Focal Sopra N°1 Bookshelf Speakers

Description

About the Focal Sopra N°1 Bookshelf Speakers

At Rapallo, the Focal Sopra N°1 is one of the finest bookshelf speakers available for listeners who want reference-level performance without moving to large floorstanding speakers.

The standout feature is Focal’s pure Beryllium inverted dome tweeter, which delivers extraordinary detail and openness without harshness. Combined with the 6.5-inch mid-bass driver using NIC and TMD technologies, the Sopra N°1 produces exceptional control, dynamics and tonal accuracy.

Despite their compact size, the Sopra N°1 offers a remarkably expansive soundstage and precise imaging, making them ideal for premium stereo systems where performance and elegance are equally important.

These speakers excel in transparency and imaging. When properly paired with quality electronics and positioned on dedicated stands, the Sopra N°1 can create a huge, holographic soundstage that belies their size. For serious two-channel systems or premium compact listening rooms, they are a superb choice.

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are the Focal Sopra N°1 speakers suitable for small rooms?
   Their standmount design makes them ideal for small to medium-sized listening rooms while still delivering large-scale sound.
2. Do the Sopra N°1 require a powerful amplifier?
   They perform best with high-quality amplification between 25W and 150W, depending on listening levels and room size.
3. Do the Sopra N°1 need dedicated stands?
   For optimal performance and soundstage imaging, Focal recommends using dedicated Sopra speaker stands.
4. What makes the Beryllium tweeter special?
   Beryllium is extremely light and rigid, allowing the tweeter to reproduce high frequencies with exceptional accuracy and low distortion.
5. Can the Sopra N°1 be used in a home theatre system?
   They can be used as high-end front or surround speakers within a premium home theatre setup.

 

What the Experts Say

• Hi-Fi+  they praise the Sopra N°1 for its exceptional transparency, dynamic capability and wide soundstage, describing it as one of the finest compact high-end loudspeakers available.
• What Hi-Fi? The Sopra N°1 is widely admired for its remarkable detail retrieval and precise imaging, delivering a performance that rivals much larger speakers

 

Features

• New mid-bass driver with “TMD®” suspension (Tuned Mass Damper) and “NIC” magnetic circuit (Neutral Inductance Circuit)
• New “IHL” Beryllium tweeter (Infinite Horn Loading)
• Drivers developed and manufactured by Focal in France

Pure Beryllium Tweeter

Focal’s inverted dome Beryllium tweeter provides exceptional high-frequency extension, ultra-fast transient response and extraordinary detail retrieval.

6.5-Inch Mid-Bass Driver with NIC Technology

The mid-bass driver incorporates Neutral Inductance Circuit (NIC) technology for improved magnetic stability, delivering cleaner midrange and tighter bass.

Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) Surround

Focal’s TMD suspension system reduces distortion and improves driver linearity for greater accuracy and control.

Gamma Structure Cabinet

A rigid cabinet construction helps minimise vibration and resonance, preserving clarity and detail across the frequency range.

Compact High-End Design

The Sopra N°1 offers the performance of larger speakers in a compact stand-mount form, making it ideal for premium two-channel systems.

Elegant French Craftsmanship

Designed and manufactured in France, the Sopra series features beautifully finished cabinets that blend high-end engineering with striking aesthetics.

 

Perfect System Match

For a beautifully balanced high-end system built around the Focal Sopra N°1, consider the following setup.

Amplifier

• Naim Supernait 3 Integrated Amplifier

Streamer

• Naim ND5 XS2 Network Player

Speaker Stands

• Focal Sopra N°1 Dedicated Speaker Stands

Accessories

• IsoAcoustics GAIA isolation feet
• Premium speaker stands

 

Specifications

Brand: Focal
Model: Sopra N°1
Product Type: Bookshelf / Standmount Loudspeaker

Speaker Design:
2-way bass reflex loudspeaker

Drivers:

• 1 × 6.5″ W cone mid-bass driver
• 1 × 1″ pure Beryllium inverted dome tweeter

Frequency Response: 45 Hz – 40 kHz

Sensitivity: 89 dB (2.83V / 1m)

Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms

Minimum Impedance: Approx. 3.9 ohms

Recommended Amplifier Power: 25 – 150 W

Dimensions (H × W × D): 425 × 279 × 396 mm

Weight: 19 kg each

MPN: SOPRA-N1
SKU: Focal-SopraN1

EAN / UPC / GTIN: 3544053690010

 

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