• Sopra N°3 FloorStanding Loudspeaker (Each)
      • Sopra N°3 FloorStanding Loudspeaker (Each)
      • Sopra N°3 FloorStanding Loudspeaker (Each)
      • Sopra N°3 FloorStanding Loudspeaker (Each)
      • Sopra N°3 FloorStanding Loudspeaker (Each)
      • Sopra N°3 FloorStanding Loudspeaker (Each)

      Focal Series

      Focal Series Sopra N°3 FloorStanding Loudspeaker (Each)

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      $12,899.00

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        The Absolute Best High End LoudSpeakers! With its two 8¼" woofers, this loudspeaker offers solid, rich & perfectly defined bass for music lovers looking for optimum performance. Each Sold Separately ! Free Shipping to Continental US!

        Product description

        Generous & Controlled Bass

        The longest standing loudspeaker of the line, Sopra N°3 perfectly combines dynamics, space optimization and harmonic richness.

        With its two 8 ¼" woofers, this loudspeaker offers solid, rich and perfectly defined bass for music lovers looking for optimum performance. Despite its reasonable size, it will reveal its full potential in rooms measuring up to 860 ft2 ( 80 m2 ).

        Sopra clearly inaugurates a new era for the “Premium High End” by taking into account new performance criteria. Compact, modern, a pure design, character...all these are essential factors to ensure perfect integration into your interior.

        Equipped with best midrange drivers ever developed by Focal, with the NIC and TMD technologies, Sopra pushes back the limits of sound reproduction in terms of transparency in a very compact enclosure. Indeed, unlike Utopia, which is extravagant by essence and where size is by no means a constraint, Sopra aims for maximal compactness to ensure easy integration into reasonably sized rooms.

        Our Beryllium tweeter features an incredibly light and extremely rigid dome, that deliver a transparent and dynamic sound. Its main limitation comes from the compression of air in the cavity behind it. But the requirement for Sopra to be compact meant that as much of the cabinet as possible had to be used for the bass. We had to explore other options for loading the tweeter, which led us to come up with the IHL system. The "IHL" system enables to load the Beryllium tweeter respecting the compactness demand of the speaker. The rear wave of the tweeter is delicately and gradually absorbed to avoid any distortion. The treble definition is pushed to the maximum.

        Since the beginning, we have always had a great interest in the magnetic circuit, an essential aspect of a speaker drive unit. The precision and detail of audio reproduction depends on the stability of the magnetic field. NIC technology ( Neutral Inductance Circuit ) permits to control the magnetic field and finally enables to master it in order to limit distortion. It decreases the effects of distortion and give the sound a very high-definition and an unprecedented dynamic.

        Stabilizing the Magnetic Field - Neutral Inductance Circuit

        Since the beginning, we have always had a great interest in the magnetic circuit, an essential aspect of a speaker drive unit. The precision and detail of audio reproduction depends on the stability of the magnetic field. NIC technology (Neutral Inductance Circuit) permits to control the magnetic field and finally enables to master it in order to limit distortion. It decreases the effects of distortion and give the sound a very high-definition and an unprecedented dynamic.

        Innovation - Infinite Horn Loading

        Our Beryllium tweeter features an incredibly light and extremely rigid dome, that deliver a transparent and dynamic sound. Its main limitation comes from the compression of air in the cavity behind it. But the requirement for Sopra to be compact meant that as much of the cabinet as possible had to be used for the bass. We had to explore other options for loading the tweeter, which led us to come up with the IHL system. The "IHL" system enables to load the Beryllium tweeter respecting the compactness demand of the speaker. The rear wave of the tweeter is delicately and gradually absorbed to avoid any distortion. The treble definition is pushed to the maximum.

        No Sacrifice of Performance to Aesthetics

        The design agency Pineau & Le Porcher designed Sopra with one rule: no sacrifice of performance to aesthetics. The Sopra line is destined for the most passionate sound enthusiasts. Its design favours performance, whilst exceptional materials associated with different lacquered finishes or wood finishes in oak (Light Oak and Black Oak) with High Gloss varnish for a radiant shine bringing even more elegance and warmth to your home décor.

        Mastering The Cabinet & Choice of Materials

        Made in France Sopra’s cabinet was designed in our cabinet-making facility in Bourbon-Lancy (Burgundy, France) using the same manufacturing process as for Utopia The 69mm sandwich-machined front panel uses the same principle as ‘Gamma Structure’ to provide inertia and damping. Its density gives it the inertia necessary to provide a stable mechanical reference for optimal definition. The inside of the cabinet has no parallel side panels, and small Helmholtz resonators have been added to the lower section to prevent vertical standing waves. We chose glass as the material for the base of the loudspeaker to provide floor coupling, using spikes, which enabled the fastest propagation time possible, thus eliminating all halo effects in the bass.

        Specifications

        Type

        3 - way bass-reflex floor standing loudspeaker

        Speakers

        2 x 81/4" “W” cone woofers with NIC 61/2" “W” cone midrange with NIC and “TMD” suspension 27 mm pure Beryllium IHL inverted dome tweeter

        Frequency Response ( +/- 3 dB )

        33 Hz - 40 kHz

        Low Frequency Point -6 dB

        26 Hz

        Sensitivity ( 2.83V / 1m )

        91.5 dB

        Nominal Impedance

        8 Ohms

        Minimum Impedance

        3.1 Ohms

        Crossover Frequency

        250 Hz / 2200 Hz

        Recommended Amplifier Power

        40 - 400 watt

        Dimensions 

        50" ( H ) x 16"( W ) x 23.4" ( D )

        Weight ( each )

        154.32 lbs 

        - Product Documentation -

        Focal Sopra No.3 User's Manual

        Focal Sopra No.3 Unpacking Manual

        Focal Sopra No.3 White Paper

        Focal Sopra No.3 Specification Sheet

        Reviews

        5 / 5

        5 stars based on 1 reviews

        • 5 / 5By Edward 13 / Mar / 2023

          Just got my first pair of Sopra's from AV Luxury Group and what really sets the Focal Sopra No.3 apart is the audio performance. The clarity and depth of the soundstage is truly remarkable, with each note and instrument coming through with an unparalleled level of detail and precision. The midrange is particularly impressive, delivering a rich and warm sound that brings out the nuances of even the most complex music. What's more, the Focal Sopra No.3 speakers are incredibly versatile, allowing you to enjoy your music in a wide range of settings. Whether you're listening to a vinyl record in a cozy living room or streaming a high-resolution digital track in a large home theater, these speakers deliver an immersive and engaging audio experience that will leave you in awe. Of course, it's worth noting that the Focal Sopra No.3 speakers are a significant investment. But if you're a serious audiophile looking for the ultimate in sound quality and design, these speakers are worth every penny. Overall, I would highly recommend the Focal Sopra No.3 speakers to anyone looking for a truly exceptional audio experience.

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