorb too much good sound. To me it caused the soundstage to collapse a bit. 2nd, the grill on the tweeter must come off also. To me it just seems that more air and realism just come out with that magnetic grill is off. 3rd, toe in is a big factor, but this is true with a lot of Focal loudspeakers. It just helps that center image to become so true to life. I run all McIntosh equipment, tube preamp with Telefunken 12ax7 smooth plates in the phono stages and line stage, and SS power amp. With that equipment I thought I needed more expensive speakers to "match" the equipment so I listened to other speaker brands and the Sopra #2's. The Sopra's were really nice but to me out of everything I listen to my 726's seem to sound just as good or better. For the money, one of thee best buys in speakers for build and sound quality!......... Without even lying to myself though, those Sopra's #2's are for real !!!
Jack Pears I just bought a pair. They'll be delivered this Saturday. I'm so excited about these beauties. Cannot wait to get them.
Jack Pears Hi. How can you take off grill from tweeter on that speakers. Thanks.
I've had these speakers for 3 years now I've never knew about breaking. For speakers also that you should toe them in.
@@robertk1276 If you have the space in you room do the following and you’ll be amazed:
1) Pull the main grills off
2) Take a paper clip and very carefully take the magnetic grill off the tweeter by sticking the unraveled paper clip in the grill and pull it off.
3) Pull the speaker at least 3ft off the back wall. If you have room 5 ft would be best.
4) Have the same distance from side walls on each side. Try not to have one side different in material like drywall on one side and glass on the other. If that’s the case you will need window treatments to absorb the reflective sound. It will through off your soundstage if not equally matched.
5) Make an equilateral triangle with your listening position and the distance between the two speakers.
6) Toe in speakers slightly as when you sit centrally each speakers tweeter is aimed at your outer temples of your head.
Adjust as desired, but try to take the triangle out as far as you can without collapsing the soundstage. With this done properly, you will be truly amazed at how incredible these speakers can sound.
Cheers!
@@budpearson2238 Thanks for all your advice !!! I'd love to hear them with your tube Mac. Love tube amp sound
I got the 807 V W in Carmen Red piano gloss and they are so unbelievable for the price its silly. The 807's come with a 7" "W" cone driver that is plucked straight from the Utopia line and the extra 1/2" radius is readily apparent in the low end. I am trying to find the 826 V W's in Carmen Red, part of the 30th anniversary limited edition set. Ive read plenty of comparisons against $5-10k and they more than hold there own in detailed comparative reviews. I can attest to the rather large bookshelf's perfection and clarity and non fatigue after hours of Yello, Ital Tek, Nero, Nora En Pure etc. (via Arcam AVR300 stereo direct 120 watt RMS) I own as being beyond expectations. I love them so much I built 30 year old seasoned solid oak stands for them and finished them out in a hand rubbed two tone oil and its just an exotic wonder piece now:)
where is to buy this photography of Jim Morisson? Thank you very much
Cordially
Lionel
can you show us one of the tweeter drive units? is it a tiny motor on them?
Would they fit to Denon dra800h? Thank you
I ordered a pair of 726, and still looking for a good AMP (something not over-priced). Do you have any suggestion?
Yamaha amp
Hey Kevin, how do these compare to the 716's?
How do these sound compared to some PSB Imagine T2s?
Hello Kevin I would like to say first off I love your videos and how passionate you are about the industry. Ok I have the Focal Chorus 726 mains and their center channel speakers along with an Audio Monitor Silver 10" sub I don't watch movies on this system very much but I do listen to music on this system plenty more so now during the COVID -19 I run these with an Denon 7.1 channel receiver but I am thinking of changing things up a bit. I also listen to ton of CD's on my NAD 546 BEE CD player which has a internal DAC and it sound great. What would you recommend for an Power AMP, controls and also thinking of an Streamer / DAC. Please help.
I know paradigm makes their own in house and they're great also
There are several that do...
@@LordVictorHalgaard - like Davis Acoustics - in France, also. own factory and manual labor.
larry st.pierre
Also made in China
I have a pair of these in a home theatre set up powered by a Denon 2807 av receiver. I play music discs ( SACD, Blu Ray Audio and CD, ) with a Cambridge Audio Azur 752 Blu Ray player. The receiver (amp) does a pretty good job, when I got set Up back 2008 I was probably 60% movies and 40% music , know it’s more 80% music and 20 % movies. So I would love to change the amp although still a AVR but more of a music/ 2 channel stereo oriented set up.
How are these compared to the Aria 906. Is the Aria line worth the extra money?
Aria its more "elegant" sound not so much punchy i can say but hmm more clear sound i have the chorus 816v . If u ask me to change them i would jump to electras from chorus. But addition them the are too much precise and maybe u dont like and want a more relax speaker.
Was set on getting these until I saw that the Focal Aria 926 are currently on sale for not much more dough than these. Will be more than likely ordering them from you guys unless I change my mind last second. Honestly feeling a bit nervous about spending so much on speakers. The most I’ve spent before is 1k for my current SVS Ultra Bookshelfs. But I know that I want floor standers and I know that I want Focal because I’ve had their yellow Kevlar speakers in my car for about seven years and I love them to the moon and back. Ugh decisions..
The 926 are some of the best speakers around, they're worst it, especially at 726 prices.
Just get a pair of Devialet Phantom Golds. Huge sound, crystal clear, beautiful design, no additional amps or pre amps required, no cables required. You get floorstanding speaker power/quality at a 1/4 Of the price and double the convenience.
Um no
Pretty much none of what you said is accurate.
what about the svs ultra tower. are these better?
i am wondering as well!
I own a pair of these
KEF also designs their drivers and cabinets in house, even with the Q Series, but they source the manufacturing to China. I think those Q Series drivers are awesome, but they must cut corners with their cabinets at that price range.
KEF uses slavebases in their designs, a very very bad solution to not have ported enclosures.
I was going to buy the KEF Q950, but then realized it's only 1 woofer and 2 slaves... no thx. And considering that those speakers only have 2 active elements for a large floorspeaker at a price of $1500, 75% of that price is productioncost and 25% *at most* is the cost of the materials. Which means the KEF speakers are overpriced for what you get.
Paradigm also makes ALL of there own drivers.
i thought Dali made all there own drivers as well
this or linton ?
Nice video but Audio Physic make all there drivers in house as well.
What..., your higher power is the one who created you..wake up please
You going to TALK us to DEATH, Play the dam things!!!
And you'll listen the sound on youtube?
Someone is using your video:
ruclips.net/video/4dFu25iHJbE/видео.html
Kevlar oops I mean Kevin is a great salesman, finds a lot of suckers out there
What do you know? Nothing. Great speakers.