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Focal Theva No. 1 Standmount Loudspeakers Brand new with invoice from retailer. Low hours. Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: Cash EFt Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By hugo_wilco 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $950 Date: February 17Feb 17
Against the recent AUD used comps, A$950 is a touch above the 75th percentile of A$907, so this is ambitious rather than a bargain. It also sits well over the median A$847 and the 25th percentile A$787, so I’d only bite if the condition is genuinely excellent and the set is complete.
That said, the model itself is well regarded: a clean, easy-to-drive bookshelf with a lively but controlled presentation, good imaging, and solid bass reach for its size. If this is an original-owner pair with boxes, grilles, and paperwork, the appeal is in getting a current-generation Focal without the usual new-price hit; if not, the premium starts to look harder to justify.
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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