The Focal Dome Flax ranks #117 out of 144 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Focal
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#117 Focal Dome Flax: $800 per pair Amazon eBay
Pros: A compact sealed satellite with a 4” flax cone woofer and a 1” aluminium/magnesium inverted dome tweeter in a rounded cabinet that can be wall mounted or tilted on its stand. Sensitivity is 88dB. Measured bass extension of 128.9Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass is very limited, 128.9Hz (-3dB) and about 86Hz (-10dB), so it needs a subwoofer. Audio Science Review measured an uneven response (0.93 average on-axis deviation), for a preference score of 1.76 that reaches 5.48 with an ideal subwoofer.
How it compares: Just above it: JBL L52 Classic - $599 more, 3Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Parts Express Copperhead Desktop Kit - $280 cheaper, 7Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 86.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 128.9Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 6.8”H x 5.7”W x 5.6”D (172 x 144 x 143 mm) |
| Drivers | 4” flax cone woofer, 1” aluminium/magnesium inverted dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz-28kHz ±3dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (4 ohms minimum) |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.76 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.48 |
| Weight | 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed |
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