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Focal chorus sw 800 v actieve subwoofer in perfecte technische en optische staat. Deze krachtige hoogwaardige subwoofer is uitgerust met een 27 cm polyglass-woofer en een ingebouwde bash-versterker va
This is a buyer’s market at €295, because it sits just below the €300 median for recent comparable EUR listings and right around the €295 25th percentile. In other words, it’s fair to slightly attractive, not a deep bargain, but priced well enough to move if the speakers are clean and complete.
Focal’s Chorus line is well regarded for lively, efficient sound, and the 826V in particular is noted for a 91.5dB/W/m sensitivity and a reach that should suit a moderate room without demanding a huge amp. That makes it appealing for buyers who want easy drive and strong dynamics; at this price, the main upside is simply getting into a respected Focal floorstander at a sensible entry point.
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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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