Focal Kanta N°1 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker

2-Way Bass-Reflex Bookshelf Loudspeaker • 6.5" Flax Driver • Pure Beryllium IAL3 Tweeter • TMD Suspension • NIC Motor • 88 dB Sensitivity

The Focal Kanta N°1 brings some of Focal's most advanced loudspeaker technologies into a compact bookshelf design. It pairs a 6.5-inch Flax mid-bass driver with Focal's IAL3 pure Beryllium inverted-dome tweeter, combining the natural damping properties of Flax with the speed and extended bandwidth of Beryllium. Focal

With a frequency response of 46 Hz to 40 kHz, TMD suspension, NIC motor technology and Focal's high-density polymer front baffle, Kanta N°1 is designed as a serious high-end two-channel loudspeaker rather than simply a compact alternative to a floorstander. Focal

Flax Mid-Bass Driver

The 6.5-inch Flax driver uses a sandwich construction with French flax fiber between two thin fiberglass layers. The structure combines low mass, rigidity and damping for controlled bass and midrange reproduction. Focal

TMD Suspension

Focal's Tuned Mass Damper suspension uses precisely positioned weights within the surround to stabilize its behavior.

TMD specifically addresses unwanted suspension behavior through the critical 1 kHz to 2 kHz region, improving midrange linearity and control. Focal

NIC Magnetic Circuit

NIC, or Neutral Inductance Circuit, uses an optimized Faraday ring to stabilize the magnetic field within the driver motor.

Reducing variations in the magnetic circuit allows the driver to operate more consistently as excursion and frequency change. Focal

Pure Beryllium IAL3 Tweeter

The Kanta N°1 uses Focal's 27 mm IAL3 pure Beryllium inverted-dome tweeter.

Beryllium's exceptional rigidity and low mass allow the tweeter to cover more than five octaves, contributing to the Kanta N°1's extended 40 kHz high-frequency response. Focal

High-Density Polymer Baffle

The front baffle is molded from a single piece of High Density Polymer rather than conventional MDF.

Focal specifies the material as 70% denser than MDF, 15% more rigid and providing 25% greater damping. Its molded construction also allows smooth contours around the drivers to reduce diffraction. Focal

Focus Time

Kanta's cabinet geometry uses Focal's Focus Time principle to position the drivers at the appropriate distance from the listener.

The cabinet combines the molded polymer front baffle with a one-piece molded wood rear shell, Zamak base and glass top plate, integrating acoustic and mechanical design into the enclosure. Focal

Dedicated Kanta N°1 Stand

The optional Kanta N°1 stand is height-adjustable from 61.5 to 64.1 cm. The speaker attaches directly to the stand for greater stability, with decoupling spikes and floor glides supplied. Focal

Technical Specifications

Focal rates the Kanta N°1 at 88 dB sensitivity, 8-ohm nominal impedance and 3.9-ohm minimum impedance, with recommended amplification from 25 to 150 watts. Focal

Two-Channel and Kanta Home Theater Systems

Kanta N°1 can serve as the foundation of a compact high-end stereo system or as part of a complete Kanta cinema. Focal recommends combining it with the Kanta N°2, Kanta N°3 and Kanta Center for multichannel applications. Focal

Its 88 dB sensitivity and 3.9-ohm minimum impedance also make amplifier selection important. Quality amplification with good current capability will allow the Flax driver and Beryllium tweeter to perform as intended.

Focal Kanta at The Grid HiFi

The Grid HiFi is a Focal Powered by Naim partner and can build a complete high-end system around the Kanta N°1.

We can match Kanta with the appropriate Naim amplification and streaming electronics, subwoofers, cabling, power management and equipment support, then optimize speaker and listening-position placement during final setup.

For home theater, The Grid can integrate Kanta with matching center and surround channels, subwoofers, AV processing, projection, acoustic treatment and Control4 automation.

Considering the Focal Kanta N°1? Call The Grid HiFi at (713) 218-8120 and let us build the right system around it.