In my opinion, your review is spot on. They don't outdo many of the speakers in their price range, but the listening experience just pulls you in. I auditioned a couple other brands before the 806s. But I was about two minutes into the session, and they just pulled me in now they're in my listening room.
Hi man thanks for watching, there should soon be Aria 906 review so look foreword for that. Yeah Focals are a bit tame speakers, they lack a little bit that verve and presence. But they are smooth, beautiful and open and have their "Focal Magic". Really glad you enjoy them.
I'm thinking of Focal Chora 5.1.2 setup with Onkyo TX-RZ50, how would it fair? Is it great? or should I go with Kanta YU 5.25 passives setup with front & atmos being focal? Your review was on spot, Thanks. Love & Regards from India.
@@CASagarNathani while kanto is decent and cheaper, they are no match to focal chora. Like i guess we can speak about detail retrieval and transperancy, and find some parallels. But focal opens the sound far more, and gives much better imaging and insight . It is more done in audiophile way, than kanto. I just much much more prefer them to kantos. Hope this helped
Hello! How are you? What equipment do you recommend I start audiophile with these Focal Chora, in a 4x4 room? Denon pma600ne, Yamaha S-301, Marantz pm6007 or Rotel a11 tribute? For music CD, streamer and movies? Greetings from Argentina!
Hi Jorge! I have expiriance with all this amps, and it all depends what sound do you expect the most. Denon will ground it's airines and make sound to have more impact and weight. Rotel will make it more open and dynamic rich. While marantz will make sound more punchy and smooth . Yamaha is only one which i would not recommend out of this amps. If i was choosing it would be marantz or denon. But of you want to use it for movies and for music than go with denon.
I am thinking of replacing my wharfedale diamond 12.2 speakers with these speakers. My system includes quad vena integrated amp, smsl da9 amp, smsl a300 amp, smsl su1 dac, smsl d300 dac and polk hts subwoofer. The speakers will be placed on a big desk 4.5ft apart and will be used as computer speakers. Would these be ideal for such use case scenario? Mostly for nearfield to midfield listening on a medium sized room. Your input would help me greatly. Thanks.
I never really used this as speakers on my table, but few things I can say regarding what you wrote. Unless you really dislike Wharfedale diamond 12.2 this will not be a monumental jump. They are different in characteristics. One big benefit I see with Focal Chora 806 being a speaker on a table, is it is one of the low volume champions, so it does open without you need to juice up the power. It has better imaging and soundstage than Wharfedale. Now Wharfedale are a bit warmer, therefore a more fuller bass, and gave a more energetic presentation, so they feel more lively as speakers. So it is important to know what you want before changing them, and maybe demo them in store. I personally like Focal Chora a bit more, but it is true that Wharfdale can sound more fun then them and that is for someone a big plus, while someone like Focals more clean presentation which throws deep immersive soundstage.
@@HIFIDaydreaming thanks for the info, the diamond 12.2 are good on a desk and great on speakers stand, i replaced the polk r200 with the diamond 12.2 but turns out the polk r200 were better on a desk, my problem with the diamond 12.2 is exactly as you have said, it needs a bit of volume to really get it going and could sometimes sounds confused without proper placement. I could hear the details and all but I guess I want more revealing speakers. However, having said that I don't like bright or lean sounding speakers at all. The chora 806 are significantly more expensive than the diamond 12.2 from where I am at, so if it not really worth the jump, my other option would be the much more expensive kef r3 meta which I believe will be a big jump over the above mentioned speakers. Thanks again.
@@fatboyvin oh yeah i forgot that you maybe don't live in Europe. Here difference between 12.2 (410e) and chora 806(675e) is 265 euros. It is in my option fair as they are that better and i love the sound that more. How much is focal chora where you live? For example kef r3 meta, is 2300 euros that is much much more expensive.
@@HIFIDaydreaming where i live, the r3 meta retails for 2450 euro, chora 806 ranges from 800 - 1200 euro and the 12.2 at 550 euro only. This is in direct conversion from my currency to euro. Also, regarding amplifiers, in your opinion is it worth investing in class AB amps like the audiolab 6000A from SMSL DA9/A300/AO300 or topping PA 5 etc? I also have class AB quad vena which looks to be very similar with audiolab 6000A in terms of the internals, and I prefer those chinese amps over the quad vena. These chinese amps could be had for like 200-300 euro whereas the audiolab 6000a for 950-1000 euro.
@@fatboyvin HIFI is a tricky mistress. Depending what you want from it you can reap the benefits of buying expensive gear, but also it can easily happen that the more you give you get far less in return. Audiolab 6000a, is a better amp than all of those that you mentioned, there is no question. And especially if you want to transition to true HIFI setup of speakers, stands, amp , decient space for them, decent sources you will see even more benefits. As hifi components are as strong as their other components in chain of synergy. But for your setup it might not be a big leap as money suggests. But I think we should look in future, as you buy Chora 806, or who knows even Kef r3 Meta, you will need significant more power to drive them. Even if you dont have them now, you will be more better future proof. Better amp, better Source will help what ever speakers you buy etc. I do recommend Focal Chora 806*as alternatives look at q acoustics 5020, or Dali Oberon 3), I do recommend Audiolab 6000a, it will open more your sound, and it will make mids much richer, I do not recommend KEF R3 Meta, as those speakers should not be on a table, and should be powered by really powerful open to truly open. Otherwise they will sound bad. So look in future, and invest in it, and always know that diminishing return is always big in HIFI especially if it is by known brand. Many Chinese brands they deliver sound, usually it does not have character but it does deliver in ways that is above its budget, but they skimp in quality of materials. It is honestly on you to decide.
Hi I never used c356bee, but form what I know it have lively treble rich sound, that should work with Focal Chora 806. Ever amp that is or treble rich, or bass rich should go really good with Chora, only those balanced amps are not a good synergy.
In my opinion, your review is spot on. They don't outdo many of the speakers in their price range, but the listening experience just pulls you in. I auditioned a couple other brands before the 806s. But I was about two minutes into the session, and they just pulled me in now they're in my listening room.
Hi man thanks for watching, there should soon be Aria 906 review so look foreword for that. Yeah Focals are a bit tame speakers, they lack a little bit that verve and presence. But they are smooth, beautiful and open and have their "Focal Magic". Really glad you enjoy them.
I demoed this yesterday, when I heard this review. They are truly amazing, I am seriously tempted to buy them.
Go for it, and tell here once you return as a satisfied buyer. 😁
I had demoed these in the local hifi shop and I agree with everything you say. Good honest review.
Hey thanks man for watching my reviews. Really glad you liked the speakers.
I'm thinking of Focal Chora 5.1.2 setup with Onkyo TX-RZ50, how would it fair? Is it great? or should I go with Kanta YU 5.25 passives setup with front & atmos being focal?
Your review was on spot, Thanks. Love & Regards from India.
Thank you so much! Unfortunately i don't have that much expiriance there, so i can not offer any valuable advice there.
@@HIFIDaydreaming in that case, could you just explain which is better Focal Chora 806 or Kanto YU 5.25 passive bookshelf speakers?
@@CASagarNathani while kanto is decent and cheaper, they are no match to focal chora. Like i guess we can speak about detail retrieval and transperancy, and find some parallels. But focal opens the sound far more, and gives much better imaging and insight . It is more done in audiophile way, than kanto. I just much much more prefer them to kantos. Hope this helped
Hello! How are you? What equipment do you recommend I start audiophile with these Focal Chora, in a 4x4 room? Denon pma600ne, Yamaha S-301, Marantz pm6007 or Rotel a11 tribute? For music CD, streamer and movies? Greetings from Argentina!
Hi Jorge! I have expiriance with all this amps, and it all depends what sound do you expect the most. Denon will ground it's airines and make sound to have more impact and weight. Rotel will make it more open and dynamic rich. While marantz will make sound more punchy and smooth . Yamaha is only one which i would not recommend out of this amps. If i was choosing it would be marantz or denon. But of you want to use it for movies and for music than go with denon.
You should maybe also consider denon pma 900 as it brings heos for additional flexibility of music streaming.
@@HIFIDaydreaming Muchas gracias!!!
@@HIFIDaydreaming Denon pma900hne?
@@jorgenavas6704 yes! 🙂
I am thinking of replacing my wharfedale diamond 12.2 speakers with these speakers. My system includes quad vena integrated amp, smsl da9 amp, smsl a300 amp, smsl su1 dac, smsl d300 dac and polk hts subwoofer. The speakers will be placed on a big desk 4.5ft apart and will be used as computer speakers. Would these be ideal for such use case scenario? Mostly for nearfield to midfield listening on a medium sized room. Your input would help me greatly. Thanks.
I never really used this as speakers on my table, but few things I can say regarding what you wrote. Unless you really dislike Wharfedale diamond 12.2 this will not be a monumental jump. They are different in characteristics. One big benefit I see with Focal Chora 806 being a speaker on a table, is it is one of the low volume champions, so it does open without you need to juice up the power. It has better imaging and soundstage than Wharfedale. Now Wharfedale are a bit warmer, therefore a more fuller bass, and gave a more energetic presentation, so they feel more lively as speakers. So it is important to know what you want before changing them, and maybe demo them in store. I personally like Focal Chora a bit more, but it is true that Wharfdale can sound more fun then them and that is for someone a big plus, while someone like Focals more clean presentation which throws deep immersive soundstage.
@@HIFIDaydreaming thanks for the info, the diamond 12.2 are good on a desk and great on speakers stand, i replaced the polk r200 with the diamond 12.2 but turns out the polk r200 were better on a desk, my problem with the diamond 12.2 is exactly as you have said, it needs a bit of volume to really get it going and could sometimes sounds confused without proper placement. I could hear the details and all but I guess I want more revealing speakers. However, having said that I don't like bright or lean sounding speakers at all. The chora 806 are significantly more expensive than the diamond 12.2 from where I am at, so if it not really worth the jump, my other option would be the much more expensive kef r3 meta which I believe will be a big jump over the above mentioned speakers. Thanks again.
@@fatboyvin oh yeah i forgot that you maybe don't live in Europe. Here difference between 12.2 (410e) and chora 806(675e) is 265 euros. It is in my option fair as they are that better and i love the sound that more. How much is focal chora where you live? For example kef r3 meta, is 2300 euros that is much much more expensive.
@@HIFIDaydreaming where i live, the r3 meta retails for 2450 euro, chora 806 ranges from 800 - 1200 euro and the 12.2 at 550 euro only. This is in direct conversion from my currency to euro. Also, regarding amplifiers, in your opinion is it worth investing in class AB amps like the audiolab 6000A from SMSL DA9/A300/AO300 or topping PA 5 etc? I also have class AB quad vena which looks to be very similar with audiolab 6000A in terms of the internals, and I prefer those chinese amps over the quad vena. These chinese amps could be had for like 200-300 euro whereas the audiolab 6000a for 950-1000 euro.
@@fatboyvin HIFI is a tricky mistress. Depending what you want from it you can reap the benefits of buying expensive gear, but also it can easily happen that the more you give you get far less in return. Audiolab 6000a, is a better amp than all of those that you mentioned, there is no question. And especially if you want to transition to true HIFI setup of speakers, stands, amp , decient space for them, decent sources you will see even more benefits. As hifi components are as strong as their other components in chain of synergy. But for your setup it might not be a big leap as money suggests. But I think we should look in future, as you buy Chora 806, or who knows even Kef r3 Meta, you will need significant more power to drive them. Even if you dont have them now, you will be more better future proof. Better amp, better Source will help what ever speakers you buy etc. I do recommend Focal Chora 806*as alternatives look at q acoustics 5020, or Dali Oberon 3), I do recommend Audiolab 6000a, it will open more your sound, and it will make mids much richer, I do not recommend KEF R3 Meta, as those speakers should not be on a table, and should be powered by really powerful open to truly open. Otherwise they will sound bad. So look in future, and invest in it, and always know that diminishing return is always big in HIFI especially if it is by known brand. Many Chinese brands they deliver sound, usually it does not have character but it does deliver in ways that is above its budget, but they skimp in quality of materials. It is honestly on you to decide.
Hi, do you think they would go well with nad c356bee? Thanks!
Hi I never used c356bee, but form what I know it have lively treble rich sound, that should work with Focal Chora 806. Ever amp that is or treble rich, or bass rich should go really good with Chora, only those balanced amps are not a good synergy.