In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Focal. Focal Omada Center is a Center Channel speaker whereas the Omada No.3 is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Focal Omada Center and Focal Omada No.3 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Focal Omada Center Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Inverted Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 2 x 6-1/2" Carbon Fiber + Polymer Woofer
- 58-30k Hz Frequency Response
- 91.5 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:40-200watts
- Weight:10.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 216.0" x 21-3/16" x 10-7/8"( 216.0 x 539.0 x 277.0mm )
Focal Omada No.3 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Inverted Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 6.5" Midrange
- 3 x 6.5" Carbon Fiber + Polymer Woofer
- 6.5" Midrange
- 42-30k Hz Frequency Response
- 91.5 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:40-300watts
- Weight:26.55kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1128.0" x 10-1/8" x 13-11/16"( 1128.0 x 258.0 x 348.0mm )
Omada Center and Omada No.3 are members of Focal's Omada series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Focal Omada Series
History
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Focal Omada Center and Focal Omada No.3 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 Omada Center is a 2-way design whereas the Omada No.3 is a 3-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 Omada Center |
Focal Omada No.3 |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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3-way
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Tweeter
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1-inch
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1-inch
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Midrange
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1 x 6.5-inch |
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Woofer
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2 x 6-1/2-inch
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3 x 6.5-inch
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Omada Center features a 1" Al/Mg Inverted Hard-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 6-1/2" Carbon Fiber + Polymer Woofer . On the other hand, the Omada No.3 features a 1" Al/Mg Inverted Hard-Dome Tweeter , a 6.5" Midrange and 3 x 6.5" Carbon Fiber + Polymer Woofer .
Frequency Response
Omada Center has a frequency range of 58-30k Hz whereas Omada No.3 has a frequency range of 42-30k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 42Hz, the Omada No.3 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Omada Center's min frequency of 58Hz.
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 Center Channel class in our database.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
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
Omada Center and Omada No.3 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 92 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel 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.
Omada Center can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Omada Center has a max power handling value of 200 watts RMS , 100 watts less than the Omada No.3.
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
Omada Center features Binding post type posts and Omada No.3 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Omada Center has a rear firing port whereas Omada No.3 has a front firing ports. Focal Omada No.3's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Focal Omada Center 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 Omada Center's and Focal Omada No.3's external dimensions. Focal Omada Center has external dimensions of 216.0 x 539.0 x 277.0mm ( 8-1/2inch x 21-3/16inch x 10-7/8inch ) whereas Focal Omada No.3 has external dimensions of 1128.0 x 258.0 x 348.0mm ( 44-3/8inch x 10-1/8inch x 13-11/16inch ) .
Focal Omada Center is 912mm shorter and 71mm less deeper than Focal Omada No.3 but it is also 281mm wider.
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 Omada Center is approximately 1493.0cm2 / 231.4inch2 and base area of the Focal Omada No.3 is approximately 897.8cm2 / 139.2inch2. The Omada Center requires 66% more surface area than the Omada No.3 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Focal Omada Center?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Omada Center:
Center-channel speaker Grille 4 Rubber feet Rubber base User Manual Focal brochure
What's in the Box of Focal Omada No.3?
Here are the items that come with the Omada No.3:
2 Floorstanding loudspeakers 2 Grilles 2 Bases 8 Spike feet 8 Nuts 8 Rubber feet 8 Screws Cleaning cloth Hex-key User Manual Focal brochure