Focal Chora 816 Review: Ranked #20 of 89

Last updated: October 5, 2026

The Focal Chora 816 ranks #20 out of 89 total Large Size Floorstanding Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Focal

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Focal Chora 816 - ranked #20 of 89 Large Size Floorstanding Speakers · Editor's rating 4.5/5

#20 Focal Chora 816: $900 per pair used Active 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.

How it compares: Just above it: JBL HDI-3800 - $4100 more, 1Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Revel F208 - $1500 more, 2.8Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).

Bass Extension (-10dB)35Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)60Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
DIY KitNo
Dimensions40.7”H x 11.8”W x 15.3”D (1033.8 x 299.7 x 388.6 mm)
Drivers6.5” (16.5cm) Slatefiber woofer, 6.5” (16.5cm) Slatefiber midrange, 1” (25mm) TNF Al/Mg inverted dome tweeter
Impedance8 ohms nominal (3.9 ohms minimum, measured, Audio Science Review)
Sensitivity91dB (measured, Audio Science Review)
Spinorama Preference Score4.30
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub6.37
Weight40.8 lbs (18.5 kg) each
Woofer Cabinetported, front
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