The Focal Chora and Theva line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 5 models, from the Focal Chora 816 to the Focal Theva N°1, Focal Theva N°2 and Focal Theva N°3. Ratings run from 3.5/5 to 4.5/5. Of these, 4 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Chora 816 to Theva N°2
The Focal Theva N°2 replaced the Focal Chora 816. It rates lower, 4.4/5 against 4.5/5.
| Spec | Chora 816 | Theva N°2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 6.5” (16.5cm) Slatefiber woofer, 6.5” (16.5cm) Slatefiber midrange, 1” (25mm) TNF Al/Mg inverted dome tweeter | 1” (25mm) Al/Mg inverted dome tweeter, 5” (13cm) Slatefiber midrange, 2x 5” (13cm) Slatefiber woofers |
| Sensitivity | 91dB | 90dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60Hz | 53Hz |
| Weight | 40.8 lbs (18.5 kg) each | 37.5 lbs (17 kg) each |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Focal Chora and Theva are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Focal Chora and Theva, from the Focal Chora 816 to the Focal Theva N°1, Focal Theva N°2 and Focal Theva N°3.
What replaced the Focal Chora 816?
The Focal Theva N°2 replaced the Focal Chora 816. It is rated 4.4/5, against 4.5/5 for the Focal Chora 816.