Focal Sopra N2 Floorstanding Loudspeaker
€16,998.00
per Pair incl. VAT / incl. Shipping
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Focal Sopra N2
floorstanding speaker
The Sopra hi-fi speaker is the new ideal of today's premium speaker. The Sopra breaks new ground with new performance criteria: compact, modern, simple design, individual. It has many essential features for harmonious integration into our facility. It approaches the sonic performance of the 'ultra high-end' speakers in the Utopia III range, which are the most exceptional speakers Focal has designed to date. The Sopra N°2, equipped with the best midrange driver developed by Focal with 'NIC' and 'TMD' technology, sets new standards in terms of sound transparency for a speaker with small dimensions. Unlike the inherently massive Utopia, where size is no obstacle, the Sopra aimed to be compact so that it could easily fit into living spaces of realistic dimensions. The Sopra N 2 is ideal for living rooms of up to 30 m², but is also suitable for rooms with an area of up to 70 m².
Magnetic field stabilization - Neutral inductance circuit
Focal has always been interested in magnetic circuits as they are an integral part of the loudspeaker. The precision and richness of detail in playback depends on the stability of the driver's magnetic field. The magnetic field is stabilized by NIC technology (Neutral Inductance Circuit). This is how Focal engineers managed to contain distortion and offer unprecedented fidelity and dynamics.
Midrange obsessed - Tunes mass damper
The influence of the midrange driver is determined by the bead between the fixed construction of the speaker and the movable membrane. The solution is a technique used in high-rise anti-seismic devices and also commonly found in racing cars. The TMD technology (Tuned Mass Damper) improves the surround, which is responsible for the resonance. This solution reduces distortion and improves resolution.
Innovation - infinite horn loading
In principle, an unlimited volume is required for the beryllium tweeter to be able to exploit its full potential. However, due to the required compactness, the maximum volume of the housing had to be used for the woofer in the Sopra. Research into new ways of driving the tweeter has led us to the IHL device. The IHL (Infinite Horn Loading) system allows the beryllium tweeter to be driven while maintaining the compactness of the speaker. The rear waves of the tweeter are gradually and carefully absorbed to avoid any distortion. This ensures maximum resolution.
No loss of sound in favor of aesthetics
The Pineau & Le Porcher agency created the design of the Sopra series while respecting one principle: no sacrifice of sound for the sake of aesthetics. The Sopra series is intended for music enthusiasts. Their design favors the sound quality in a natural way and fits into the most stylish interiors. Lacquered surfaces or wooden finishes are combined with noble materials for a clear design. Particular attention has been paid to the front and side panels of the speakers: any unnecessary bumps have been smoothed out to optimize acoustics and appearance. The center of the Sopra N°2 is the middle segment. This segment of polyurethane allows the upper and lower cabinets to be tilted so that the speaker exhibits 'Focus Time' construction, which ensures all drivers are the same distance from the listener.
attention to detail
The Sopra series is deliberately simple, but still offers the music lover the opportunity to discover numerous details. The beryllium tweeter is protected by a distinctive grille cover. The same lattice construction is used on the back to cover the insert. The terminal bar, wing nuts and adjustable spikes are specially designed for Sopra. Likewise, the screws that can be seen were specially designed for Sopra and manufactured by watch specialists.
Housing construction and choice of material
The cases for the Sopra series are crafted in our joinery workshops in Bourbon-Lancy, France, using the same processes as the Utopia family. The front uses the 'gamma structure' structure of a baffle with a thickness of 69 mm, which consists of several MDF panels. Thanks to its density, this has the necessary rigidity to serve as a mechanical reference surface; in this way optimal resolution is achieved. There is no wall inside the case that is parallel to the side walls. In the lower area, small Helmholtz resonators are used to prevent standing waves from propagating in the vertical direction. Glass was chosen as the material for the base of the speaker in order to ensure coupling with the ground with the highest possible propagation speed using spikes, thus avoiding any halo effect in the bass.
Technical specifications
Type of construction: three-way floorstanding speaker, bass reflex system
Chassis: 2 'W' woofers (18 cm), 'W' mid/woofer with TMD surround and NIC drive (16.5 cm), IHL pure beryllium inverted dome tweeter (27 mm)
Frequency Response: 34Hz to 40kHz
Efficiency: 91dB/W/m
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Minimum Impedance: 3.1 ohms
Crossover frequencies: 250 Hz/2,200 Hz
Amplifier recommendation: 40 to 300 watts
Weight: 55kg
Dimensions: 1,190 x 358 x 540 mm (H x W x D)
| Color: | Black Ostrea |
|---|---|
| Condition: | New goods |
| Device depth mm: | 540 |
| Device height mm: | 1190 |
| Device width mm: | 358 |
| Efficiency: | 91 |
| Frequency response: | 34 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance in ohms: | 8th |
| Material: | Wood |
| Number of paths: | 3 |
| Operating mode: | passive |
| Passive speaker inputs: | Single wire |
| Product type: | Floorstanding speakers |
| Promotion: | No |
| Series: | Sopra |
Manufacturer
FOCAL
Vervent Audio Group
108 rue de l'Avenir
42350 La Talaudière
France
webmaster@focal.com
Safety Information
Product-specific safety instructions can be found in the operating manual.