Focal Chora 826-D is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Focal. It was released in 2019. It features a 1" inverted dome Tweeter, 1 x 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Slatefiber Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 48-28k Hz and a sensitivity of 91 dB. Focal Chora 826-D has an MSRP of 2998$ per pair.
Chora 826-D also features built-in Dolby Atmos system which consists of up-firing 1 x 5-1/8 drivers.
Focal Chora 826-D Dolby Atmos Drivers
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Focal Chora 826-D 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 | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Focal later replaced Chora 826-D with Theva No3-D. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these speakers:
Compare Focal Chora 826-D vs Focal Theva No3-D
Focal's Chora Series of Loudspeakers
Chora 826-D is a member of Focal's Chora series of Passive speakers. Chora was Focal's affordable range, bringing the brand's Slatefiber cones to an accessible price. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Focal Chora Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Focal Chora 826-D Speaker
Focal Chora 826-D has a Frequency response range of 48-28k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 40-250 watts. With a minimum frequency of 48 Hz, Chora 826-D delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how Chora 826-D's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Focal Chora 826-D?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 3000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Focal Chora 826-D's 48Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Focal Chora 826-D?
Chora 826-D is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 270 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2700 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Focal Chora 826-D's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
2.9 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
91 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Focal Chora 826-D is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
91dB of the Focal Chora 826-D is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Chora 826-D an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Focal Chora 826-D will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Focal Chora 826-D plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Focal Chora 826-D
Even though the nominal impedance of the Chora 826-D is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Focal is 2.9 ohms Focal Chora 826-D so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Focal Chora 826-D need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
6.0–95 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Chora 826-D features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Focal Chora 826-D Back View
Focal Chora 826-D External Dimensions and Weight
Focal Chora 826-D has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 41-7/16 x 12 x 16-1/2inch (1053.0 x 305.0 x 420.0mm ).
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 826-D is approximately 1281.0cm2 / 198.6inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Focal Chora 826-D, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Focal Chora 826-D Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Focal Chora 826-D virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Focal Chora 826-D Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
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WeightThe Focal Chora 826-D weighs 22.20kg / 48.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Chora 826-D's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $3000
Cabinet type and Materials
Focal Chora 826-D 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 826-D - Side View
Speaker Feet
Focal Chora 826-D comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
- Base
- 4 Rubber feet
- 4 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 826-D 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 826-D is available in Black, Dark wood and Light wood.
Does the Focal Chora 826-D come with a Grille?
Chora 826-D 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 826-D with Grille
What's in the Box of Focal Chora 826-D?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Chora 826-D:
- Dolby-Atmos enabled floorstanding loudspeaker
- Base
- 4 Rubber feet
- 4 Spike feet
- 4 Nuts
- 4 Screws
- 4 Washers
- Hex-key
- 2 Grilles
- User manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Focal Chora 826-D.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Focal Chora 826-D, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Focal Chora 826-D
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Focal Chora 826-D speaker:
Official Brochure for Focal Chora 826-D
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Focal Chora 826-D speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Focal Chora 826-D
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.