#AUDIFIED MIXCHECKER DEMO LIMITATIONS DRIVERS#
#AUDIFIED MIXCHECKER DEMO LIMITATIONS PRO#

Once the cones mounted onto the frame, the drivers are attached to the frame, all unmagnetised of course. Ranging from Drum & Bass, Pop, Folk to David Bowie's Lazarus, the speakers are put through their paces and deliver a stunning performance effortlessly. After Focal has played songs that they know will put their speakers in the best of light, it is our turn to choose. These are the same as those found on their professional range of speakers such as the Solo, Twins, Trio6 Be and Trio11 Be.Д®xperiencing music on such a system is a very different affair with a level of realism and a soundstage that I had not experienced before. Three drivers using Focal's W sandwich cones cater for the midrange while Focal's Beryllium is used for the tweeter. Next up in the listening room is the Utopia Grande, Focal's ultimate speaker design.ДЄ passive speaker powered by no less than six amps, The Utopia Grande boasts an 18' woofer.

It uses the same Beryllium drivers, resulting in a detailed top end and tight bass, as well as a wide and precise sound stage. Interestingly, the Stellia is a closed-back design based on the Utopia.

#AUDIFIED MIXCHECKER DEMO LIMITATIONS PRO#

We meet Olivier HГ©bert, the Pro Product Manager, who supervises the demonstrations and explains to us the difference between each product.ДЇirst are the headphones, with five audio stations providing each with a pair of headphones ranging from their flagship Utopia to the more affordable Elegia headphones.ДЄfter an hour of listening to the different headphones, I feel two really stand out, their flagship Utopia and their Stellia.

It comprises five buildings including a rather large main HQ, two buildings for manufacturing and two buildings for storage.ДЄfter quick welcome coffees and teas, we are lead to the listening rooms to hear the range of Focal headphones and speakers. Located in an industrial estate surrounded by mountains and trees, Focal's headquarters are larger than what I initially thought. We were recently invited to Focal HQ for a factory tour and jumped at the opportunity to find out more about the manufacturing process but also the people behind this French company.ДЄfter an early flight from Heathrow to Lyon, we are greeted by Focal's Pro Audio Sales Manager, Xavier, for the hour-long journey separating Lyon Airport from Focal Headquarters in Saint Etienne. Their Focal Solo 6 and Twin 6 were immediate successes here in the UK. Focal made its entry into the world of pro audio in 2009 but has been producing speakers for the past 40 years sharing their experience manufacturing Hi-Fi and audiophile speakers to their professional range.

Audified mixchecker demo limitations