{"product_id":"focal-sopra-no2-3-way-floorstanding-loudspeaker-each-copy","title":"FOCAL SOPRA No2 3-Way Floorstanding Loudspeaker (each) (open box)","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFocal Sopra N°2 3-Way Floorstanding Loudspeaker (each) (open box) Light Oak\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFocal Sopra N°2\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the sweet spots in Focal’s high-end loudspeaker lineup—combining serious scale, dynamics and resolution with a cabinet that remains manageable enough for a wide range of listening rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned and manufactured in France, the Sopra N°2 is a \u003cstrong\u003e3-way bass-reflex floorstanding loudspeaker\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring dual 7-inch W-cone woofers, a 6.5-inch W-cone midrange with Focal’s TMD suspension and NIC motor technology, and a pure Beryllium inverted-dome tweeter with Infinite Horn Loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a loudspeaker capable of delivering deep, controlled bass, exceptional midrange transparency and highly detailed treble while maintaining the speed and coherence that make the Sopra series so engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor listeners who want to move into true high-end Focal without the size and scale of the Utopia range, the \u003cstrong\u003eSopra N°2 is an exceptional place to be.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHigh-End Focal Performance in a More Manageable Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSopra N°2 was engineered around an interesting challenge:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much of Focal’s reference loudspeaker technology can you put into a relatively compact floorstanding design?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe answer is quite a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e47 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sopra N°2 is substantial without overwhelming most listening rooms. Yet its dual 7-inch woofers, sophisticated midrange driver and Beryllium tweeter allow it to produce the scale and dynamics expected from a much larger loudspeaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal specifically designed the Sopra N°2 to approach the performance territory of its Utopia range while maintaining a more accessible footprint. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePure Beryllium Inverted-Dome Tweeter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh frequencies are reproduced by Focal’s \u003cstrong\u003e1-inch pure Beryllium inverted-dome tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeryllium combines extremely low mass with exceptional rigidity, allowing the diaphragm to respond rapidly while extending well beyond the conventional audible range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sopra N°2 reaches all the way to \u003cstrong\u003e40kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, but extreme extension isn't really the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat matters is the tweeter’s ability to reproduce subtle information—the texture of a cymbal, the decay of a piano note, the ambience of the recording space—without sounding forced or exaggerated. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInfinite Horn Loading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal takes the Beryllium tweeter a step further with its \u003cstrong\u003eIHL, or Infinite Horn Loading, system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear wave produced by a tweeter can create unwanted distortion if it isn't properly controlled. Focal's IHL architecture progressively absorbs this rear radiation while allowing the tweeter to operate within the relatively compact Sopra enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe objective is greater definition, lower distortion and cleaner high-frequency reproduction. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Midrange Is Where Sopra Gets Serious\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal considers the Sopra N°2's midrange driver one of the most important elements of the loudspeaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e6.5-inch W-cone midrange\u003c\/strong\u003e combines two of Focal's significant technologies: \u003cstrong\u003eTMD suspension and NIC motor technology\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTMD—Tuned Mass Damper—helps stabilize the driver's suspension and reduce unwanted resonances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNIC—Neutral Inductance Circuit—addresses variations in the magnetic field within the driver's motor system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, they're designed to reduce distortion and improve linearity through the frequencies where vocals and much of the fundamental information in music reside. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal isn't simply more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's greater transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDual 7-Inch W-Cone Woofers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBass comes from \u003cstrong\u003etwo 7-inch W-cone woofers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal's W-cone technology uses a sandwich construction consisting of a lightweight foam core positioned between layers of glass fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis construction allows Focal to carefully balance three characteristics that are critical to driver performance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightness. Rigidity. Damping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual woofers allow the Sopra N°2 to reach \u003cstrong\u003e34Hz ±3dB and 28Hz at -6dB\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing genuine low-frequency authority without requiring an enormous enclosure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor music, that means bass that can have real weight while retaining the speed and definition necessary to integrate properly with the midrange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFocus Time: The Shape Has a Purpose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive Sopra cabinet isn't shaped that way simply to attract attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal calls its approach \u003cstrong\u003eFocus Time\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper and lower cabinet sections are angled around the center module so that the acoustic output of the individual drivers converges more precisely at the listening position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helps improve time alignment between the drivers and contributes to the precise imaging and coherent presentation expected from a high-end loudspeaker. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a good example of form following acoustic function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt just happens to look fantastic at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGamma Structure Cabinet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA loudspeaker cabinet should provide a stable platform for the drivers—not become another source of sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal's \u003cstrong\u003eGamma Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a dense, rigid cabinet architecture designed to reduce enclosure vibration and unwanted resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal uses vibration mapping during development to identify areas of the cabinet requiring additional reinforcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTempered glass, substantial internal construction and carefully selected materials further contribute to the enclosure's rigidity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the cabinet stays quiet, you hear more of the drivers and less of the box surrounding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade in France\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sopra N°2 is a genuine French-made high-end loudspeaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts cabinets are crafted in France, while Focal develops and manufactures its key driver technologies in-house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attention to detail extends beyond acoustics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible decoupling spikes were specifically designed for the Sopra series and manufactured by specialists from the watchmaking industry, while lacquer and wood finishes give the speaker the level of fit and finish expected at this level. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEasier to Drive Than You Might Expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sopra N°2 offers \u003cstrong\u003e91dB sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e with a nominal impedance of \u003cstrong\u003e8 ohms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal recommends amplification between \u003cstrong\u003e40 and 300 watts per channel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The impedance does drop to \u003cstrong\u003e3.1 ohms\u003c\/strong\u003e, however, so amplifier quality and current capability remain important when choosing electronics. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives us plenty of flexibility when building a system around the Sopra N°2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't demand enormous amplifier power simply to come alive, but it is revealing enough to reward exceptional amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFocal Sopra N°2 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-Way Bass-Reflex Floorstanding Loudspeaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade In:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\" (27mm) IHL pure Beryllium inverted-dome tweeter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidrange:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.5\" (16.5cm) W-cone midrange with TMD suspension and NIC motor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoofers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 x 7\" (18cm) W-cone woofers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAcoustic Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34Hz – 40kHz (±3dB)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Frequency Point:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28Hz (-6dB)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91dB\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 ohms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1 ohms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 – 300 watts \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46.87\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.12\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e122 lbs. 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