Focal Chora 816 Floor-Standing Speaker Review | Experience Hifi

[@carlt.1547]

How would this or the 826 stack up against the klipsch 8000f or how about the svs ultra towers? Currently have the klipsch 280fs and looking for a reasonably priced upgrade (

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Carl. I have had the RP-280F and I'll say this, they have more bass. BUT, the mids and highs have a different sound all together with the Focals. I would give the Focal a listen if you could before purchasing to make sure you like the sound as it's quite different compared to the Klipsch.

[@kman9387]

I have the 4 focal 806 and matching center channel speaker with Focal in ceiling speakers for a 5.2.1 system. I have the Onkyo Rz820 AVR and was wondering if a 5 Channel amp would be a good fit for this system to get better sound separation and what would you recommend for an affordable 5 Channel amp? Or would full separate system give me better channel separation? Any suggestions would greatly appreciated 👍

[@TechnoDad]

Hi, K Man! I would totaly recommend a power amp for your system. I feel like AVRs just don't cut it when it comes to power output. Don't get me wrong, they do a whole lot, but as far as power is concerend in a multi channel situation, you're better off with a power amp. We (Dreamedia) sell a lot of Marantz and Rotel power amps, but they can be pretty pricey. Check out the Outlaw Audio Model 5000x

[@kman9387]

@@TechnoDad 👍👌

[@flax4753]

Dream Media is like Thanos collecting all the home media youtubers.

[@TechnoDad]

Yup!!!

[@Dreamediaav]

Thanos... more like Kangs after LOKI amiright?

[@isaachy777]

Ive had the chora 816 speakers for a few months and they are good. I got a good deal on then for half off like new. I don't find then too bright in my listening environment or content so far. They seem well balanced and I don't feel like they need eq. The main thing to note though is the lack of low end. You will need a subwoofer with these especially if these are for home theater. For half off I think these speakers are pretty good. For the full price, Id start looking at the options.

[@Dreamediaav]

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[@Paranimal86]

I have the 826s in my home theater… they are fantastic. Reveal so much in recordings and movies but do it subtly that isn’t oppressive or harsh. These speakers offer lots of sparkle, drums symbols and cowbells sound absolutely real at times. Such a great value!

[@justchilling4491]

You’re KZbin logo is quite concerning considering you are a white guy

[@Paranimal86]

@@justchilling4491 I’ve had this logo since I was 14 in fact I got it off the Bungie Halo forum page as my avatar for forum discussion… my friends have always called me donkey Kong…. Not sure what you are trying to say but your assumptions sounds awfully racists. My guess is you’re a typical liberal and are really fun at parties.

[@TheRichPhillips]

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[@justchilling4491]

@@Paranimal86 whatever you say Mr Crow

[@Paranimal86]

@@justchilling4491 projecting much?

[@praveennc7191]

What amp / pre amp or integrated setup do you feel would match best

[@youssefhamidi8152]

I can see the felt and speaker wire when in looking in My front firing port. Is this normal?

[@martindy3]

How does the Chora 816 or 826 compare against the Klipsch RP-8000F? Which one would you choose and why?

[@Dreamediaav]

More bass and better clarity has been my experience with the choras. I think you will like them.

[@martindy3]

@@Dreamediaav thank you. It’s quite difficult to hear a demo of the Klipsch here in HK so will have to rely on your advice.

[@freekfaro5606]

​​@@Dreamediaavi. How would the 816s work with a Marantz SR14 in a setup with just two speakers? Twelve years ago the SR14 was connected to Thiel CS2.3, but that was in a different house, different, bigger, living room. But the sound was great. To me, of course. I like clarity, depth, good bass, but not booming bass. I play various kinds of music. What do you think?

[@vittorio281]

Salve dovrei sostituire gli altoparlanti nella cassa come si smonta?? Come si toglie il woofer ???? Attendo notizie grazie

[@louiekariofillis8516]

Hi Techno dad, would the CYRUS ONE HD amp pair well with this speaker

[@GregoryJKeyes]

Would y’all go with the 816 or 826 for a medium size bedroom?

[@TechnoDad]

I would go with the 826 as I was hoping for a little bit more bass with the 816, but if you are going to run a subwoofer, the 816 should be just fine. Email me - [e-mail]

[@erickus36]

Are those good for classical music?

[@Brick100]

I'm confused, since when do you work for Dream Media? I thought you had your own youtube channel?

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Brick! I do have my own KZbin channel, but I started working with DM like four months back.

[@Brick100]

@@TechnoDad Hi! Was just curious as I sometimes see That Home Theatre Dude also pop up in a lot of DM videos so was wondering about the collaboration. Continue the great work!

[@fcamiola]

Thx for the review. Have the 826 just delivered and am waiting for new Audioquest speaker cable to show up so I can get rocking here! My old Tara Labs cable was oxidized after 20+ years so I upgraded the speaker cable. Running the Focals through a Rogue Sphinx v3 integrated amp (hybrid tube/SS). Ill keep you posted! BTW, I am replacing B&W 602s from 1999 and I also have a B&W ASW 608 sub if required, which I will probably keep hooked up for extremely low frequency response. Cheers

[@Bryan-hd7nm]

Great review and content! How do they compare to your Martin Logan’s? I am trying to decide between the two 50/50 ht and music

[@TechnoDad]

Thank you, Bryan! So the Focals "fit" my room better than the Martin Logan's...what does this mean? The ML's design is bi-polar, meaning, it's better for them to be about 3 - 5 feet off the wall. I don't really have that kind of space, so I never felt like I was getting the full effect from the ML's. These Focal's have a front firing port which makes placing them up against a wall much easier without sacrificing and sound quality. If you were looking at the ML's I had, the ESL-Xs, then I would look at the Focal Aria 926, which is what I have right now. They are a more capable speaker than the Focal Chora 816. Give Dreamedia a call and ask for me, or shoot me an email at my Dreameida account - [e-mail]

[@Bryan-hd7nm]

@@TechnoDad awesome! Thank you!

[@airethor]

It’s great when someone sells me the speakers I bought! Yes, I have the Chora 816 in black. I’ve been fantasizing about Kanta 2 to pair with my Nova, but seriously it’s hard to justify. If I had Kantas here to try in my home it would be a no brainer for sure, but aside from having something 5x the cost show them up the Choras are really impressive. It’s interesting to hear you threw so much power into them and that they loved it. Maybe I should think more about a Chora center rather than upgrading to Kantas? My room is smallish (11’ x 18’) and I’ve wondered if it’s too small for the Kanta 2s.

[@ramipo1]

do you recomend byuing them for stereo system small saloon?

[@DuranInternational]

Can you connect two for stereo sound

[@el34glo59]

Can someone help me. How does it compare to something more expensive like a klipsch Forte? Thanks

[@Dreamediaav]

Klipsch Have a much brighter top end, and horns can be a hate it or love it deal. Focal holds exceptional clarity and detail without being too harsh or too bright

[@boldogito]

What would you choose for a living room ? Triangle borea br08 or this focal? Thank you

[@DJDio89]

Focal is more lively and more bass. the br08 snd 826 suck in comparasation wi th their little brothers

[@giannislarch]

Very nice ,thank you so much ! 🏀

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

Got my Channa fix for the day. Although no signature right after the jump line from Channa since he is just making a guest appearance over on this channel. Handmade speakers are pretty crazy. Recycled carbon fibers sound pretty cool.

[@TechnoDad]

Tristan, you are awesome!

[@juancarlostrujillo1241]

Hi men for you elac unifi reference o focal chora 826 thanks

[@fluxcapacitor3273]

I've chora 826s in my living room paired with marantz pm7000n,,,,sound is amazing, detailed, spacey, awesome sound stage but it lacks the bass.i literally have no bass at all...i don't know why , bass is like to mixed polarity in the speaker posts but no they're ok...is it due to my amp?

[@yacinemts2410]

Thanks for your comment i have the 816s, and i probably have less bass than you do sir ! i added a subwoofer for that matter. and i'm asking my self the same exact question. Would a power amp or beefier integrated do some magic to that lack of bass.

[@fluxcapacitor3273]

@@yacinemts2410 i also bought 2nd hand Denon pma-2000,now 826s do much better bass.

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

@@fluxcapacitor3273 these 826s drop down to 2 ohms in the lower frequencies, so i.e a modest 100w marantz amp isnt going to cut it. I pump mine with the Crown XLS2502 that is capable of handling a 2 ohm load with over 1000 watts and the bass it produces is just super tight and precise. For comparison, I tried driving them with the SMSL DA-9 which is also capable of handling a 2 ohm at 150w but bass sounds messy, undefined and flappy. The 826s require a lot of power to perform optimally. The mids and highs are just out of this world.

[@fluxcapacitor3273]

@@AbsoluteFidelityi totally agree with you.these speakers need high current amplifier, now i'm using denon pma2500ne, bass is soo tight and fast, extremely musical.mids and higs, never heard better ones, i'm just stuck with chora826 sound.(also tried 806, far away from 826)

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

@@fluxcapacitor3273 I own the 806 and recently bought the 826... was driving the 806 with a couple of subs which helped out greatly. The 826 scales up fantastically but it still needs a sub to go full range like most floorstanders do. I just cant get over how well the Choras soundstage compared to my old speakers, and the detail retrieval on these speakers are just mind bendingly exceptional. How are you setting up yours? Im not using the plinth, tweeter is exactly at ear level with absolutely no toe in at all.

[@jessecummings5589]

Comparable to B&W 603s you think?

[@Dreamediaav]

I think you will love the focal signature sound.

[@jessecummings5589]

@@Dreamediaav i went and ordered the 826s and im gonna look for something to balance out the brightness. I was looking into peachtree, i pretty much listen to music 95% utilization

[@paulcarroll627]

Great stuff mate

[@TechnoDad]

Thank you!

[@cgleisberg3355]

Wowww how execs I've they are in US... in France now they are at 349euro each at Boulanger

[@cgleisberg3355]

Sorry, typo !

[@caponest]

Chora 816 or Wharfedale Diamond 12.3?

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

I owned the 12.4 and R700 and now own the 826. Bass goes to the R700, clarity, detail retrieval, transparency, soundstage and dynamics all go to the 826. The 12.4 does everything well but does not excel in any particular area, which can be an excellent thing. One thing I loved about the 12.4 is how realistic the mids are (in comparison to the R700), they bring the singer right into your room. The 12.4 is the cheapest of the lot, but its the most balanced. But if clarity and transparency are important to you, look no further than the Focal.

[@universerc7045]

People some help. Same price for me. Focal Chora 816 in excellent condition or Klipsch 820f??? What your choice? What speakers better? Wanna use with Onkyo 9130.

[@alegotron]

First not the last one ))

[@arturasa.150]

The sound with the Marantz nr 1200 is terrible, no bass, twitter to much. Why in the videos you dont' plays music?

[@o.c.g.m9426]

W.A.F ....I laugh at that ridiculous stuff... #FREEAGENTLIFESTYLE