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Te koop: focal sopra no1 in de prachtige walnoot uitvoering, compleet met de stands en originele dozen en alle accessoires. Ik ben de eerste en enige eigenaar. De speakers zijn 8 jaar oud. Verkoop weg
Compared with the obvious alternative of a new bookshelf speaker at this money, this asking price looks ambitious for the used market: €5,600 sits above the €5,097 75th percentile and well over the €4,646 median, so it’s not a bargain. It may still be within reach if the listing is unusually complete and immaculate, but the price is asking top-of-market money.
That said, this is a genuinely respected design: the Sopra 1 is admired for speed, resolution, and a big, finely focused presentation from a compact cabinet. A clean pair with cables and accessories can be a smart buy if condition is excellent and provenance is solid, but at this level buyers should want proof of careful ownership, original packing, and no cosmetic or driver issues before paying up.
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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