Focal Theva - The new versatile range of speakers.

Ιmpressive performance and stylish styling at an attractive price.

Focal has announced the launch of the Theva speaker range, which replaces the Choral line-up of speakers. Focal describes the Theva as a versatile new speaker range, boasting new colourways and a more slimline cabinet than the Choral models. Made up of six loudspeaker models, they range from a compact bookshelf speaker, to upfiring Dolby Atmos modules and floorstanding speakers, indicating there’s a speaker to suit whichever direction you’re going in for a home cinema or hi-fi set-up.

The speaker driver features Focal's innovative proprietary Slatefiber technology, which features a cone described as capable of reproducing "a dynamic, rich and balanced sound". In their quest for perfection, the company's engineers chose to use non-woven carbon fibers, all oriented in the same direction to achieve greater stiffness, better damping and light weight – the essential characteristics of a great loudspeaker.

The Slatefiber Cone Detailed Sound. Exclusive to Focal and made in France, the Slatefiber cone is made from recycled carbon fibres applied as a filling sandwiched between two layers of thermoplastic polymer. In their quest for perfection, our engineers have opted to use non-woven carbon fibres, all pointing in the same direction to achieve greater rigidity, better damping and lightness – the “essentials” of a great speaker driver. Renowned for reproducing a rich, dynamic and balanced sound, this exclusive cone features in numerous Focal products across our home, studio and car audio ranges.

The TNF Tweeter Outstanding Treble. Made by Focal in France, the Aluminium/Magnesium TNF tweeter with inverted dome delivers a clear and mellow treble. The surround linking the dome to its stand uses a memory foam material called Poron. This surround is directly derived from the Utopia’s famous Beryllium tweeter and reduces distortion by a third between 2000Hz and 3000Hz, the ear’s high-sensitivity range. This Focal tweeter guarantees an impressively stable soundstage.

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Theva N°1

The Theva N°1 is the compact bookshelf loudspeaker featuring an aluminium/magnesium TNF tweeter and a Slatefiber bass/midrange speaker driver. With this set-up it aims deliver soft, clear treble and balanced midrange performance, and “powerful bass”. The rear speaker port is intended to make the loudspeaker more compact, and its size ensures it can fit into smaller areas. The speaker also supports use with the optional Theva stand.

Theva Nº1 has already won its first award in Greece as at the Black Box Audio Video Show 2023 it was judged as the best speaker in its category, taking first place.

"To decide whether a major manufacturer is great, you should not limit yourself to their top models. It is the middle class that sets serious restrictions and imposes compromises that show the character of a company. And Focal's Theva series, to which No.1 belongs, shows - exactly - that the French are great."

Black Box Audio Video Show 2023

• Type: Bass-reflex 2-way bookshelf loudspeaker
• Drivers: 16.5cm Slatefiber Midrange/Bass, 25mm Al/Mg inverted dome TNF tweeter
• Sensitivity: 89dB
• Bandwidth: 58Hz – 28kHz
• Nominal impedance: 8 Ω
• Recommended amp power: 25 – 100W
• Finishes: Black high gloss, Dark wood, Light wood

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Theva N°2

We jump from a compact bookshelf speaker to three-way floorstanding model. It features a TNF tweeter joined by Slatefiber midrange and bass cones. The performance result is impressive bass, smooth and clear treble and mid-range clarity. The integrated stand is tilted for better time alignment performance. With its subtle and discreet presence, it is an elegant addition to any room or living room.

• Type: Bass-reflex 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker
• Drivers: 2 x 5″ (13cm) Slatefiber bass 5″ (13cm) Slatefiber midrange 1″ (25mm) Al/Mg inverted dome TNF tweeter
• Sensitivity: 90dB
• Bandwidth: 53Hz – 28kHz
• Nominal impedance: 8 Ω
• Recommended amp power: 40 – 200W
• Finishes: Black high gloss, Dark wood, Light wood

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Theva N°3

Moving onto the third speaker in the range and this is regarded as the flagship model. The goal here is to produce a high quality sound experience with a performance that’s “dynamic, precise and powerful”. Like the Theva N°2, the stand is tilted to improve the time alignment and provide an optimal soundstage. The main difference between Theva N°3 and the N°2 is the size of the midrange and woofer drivers, so with this speaker it’ll likely produce a bigger sound, but also need more power to drive it.

• Type: Bass-reflex 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker
• Drivers: 2 x 16.5cm Slatefiber bass, 16.5cm Slatefiber midrange, 25mm Al/Mg inverted dome TNF tweeter
• Sensitivity: 91dB
• Bandwidth: 48Hz – 28kHz
• Nominal impedance: 8 Ω
• Recommended amp power: 40 – 250W
• Finishes: Black high gloss, Dark wood, Light wood

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Theva 3D

The N°3-D is the reference home cinema speaker within the Theva line-up. You get the same driver set-up as above for the treble/midrange/woofer, and you get a five-inch full range speaker driver that fires sound upwards into a room for Dolby Atmos height effects. This is the speaker to get if you’re leaning towards a home cinema set-up.

• Type: Bass-reflex 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker / 1-way closed
• Drivers: 2 x 16.5cm Slatefiber bass, 16.5cm Slatefiber midrange, 25mm) Al/Mg inverted dome TNF tweeter; 13cm full-range speaker driver
• Sensitivity: 91dB
• Bandwidth: 48Hz – 28kHz / (Atmos; 100Hz – 20kHz)
• Nominal impedance: 8 Ω
• Recommended amp power: 40 – 250W
• Finishes: Black high gloss, Dark wood, Light wood

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Theva Center

As the name implies, the Theva Center is used as the centre speaker within a Theva-specific home cinema package. It features an aluminium/magnesium TNF tweeter and two Bass/Midrange Slatefiber drivers to provide soft, precise reproduction of the high frequencies, as well as a balanced midrange performance and powerful bass. The goal of the Theva Center is to enhance the clarity of dialogue in a film (perfect if you find some modern films rather difficult to tune into). It’s been designed to be placed on a piece of furniture but can also be placed on its own optional stand.

• Type: 2-way closed centre speaker
• Drivers: 16.5cm Slatefiber Midrange/Bass, 25mm Al/Mg inverted dome TNF tweeter
• Sensitivity: 91dB
• Bandwidth: 59Hz – 28kHz
• Nominal impedance: 8 Ω
• Recommended amp power: 40 – 200W
• Finishes: Black high gloss, Dark wood, Light wood

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Theva Surround

If a custom installation interests, then Focal is offering the Theva Surround as a means of adding a wall-mounted speaker. It can be placed in different spots to immerse the listener, and again features the now usual aluminium/magnesium TNF tweeter and a Slatefiber Bass/Midrange speaker driver combo. It’s only available in a Black MDF finish.

• Type: 2-way closed surround speaker
• Drivers: 16.5cm Slatefiber Midrange/Bass, 25mm Al/Mg inverted dome TNF tweeter
• Sensitivity: 89dB
• Bandwidth: 80Hz – 28kHz
• Nominal impedance: 8 Ω
• Recommended amp power: 25 – 100W
• Finishes: Black MDF

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