How do Focal speakers compare to the rest? A local shop is pushing them and I hadn't heard of them until they told me about them. I did some googling and see that they're supposed to be pretty good.

High-end audio is about precision. Recreating live music in your home is one of the wonders of technology, requiring speakers accurate enough to create a convincing fascimile of the recorded ...

Hey all, new member here. I am about to finish installing my Focal car audio system and I'm having a dilemma in terms of ironing out the details. I have a set of Focal 165AS3 three-way component ...

At the event space, resounding bass, bright treble, clear mid-range and world-famous standardized music resounded one after ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Focal has long been a serious player in the high-end audio game, offering admittedly expensive, but incredible-sounding, audiophile-grade ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. I like a bit of luxury and have a soft spot for luxury ...

These bookshelf speakers make a great introduction to high-end audio at a very reasonable price. French audio maker Focal is one of the storied brands in high-end audio. The company’s products range ...