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.
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:
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.
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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
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
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
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's Binding post 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
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 loudspeakerBase4 Rubber feet4 Spike feet4 Nuts4 Screws4 WashersHex-key2 GrillesUser manual
What's in the Box of Definitive BP-9060?
Here are the items that come with the BP-9060:
Tower loudspeaker6.5-feet AC power cordTop-plate (installed)Stabilizer base4 Floor guides4 Carpet spikes4 Screws4 NutsOwners ManualWhat Obsession Sounds Like card
 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 |
 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 (281x351mm)
vs
1281cm2 (305x420mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
2398USD
vs
2998USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| 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 |