A claimed frequency response of 80Hz-28kHz seems accurate at both ends of the spectrum. On that note, the speakers output impressively full sound at high volume without distortion, especially for their size. Previously deployed in some of Focal’s other high-end speakers, the company claims the material - constructed from flax fiber enclosed by two layers of glass fiber - allows for clearer, more accurate dialogue, linear frequency response, and less coloration of sound. The big difference here is in the “Flax” moniker which indicates the latest material utilized for the four-inch speaker cones resting beneath the removable grills. The spherical shape is designed to minimize distortion and focus the sound accurately, while the adjustable angle makes for what Focal aptly calls “sound spotlights,” allowing you to flood your listening position perfectly from all sides. Our ears were gleefully pulled into the rafters by those singing little tweeters.įor those who’ve seen other Dome speakers in Focal’s lineup, this chic and minimalist aesthetic is nothing new - it previously arrived in models like the original Dome 5.1 package, and the Dome Polyglass. (The only piece that feels a tad flimsy is, ironically, the little silver band that reads “Made in France.”) Overall, the finished product on your TV console or mounted on the wall suggests sophisticated sound and beautifully blends with your decor. These are gorgeous little globes and, for the most part, their lacquered aluminum bodies give a hardy impression of strength and quality. While the speakers are a little headstrong, it’s easy to forgive them any set-up foibles once you get them in place. We had some trouble getting the sub to connect to the transmitter automatically, but following the manual, we found success by holding down the connect button on the sub for four seconds and then, within 30 seconds, doing the same on the transmitter. Bill Roberson/Digital Trendsįinally, you’ll need to either wire the sub or its wireless transmitter into your receiver of choice via RCA cable. If you’re buying just one speaker at a time, though (at $400 a pop!), you’ll need to be on the alert. Luckily, Focal has nestled a key into the rubberized cover of each speaker’s stand, so even if you’re extremely absent-minded, those who purchase the 5.1 setup will have plenty of keys to spare. The input terminals are held tight by small mounting screws which, by the way, require an impossibly small Allan key to adjust. Under each base stand is a metal guide around which you can thread your speaker wire through a neat exit point. On the flipside, we’re confident they won’t eventually slip off-axis once mounted - you may just have to remount them a few times. Again, we wish angle adjust is easier since once you get them screwed down they’re pretty much stuck in place. Here’s where you get to be creative: The little kit for each speaker (along with the design’s small footprint) makes it easy to mount them pretty much anywhere, including along your ceiling or side walls. The speakers are gorgeous little globes with hardy, lacquered-aluminum bodies. After pushing on them for a bit, we stepped away and came back to the situation, finding that simply holding the speakers close with both hands and putting downward pressure on the pedestal allows for smooth and accurate adjustment to the desired angle. More frustrating, the quick-start guide seems to ignore this obstacle, assuming we’ll all just know how to adjust the speaker position by intuition. Setting up the speakers is relatively simple, save for the rotating stand which holds the face of each speaker so firmly in place it feels as though one might crack the speaker in half when adjusting. We love the ingenuity there, but those not mounting the sub will likely wish Focal had designed the holes to be less obtrusive. The sub’s natural beauty is unfortunately obfuscated a bit by multiple holes carved in the opposing side of the cabinet, allowing the sub to be mounted on a wall. With the Freedom 1.0, Clew offers a brand new system of snowboard binding.At the bottom is a powered (and wireless) subwoofer, the Sub Air, carved into a slick little box of glossy cabinetry that boasts a sexy eight-inch (21cm to be exact) woofer on the side behind a robust screen.
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