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Focal Chora 806 Review
Focal Chora 806

Main Features

  • 1" inverted dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Slatefiber Woofer
  • 55-28k Hz Frequency Response
  • 89 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:25 - 120watts
  • Weight:16.17 lbs
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 17" x 8.25" x 10.7"
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Focal Chora 806 Review

Focal Chora 806 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Focal. It features a 1" inverted dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Slatefiber Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 55-28k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB.

What size of room is the Focal Chora 806 speaker good for?

The size of the room that you are planning to use the Focal Chora 806 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various size of environments considering its size and max power parameters:

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

What are the speakers in Focal's Chora Series?

Chora 806 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
Model Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Focal Chora 806
58-28k Hz 89 dB8Ω 1 x 6.5"
Focal Chora 826
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48-28k Hz 91 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"
Focal Chora 816
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50-28k Hz 89.5 dB8Ω 1 x 6.5"
Focal Chora 826-D
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48-28k Hz 91 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"
Focal Chora Center
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59-28k Hz 91 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"


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What is the Frequency Response of the Focal Chora 806 speaker?

Focal Chora 806 has a Frequency response range of 55-28k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 25 - 120 watts. At a minimum frequency of 58 Hz, Chora 806 will provide an average bass depth so depending on your use case, you may consider supplementing your system with a subwoofer.

Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how Chora 806's Low and High frequency values compared with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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Focal Chora 806
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High Frequency
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Focal Chora 806 Woofer
Focal Chora 806's Slatefiber Woofer



Focal Chora 806 Tweeter
Focal Chora 806's TNV2 AI/Mg inverted dome Tweeter

What is the Crossover frequency of Focal Chora 806?

Crossover frequency of the Chora 806 is set to 3000Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.

What is the Impedance and Sensitivity of the Focal Chora 806? Is it an easy to drive speaker?

Focal Chora 806's nominal impedance level is 8 ohms but can go down to as low as 4.6 ohms, and has a sensitivity of 89 dB.

Sensitivity
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Focal Chora 806
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8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Focal Chora 806 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.

Sensitivity

89dB of Focal Chora 806 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.

Minimum Impedance of Focal Chora 806

Even though the nominal impedance of the Chora 806 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Focal is 4.6 ohms Focal Chora 806 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.

Check our Integrated Amplifiers page to find an amplifier to pair with the Focal Chora 806.

Input Type

Chora 806 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring is not possible.
Focal Chora 806 Back View
Focal Chora 806 Back View

Focal Chora 806 External Dimensions and Weight

Focal Chora 806 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 17 x 8.25 x 10.7inch (431.0 x 210.0 x 270.0mm ).

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 806 is approximately 567.0cm2 / 87.9inch2.

To have a better perspective on the real life size of Focal Chora 806, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).

Focal Chora 806 Real Life Body Size Comparison
Focal Chora 806 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc

Here we place the Focal Chora 806 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.

Focal Chora 806 placed next to an amplifier and turntable
Focal Chora 806 Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable

Weight

The Focal Chora 806 weighs 7.35kg / 16.2lbs (per piece). Here is a comparison of how Chora 806's weight compared with the average, max and min weights in its class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Focal Chora 806
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Focal Chora 806  on a Stand
Focal Chora 806 on a Stand

How does the Focal Chora 806 compare to the Focal Aria 906?

One of the natural alternative to the Focal Chora 806 is the Aria 906 which is located one step higher in Focal's Passive Bookshelf selection.

Here is a scaled size comparison of these two speakers to give you an idea how their external dimensions compare:

Focal Chora 806 vs Focal Aria 906 Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Focal Chora 806 and Focal Aria 906 Size and External Dimensions

Check the Detailed Comparison of Focal Chora 806 vs Aria 906 for more details.

Cabinet type and Materials

Focal Chora 806 has a Bass Reflex type cabinet and Lacquer/Leatherette 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 806  - Side View
Focal Chora 806 - Side View

Speaker Feet

Focal Chora 806 comes with 8 Self-adhesive rubber pads which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on.

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 806 is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.

Available colors

Focal Chora 806 is available in Black, Dark wood and Light wood.

Wall Mounting

Chora 806 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket so you need an external structure to mount on walls.

Does the Focal Chora 806 come with a Grille?

Chora 806 comes with magnetic grilles in black color choices. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the Chora 806 magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.

Focal Chora 806  with Grille
Focal Chora 806 with Grille

What's in the Box of Focal Chora 806?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Chora 806:
  • 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
  • 2 Grilles
  • 8 Self-adhesive rubber pads
  • User manual
  • User's Manual

    For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Focal Chora 806, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
    Download User Manual for Focal Chora 806

    Official Brochure

    Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Focal Chora 806 speaker:
    Official Brochure for Focal Chora 806

    Official Product Page

    Official manufacturer's product page for the Focal Chora 806 speaker can be found below:
    Official Product Page for Focal Chora 806

    Warranty

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

    Focal Chora 806  Lifestyle
    Focal Chora 806 Lifestyle

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Focal Chora 806
    What is the External Dimensions of Focal Chora 806
    What is the Speaker Sensitivity of Focal Chora 806
    is the Focal Chora 806 an easy to drive speaker?


    Focal Chora 806 Detailed Specifications

    General
    BrandFocal
    Full Model NameFocal Chora 806
    Speaker Type2-way Bookshelf
    Power Range25 - 120 watts
    Sensitivity89 dB
    Impedance8 ohms
    Frequency Response55-28k Hz
    DRIVERS
    Woofer Size6.5-inch
    Woofer CompositionSlatefiber
    Woofer SurroundRubber
    Tweeter Size1-inch
    Tweeter Typeinverted dome
    Crossover freq3000Hz
    Port Positionrear

    CONNECTIONS
    Connector TypeBinding post
    Biamp InputsNo
    Port Positionrear
    PHYSICAL SPECS
    Height431.0mm ( 17-inch)
    Width210.0mm ( 8.25-inch)
    Depth270.0mm ( 10.7-inch)
    Height431.0mm ( 17-inch)
    Weight7.35kg ( 16.17 lbs)
    EnclosureBass Reflex
    FinishLacquer/Leatherette
    Available ColorsBlack, Dark wood, Light wood
    Mounting BracketNo
    Recommended Stand Height22-24
    GrilleYes
    Moisture ResistanceNo
    OTHER
    Handheld RemoteNo
    Parts Warranty5
    Labor Warranty5
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