Focal xs book music system powered desktop speakers at. The white noise is there again when the speakers are powered on. Focal home speakers and subwoofers for sale in stock ebay. The focal xs book features a 2way bassreflex active loudspeaker design. The design, both inside and out, is therefore almost entirely the same as its predecessors. Jan 06, 2012 focal xs book is the obvious next step after the first multimedia focal xs 2. Thanks to a mechanical system operated by a handle placed in the back body of the tweeter compartment, the 4 upper enclosures of the grande utopia em can spread out. The focal xs speakers reproduce the music on your computer with the sonic realism of professional studio monitors. While aimed at the desktop market, where each speaker would normally be. The mm 1 did a better job than the xs book at keeping everything together at super low volume, probably thanks to the dsp. Form design wall design electric house speaker design energy storage robot design technology.
First, having a powered, bluetooth system that works, and in high fidelity, is cause for celebration. Focal has gotten rid of many of the features of the xs 2. Enceinte pc focal xs book music system bookxsal darty. The focal xs book are a small pair of selfamplified speakers.
I liked the headphone amp in the n22 and wanted to add my own dac hrt music streamer rather than rely on the ones built into the mm 1s or focal xs. Sep 22, 2017 the amplification circuitry is borrowed from the nait 5si, so they say. Thanks to its integrated wireless bluetoothaptx technology, you can listen to your music to your hearts content from any source, leaving you. Get free 2day shipping and free lifetime tech support with your order. Dec 06, 2011 the xs book speakers are more difficult to describe, as their shape is a little unusual. If you are interested in a complete audio system for your computer system or even as a standalone ipod music system, the xs 2. The focal xs book operates off of standard household ac current using the supplied 10 power adapter. Dec 17, 2020 the focal xs book is a two unit powered speaker with relatively compact dimensions 11 high x 4. Review focal xs book by ap acoustic art chanthaburi. In this upgrade project, i incorporated the element of tilt into the design and gave it a new concept a sinking book. The focal xs book features a 3way rotary dial on the top of the right speaker. Sound quality and aesthetics converge in this ipodcomputer system.
Like all focal loudspeakers, the xs book is tuned by computer analysis, and then finetuned to perfection by ear. I was looking for a nearfield desk top set up not too long ago and looked at the mm 1 and the focal xs before deciding to go with the audioengine p4 speakers and n22 amp. Focal xs book full range multimedia speaker musicians friend. The past seven years has seen rapid proliferation of the ipod dock market. Is the entry by focal merely more eye candy or is there something more compelling. Focal xs book provides great sound at moderate price. Now available with bluetooth aptx wireless technology.
The xs system is 100% focal and not a runofthemill desktop audio system from a big box retailer. Well, to my ears theres more of the statement alacrity in it than just meets the eye. Nov 04, 2008 the focal name is not placed on just any product. Jul 20, 2018 while continuing the concept of book, xs book ii has richer shape and details and newer operations than the first generation. These are speakers for people that care more about sound than an idock. An integral highperformance 2x20 watt amplifier is included, giving. Mar 17, 2016 articulating a 573lb 260kg loudspeaker could have been considered as an unacceptable argument at least and without doubt as inconceivable. The focal jm lab utopia iii grande utopia em loudspeaker. We have the new dac magic plus from cambridge audio. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Focal utopia be 21 wx 8 sub woofers subwoofers red multiferrite magnet. Review focal xs book by ap acoustic art chanthaburi thailand 0851152414. Stereotypes audiocd archives stereotypes audio portland, or. These cones endowed with all the ideal qualities, lightness.
There are no more excuses for not having beautiful sound when you are sitting in front of your computer. May 21, 20 focal s powerful selfamplified xs book desktop music system delivers stunning sound quality, the result of 33years of music industry leadership. The past 2 months or so i have been on the same journey. Available in a striking high gloss black finish, the xs book wireless features a sophisticated cad modeled port that ensures unrestricted laminar port, avoiding airflow noise while maximizing bass response. And that same sense of solidity if not size and weight. These cones endowed with all the ideal qualities, lightness, rigidity and excellent. Unfortunately, while many of the products have succeeded in following the apple aesthetic, rarely is there substance behind the flash. But the focal still does it pretty well, and the volume control is sensitive, allowing for very subtle stepped volume adjustments which is good. The xs book system is now even more flexible with optional wireless bluetooth aptx technology, selectable from the menu above. The k2 power kevlar cones used for the speaker drivers of the es 165 k component kit deliver extremely dynamic sound and perfect definition. Focal xs book is the ultimate modern powered speaker system.
Alle enheder virker perfekt og enkelte har ubetydelige brugsspor. Thanks to its integrated wireless bluetoothaptx technology, you can listen to your music from any source, leaving you completely free to move around as. All the multimediaaudio press was unanimous in their comments and praise for this new product, which encouraged focal to pursue. Focal xs book full range multimedia speaker guitar center. The two others that really came in to play were focal xs book speakers on sale at crutchfield for similar money, not chosen due to dimensions, and psb alpha ps1s read that they were more revealinganalytic, but i have no experience. Hi everyone, ive recently plunged into the world of good audio with the purchase of a sennheiser momentum after parting from a sennheiser mm 550, and woken up to the world of not that crappy sound, ive embarked into a crusade of reformation all of my audio outputs. Three types of ac plug adapters are included north america, europe, and the united kingdom. Form design wall design electric house speaker design energy storage robot design. Now make the middle of that book bulge on each side. They excel at ease of use, vanishingly small size on a desktop, pleasant, undistorted sound with very low power consumption while delivering plenty of volume. Our virginiabased experts can help you find the best gear.
The same tapered look remains, as do the 19mm aluminium dome tweeter and 10cm polyglass midbass driver found in each speaker, and the 20wperchannel amp residing in the right master speaker. The 3way rotary dial is used for power onoff and volume updown. The xs book wireless system is a true minimonitor for your computer, equipped with all focal speaker technology and able to reveal the richness and dynamics of your multimedia audio content. Focal xs book speakers for pc overview and full product specs on cnet. Compact but highperformance, xs book can also become an active solution around a flat panel, or bring quality sound into a small room once connected to a. View and download focal xs book user manual online. Theyre being fed from my dac, which receives an optical signal from the mac mini. Mar 17, 2016 it was the one of its inexpensive products, the focal xs book wireless that i had the pleasure of hearing during this past labour day weekend. Focal xs book full range multimedia speaker musicians. Its exactly what i was getting from the mm 1, just loud enough to hear when sitting at the desk a few feet away from the speakers.
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