Focal Chora 826

The Chora 826 is a 3-way bass-reflex floorstanding speaker from Focal, part of the Chora range. It combines four Slatefiber cone drivers, a composite material based on carbon fibres and thermoplastic, with an inverted Al/Mg dome tweeter, a technology characteristic of the French brand. This configuration aims for wide-band sound reproduction, from deep bass to extreme treble.

The 3-way design divides the acoustic work between two 165 mm Slatefiber woofers, a Slatefiber midrange of the same diameter and a 25 mm inverted dome tweeter. This separation of tasks allows each driver to focus on a reduced frequency range, which limits distortion and improves the accuracy of the sound. The 91 dB sensitivity indicates that the speaker delivers a high sound level for a given electrical power, an advantage for pairing with moderate-power amplifiers. The nominal impedance of 8 Ω, with a minimum of 2.9 Ω, together with a recommended power of between 40 and 250 W, define the range of compatible amplifiers. The frequency response extends from 48 Hz to 28 kHz (±3 dB), with a bass extension measured at 39 Hz at −6 dB, reflecting bass reproduction that does not require an additional subwoofer in most setups.

This model is aimed at listeners seeking a versatile floorstanding speaker for a stereo hi-fi system, capable of covering both music and front-channel home cinema use. The floorstanding format, with dimensions of 303 × 1,053 × 388 mm, suits medium to large rooms where the speaker can be placed on the floor without additional support.