The Beauty of HiFi! Focal Chora 806 Bookshelf Speaker Review

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If you are looking for speakers that will add a little style to your space, the Chora bookshelf speakers are worth a look. The best home theater ideas don't have to break the bank. In this bookshelf speaker review we discover one of the best bookshelf speakers under 1000. Consider adding the Chora 826 tower speaker to your home theater system for a great surround sound experience. Focal is smart to make a matching center channel speaker that combined with the bookshelf and tower speakers, would make watching movies at home even better.
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[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

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[@ragu168]

Klipsch la Scala if I spelled it right!!!!!

[@trekjudas]

Sonus Faber, hands down!

[@woodstock480]

Wharfedale Denton 80th Anniversary

[@gustercc]

Zü Dirty weekends. Simple design and available (when you can find them) in some really gorgeous finishes. If apple ever made audiophile speakers, they’d cop their design.

[@KristiWright]

richard martinez Those are nice.

[@1mctous]

You had me at "Made in France." Most speakers under $1K are made in China. Hats off to Focal.

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

@@tomwebb7091 slave labor much?

[@Urinehere]

@@tomwebb7091there are literally suicide nets around the factory that produces Huawei phones. Tell yourself what ever you want but it is not ethical work environments

[@mike1wins1]

Hi, many thanks for your honest & enthusiastic review.....also thank you & well done Kristi for finding these wonderful speakers. I bought a pair of the grey / walnut for my new set up (with the stands) & absolutely love the look & the sound!! So pleased to be listening to vinyl once again after a 30 year hiatus....keep up the great work, I'm really enjoying your channel.

[@HermanWaldorf]

I've just bought these loudspeakers (in black). I tried different ones in the shop in the same price range and these were easily the best. As Andrew's description perfectly highlights, the sound coming out of these speakers has a perfect balance. I tried them with kind of "extreme" music, such as dub-electronica with powerful bass tones, and post-punk guitar-oriented sound. Even at high volume, the coherence of the sound was perfect. Highly recommended.

[@noahman27]

I agree with Andrew here. Soundstage is amazing. Feels wider than the speakers themselves. You cannot hear the boxes. You only the music. The boxes disappear. I ran these with an active crossover set around 60hz. Loved it. Ran the low end to an 8" Emotiva active sub. LOVELY. Very very pleasing listening experience.

[@eanhalt1]

I just bought a pair of these beauties based on your review. I'm driving them with a Rotel RA-1592Mk 2 and can't believe how good these speakers are. The more they break in, the wider and deeper the soundstage gets. Really incredible. These little guys are (imho) better than my KLH Kendalls and my Wharfedale EVO 4.4 in that much more detail in the high end is available. Damn nice to look at with their dedicated stands as well. Thanks for the great review Andrew.

[@andrewwood9067]

Great speakers! I owned these a couple of years ago when trying out bookshelves, I picked them over the Paradigm Studio 20's if that tells you something. My favorite bookshelf of all time?... Believe it or not I've never heard a bookshelf that outperformed my Boston Acoustic VR-M50. This was Bostons only attempt at high end and trust me they are superb.

[@andrewforsythe7240]

Watched this review 3 times, seriously considering them. They look good too. One of the best looking speakers I have ever seen is the Wharfedale EVO 4,2 in all colours. It looks the part. Never heard it trying to find a dealer to hear it. Thanks for a nice, detailed review.

[@simo7321]

I've been repeat watching your videos, trying to decide what speakers and amp to get! I think I've decided on the Audiolab 6000a, would the Focal be a good match? Or the Klipsch 600m or Wharfedale 12.2's?

[@paolocruz8392]

I have my father's JM Lab Focal Cobalt 806s and 15 years later they still sound great. It even has a window showcasing the crossover circuit inside.

[@yvesboutin5604]

I'm with you 100% about esthetics, especially if you pay a high price, you want them to sound good AND look great! With todays manufacturing techniques, it is easy to combines great looks and quality at competitive pricing. Thanks for the review!

[@johndornan4370]

Just got in a pair of Focal Chora 826's for my main speakers. You made up my mind about replacing my Klipsch Surrounds with these.

[@Beyondabsence]

Wonderful review. I have the Chorus 706 and the floorstanding 716 and fully agree with you! They do sound warmer and still maintaining their clarity and refinement if you add a tube buffer/preamp, or a tube amp. It takes the "edge" off and make them sound even smoother.

[@BunnyslippersEUC]

I always find the Focal speakers very beautiful. The Focal Soprano1 bookshelf sounds great: very open.

[@adammaik]

Andrew. Just got a Marantz 1711 and slowly replacing my aging Sonos gear. I was thinking of starting with Chora 806 pair for L+R and its matching center channel. For starters would that be enough to enjoy music + tv or will I be disappointed in overall bass response and should look for a sub as well? I know that frequency response on paper can be deceiving but other speakers like Monitor Audio Bronze seem to let you hear in more. What is your overall take? Love the channel, thanks!

[@hvmears6118]

I just bought NAD C 368 BluOS-2i receiver and, because of your review, the focal chora 806 speakers black. I wonder if you can recommend a subwoofer for this combo.... and what do you think of this particular NAD system? Originally wanted marantz PM7000N, but its been sold out for months and I got tired of waiting. The NAD system BluOS APP is taking alot to get used to....

[@MichaelLivingston-me]

I think you've identified my next speaker purchase. They do look good and fit an apartment setting. You sold me on your description of the high end clarity/detail and the focused sound stage. Thank you.

[@alexwray6530]

You can't go wrong with Focal.

[@egger8787]

Great review and you may have me sold on these focals! 100% agree appearance plays a large part in the over satisfaction of a speaker. I’ve been reading your reviews online for years but did not realize you were producing videos now. Keep up the good work!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you.

[@thisisnev]

Currently playing catch-up on Blindspot. It's utterly preposterous, but it sells it with such drive that it defies logical analysis: put brain in neutral, enjoy the ride! Totally agree about aesthetics. It's not an optional extra. If people say "aesthetics don't influence me", what's often happening is that they're subconsciously buying into the sales pitch that if something looks brutally utilitarian, therefore it must be great at what it does. I do appreciate Canon's 90s brief foray into manufacturing wide-dispersion speakers, with Allen Boothroyd brought on board as co-designer. I own a pair of S-35s and they're a classic example of form following function.

[@KrakPoT13]

Hey Andrew! Thanks for the review! Quick question, did you find you had to toe these speakers in? Or did you leave them straight on?

[@brianso2636]

I think Chora is a good looking entry level bookshelf speakers from Focal. The look of the woofer is the look of the raw material used for the driver, so the look can only be changed if they paint over it. I strongly agree that speakers has to look good. To be honest, looking at it is part of the experience on top of listening to it. A good looking speaker add so much more to the experience.

[@Cabernetor]

Wonder how they pair to a Marantz Cinema 70s if they are 8 ohms.. I don't listen very loud, but could they use a power amp to drive them?

[@kaioyang5519]

Love your channel Andrew! Would this pair well with a Cyrus OneCast? I'm looking for a replacement of my 35 years old Celestion SL600.

[@johnhoffman8041]

Andrew I have the Naim Atom and Heresy's based on your review. I also got a pair of the focal 806s. I have noticed the heresy's are a bit harsh on the highs and the focals are not. Am I hearing what you heard? I am listening to Jazz and the horns are what I am hearing as harsh. I am new to this but wanted to know if you are getting harshness on the heresy's and is that speaker placement? Thanks. JH

[@delfordchaffin5617]

Love your channel and these seem amazing. I currently have a set of Bose 701s that I have had for over 20 years. Really considering down-sizing to these 806s for space (and aesthetic) reasons. Am I going to be happy with this move?

[@alanrichey6786]

I bought the Aria 906's earlier this year and am really happy with them. I haven't heard the 806's but the Arias are the next line up and not that much more money if you look for a good deal. Paired with my HSU Research subwoofer, you can't ask for much more without spending a TON of extra money.

[@quattr03]

Yup, I pair mine, 926, with SVS and it's satisfying....

[@zakludwig6882]

Hi Andrew! I have a Parasound NewClassic 200 integrated and am looking for a new pair of loudspeakers. For someone who mainly listens to hip hop, do you think that splurging on the Chora 806s is that much of an upgrade over something like the XTZ Spirit 4s? These two are the top of my shortlist but with the XTZ being nearly half as much and considering my listening habits are the 806s really worth it? Any input is appreciated!

[@tonyenglish5153]

Dispersion, separation and detail are what I most appreciate about my focals and agree with your review Andrew. Im going to try to pair mine with a Decware amp and see how that sounds. With a nice subwoofer these outperform or hang with several much more expensive speakers. As always thank you for sharing.

[@MrParadigm9]

Hi, what are most people setting the crossover to on these being they are lacking low frequency punch?

[@krblgc]

Focal Chora 806 or Elac UBR62? What aspect will drive you to choose one versus the other?

[@pmccartney80]

Hi Andrew, Just stumbled on your channel while researching our next set of speakers. You also have one of the only reviews of the Davone Studio speakers which we had a listen to today at a local HiFi shop. Whilst I realise these are in completely different price brackets, your review of the Focals seems to be glowing in comparison. Any comments on the two options given they are both visually very pleasing. Keep up the amazing work! Cheers.

[@paulmccartney5]

Was looking at the Klipsch RP-600's but as soon as my wife saw them she said NO! And then found the Focal's herself! Super excited to get and try them out!

[@felissour3088]

How do they sound on your behalf?

[@bluerev]

Did you find these speakers just a little too bright or fatiguing in the upper frequencies? I've heard that's a common trait of Focal speakers. Also, are the Chora's versatile when it comes to genres or are they picky in that regard? Should I steer clear of them if I like rock music, for example?

[@russellhays7871]

I have these in black paired with nad c700 and svs pro sub and you are right they disappear in the room and the Soundstage is crystal clear amazing at this price point love them and anyone that has heard them doesn't believe all that sound is coming from those small speakers

[@williambroth7784]

Hi Russel, I plan on getting the same combo (Chora 806 with NAD C700). How are the highs in your system? Any harshness, listening fatigue, etc.? Rock, punk, electronica, alternative... Thanks.

[@psyphonyxaudio]

I like the new feel in your videos =) .... came back hear about these.

[@cvandenhaute]

Great reviews. I decided to build my own speakers because I do not like the looks of most speakers I can reasonably afford. I am a amateur woodworker and love Scandinavian design. The speakers can’t be black boxes. Fun project, taking spec inspiration from a few reference bookshelf speakers and finding components that would get close, curious to hear the result.

[@TheNapoleun]

Just saw I can get 5.1 Aria setup for the same price as the Chora. Is that a no brainer to step up to the Aria? 80% home theater use. If so, would that Yamaha 3080 you recommended be able to power the Aria line by itself? Thanks man, love your videos and learning a lot!

[@Urinehere]

I have Polk s20 and a velodyne powered SUV hooked up to the cxa 61. Would these be a significant upgrade over the s20?

[@stephenburling3625]

Great review I have focal Sib Evo package However was looking to upgrade to chora range but like the 806 but the issue is the Atmos speakers. I looked for atoms speakers and came across SVS prime elevation but also see the prime elevation ultras for the fronts. Can you comment on your view of the two as I can’t find a review of the ultras on you channel I was looking to add Emotiva base x A3 to my pre out of Marantz sr7011 Woul appreciate your thoughts 80% movies and tv 20% music Cheers Steve

[@jokerzwild106]

I just ordered a pair of these in black. Thanks for the review btw. Watching the movie Tammy. It's what was playing when I turned the tv on. Funny movie.

[@peterturre4977]

Andrew, how would you compare the Focals 800 line to the Dali Oberons that you recently reviewed? On the street, they're not that far apart in price (~$100-$200) and I know you liked both. These are two speakers very high on my list in a music-first system which doubles as a HT. And for the record, my musical tastes run towards acoustic jazz and classical. I DO listen to most everything else, but that's gravy. I want acoustic pianos to sound like an acoustic piano. THX !!!

[@dons8764]

thanks for this! these sound like a potentially great fit with the Marantz NR1200. Not a bad setup for less then 2K.

[@rottmannash]

Have their Elex headphones and oh my they sound incredible! BTW what stands are they sitting on?

[@Mazen.M978]

Which amplifier goes with these speakers? Am planning to buy them I need a cd stereo for my room. Great review btw!!

[@rodrigoffdsilva]

Btw. A good feedback. At the beginning I felt strange about the phantasmagoric presence of Kristi. Now I love it. And her opinions frequently align with mine. I bought a Cambridge Audio AXR100 because of her review at the end of the video about the 35 or 85, I don't remember. The reviews are great! Good job! Now let me go back to my caipirinha...

[@garycopeland8429]

I just bought the Chora 806. I can’t find the factory stand. Have you done a video on quality stands for bookshelf speakers?

[@S.L.1211]

Great video and review my friend! Loved all the product shots and candid honest opinions. Thumbs up and keep putting out great content!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks a ton!

[@sjors01]

I have focal chora 816, and these sound downright amazing am now selling all my dali speakers fazon f5 zensor 5 and spektor 6 are going out. what Focal has, Dali doesn't have, and that soundstage that your speakers disappear. that the sound comes from the middle not from the speakers as with Dali. Thank you Kristy and Andrew. Greeting from The Netherlands 👍👋.

[@robertj606]

Two best sounding and looking speakers I had was Q Acoustics Concept 40 and Yamaha NS-F700 both in white gloss. I'm my opinion looks matters as much as performance if your hi fi is in living room and visitors and family can see it. Love your channel. Cheers

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you so much. And I agree with you. If it's welcoming, people gravitate towards it and use it! Thanks for watching!

[@grechan]

Hmmmm, the prettiest, best sounding speaker I own is a pair of 1979 La Scalas. I just think they are gorgeous. Maybe the best speakers ever made. Definitely the best sounding, overall, that I have owned. But, the aesthetic is not for everyone and they are, of course, ENORMOUS. The nicest combo of aesthetics and sound of anything I own that the average person could live with are the Dali Zensor 3 bookshelves. They image like champs and the 7" woofer digs deep. The walnut with piano black front baffle combined with the red pulp woofer is just a super classy look. Unfortunately, they are pre-magnetic grill era, so have holes on the front, but other wise they are super looking and sound fantastic. My Eaton 2A3 amp just loves them.

[@paolocruz8392]

It would be nice to hear an opinion/comparison from the older models from the same brand. Focal used to have titanium tweeters other than the Al/Mag

[@markgettemeyer1145]

Great review Andrew - been considering replacing our Klipsch towers with smaller speakers lately. These look so damned refined and elegant. Serious contenders ✌🏻

[@gaborszabo2880]

Hello! Great video! The best looking loudspeaker in my home (until to day) is the Klipsch RP-150M Limited Edition. I'm currently watching Altered Carbon. Would you take a look at the Sony SS-CS5? Cheap and good alternative, not to this, but in general.

[@MrCapi95]

I think I finally made my decision. I didn’t even know this speaker exists until I stumbled upon it while scrolling through your reviews playlist. It’s lack of online presence is astonishing. Is there a reason why this speaker doesn’t come up as a comparison on any other speaker review? A week ago I was deciding between the Evo 4.1 and the Denton 85s, but the Chora 806s look nicer, are more efficient, don’t lack vertical imaging unlike the 4.1s and are front ported.

[@chinmeysway]

How you liking them? If you got.

[@markd4292]

Great review Andrew. Hope you and yours are doing well during this time. I am glad I checked this video out. Lots to think about. I still really dig those Klipsch Hersey IV, and still want them or the JBL Studio 590. I already have an AB amp and getting a tube preamp soon, and that'll probably be a nice pairing. However, I do want to get more basic, more simpler in my gear, therefore I am considering an integrated, specifically the PeachTree Nova 300 or maybe the Lyngdorf TDAI 2170 (PeachTree is more in my wallet range). I am so curious how the either integrated would be with the Klipsch or JBL. Have you had any experience with D amp driving horns? I know you have your Crown, but did you use that with the Klipsch? I figure with the PeachTree if it pairs well with the horns, great, if not then I'll either send it back or get a pair of Focal floors or Elac or something. Stay Healthy.

[@jan-pietervanwaasbergen9870]

Andrew, thank you, I am going to buy new bookshelf speakers, now I have Sonus Faber Principia 5, I am moving to another home where my listening room is a little bit smaller (20m2) I am thinking buying Sonus Faber Lumina 2 (I did hear those speakers, I loved it a lot) or Focal Aria 906 (I am going to hear) or Chora 806. My taste of music is only classical music, Chora 806 goes well with classical music? Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@themastroiannis]

wonder what speakers you got and if you're happy with them. i also listen to classical (and jazz!) and would love your input.

[@tubukonxumalo8041]

The speakers look great. How would they fair when compared directly to say the B&W 606 bookshelves?

[@MrJakkawin]

Exactly, I really want to know the different on these guys.

[@Taliskerop]

Can somebody tell me what is the ideal height to place these speakers from the floor? Could I possibly place them on 2 custom-made small wooden shelves on the wall? I have the same living room setting as the one on the video.

[@NottsModeller]

I was told by atacama that tweeter should be at ear height at listening position.

[@leonardkrasner5811]

I have a pair of 706’s on stands with a pair stacked upside down pushed by a Yamaha 50w receiver, sounds very good. I’m sure they will sound extremely good with a better amp.

[@SajaiBaby]

Can you review Focal Aria 906? Or how is it?

[@freekeemonkee]

As of this post, the Focals reviewed here are $400 off using the link above. I just bought them with zero hesitation. The center channel is also on sale. I saved $700+ on the 3 speakers.

[@matthewkosowan4035]

Hey man, I own a pair Dali Oberon 7 and they're a aesthetic beauty and sound great. Super important part of the enjoyment.

[@mattn1209]

Kristi made an interesting point in the end that I didn't really think about it because, we're watching AFV on Disney+. Which at first I wrote it off as "Oh. Well I watched it as a kid with my mom and I'm probably missing spending time with my family that I just want a throw back." However then my wife got bored of it and I found myself defending my stance for wanting to watch it because, it relaxed me and was predictable and comfortable. Then your wife Kristi made that point about house of the pacing and I was like that's it! Yes I'm not alone in picking shows for that reason! lol

[@johnunderwood9575]

How do you feel about the Focal 807v chorus? (I know, they don't make them anymore...) But I own a pair and am curious if you have listened to them and if you feel they are comparable with the 806.

[@reptidan]

How do you like them? Do you think they match well with de audio vista spark amp? How are vocals and soundstage? I'm looking into buying an used pair.

[@jethrol1731]

Would anyone know how these would fare for near field listening in a small room w/o a sub? Any input would be appreciated, cheers

[@bruhbruhsson204]

Did you find out? I’m wondering the same

[@matthewhilty4209]

The Focal headphones and speakers I've heard sound pretty great, very detailed. Focal products and Tubes generally seem to go together nicely.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

They do. We used these on the Bandwidth Audio setup and the combo was very, very nice. But don't think that you NEED tubes in order for Focal speakers to sound good. We like them with Class D amps too! Thank you for watching!

[@domsdomsdomsdoms]

as for how weird im getting, i started buying records even if i dont have a vinyl player set up yet. the new pop albums by yumi zouma as well as tops are my quarantunes rn. your videos though have been very helpful in helping me decide what gear im gonna get. relative to budget, it seems wiser to start low go slow instead of getting the best gear from the get-go even if the other way around is more tempting.

[@nc3419]

I have Focal 807Ws in Red gloss. They are remarkable speakers and have been fantastic speakers in all sonic regards. The better the amp, the better they perform. Also have Triangle Plaisir ZETAs. Also great speakers. While the more expensive Focals outperform the budget Triangles, both were better than Focal 706s I demoed in white gloss. The 706s were the prettiest speakers I ever had but the V drivers stretched the music for a taller stage which distorted instruments. I also think I prefer the treble on the older tweeter vs the newer Poron one. But it was the mid driver where the biggest difference was heard. Sent them back but hoped they could replace the 807Ws because, they're big at 17 in tall and wanted a bit smaller. But, can't let them go. If I wanted new speakers today, I would try the Focal Chora 806 and also the Triangle Borea series. Haven't found anything else under a grand I like better, or even close to the 807Ws. Something about French speakers I guess. If you want budget, I would recommend the Triangle Borea 2s or 3s. Over a grand, either Focal or Triangle depending on taste. I think Triangle would be more exciting, a bit brighter perhaps with the horn tweeter vs the inverted Poron. The Focal tweeter does have wide dispersion though. As does the Borea tweeter which is not horn loaded. BTW, I have the Zetas hooked up to a Chifi class D Aiyima amp and Aiyima dac which sounds really, really good. All for less than $400...no complaints and all in all I could live with it without going after better...I I had to. Although I have better but you now, diminishing returns as the mains and Amp were 8X the price. I think you were right that class D can sound better than AB until you reach a higher price point. Tried a Musical Fidelity m2si which had bloated bass and grainy mids to name a few. Astounding what they have done with budget gear. I also have Infinity R152s (a bit more detailed than the Zetas but bigger), Deftech SM 45s (less detailed but very dynamic sounding), and have tried Dali Spektor 1,2 and Oberon 1 (nice but a bit more laid back, less dynamic), Kef Q100s (sent back, beamy, less musical), Ascends cbm 170s (sent back, bland tone), etc., etc. Satisfying when you finally find a sound you like. The Zetas for desktop, Focals for Mains. Both are satisfying for music and movies. Best regards in these crazy times.

[@aethikv]

You give such pleasant reviews! Can this fit well with a vintage amp like the pioneer sx450? Doubting between this one and the Wharfedale Denton 85th.

[@fkwstudio]

I've paired mine with a kenwood ka5700 and they sound amazing. I am running them crossed out of an emotiva pt-1 into an svs sub as well

[@javiers.3433]

Andrew, your last couple of reviews have been enlightening, as well as, informative. Great work !!!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Glad you like them!

[@judebronner9520]

Love this video, hope to own these someday soon:)

[@brucelavender]

Thank you for providing this review. I am new to your channel but I will positively be coming back for more. When purchasing just about anything, aesthetics play a major role in the products that I buy. When reading reviews, I often opt for the reviewer's second or third choice based on the appearance of the product. I am currently binge-watching your reviews; my wife hates you. Can you tell me what speaker cables you are using? Back when I was spending copious amounts of money on Hi-Fi equipment, I had a speaker cable the size of a garden hose.

[@antonios3717]

are this similar to the Focal Chorus 706?

[@BradyJohnson1]

Great video Andrew. I just finished watching Ozark, and it's a great sounding series and deserves to be watched loud :)

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Looks like we'll have to go back to this one. You're the second person to recommend it.

[@beagler4234]

Just pulled the trigger on the Naim Atom and focal 806 bundle...can’t wait til it arrives!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Have fun! That's a great system.

[@brucelavender]

Please keep us posted.

[@geo.037]

@@brucelavender Naim is a sister company of Focal. you will be happy for certain

[@xstefanx80]

Hey Andrew how do these compare to Jbl L52? You asked for estetics, i love the orange and blue jbl l… classic look!

[@Urinehere]

I just purchased a pair of these speakers and some reviews mention that the dedicated stands tilt the speakers back slightly for better imaging I think. Is this something that you think is worth buying if I already have stands?

[@finnparker1896]

You could place something thin like a magazine, or small felties on the bottom front for that imaging. Spend the money if you like though

[@RockCity1111]

I just bought a pair of Chorus 807v's for a great price. These look nice but I like the 807vs. I'm going to update the grills to have magnates

[@robcylo]

Which integrated amplifier that you review is a good pairing with these speakers?

[@tdw57]

He said Musical Fidelity M5si I think.

[@pablodepeche]

I personally like the style of some Sonus Faber speakers. Hope to be able to afford a pair one day... I finished House MD, just before the lockdown here in the UK, I have the blue ray box set. And after that I started to watch The Mentalist... I am on season 5 now, Those 2 are the only programs that I can watch again and again and again...

[@GregoryJKeyes]

Would you go with BW 606 or Focals for movies? If you had to pick out of the 2

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I would go Focal though that is almost entirely based on my not having heard the new B&Ws yet.

[@Cabernetor]

I just found a pair of used ones for 600$ CAD and they are like new .. should I jump??

[@Audiojunkabus]

it was def love at 1st site (and listen) with the very similar and most stunning Focal Kanta . Kanta begot Chora no doubt. Over the years I really have liked or loved just about anything Focal has made.. same for Jl Audio. Excellent companies that really care about sound and product quality .::.

[@Nick2842]

Hi I came across your review stunning review and others saying the same so luckily a store by me sells these went for a listen wow I bought them the next day!! I have a Audiolab cdp and a deynafrips ares2 dac wow and a Emotiva ta-100 integrated, really sounds great!

[@karanvirsingh1484]

Can i drive chora 806 with yamaha R-N 803??

[@RasheedKhan-he6xx]

The problem with getting gorgeous looking speakers (for me that would be Q Acoustics Concept 300 mainly for the stands) is that then my couch will look crappy so I'll need a new couch. Not to mention coffee table. Credenza. Don't forget the rest of the audio equipment. And also lose 20 pounds because now I'm the thing spoiling the look.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

HAHA. Totally feel you there, Rasheed.

[@KristiWright]

😂😂😂😂

[@LisaL.]

Thank you for introducing me to these speakers. They are so pretty! But I wish they used a vintage cloth grill instead. Most speakers need to be placed in the middle of the room to sound good, is really not so smart. I wish Klipsch brings back some front port speakers other than stealing from Jamo s803.

[@billkoski364]

These or the Elac unify 2.0?

[@yannick930]

My current set up is pleasing to my eye : Taga harmony hta 700 v2 and Triangle Borea Br02. I'm waiting for the Chora 806 to arrive and the Triangle Titus EZ (the most stylish :)

[@robertmarshall7712]

Hi don't know whether you''re going to read this but I'm interested in and split between Focal chora 806 and the Triangle borea BR02. Did you really get both? And if so, what did you think of them and the relative good and weak points of both? Thanks, Rob

[@ricdavis7974]

Now that all of the Focal Chora series are marked down, do you think these are still worth it at the discounted price? Would these bookshelves fill a large room with high open ceilings? (Marantz nr1609 with Emotiva A2 amp). Or go for the Chora 816 or 826 series?

[@tainle]

no you need a floor standing speakers

[@ricdavis7974]

@@tainle I already pulled the trigger on the chora 826's (scratch and dent at crutchfield) for $531/spkr. I love the speakers, their sound and their looks...but not feeling this new Yamaha Rx-A2a receiver paired with them. Any suggestions?

[@bernarddussault2365]

I hade a paire of electra 906 , and I preffer my sonneto II a lot !!! ..do you think your gonna review some sonus faber products ??

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

We might, though COVID is making some products more difficult for us to get at the moment. Be well!

[@Audiorevue]

So I'm seriously considering picking a pair of these up used locally and I just curious about one thing because I unfortunately don't have the ability to hear them without making the purchase, and that's how are they on dynamics? You see I'm very used to Klipsch speakers and I guess everybody hears a little bit different but the one thing I absolutely love about Klipsch and it's the one thing that keeps me coming back for more is the fact of just their effortless dynamics their ability to sort of start and stop on a dime and just this sort of kind of let's call it speedy sound. Anyway I guess like I said how do the 806s compare in that regard.

[@bosuacjafari2337]

I run a pair of Focal Chorus 706. They’re amazing!

[@KristiWright]

Bosuac Jafari I bet they’re great!

[@raycimbalnik5159]

Andrew,unrelated but I finally decided on the fluance rt85 based on many reviews with yours carrying more weight than others. Received it today and am totally happy with my purchase,thank you. I would like to see a review of phono preamps under $500 because the preamp that is built in to my klipsch the sixes leaves alot to be desired.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

We’ll likely do this. The Fluance phono preamp is actually pretty good, just FYI. Glad to hear you’re enjoying the RT85. Be well!

[@jjnewbold]

Would these work on the Solidsteel stands? Or are they too large?

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

They should be fine.

[@losslesswax]

Can the 806 be used as a surround sound speaker to pair with the 826? I recently purchased the 826 and the center unit and was considering pairing them with the 806 as surround sound speakers.

[@bumkrilla5339]

Yeah you can use them as surrounds pairs really well with the 826 and center

[@thitiwatnarksompop]

Great

[@youssefhamidi8152]

It is a beautiful speaker and in fact the reason I googled reviews on it was precisely bc I was drawn to it.

[@sidvicious3129]

Andrew at that price the focals sound like a great deal. The book shelf speakers that blew me away were the bowers and Wilkins 705 s1 and the Sonus Faber Olympia novia 1. Both speakers just disappear and have wide sound stages, but at $3,000, not cheap at all for a book shelf. I’m currently watching old episodes of Blood Bloods, Adam 12, In the Heat of the Night, Law and Order and the Mandalorian on Disney plus. House was actually a great show with good drama and decent music in the show.

[@Cujobob]

I love the production of your videos and the way you present information in such a calm and friendly way without putting me to sleep. If possible, could you provide a bit more detail about sound quality? You did compare somewhat with the Buchardts, but I think a bit more detail about where exactly they rank in things like the below would help potential purchasers: Detail retrieval Dynamics Coherency Soundstage width/depth Or if you even put a numeric ranking on them, I think that helps deviate one product from another.

[@tebo2770]

This review mirrors my own thoughts pretty well. I have the Chora 826's and I really love them. Yeah, the soundstage is amazing and they very much do disappear. This review is absolutely on point in my opinion. I happen to love the color of the cones although I have piano black. But, that is so subjective. Beyond that, I agree on all fronts, they punch well above their price, very close to the Aria.

[@PatrickSmith-zg9xl]

I have the 826 as well and having listened to the 806 I find they have a very similar signature to each other. I find the top end on both to be quite a bit pronounced (or enhanced). I don't find it harsh at all, but it is a lot more foreword than other brands like Monitor Audio. I am mildly surprised that Andrew did not mention the fact it is a bright speaker. Do you find the high end bright Tom? I am curious.

[@tebo2770]

@@PatrickSmith-zg9xl Funny you should ask Patrick. I don't find them bright, but I was in helicopters for years and I doubt my hearing in that range is anywhere near that of somebody younger. I'm 50. Also, the bottom end is being enhanced in my opinion as well. I roll it off a touch. I wondered if it was just my room. I am currently looking for a pair of 806's as well. I really love the chora , even compared to the Aria. The forward nature allows for wonderful low level listening at night. But yeah, the bass is a tad much.