Focal Vestia No1 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Focal. It was released in 2023. It features a 1" inverted dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Slatefiber Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 56-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 89.5 dB. Focal Vestia No1 has an MSRP of 1198$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Focal Vestia No1 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 Vestia No1 Lifestyle
Focal's Vestia Series of Loudspeakers
Vestia No1 is a member of Focal's Vestia series of Passive speakers. Vestia is Focal's affordable modern range, using Slatefiber cones and the brand's TAM tweeter. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Focal Vestia Series Speakers
Focal Vestia Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Focal Vestia No1 Speaker
Focal Vestia No1 has a Frequency response range of 56-30k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 25-120 watts. With a minimum frequency of 56 Hz, Vestia No1 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 Vestia No1's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Focal Vestia No1?
Focal Vestia No1's Slatefiber Woofer
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1500$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Focal Vestia No1's 56Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Focal Vestia No1?
The crossover frequency of the Vestia No1 is set to 2800Hz. 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.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Focal Vestia No1's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
4.5 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
89.5 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Focal Vestia No1 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Focal Vestia No1 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Focal Vestia No1 plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Focal Vestia No1
Even though the nominal impedance of the Vestia No1 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Focal is 4.5 ohms Focal Vestia No1 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 Vestia No1 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
7.5–120 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Vestia No1 features type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Focal Vestia No1 Back View
Focal Vestia No1 External Dimensions and Weight
Focal Vestia No1 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 15-1/4-inch x 8-5/8-inch x 10-1/4-inch (388.0 x 220.0 x 261.0mm ).
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 Vestia No1 is approximately 574.2cm2 / 89.0inch2.
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WeightThe Focal Vestia No1 weighs 7.00kg / 15.4lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Vestia No1's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $1500
Focal Vestia No1 on a Stand
Cabinet type and Materials
Focal Vestia No1 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF 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.
Port Position
Focal Vestia No1 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 Vestia No1 is available in Black High Gloss, Dark Wood and Light Wood.
Wall Mounting
Vestia No1 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Speaker Stands
Focal sells a dedicated speaker stand for the Vestia No1 with a model name
Vestia No1 Stand. You can check the latest price and availability of these stands at
B&H PHOTO and
Amazon.
Vestia No1 Stand Speaker Stands for Focal Vestia No1
Does the Focal Vestia No1 come with a Grille?
Vestia No1 comes with magnetic 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. Since the included grille of the Vestia No1 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Focal Vestia No1 with Grille
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Focal Vestia No1.
- 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 Vestia No1, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Focal Vestia No1
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Focal Vestia No1 speaker:
Official Brochure for Focal Vestia No1
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Focal Vestia No1 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Focal Vestia No1
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