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.
| Key Specs | Focal Chora 826-D | Definitive BP-9060 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" inverted dome | 1" dome |
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| Midrange | 6.5" | 3 x 4.5" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 6.5" Slatefiber | 10" Polypropelene |
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| Frequency response | 48-28k Hz | 18-49k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 92 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 40-250 watts | 50-300 watts |
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| Weight | 22.20kg / 48.8lbs | 22.73kg / 50lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 41-7/16" x 12" x 16-1/2"
1053.0 x 305.0 x 420.0mm | 44-9/16" x 11-1/16" x 13-13/16"
1132.0 x 281.0 x 351.0mm |
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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.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
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Drivers
Both Chora 826-D and BP-9060 are 3-way speakers.
Focal Chora 826-DDefinitive BP-9060
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| 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.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low 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. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
BP-9060 can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS, whereas Chora 826-D has a max power handling value of 250 watts RMS, 50 watts less than the BP-9060.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier — change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
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
The size of a speaker can sometimes be 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 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
 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
vs
1281cm2
|
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 |
No single best speaker here - they are built to different priorities, and the right one depends on your room, your amplifier and what you listen to.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass |
B |
Definitive BP-9060 digs deeper - 18Hz against 48Hz. |
| Amplifier needs |
evenly matched |
Similar sensitivity (91dB vs 92dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Headroom |
evenly matched |
Similar power handling (250W vs 300W). |
| Size |
depends |
Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Cabinet |
depends |
Ported vs Passive Radiator. |
| Expandability |
depends |
Focal Chora 826-D: Atmos drivers; Definitive BP-9060: Atmos drivers. |
| Price |
B |
Definitive BP-9060 is cheaper - $2,398 against $2,998, about 20% less. |
A Focal Chora 826-D
B Definitive BP-9060
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, placement or how you will use them.
Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Definitive BP-9060 has the edge on paper, though the margin is not large. The rows marked "depends" may matter more to you than the score does. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 48Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. Match it to your room: we rate Definitive BP-9060 the better fit for a very large room; elsewhere the two are rated the same.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.