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Focal Vestia, new range of Hi-Fi and Home Cinema speakers

At the end of the year, the French loudspeaker manufacturer unveiled the new Focal Vestia range of Hi-Fi and/or Home Cinema loudspeakers at the Paris Audio Video Show at the Palais des Congrès. The CES show in Las Vegas 2023 was the occasion for a detailed presentation of the latest productions of the St Etienne firm. Presentation.

The Focal Vestia series has five references, the three floorstanding Focal Vestia N°2, Focal Vestia N°3 and Focal Vestia N°4, the Focal Vestia N°1 bookshelf loudspeaker and the central Focal Vestia Center. The brand also offers two feet, one for the central unit, the other for the bookcase.

Focal Vestia, Slatefiber membrane for everyone

The manufacturer has developed the Vestia range from its exclusive Slatefiber cone (recycled carbon fiber sandwiched between two layers of polymer), used for 16.5 cm midrange speakers and 16.5 cm and 21 cm woofers, while the high frequencies are taken care of by the TAM (mix of magnesium and aluminum) inverted dome M tweeter. flourish within a Hi-Fi and/or Home Cinema speaker.

Another feature common to all speakers is a bass-reflex type load to promote depth in the sound stage. Likewise, except for the center which has a rear dual port, all the other speakers have a port in the front to maximize frontal impact and the three columns have gently sloped back legs to immerse the speaker. listener in listening.

Focal Vestia, statutory finish

The Focal Vestia loudspeakers have an exemplary finish, MDF in three colors and black or white leather effect on the fronts enhanced with metallic circles around the loudspeakers for the most beautiful effect. Last precision, the Focal Vestia go perfectly with the Focal Sub 600P subwoofer to reinforce the bass if necessary.

Immediate availability, in lacquered black finish, dark wood or light wood with, therefore, black or white leather-effect front. Indicative prices:

- €898 for the Focal Vestia N°1 bookcase (the pair and optional stand at €199 each)

- €1,998 for the Focal Vestia N°2 (the pair)

- €2,598 for the Focal Vestia N°3 (the pair)

- €2,998 for the Focal Vestia N°4 (the pair)

- €499 for the Focal Vestia Center (optional foot at €99 each)

Reminder of the key characteristics of the Focal Center:

• Type: 2-way speaker

• Midrange-boomer: 2 x 16.5 cm Slatfiber

• Tweeter: TAM with aluminum inverted dome /magnesium 25 mm

• Load: bass-reflex

• Non-magnetic: yes

• Sensitivity: 91.5 dB

• Impedance: 3.6 ohms to 8 ohms

• Bandwidth: 58 Hz-30 KHz

• Cabinet dimensions (W x D x H, mm): 537 x 259 x 216

• Cut-off frequency: 2,700 Hz

• Power allowable max/peak: 40 W/200 W

• Unit net weight: 10 kg

Reminder of the key characteristics of the Focal Vestia N°4:

• Type: 3-way speaker

• Boomers: 2 x 21 cm Slatfiber

• Midrange: 16.5 cm Slatfiber

• Tweeter: 25 mm aluminium/magnesium inverted dome TAM

• Load: bass-reflex

• Non-magnetic: yes

• Sensitivity: 92 dB

• Impedance: 2 .6 ohms to 8 ohms

• Bandwidth: 40 Hz-30 KHz

• Cabinet dimensions (W x D x H, mm): 304 x 430 x 1126

• Crossover frequency: 280 Hz/2,800 Hz

• Max/peak power handling: 40 W/350 W

• Unit net weight: 31.5 kg

Reminder of the key characteristics of the Focal Vestia N°3:

• Type: 3-way speaker

• Boomers: 3 x Slatfiber 16.5 cm

• Midrange: Slatfiber 16.5 cm

• Tweeter: 25 mm aluminium/magnesium inverted dome TAM

• Load: bass-reflex

• Non-magnetic: yes

• Sensitivity: 92 dB

• Impedance : 2.9 ohms to 8 ohms

• Bandwidth: 42 Hz-30 KHz

• Cabinet dimensions (W x D x H, mm): 256 x 371 x 1012

• Frequency of cut-off: 280 Hz/3,100 Hz

• Maximum/peak admissible power: 40 W/300 W

• Unit net weight: 26.5 kg

Reminder of the key characteristics of the Focal Vestia N°2:

• Type: 3-way speaker

• Boomers: 2 x Slatfiber 16.5 cm

• Midrange: Slatfiber 16.5 cm

• Tweeter: 25 mm aluminium/magnesium inverted dome TAM

• Load: bass-reflex

• Non-magnetic: yes

• Sensitivity: 91.5 dB

• Impedance: 3 ohms to 8 ohms

• Bandwidth: 47 Hz-30 KHz

• Cabinet dimensions (W x D x H, mm): 256 x 371 x 1012

• Frequency of cut-off: 280 Hz/2,800 Hz

• Maximum/peak admissible power: 40 W/250 W

• Unit net weight: 22 kg

Reminder of the key characteristics of the Focal Vestia N°1:

• Type: 2-way speaker

• Midrange-boomer: 16.5 cm Slatfiber

• Tweeter: TAM with inverted dome 25 mm aluminium/magnesium

• Load: bass-reflex

• Non-magnetic: yes

• Sensitivity: 89.5 dB

• Impedance: 4.5 ohms to 8 ohms

• Bandwidth: 56 Hz-30 KHz

• Cabinet dimensions (W x D x H, mm): 219 x 260 x 387

• Cut-off frequency: 2,800 Hz

• Maximum/peak admissible power: 25 W/120 W

• Unit net weight: 7 kg

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