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Focal Profile 908 Bookshelf Loudspeakers Nice pair of Focal Profile 908s in excellent condition and perfect working order. Were lightly used in a home cinema set-up over a few years. Happy to audition. Pick up in Glebe. SPECS: Manufacturer: Focal Model: Profile 908 Made in: France Dimensions: 23 x 39 x 27.5 cm (W x H x D). Weight: 8,5 kg Technical Data: Type: 2-way system, bass reflex Tweeter: 25 mm tweeter (aluminum-magnesium). Midrange / bass driver: 16.5 cm midrange driver with 32 mm voice coil Efficiency: 89 db Frequency response: 50 Hz - 30.5 kHz (+/- 3 dB) crossover frequen
Focal’s Profile 908 has a strong reputation as a refined, revealing bookshelf/standmount, so the key question is price. At A$895, this looks like a good buy if the pair is genuinely in excellent condition, because that sits comfortably below what a well-kept premium Focal of this era typically commands on the used market.
What makes it worth chasing is the usual Focal recipe: lively dynamics, clean top-end detail, and a presentation that stays composed with quality amplification. In excellent cosmetic shape, the upside is obvious for a buyer wanting a serious two-channel speaker that still feels upscale. I’d mainly confirm original grilles, stands/spikes if included, and that both drivers are clean and matched; at this price, a tidy, complete pair is the sort of listing worth moving quickly on.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Focal traces its roots to 1979 in Saint-Étienne, France, where engineer and hi-fi enthusiast Jacques Mahul founded the company in a small workshop within his father's precision engineering firm. Initially operating as JMlab, it began crafting bespoke speaker drivers, with early models like the DB13 earning acclaim for their compact yet dynamic bass performance. This heritage of acoustic innovation and French craftsmanship propelled Focal's evolution, marked by pivotal 1990s expansions under Gérard Chrétien's leadership, yielding iconic references such as the Vega and Grande Utopia loudspeakers that redefined audiophile standards.
The brand's core focus remains high-fidelity loudspeakers, where it excels through in-house driver design featuring breakthroughs like inverted-dome tweeters, Polyglass cones, flax diaphragms, and beryllium tweeters in its Utopia line. Focal has diversified into professional studio monitors, premium headphones, car audio systems, and select accessories, all emphasizing noble materials and meticulous engineering. While not delving into amplifiers, turntables, DACs, or cables, its speaker-centric portfolio spans home, mobile, and pro applications with unwavering commitment to purity of sound.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Focal commands respect as a world leader among discerning hi-fi buyers for its benchmark performance, international awards, and "Made in France" prestige. No longer a niche boutique, it blends heritage appeal with cutting-edge technology, attracting serious audiophiles who prioritize transparency, dynamics, and emotional depth over mass-market compromises.
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