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Focal Theva No1 vs Focal Theva No2 Comparison

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Focal Theva No1

Passive Bookshelf | 58-28kHz

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Focal Theva No1 vs Focal Theva No2 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Focal. Focal Theva No1 is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Theva No2 is a Floor-standing speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Focal Theva No1 and Focal Theva No2 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Focal Theva No1 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" inverted dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Slatefiber Woofer
  • 58-28kHz Frequency Response
  • 89 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:25-120watts
  • Weight:6.82kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 391.0" x 8-3/8" x 10-1/4"( 391.0 x 213.0 x 261.0mm )

Focal Theva No2 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" inverted dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Midrange
  • 2 x 6.5" Slatefiber Woofer
  • 6.5" Midrange
  • 53-28kHz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:40-200watts
  • Weight:16.82kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 931.0" x 7-1/2" x 13-7/8"( 931.0 x 191.0 x 353.0mm )

Theva No1 and Theva No2 are members of Focal's Theva series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Focal Theva Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Focal Theva No1
Bookshelf 58-28kHz 89 dB8Ω 1 x 6.5"
Focal Theva No2
Floor-standing 53-28kHz 90 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"
Focal Theva No3
  
Floor-standing 48-28kHz 91 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"
Focal Theva Center
  
Center Channel 59-28kHz 91 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"
Focal Theva No3-D
  
Floor-standing 48-28kHz 91 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"

What size room are the Focal Theva No1 and Focal Theva No2 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 Theva No1 Focal Theva No2
Near-field Poor Bad
Small Room Average Poor
Mid-size Room Good Good
Large Room Average Good
Very Large Room Poor Poor

(* 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 Theva No1 and Focal Theva No2 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Drivers

Both Theva No1 and Theva No2 are 2-way speakers.

Driver Focal Theva No1 Focal Theva No2
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - 1 x 6.5-inch
Woofer 1 x 6.5-inch 2 x 6.5-inch

Theva No1 features a 1" TNF Al/Mg inverted dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Slatefiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3000 Hz. On the other hand, the Theva No2 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 280 Hz - 2900 Hz.

Frequency Response

Theva No1 has a frequency range of 58-28kHz whereas Theva No2 has a frequency range of 53-28kHz. With a minimum frequency of 53Hz, the Theva No2 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Theva No1'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 Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Theva No1
Theva No2
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Focal Theva No1
Focal Theva No2
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

Theva No1 and Theva No2 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Theva No1 sensitivity is rated at 89 dB and the Theva No2's is at 90 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Focal Theva No2 a more sensitive speaker compared to Focal Theva No1, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

Theva No1
Theva No2
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.

Theva No1 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Theva No1 has a max power handling value of 120 watts RMS , 80 watts less than the Theva No2.

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

Theva No1 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Theva No2 has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Focal Theva No1 Terminals
Focal Theva No1's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Focal Theva No2Binding post Terminals
Focal Theva No2's Binding post terminals

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both Theva No1 and Theva No2 have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.

If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.

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 Theva No1's and Focal Theva No2's external dimensions. Focal Theva No1 has external dimensions of 391.0 x 213.0 x 261.0mm ( 153/8 x 83/8 x 101/4) whereas Focal Theva No2 has external dimensions of 931.0 x 191.0 x 353.0mm ( 365/8 x 71/2 x 137/8) .

Focal Theva No1 is 540mm shorter and 92mm less deeper than Focal Theva No2 but it is also 22mm 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 Theva No1 is approximately 555.9cm2 / 86.2inch2 and base area of the Focal Theva No2 is approximately 674.2cm2 / 104.5inch2. The Theva No1 requires 18% less surface area than the Theva No2 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.


Reasons to choose Focal Theva No1 over Focal Theva No2
Minimum Impedance 4.6 ohms vs 4 ohms Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier
Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring Yes vs No Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections
Height 391mm vs 931mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area 555cm2 vs 674cm2 Takes less floor space
Price per pair* 998USD vs 1798USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Reasons to choose Focal Theva No2 over Focal Theva No1

Max Input Power 200 watts vs 120 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
Sensitivity 90 dB vs 89 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Number of Woofers 2 vs 1 More woofers
Low Frequency Response 53 Hz vs 58 Hz Generates deeper bass
Focal Theva No1 vs Focal Theva No2 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Focal Theva No1 Focal Theva No2
Brand Focal Focal
Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Floor-standing speaker
Power Range 25-120 watts 40-200 watts
Sensitivity 89 dB 90 dB
Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
Impedance 4.6 ohms 4 ohms
Frequency Response 58-28kHz 53-28kHz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 1 2
Woofer Size 6.5" 6.5"
Woofer Composition Slatefiber Slatefiber
Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
Tweeter Size 1" 1"
Tweeter Type inverted dome inverted dome
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No 6.5"
Crossover Frequency 3000 Hz 280 Hz - 2900 Hz
Firing Direction rear rear
Physical Specs
Height 391.0mm (15.4") 931.0mm (36.7")
Width 213.0mm (8.4") 191.0mm (7.5")
Depth 261.0mm (10.3") 353.0mm (13.9")
Weight 6.82kg (15lbs) 16.82kg (37lbs)
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Available Colors Black High Gloss,Dark Wood,Light Wood Black High Gloss,Dark Wood,Light Wood
Mounting Bracket No No
Grille Yes Yes
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Biamp Inputs Yes No
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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