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Focal Theva No3-D vs Focal Theva No3 Comparison

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Focal Theva No3-D

Passive Floor-standing | 48-28kHz

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Focal Theva No3-D vs Focal Theva No3 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Theva No3-D and Theva No3, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Focal

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Focal Theva No3-D and Focal Theva No3 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Focal Theva No3-D Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" inverted dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Midrange
  • 2 x 6.5" Slatefiber Woofer
  • 48-28kHz Frequency Response
  • 91 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:40-250watts
  • Weight:21.82kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1020.0" x 8-3/8" x 15-1/4"( 1020.0 x 213.0 x 388.0mm )

Focal Theva No3 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" inverted dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Midrange
  • 2 x 6.5" Slatefiber Woofer
  • 6.5" Midrange
  • 48-28kHz Frequency Response
  • 91 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:40-250watts
  • Weight:20.00kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 991.0" x 8-3/8" x 15-1/4"( 991.0 x 213.0 x 388.0mm )

Theva No3-D and Theva No3 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 No3-D and Focal Theva No3 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 No3-D Focal Theva No3
Near-field Bad Bad
Small Room Poor Poor
Mid-size Room Average Average
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Average Average

(* 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 No3-D and Focal Theva No3 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 No3-D and Theva No3 are 3-way speakers.

Driver Focal Theva No3-D Focal Theva No3
Driver Setup 3-way 3-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange 1 x 6.5-inch 1 x 6.5-inch
Woofer 2 x 6.5-inch 2 x 6.5-inch

Theva No3-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 270 Hz - 2700 Hz. On the other hand, the Theva No3 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 270 Hz - 2700 Hz.

Frequency Response

Theva No3-D and Theva No3 has exactly the same frequency range of 48-28kHz.

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

Theva No3-D
Theva No3
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Focal Theva No3-D
Focal Theva No3
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 No3-D and Theva No3 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 91 dB.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Theva No3-D
Theva No3
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 No3-D and Theva No3 has the same power range of 40-250 watts.

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 No3-D features Binding post type posts and Theva No3 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Focal Theva No3-D Terminals
Focal Theva No3-D's Binding post terminals

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both Theva No3-D and Theva No3 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 No3-D's and Focal Theva No3's external dimensions. Focal Theva No3-D has external dimensions of 1020.0 x 213.0 x 388.0mm ( 401/8 x 83/8 x 151/4) whereas Focal Theva No3 has external dimensions of 991.0 x 213.0 x 388.0mm ( 39 x 83/8 x 151/4) .

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 No3-D is approximately 826.4cm2 / 128.1inch2 and base area of the Focal Theva No3 is approximately 826.4cm2 / 128.1inch2.

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 Theva No3-D weighs 21.82kg / 48lbs and the Focal Theva No3 weighs 20.00kg / 44lbs. This makes the Theva No3-D 9% heavier than the Theva No3.

Here is a comparison of how Theva No3-D and Theva No3's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Focal Theva No3-D
Focal Theva No3
Min
Average
Max

Reasons to choose Focal Theva No3-D over Focal Theva No3
Dolby Atmos Drivers Built-in 1 x 5-inch vs No Dolby Atmos Compatibility

Reasons to choose Focal Theva No3 over Focal Theva No3-D

Height 991mm vs 1020mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Price per pair* 2398USD vs 2998USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Focal Theva No3-D vs Focal Theva No3 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Focal Theva No3-D Focal Theva No3
Brand Focal Focal
Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
Power Range 40-250 watts 40-250 watts
Sensitivity 91 dB 91 dB
Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
Impedance 2.9 ohms 2.9 ohms
Frequency Response 48-28kHz 48-28kHz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 2 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 6.5" 6.5"
Crossover Frequency 270 Hz - 2700 Hz 270 Hz - 2700 Hz
Firing Direction rear rear
Physical Specs
Height 1020.0mm (40.2") 991.0mm (39")
Width 213.0mm (8.4") 213.0mm (8.4")
Depth 388.0mm (15.3") 388.0mm (15.3")
Weight 21.82kg (48lbs) 20.00kg (44lbs)
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Available Colors Black High Gloss,Dark Wood,Light Wood Black High Gloss,Dark Wood,Light Wood
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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