Focal Sopra No.1 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Focal. It was released in 2023. It features a 1.1" Inverted Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" W sandwich Woofer.
A 2-way bass-reflex standmount with a 6.5 inch bass/midrange driver and a 1.1 inch inverted-dome tweeter. 89 dB sensitive, 8 ohms, 25-150 W recommended, 45 Hz to 40 kHz. Sopra sits between Kanta and Utopia: the 'W' sandwich cone, TMD suspension and NIC motor from Utopia in a smaller cabinet, with a Beryllium inverted-dome tweeter.
The speaker has a frequency range of 45-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Focal Sopra No.1 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 | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
(* 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 Sopra Series of Loudspeakers
Sopra No.1 is a member of Focal's Sopra series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Focal Sopra Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Focal Sopra No.1 Speaker
Focal Sopra No.1 has a Frequency response range of 45-40k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 25-150 watts. With a minimum frequency of 45 Hz, Sopra No.1 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how Sopra No.1's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Focal Sopra No.1's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
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8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Focal Sopra No.1 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Focal Sopra No.1 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
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Input Type
Sopra No.1 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Focal Sopra No.1 External Dimensions and Weight
Focal Sopra No.1 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 16-3/4 x 11 x 15-9/16inch (425.0 x 279.0 x 396.0mm ).
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 Sopra No.1 is approximately 1104.8cm2 / 171.2inch2.
WeightThe Focal Sopra No.1 weighs 16.00kg / 35.2lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Sopra No.1's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Cabinet type and Materials
Focal Sopra No.1 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. 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.
Wall Mounting
Sopra No.1 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Focal Sopra No.1 come with a Grille?
Sopra No.1 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.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Focal Sopra No.1.
- 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.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Focal Sopra No.1 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Focal Sopra No.1