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Focal Chora 826-D vs Definitive BP-9060 Comparison

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Focal Chora 826-D

Passive Floor-standing | 48-28k Hz

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Passive Floor-standing | 18-49k Hz

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Focal Chora 826-D vs Definitive BP-9060 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Chora 826-D and BP-9060, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Focal and Definitive Technology.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Focal Chora 826-D and Definitive BP-9060 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Focal Chora 826-D Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" inverted dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Midrange
  • 2 x 6.5" Slatefiber Woofer
  • 48-28k Hz Frequency Response
  • 91 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:40-250watts
  • Weight:22.20kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1053.0" x 12" x 16-1/2"( 1053.0 x 305.0 x 420.0mm )

Definitive BP-9060 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" dome Tweeter
  • 4.5" Midrange
  • 10" Polypropelene Woofer
  • 4.5" Midrange
  • 18-49k Hz Frequency Response
  • 92 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:50-300watts
  • Weight:22.73kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1132.0" x 11-1/16" x 13-13/16"( 1132.0 x 281.0 x 351.0mm )

What size room are the Focal Chora 826-D and Definitive BP-9060 speakers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment* Focal Chora 826-D Definitive BP-9060
Near-field Bad Are you nuts?
Small Room Poor Poor
Mid-size Room Average Average
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Average Good

(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2. Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Focal Chora 826-D and Definitive BP-9060 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Drivers

Both Chora 826-D and BP-9060 are 3-way speakers.

Driver Focal Chora 826-D Definitive BP-9060
Driver Setup 3-way 3-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange 1 x 6.5-inch 3 x 4.5-inch
Woofer 2 x 6.5-inch 1 x 10-inch

Chora 826-D features a 1" TNF Al/Mg inverted dome Tweeter , a 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Slatefiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 270Hz and 2700Hz. On the other hand, the BP-9060 features a 1" annealed aluminum dome Tweeter , a 4.5" Midrange and 1 x 10" Polypropelene Woofer .

Frequency Response

Chora 826-D has a frequency range of 48-28k Hz whereas BP-9060 has a frequency range of 18-49k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 18Hz, the BP-9060 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Chora 826-D's min frequency of 48Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Chora 826-D
BP-9060
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Focal Chora 826-D
Definitive BP-9060
Min
Average
Max

Impedance and Sensitivity

Chora 826-D and BP-9060 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Chora 826-D sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the BP-9060's is at 92 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Definitive BP-9060 a more sensitive speaker compared to Focal Chora 826-D, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Chora 826-D
BP-9060
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

Chora 826-D can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Chora 826-D has a max power handling value of 250 watts RMS , 50 watts less than the BP-9060.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Chora 826-D features 5-Way post, RCA type posts and BP-9060 has a 5-Way post, RCA type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Focal Chora 826-D Terminals
Focal Chora 826-D's Binding post terminals

Definitive BP-9060 Terminals
Definitive BP-9060's 5-Way post, RCA terminals

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Focal Chora 826-D's and Definitive BP-9060's external dimensions. Focal Chora 826-D has external dimensions of 1053.0 x 305.0 x 420.0mm ( 41-7/16 x 12 x 16-1/2inch) whereas Definitive BP-9060 has external dimensions of 1132.0 x 281.0 x 351.0mm ( 44-9/16 x 11-1/16 x 13-13/16inch) .

Definitive BP-9060 is 24mm narrower and 69mm less deeper than Focal Chora 826-D but it is also 79mm taller.

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the Focal Chora 826-D is approximately 1281.0cm2 / 198.6inch2 and base area of the Definitive BP-9060 is approximately 986.3cm2 / 152.9inch2. The Chora 826-D requires 30% more surface area than the BP-9060 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

Weight Comparison

The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Focal Chora 826-D weighs 22.20kg / 48.8lbs and the Definitive BP-9060 weighs 22.73kg / 50lbs. This makes the BP-9060 2% heavier than the Chora 826-D.

Here is a comparison of how Chora 826-D and BP-9060's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Focal Chora 826-D
Definitive BP-9060
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Focal Chora 826-D?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Chora 826-D:
  • Dolby-Atmos enabled floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Base
  • 4 Rubber feet
  • 4 Spike feet
  • 4 Nuts
  • 4 Screws
  • 4 Washers
  • Hex-key
  • 2 Grilles
  • User manual
  • What's in the Box of Definitive BP-9060?

    Here are the items that come with the BP-9060:
  • Tower loudspeaker
  • 6.5-feet AC power cord
  • Top-plate (installed)
  • Stabilizer base
  • 4 Floor guides
  • 4 Carpet spikes
  • 4 Screws
  • 4 Nuts
  • Owners Manual
  • What Obsession Sounds Like card

  • Reasons to choose Focal Chora 826-D over Definitive Technology BP-9060
    Number of Woofers 2 vs 1 More woofers
    Dolby Atmos Drivers Built-in 1 x 5-1/8 vs Optional Dolby Atmos Ready
    Height 1053mm vs 1132mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces

    Reasons to choose Definitive Technology BP-9060 over Focal Chora 826-D

    Max Input Power 300 watts vs 250 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Sensitivity 92 dB vs 91 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Woofer Size 10 inches vs 6.5 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 18 Hz vs 48 Hz Generates deeper bass
    High Frequency Response 49k Hz vs 28k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Base Surface Area 986cm2 vs 1281cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 2398USD vs 2998USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Focal Chora 826-D vs Definitive BP-9060 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Focal Chora 826-D Definitive Technology BP-9060
    Brand Focal Definitive Technology
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range 40-250 watts 50-300 watts
    Sensitivity 91 dB 92 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Impedance 2.9 ohms n/a
    Frequency Response 48-28k Hz 18-49k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 1
    Woofer Size 6.5" 10"
    Woofer Composition Slatefiber Polypropelene
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type inverted dome dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 6.5" 4.5"
    Crossover Frequency 270Hz and 2700Hz n/a
    Firing Direction front n/a
    Physical Specs
    Height 1053.0mm (41.5") 1132.0mm (44.6")
    Width 305.0mm (12") 281.0mm (11.1")
    Depth 420.0mm (16.5") 351.0mm (13.8")
    Weight 22.20kg (48.8lbs) 22.73kg (50lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Passive Radiator
    Finish MDF/Vinyl-wrap MDF/Aluminum/Cloth
    Available Colors Black, Dark wood, Light wood Black
    Grille Yes n/a
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs No No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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