In this review, we will be comparing Omada No.3 and Omada No.4, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Focal
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Focal Omada No.3 and Focal Omada No.4 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
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
- 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 )
Focal Omada No.4 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Inverted Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 6.5" Midrange
- 2 x 8" Carbon Fiber + Polymer Woofer
- 6.5" Midrange
- 40-30k Hz Frequency Response
- 91.5 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:40-350watts
- Weight:31.57kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1158.0" x 12-1/16" x 15-13/16"( 1158.0 x 307.0 x 402.0mm )
Omada No.3 and Omada No.4 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 No.3 and Focal Omada No.4 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 Omada No.3 and Omada No.4 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Focal Omada No.3 |
Focal Omada No.4 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6.5-inch |
1 x 6.5-inch |
|
Woofer
|
3 x 6.5-inch
|
2 x 8-inch
|
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 . On the other hand, the Omada No.4 features a 1" Al/Mg Inverted Hard-Dome Tweeter , a 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 8" Carbon Fiber + Polymer Woofer .
Frequency Response
Omada No.3 has a frequency range of 42-30k Hz whereas Omada No.4 has a frequency range of 40-30k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the Omada No.4 can go slightly deeper then the Omada No.3's min frequency of 42Hz.
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
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 No.3 and Omada No.4 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 92 dB.
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.
Omada No.3 can handle a max power of 350 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Omada No.3 has a max power handling value of 300 watts RMS , 50 watts less than the Omada No.4.
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 No.3 features Binding post type posts and Omada No.4 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Omada No.3 and Omada No.4 have front firing ports. front ported speakers offers more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls&surfaces compared to rear ported speakers.
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 No.3's and Focal Omada No.4's external dimensions. 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 ) whereas Focal Omada No.4 has external dimensions of 1158.0 x 307.0 x 402.0mm ( 45-9/16inch x 12-1/16inch x 15-13/16inch ) .
Focal Omada No.4 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 49mm wider, 30mm taller and 54mm deeper than Focal Omada No.3.
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 No.3 is approximately 897.8cm2 / 139.2inch2 and base area of the Focal Omada No.4 is approximately 1234.1cm2 / 191.3inch2. The Omada No.3 requires 27% less surface area than the Omada No.4 which gives it a small advantage 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 Omada No.3 weighs 26.55kg / 58.4lbs and the Focal Omada No.4 weighs 31.57kg / 69.5lbs. This makes the Omada No.4 19% heavier than the Omada No.3.
Here is a comparison of how Omada No.3 and Omada No.4'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 Omada No.3?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of 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
What's in the Box of Focal Omada No.4?
Here are the items that come with the Omada No.4:
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
 Number of Woofers |
3
vs
2
|
More woofers |
 Height |
1128mm
vs
1158mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
897cm2
vs
1234cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
2598USD
vs
2998USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Max Input Power |
350 watts
vs
300 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
|
Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
6.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
40 Hz
vs
42 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
| General |
Focal Omada No.3 |
Focal Omada No.4 |
| Brand |
Focal |
Focal |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
40-300 watts |
40-350 watts |
| Sensitivity |
91.5 dB |
91.5 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
42-30k Hz |
40-30k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
3 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
6.5" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
Carbon Fiber + Polymer |
Carbon Fiber + Polymer |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Inverted Hard-Dome |
Inverted Hard-Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6.5" |
6.5" |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1128.0mm (44.4") |
1158.0mm (45.6") |
| Width |
258.0mm (10.2") |
307.0mm (12.1") |
| Depth |
348.0mm (13.7") |
402.0mm (15.8") |
| Weight |
26.55kg (58.4lbs) |
31.57kg (69.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Lacquer |
MDF/Lacquer |
| Available Colors |
Black |
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 |