Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the Focal Chora 816 is the better pick: it ranks #26 of 188 floorstanding speakers by sound quality (rated 4.5/5), against #77 (rated 4.2/5) for the Infinity Primus 360. If you want one new, the Focal Theva N°2 replaces the Focal Chora 816 and is rated 4.4/5 at $999.
The case for the Focal Chora 816: CEA2034 spinorama shows a generally even on-axis response with nice bass extension and high sensitivity. Watch for: Some messiness appears between 500Hz-2kHz on-axis, including a dip around 550Hz.
The Infinity Primus 360 is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 4.97 against 4.30 for the Focal Chora 816. Its bass reaches about 53Hz before falling 3dB, against 60Hz for the Focal Chora 816. The tradeoff: Manufacturer-spec sensitivity of 93dB runs about 3-4dB optimistic versus the measured 89.4dB average.
Buy the Focal Chora 816 only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, buy the Focal Theva N°2, which replaces the Focal Chora 816.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Focal Chora 816 | Infinity Primus 360 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $900 per pair used, Discontinued | $650 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #26 of 188 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #77 of 188 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 35Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 37Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 40.7”H x 11.8”W x 15.3”D (1033.8 x 299.7 x 388.6 mm) | 39” x 8.2” x 13” (990 x 208 x 330 mm) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (3.9 ohms minimum, measured, Audio Science Review) | 8 ohms nominal, 3.5 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 6.5” (16.5cm) Slatefiber woofer, 6.5” (16.5cm) Slatefiber midrange, 1” (25mm) TNF Al/Mg inverted dome tweeter | Two 6.5” mid-woofers, 4” mid-range, 0.75” dome tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 91dB (measured, Audio Science Review) | 89.4dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner; 93dB manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 40.8 lbs (18.5 kg) each | 48.5 lbs (22 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.30 | 4.97 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.37 | 7.10 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 38Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, Manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 350Hz & 3.3kHz, 24dB/octave |
| Recommended Power | - | 10-200W |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Focal Chora 816: $900 per pair used Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Focal Theva N°2, ranked lower, estimated 4.4/5.
Pros: CEA2034 spinorama shows a generally even on-axis response with nice bass extension and high sensitivity. Predicted in-room response is very good aside from a peak around 8kHz. Horizontal beamwidth of about ±60 degrees is typical and fairly controlled. Distortion is very low at 86dB SPL/1m and still usable at 96dB SPL/1m. Measured bass extension of 60Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 91dB.
Cons: Some messiness appears between 500Hz-2kHz on-axis, including a dip around 550Hz. Vertical directivity narrows a little, so listening height matters more than with a coincident design. Cumulative spectral decay (waterfall) shows a fair bit of resonances lingering across the midrange. Distortion rises substantially in the 1-2kHz region at 96dB SPL/1m. Minimum impedance dips to about 3.9 ohms. Discontinued.
Full Focal Chora 816 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 35Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 40.7”H x 11.8”W x 15.3”D (1033.8 x 299.7 x 388.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5” (16.5cm) Slatefiber woofer, 6.5” (16.5cm) Slatefiber midrange, 1” (25mm) TNF Al/Mg inverted dome tweeter |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (3.9 ohms minimum, measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Sensitivity | 91dB (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.30 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.37 |
| Weight | 40.8 lbs (18.5 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front |
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Infinity Primus 360: $650 per pair Discontinued eBay
Same family: the Infinity Primus 150 (bookshelf, rated 3.4/5).
Pros: A three-way tower from 2005 (two 6.5” mid-woofers, a 4” mid-range, and a 0.75” dome tweeter, 8 ohms nominal) that holds up remarkably well by modern measurement standards: on-axis linearity is within about ±2dB, and the listening window stays consistent out to roughly ±30° horizontal and ±10° vertical off the mid-range axis. Horizontal directivity is well controlled out to about ±75° before tonality starts to drift, meaning the reflected sound in a room stays close in character to the direct sound: a speaker that takes EQ well without fighting itself. Harmonic distortion measures low at both 86dB and 96dB, and multitone distortion stays under the reviewer’s 3% threshold. Silky, smooth midrange with a rich lower-midrange/upper-bass character. No mechanical issues or surround degradation found in a 20-year-old pair, and a second unit measured within about 1-1.5dB of the first, suggesting good long-term consistency for the design. Measured bass extension of 53Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 89.4dB.
Cons: Manufacturer-spec sensitivity of 93dB runs about 3-4dB optimistic versus the measured 89.4dB average. Bass output drops off fairly quickly below about 50Hz in-room (F3 53Hz, F10 37Hz), so a subwoofer is needed for real low-end extension. Resonances show up around 170Hz, 220Hz, and 350Hz. On-axis, the lower treble can sound a bit bright or sibilant when the speaker is aimed directly at the listener; toeing out about 10-15° (rather than the more extreme 30°) gave the best balance, and some sidewall acoustic absorption further tamed a 4-5kHz peak. Placed close to the rear wall, bass gets boomy: pulling the speakers out about a foot resolves most of it, with roughly 1.5 feet from the wall as a good compromise between bass character and typical room aesthetics. Straying beyond about 25° above or below the mid-range axis introduces audible suckout. No longer in production, so it’s a used/secondhand purchase only.
Full Infinity Primus 360 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 37Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Crossover Frequency | 350Hz & 3.3kHz, 24dB/octave |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 39” x 8.2” x 13” (990 x 208 x 330 mm) |
| Drivers | Two 6.5” mid-woofers, 4” mid-range, 0.75” dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, Manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, 3.5 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Recommended Power | 10-200W |
| Sensitivity | 89.4dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner; 93dB manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.97 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.10 |
| Weight | 48.5 lbs (22 kg) each |
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