Focal Chora 816 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Focal. It features a 1" inverted dome Tweeter, 1 x 6.5" Midrange and 1 x 6.5" Slatefiber Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 50-28k Hz and a sensitivity of 89.5 dB. Focal Chora 816 has an MSRP of 1798$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Focal Chora 816 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-field | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Focal's Chora Series of Loudspeakers
Chora 816 is a member of Focal's Chora series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Focal Chora Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Focal Chora 816 Speaker
Focal Chora 816 has a Frequency response range of 50-28k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 40-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 50 Hz, Chora 816 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 Chora 816, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $2000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Chora 816's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 2000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Focal Chora 816's 50Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Focal Chora 816?
Chora 816 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 270Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2700Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Focal Chora 816's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
4 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
89.5 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Focal Chora 816 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Focal Chora 816 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Minimum Impedance of the Focal Chora 816
Even though the nominal impedance of the Chora 816 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Focal is 4 ohms Focal Chora 816 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Focal Chora 816:
Input Type
Chora 816 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Focal Chora 816 External Dimensions and Weight
Focal Chora 816 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 39-5/8 x 12 x 15-7/8inch (1007.0 x 305.0 x 404.0mm ).
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 Chora 816 is approximately 1232.2cm2 / 191.0inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Focal Chora 816, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Focal Chora 816 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Focal Chora 816 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Focal Chora 816 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
WeightThe Focal Chora 816 weighs 18.50kg / 40.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Chora 816's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $2000
How does the Focal Chora 816 compare to the Focal Chora 826?
One of the natural alternative to the Focal Chora 816 is the Chora 826 which is located one step higher in Focal's Passive Floor-standing selection.
Here is a scaled size comparison of these two speakers to give you an idea how their external dimensions compare:
Comparison image of Focal Chora 816 and Focal Chora 826 Size and External Dimensions
Check the Detailed Comparison of Focal Chora 816 vs Chora 826 for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Focal Chora 816 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Vinyl-wrap finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Focal Chora 816 - Side View
Speaker Feet
Focal Chora 816 comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
Base4 Rubber feet4 Spike feet It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Port Position
Focal Chora 816 is a front-firing port speaker , which gives you more flexibility compared to rear firing speakers when you need to place it close against a wall or other surfaces.
Available colors
Focal Chora 816 is available in Black, Dark wood and Light wood.
Does the Focal Chora 816 come with a Grille?
Chora 816 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Focal Chora 816 with Grille
What's in the Box of Focal Chora 816?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Chora 816:
Floorstanding loudspeakerBase4 Rubber feet4 Spike feet4 Nuts4 Screws4 WashersHex-keyGrilleUser manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Focal Chora 816.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Focal Chora 816, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Focal Chora 816
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Focal Chora 816 speaker:
Official Brochure for Focal Chora 816
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Focal Chora 816 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Focal Chora 816
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.