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Focal actieve subwoofer sw 800 v actieve basreflexsubwoofer 270 mm polyglass woofer specificaties vermogen: 500 w (piek), 350 w (rms)frequentierespons (± 3 db): 32 hz - 160 hzsubwooferfuncties: variab
At €285, this Focal SW800V subwoofer is a clear bargain compared to the obvious alternative of buying a generic budget active sub at this price point. The listing sits below the 25th percentile of €300 from our database of 139 comparable EUR listings, making it a strong deal against the median of €699 and the 75th percentile of €1,531.
The SW800V is well-regarded for its 27 cm Polyglass W-membrane driver and 350 W RMS amplifier, delivering deep, controlled bass down to 27 Hz with a clean 32 Hz–160 Hz range. Its MDF construction, variable low-pass filter, and subsonic mode make it a standout in the Focal Chorus V line, often paired with matching 836V and 807V speakers. At this price, even with unknown condition, the upside is substantial for an enthusiast seeking genuine Focal performance without the median market cost.
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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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