Short answer: the Focal Theva N°2, if you are buying new. The Focal Chora 816 ranks higher than it (#27 vs #49 of 228 floorstanding speakers, 4.5/5 vs 4.4/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Focal Theva N°2 is still sold new at $799.
The case for the Focal Theva N°2: Slim three way floorstanding speakers with high sensitivity that get loud from a small amplifier, a stylish tower for modest budgets. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
Why pick the Focal Chora 816: An affordable, easy to drive tower with good bass extension and low distortion, now discontinued but worth buying used. Watch for: Some messiness appears between 500Hz-2kHz on-axis, including a dip around 550Hz.
Buy the Focal Theva N°2, since the Focal Chora 816 is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
About the ratings: the Focal Theva N°2’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 4.2 to 4.6, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Focal Theva N°2 | Focal Chora 816 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799.00 per pair | $900 per pair used, Discontinued |
| Ranked | #49 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated | #27 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (manufacturer specified) | 60Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Drivers | 1” (25mm) Al/Mg inverted dome tweeter, 5” (13cm) Slatefiber midrange, 2x 5” (13cm) Slatefiber woofers | 6.5” (16.5cm) Slatefiber woofer, 6.5” (16.5cm) Slatefiber midrange, 1” (25mm) TNF Al/Mg inverted dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 53Hz-28kHz ±3dB (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Sensitivity | 90dB (manufacturer specified) | 91dB (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, 2.9 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) | 8 ohms nominal (3.9 ohms minimum, measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Recommended Power | 40-200W | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, front |
| Dimensions | 36.7”H x 7.5”W x 13.9”D (931 x 191 x 352 mm) | 40.7”H x 11.8”W x 15.3”D (1033.8 x 299.7 x 388.6 mm) |
| Weight | 37.5 lbs (17 kg) each | 40.8 lbs (18.5 kg) each |
| Cabinet Color | light wood, black, dark wood | - |
| Country | France | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 35Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.30 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.37 |
| DIY Kit | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Focal Theva N°2: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Focal Chora 816: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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