{"product_id":"focal-cinema-lcr-home-cinema-speaker-copy","title":"Focal Cinema SUB Home Cinema Subwoofer","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocal Cinema SUB Reference Home Cinema Subwoofer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocal Cinema SUB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the dedicated bass system for Focal's reference Cinema LCR and is built for private theaters where conventional subwoofers simply aren't enough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edual 13-inch W-cone woofers derived from Focal's professional Sub12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Cinema SUB delivers the output, control, and physical impact required for large-scale private cinema.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epassive bass-reflex subwoofer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning amplification is selected separately based on the size of the theater, number of Cinema SUBs, system configuration, and required output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd like Cinema LCR, it's modular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe can use multiple Cinema SUBs throughout the room and engineer the bass system around the theater rather than forcing one or two conventional powered subwoofers to do everything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual 13-Inch W-Cone Woofers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Cinema SUB uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo massive 13-inch W-cone woofers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese drivers are derived from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSub12 in Focal's professional audio range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing technology designed for professional monitoring environments into the private cinema.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large drivers provide substantial excursion and displacement while Focal's W-cone construction maintains the control required for a reference system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result isn't simply more bass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's bass with the speed and definition needed to keep up with Cinema LCR.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Focal DNA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinema SUB and Cinema LCR are part of Focal's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUtopia Cinema\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe idea is straightforward: take technologies developed for Focal's high-end HiFi and professional studio products and engineer them specifically for large private cinemas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's an important distinction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA serious theater needs enormous dynamic capability, but it also needs accuracy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn explosion should have physical impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA musical score should have weight and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtle low-frequency information should remain controlled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinema SUB is designed to do all of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocal W-Cone Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth 13-inch drivers use Focal's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW sandwich-cone technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cone consists of a structural foam core positioned between two sheets of glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis allows Focal to carefully control three critical properties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRigidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is low distortion, fast transient response, and excellent control even when the drivers are producing substantial output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a reference theater, that's exactly what we want.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95dB Sensitivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinema SUB has a rated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95dB sensitivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving it the efficiency needed for large-scale cinema systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocal recommends \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e400 watts at 8 ohms or 800 watts at 4 ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Cinema SUB is passive, we aren't locked into an amplifier built into the back of the enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, The Grid can engineer the amplification around the actual system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe number of subwoofers, room volume, listening distance, desired playback level, impedance configuration, processing, and required headroom can all be considered when selecting amplification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModular Bass for Large Private Cinemas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass behaves differently in every room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply putting one enormous subwoofer in the front corner doesn't guarantee great bass throughout a theater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinema SUB gives us a modular platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple units can be incorporated into the room and positioned according to the acoustic requirements of the space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat can give us considerably more control over bass distribution across multiple rows of seating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor larger theaters, that's critical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe person sitting in the second row shouldn't have completely different bass than the person sitting six feet away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertical or Horizontal Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinema SUB can be installed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evertically or horizontally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can also be installed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon-wall or integrated into the wall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat gives us substantial flexibility when working around the screen wall, framing, equipment spaces, room dimensions, and other architectural requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt roughly 46 inches tall, 22 inches wide, and 13 inches deep, it's a substantial piece of equipment—but it's designed specifically to become part of the theater rather than something we have to place in the room afterward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind the Screen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinema SUB is a natural fit for a properly designed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebaffle wall or screen-wall system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe can position three matching Cinema LCR speakers behind an acoustically transparent projection screen and integrate Cinema SUBs into the same front-wall architecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe entire front sound system disappears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe screen becomes the visual focus of the room while the loudspeakers and bass system operate behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's the direction we prefer for a serious purpose-built private cinema.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Cinema LCR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocal designed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinema SUB and Cinema LCR together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a complete Utopia Cinema system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinema LCR provides the dynamics, clarity, and scale required for the primary channels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinema SUB provides the bass foundation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple Cinema LCR and Cinema SUB speakers can then be combined based on the requirements of the room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes it possible to scale the system from a substantial residential theater all the way to an extremely large private screening room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete the Theater with Focal 1000 Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinema SUB and Cinema LCR can also be combined with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocal 1000 Series architectural speakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat gives us a complete Focal solution throughout the room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinema LCR can handle the front soundstage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinema SUB can provide the primary bass system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocal 1000 Series speakers can handle the surrounds, rear surrounds, and Dolby Atmos channels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause these products share Focal technologies such as the W cone, we can maintain a consistent design philosophy throughout the theater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Passive Bass-Reflex Subwoofer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoofers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dual 13\" W-Cone Drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriver Technology:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Focal W Sandwich Cone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 42Hz–2.5kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 95dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNominal Impedance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 Ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Impedance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.1 Ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 400W at 8 Ohms \/ 800W at 4 Ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertical or Horizontal Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn-Wall or In-Wall Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple Cinema SUBs Can Be Combined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 45.87\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 21.62\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12.8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 160.94 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric Grille Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to Complement Focal Cinema LCR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocal Utopia Cinema at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi is a Focal Powered by Naim store and private cinema design and integration specialist in Houston, Texas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Cinema SUB, the question isn't simply, \"How many subwoofers do I need?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe engineer the bass system around the room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat means looking at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroom dimensions and volume, seating locations, number of rows, screen-wall construction, room modes, required output, crossover points, subwoofer locations, amplification, processing, and acoustic treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before deciding on the final configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a complete Focal reference cinema, we can combine multiple Cinema SUBs with three matching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinema LCR speakers behind an acoustically transparent screen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, then complete the immersive system with Focal 1000 Series architectural speakers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom there, The Grid can handle the entire private cinema—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocal loudspeakers, subwoofers, high-end processing, amplification, projection, acoustically transparent screens, acoustic treatment, theater seating, lighting control, networking, and Control4 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