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Focal 300 IW 6 Review
Focal 300 IW 6

Main Features

  • 1" Inverted Hard-Dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Flax Woofer
  • 55-28kHz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range: 25-130watts
  • Dimensions(HxWxD): 11.5000"x7.5000"x3.7500" / 293.0 x 191.0 x 96.0mm
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Focal 300 IW 6 is a 2-way Passive In-wall In-wall speaker by Focal. It features a 1" Inverted Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Flax Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 55-28kHz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Focal 300 IW 6 has an MSRP of 799$ per pair.

Room Size Suitability

The size of the room where you plan to use the Focal 300 IW 6 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:

Listening Environment* Suitability
Near-fieldPoor
Small RoomAverage
Mid-size RoomGood
Large RoomAverage
Very Large RoomPoor

(* 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.)

Focal's 300 Series of Loudspeakers

300 IW 6 is a member of Focal's 300 series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.

Focal 300 Series Speakers
Model Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Focal 300 IW6 LCR
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40-28k Hz 92 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"
Focal 300 IW 6
55-28k Hz 90 dB8Ω 1 x 6.5"


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Frequency Response of the Focal 300 IW 6 Speaker

Focal 300 IW 6 has a Frequency response range of 55-28kHz at ±3dB and Power Range of 25-130 watts. With a minimum frequency of 55 Hz, 300 IW 6 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.

To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Focal 300 IW 6, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $1000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how 300 IW 6's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
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Impedance and Sensitivity

Focal 300 IW 6's nominal impedance level is 8 ohms and has a sensitivity of 90 dB.

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8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Focal 300 IW 6 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.

Sensitivity

90dB of the Focal 300 IW 6 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.

Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Focal 300 IW 6:

  • Integrated Amps under 750 USD
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Input Type

300 IW 6 features Spring post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.

Focal 300 IW 6 External Dimensions and Weight

Focal 300 IW 6 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 11.5000-inch x 7.5000-inch x 3.7500-inch (293.0 x 191.0 x 96.0mm ).

Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base area of Focal 300 IW 6 is approximately 183.4cm2 / 28.4inch2.

How does the Focal 300 IW 6 compare to the Focal 300 IW6 LCR?

One of the natural alternative to the Focal 300 IW 6 is the 300 IW6 LCR which is located one step higher in Focal's Passive In-wall selection.

Check the Detailed Comparison of Focal 300 IW 6 vs 300 IW6 LCR for more details.

Cabinet type and Materials

Focal 300 IW 6 has a In-wall type cabinet.

What's in the Box of Focal 300 IW 6?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of 300 IW 6:
  • One in-wall speaker
  • Grill (white)
  • 12.5
  • Recommended Accessories

    Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Focal 300 IW 6.

    • Speaker Cable and Connectors
      • Speaker Cables with Banana Plugs: If you know the lenght of the cable you need, this is the easier option to connect your speakers with your amp.
      • Speaker Cables without Connectors: If you are not sure about the lenght or need longer than standard cables with plugs, choose this option.
      • Banana Connectors and Plugs: If you chose the cables without connectors option or already have some cable around, pick the banana plugs separately.
    • Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators more affordable options too.
    • Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.

    Warranty

    5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Focal 300 IW 6
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    is the Focal 300 IW 6 an easy to drive speaker?

    Focal 300 IW 6 Detailed Specifications

    General
    BrandFocal
    Full Model NameFocal 300 IW 6
    Speaker Type2-way In-wall
    Power Range25-130 watts
    Sensitivity90 dB
    Impedance8 ohms
    Frequency Response55-28kHz
    DRIVERS
    Woofer Size6.5-inch
    Woofer CompositionFlax
    Woofer SurroundRubber
    Tweeter Size1-inch
    Tweeter TypeInverted Hard-Dome
    Aimable TweeterNo
    Midrange SizeN/A-inch

    CONNECTIONS
    Connector TypeSpring post
    Biamp InputsNo
    PHYSICAL SPECS
    Height293.0mm ( 11.5000-inch)
    Width191.0mm ( 7.5000-inch)
    Depth96.0mm ( 3.7500-inch)
    Height293.0mm ( 11.5000-inch)
    Weightkg ( lbs)
    EnclosureIn-wall
    Moisture ResistanceNo
    OTHER
    Handheld RemoteNo
    Parts Warranty5 Years
    Labor Warranty5 Years
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