Focal Sib Evo is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Focal. It was released in 2017. It features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5" Polyflex Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 70-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Focal Sib Evo has an MSRP of 499$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Focal Sib Evo 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 | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| 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 Sib Evo Lifestyle
Focal's Sib Series of Loudspeakers
Sib Evo is a member of Focal's Sib series of Passive speakers. The Sib range are Focal's compact satellite speakers for home-theatre packages. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Focal Sib Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Focal Sib Evo Speaker
Focal Sib Evo has a Frequency response range of 70-25k Hz and Power Range of 25-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 70 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from Sib Evo so depending on your use case, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.
Here we have a comparison of how Sib Evo's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Focal Sib Evo's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Focal Sib Evo a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Focal Sib Evo is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Focal Sib Evo plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Focal Sib Evo need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
10–160 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
Sib Evo features Push button type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Focal Sib Evo Back View
Focal Sib Evo External Dimensions and Weight
Focal Sib Evo has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 28-36inch x 6-3/8inch x 6-7/16inch (251.0 x 162.0 x 164.0mm ).
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 Sib Evo is approximately 265.7cm2 / 41.2inch2.
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WeightThe Focal Sib Evo weighs 1.80kg / 4lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Sib Evo's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $500
Cabinet type and Materials
Focal Sib Evo has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Lacquer 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 Sib Evo - Side View
Port Position
Focal Sib Evo 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 Sib Evo is available in Black.
Wall Mounting
Sib Evo has Yes mounting bracket that makes it possible to mount on walls and similar surfaces easily.
Does the Focal Sib Evo come with a Grille?
Sib Evo comes with permanent 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.
What's in the Box of Focal Sib Evo?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sib Evo:
- 2 Satellite loudspeakers (base attached)
- 2 Wall-mount brackets
- 6 Screws
- 6 Wall-anchors
- User Manual
- Thank You card
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Focal Sib Evo.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find 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.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Focal Sib Evo, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Focal Sib Evo
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Focal Sib Evo speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Focal Sib Evo
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.