Focal Theva No.3-D

The top section of the speaker houses a dedicated 5-inch up-firing driver. This driver bounces sound off your ceiling to create the overhead effects necessary for Dolby Atmos, eliminating the need to install separate speakers in your ceiling.

Yes, you will need an AV receiver that supports Dolby Atmos processing. The speaker has separate binding posts for the main floor-standing section and the up-firing Atmos module, so you will need to run two sets of speaker wires from your receiver to each speaker.

The Theva No.3-D is quite versatile, with a recommended power range of 40 to 250 watts. Because they have a sensitivity of 91 dB, they are relatively easy to drive and will perform well with most high-quality home theater receivers.

While they are optimized for home theater, they are excellent for stereo music listening as well. You can simply ignore the up-firing Atmos module if you are listening to a standard two-channel music source, and the main drivers will provide a detailed, neutral sound signature.

Each speaker measures approximately 12 inches wide, 40.75 inches high, and 16.25 inches deep. You should ensure you have enough floor space to place them away from walls to allow the bass-reflex port to breathe properly for the best sound quality.

Yes, the speakers come with magnetic cloth grilles that are easily removable. This allows you to choose between a clean, minimalist look or exposing the Slatefiber cone drivers if you prefer the aesthetic of the speaker components.