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The Focal JM Lab Cobalt CC 800S is a high-end 2-way centre channel speaker designed and manufactured in France, featuring dual 165 mm W-cone mid-bass drivers and a 25 mm Tioxid inverted-dome tweeter. This pre-owned example is in good condition finished in grey, with a small veneer chip exposing the MDF underneath. It is supplied as-is without original packaging or accessories.
Aimed at home theatre enthusiasts seeking high-fidelity dialogue reproduction, the Cobalt CC 800S combines clarity, natural tonal balance and solid power handling to anchor movie soundtracks with precision and involvement.
Visit our Lane Cove showroom to experience the dialogue clarity and seamless integration of the 800S Centre speaker.
Why Choose the Focal JM Lab Cobalt CC 800S Centre Channel?
The Cobalt CC 800S brings Focal’s signature W-cone technology and inverted-dome tweeter to the heart of a home theatre system, delivering focused, natural sound for dialogue and centre-channel effects.
• Clear, Natural Dialogue: Dual mid-bass drivers and precise crossover ensure intelligible speech across a wide seating area.
• Smooth High-Frequency Detail: Tioxid inverted-dome tweeter provides refined treble without harshness.
• Magnetic Shielding: Safe placement near older televisions without colour distortion or interference.
• Easy Amplifier Matching: High 92.5 dB sensitivity and 8 Ω nominal impedance suit a wide range of AV receivers and amplifiers.
• Robust French Construction: Sealed MDF cabinet and bi-wire terminals deliver controlled, low-colouration performance.
Audition the Focal JM Lab Cobalt CC 800S at our Lane Cove showroom to hear its articulate centre-channel performance in a properly set-up home theatre system.
With a frequency response of 60 Hz to 22 kHz and 100 W power handling, the Cobalt CC 800S covers the critical midrange and treble where dialogue and musical scores reside. The dual 165 mm W-cone drivers—Focal’s layered glass-fibre and foam sandwich—offer low mass, high rigidity and excellent self-damping for natural timbre and controlled bass support.
The sealed enclosure and magnetic shielding make the 800S practical for placement, while the bi-wire terminals allow flexible connection options. The result is a centre channel that integrates cleanly with matching Cobalt or other Focal loudspeakers, bringing film soundtracks to life with clarity and scale.
Technical Specifications
• Product Type: Pre-owned
• Type: 2-way sealed centre channel loudspeaker
• Drivers: Two 165 mm W-cone mid-bass, 25 mm Tioxid inverted-dome tweeter
• Frequency Response (±3 dB): 60 Hz – 22 kHz
• Low Frequency Point (–6 dB): Approximately 55 Hz
• Sensitivity (2.83 V / 1 m): 92.5 dB
• Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω
• Power Handling: 100 W (music programme)
• Recommended Amplifier Power: 20 – 80 W
• Crossover Frequency: 2.2 kHz
• Magnetic Shielding: Yes
• Connections: Bi-wire binding posts (banana, spade or bare wire)
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 180 × 520 × 298 mm
• Weight: 12 kg
• Finish: Grey (small veneer chip exposing MDF)
• Country of Origin: France
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Since 1978, Len Wallis Audio has been a trusted name in hi-fi, curating premium audio solutions from our Lane Cove showroom in Sydney. For over four decades, we’ve selected products that deliver outstanding performance and quality.
Our focus on innovation ensures every item meets audiophile standards. Whether upgrading or building a new system, our team helps you find the ideal audio solution for your needs.
Experience the 800S in person with an audition at our Lane Cove showroom. With expert guidance and a commitment to satisfaction, we make your audio journey seamless and rewarding.
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Compared with the obvious alternative at this level — a newer Focal Chorus center — A$350 for this older Cobalt CC800S looks like a fair-to-good buy, not a throwaway cheapie. The model is a serious, well-made center with a sealed 2-way design, 92.5 dB sensitivity, 8-ohm nominal load, and a 2 × 165 mm mid/bass array, so it has the scale and clarity to keep up with proper front speakers.
That’s why it’s worth a look: the CC800S is a highly regarded center from Focal’s better-era Cobalt line, and these don’t come up every day. For home-theater buyers, the upside is strong dialogue weight and a coherent tonal match if you already run Focal/JMlab Cobalts; just confirm the tweeter and both mids are clean, the grille and terminal plate are intact, and the cabinet hasn’t been water-damaged or re-glued.
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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