Focal Sopra No.3 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Focal. It was released in 2016. It features a 1.1" Inverted Dome Tweeter, 1 x 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 8.25" W sandwich Woofer.
A 3-way bass-reflex floorstander with 2 x 8.25 inch woofers, a 6.5 inch midrange and a 1.1 inch inverted-dome tweeter. 91.5 dB sensitive, 8 ohms, 40-400 W recommended, 33 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 33-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 91.5 dB. Focal Sopra No.3 has an MSRP of 27998$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Focal Sopra No.3 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's Sopra Series of Loudspeakers
Sopra No.3 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
Frequency Response of the Focal Sopra No.3 Speaker
Focal Sopra No.3 has a Frequency response range of 33-40k Hz and Power Range of 40-400 watts. With a minimum frequency of 33 Hz, Sopra No.3 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how Sopra No.3'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 Sopra No.3?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 30000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Focal Sopra No.3's 33Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Focal Sopra No.3's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
91.5 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Focal Sopra No.3 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
92dB of the Focal Sopra No.3 is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Sopra No.3 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 Sopra No.3 will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Focal Sopra No.3 plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Focal Sopra No.3 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
4.7–75 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Sopra No.3 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Focal Sopra No.3 External Dimensions and Weight
Focal Sopra No.3 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 49-3/4 x 15-13/16 x 23-7/16inch (1264.0 x 402.0 x 595.0mm ).
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.3 is approximately 2391.9cm2 / 370.7inch2.
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WeightThe Focal Sopra No.3 weighs 70.00kg / 154lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Sopra No.3's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $30000
Cabinet type and Materials
Focal Sopra No.3 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.
Does the Focal Sopra No.3 come with a Grille?
Sopra No.3 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.3.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Focal Sopra No.3 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Focal Sopra No.3