Focal Chora 816 Speaker
Best floorstanding speakers for immersive home cinema in mid-sized rooms.
These floorstanders prioritize a focused, immersive soundstage, using a clever tilted design to align audio directly with your ears. They deliver a rich, dynamic performance that excels in home cinema, though their specific spatial tuning means they demand a dedicated listening spot to truly shine.
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Who it's for
- Listeners who enjoy crisp, fatigue-free high-frequency detail
- Audiophiles prioritizing vocal realism and instrument separation
- Design-conscious homeowners seeking stylish, modern audio equipment
Who should skip it
- Apartment dwellers with limited space for proper speaker placement
- Budget shoppers relying on entry-level or low-power receivers
- Value-focused buyers comparing specs across crowded market segments
Performance breakdown
Midrange clarity
Slatefiber drivers deliver articulate, natural vocals that cut through dense mixes.
Soundstage precision
Tilted stand design creates a focused, immersive listening environment for listeners.
Treble detail
Aluminum/Magnesium tweeter provides crisp, airy highs without becoming overly harsh.
Bass impact
Front-ported design offers punchy, controlled low-end suitable for medium-sized rooms.
Build quality
Robust construction and modern aesthetics feel premium and built to last.
Amplifier versatility
Efficient sensitivity makes them easy to drive with most standard receivers.
Key Specs
Type
2.5-way bass-reflex floorstanding loudspeaker
Drivers
Two 61/2" (16.5cm) Slatefiber cone drivers, 1" (25mm) TNF Aluminum/Magnesium inverted dome tweeter
Sensitivity
89.5dB (2.83V/1m)
Frequency response
50Hz-28kHz (±3dB)
Nominal impedance
8Ω
Minimum impedance
4Ω
Recommended amplifier power
40/200W
Dimensions
409/32×117/8×159/32″ (102.3×30.3×38.8cm)
Weight
40.8 lbs
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