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Focal Sopra 1 Bookshelf Loudspeakers A year old, bought from local authorised dealer, with original invoice, all packaging. They retail for 20k with the stands Type 2-way bass-reflex bookshelf loudspeaker Type 2-way bass-reflex bookshelf loudspeaker Speaker drivers 61/2" (16.5cm) "W" bass midrange with "TMD®" suspension, "NIC" motor 11/16" (27mm) "IHL" Beryllium inverted dome tweeter Frequency response (+/- 3dB) 45Hz - 40kHz Low frequency point - 6dB 41Hz Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 89dB Nominal impedance 8Ω Minimum impedance 3.9Ω Crossover frequency 2 200Hz Recommended amplifier power 25 - 150
What’s the real gap between A$9,600 and the current used market here? Against your own comps, it’s ambitious: the ask sits above the A$9,062 75th percentile and roughly A$1,067 over the median, so I’d treat it as a top-of-market number rather than a fair-average buy.
That said, this is a genuinely respected speaker if you want a compact, high-end floorstander with speed, scale, and low coloration; the Sopra line is valued for its clarity and dynamics. If the condition is truly clean, with sensible owner history and original accessories, it can still be a worthwhile buy—but at this price I’d want proof it’s exceptional, not just presentable.
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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