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Focal Chora 826-D vs Klipsch R-620F Comparison

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Focal Chora 826-D

Passive Floor-standing | 48-28k Hz

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Focal Chora 826-D vs Klipsch R-620F Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Chora 826-D and R-620F, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Focal and Klipsch.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Focal Chora 826-D and Klipsch R-620F 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 )

Klipsch R-620F Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1.0" Tweeter
  • 2 x 6.5" Copper-spun IMG Woofer
  • 38-21k Hz Frequency Response
  • 96 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:up to 100watts
  • Weight:18.64kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1021.0" x 9-3/8" x 14-1/2"( 1021.0 x 239.0 x 369.0mm )

What size room are the Focal Chora 826-D and Klipsch R-620F 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 Klipsch R-620F
Near-field Bad Poor
Small Room Poor Average
Mid-size Room Average Good
Large Room Good Poor
Very Large Room Average Bad

(* 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 Klipsch R-620F 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

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Chora 826-D is a 3-way design whereas the R-620F is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.

Driver Focal Chora 826-D Klipsch R-620F
Driver Setup 3-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1.0-inch
Midrange 1 x 6.5-inch -
Woofer 2 x 6.5-inch 2 x 6.5-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 R-620F features a 1.0" Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Copper-spun IMG Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz.

Frequency Response

Chora 826-D has a frequency range of 48-28k Hz whereas R-620F has a frequency range of 38-21k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 38Hz, the R-620F 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
R-620F
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Focal Chora 826-D
Klipsch R-620F
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Chora 826-D and R-620F 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 R-620F's is at 96 dB. This 5 dB difference makes the Klipsch R-620F 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
R-620F
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 250 watts RMS from the amp the whereas R-620F has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS, 150 watts less than the Chora 826-D.

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 Post type posts and R-620F has a Post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

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

Klipsch R-620FPost Terminals
Klipsch R-620F's Post terminals

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Chora 826-D has a front firing port whereas R-620F has a rear firing ports. Focal Chora 826-D's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Klipsch R-620F with its rear-firing port.

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 Klipsch R-620F'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 Klipsch R-620F has external dimensions of 1021.0 x 239.0 x 369.0mm ( 40-3/16 x 9-3/8 x 14-1/2inch) .

Focal Chora 826-D is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 66mm wider, 32mm taller and 51mm deeper than Klipsch R-620F.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Focal Chora 826-D and Klipsch R-620F in scale.

Focal Chora 826-D vs Klipsch R-620F Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Focal Chora 826-D and Klipsch R-620F Size and External Dimensions

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 Klipsch R-620F is approximately 881.9cm2 / 136.7inch2. The Chora 826-D requires 45% more surface area than the R-620F 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 Klipsch R-620F weighs 18.64kg / 41lbs. This makes the Chora 826-D 19% heavier than the R-620F.

Here is a comparison of how Chora 826-D and R-620F's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Focal Chora 826-D
Klipsch R-620F
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 Klipsch R-620F?

    Here are the items that come with the R-620F:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Grille (installed)
  • 2 Feet
  • 4 Screws
  • Quick Setup Guide
  • Important Safety Instructions
  • Warranty Information
  • Loudspeaker Feet note

  • Reasons to choose Focal Chora 826-D over Klipsch Reference R-620F
    Max Input Power 250 watts vs 100 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
    High Frequency Response 28k Hz vs 21k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Port Position Front vs Rear Gives more flexibility placing close to walls
    Dolby Atmos Drivers Built-in 1 x 5-1/8 vs No Dolby Atmos Compatibility

    Reasons to choose Klipsch Reference R-620F over Focal Chora 826-D

    Sensitivity 96 dB vs 91 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Low Frequency Response 38 Hz vs 48 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Height 1021mm vs 1053mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 881cm2 vs 1281cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 998USD vs 2998USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Focal Chora 826-D vs Klipsch R-620F Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Focal Chora 826-D Klipsch Reference R-620F
    Brand Focal Klipsch
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range 40-250 watts up to 100 watts
    Sensitivity 91 dB 96 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Impedance 2.9 ohms n/a
    Frequency Response 48-28k Hz 38-21k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 6.5" 6.5"
    Woofer Composition Slatefiber Copper-spun IMG
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1.0"
    Tweeter Type inverted dome n/a
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 6.5" No
    Crossover Frequency 270Hz and 2700Hz 2000Hz
    Firing Direction front rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 1053.0mm (41.5") 1021.0mm (40.2")
    Width 305.0mm (12") 239.0mm (9.4")
    Depth 420.0mm (16.5") 369.0mm (14.5")
    Weight 22.20kg (48.8lbs) 18.64kg (41lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF/Vinyl-wrap MDF/Wood-grain vinyl
    Available Colors Black, Dark wood, Light wood Black
    Grille Yes Yes
    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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