Focals commitment to audio outside of dedicated hifi has grown in recent years, and the focal xs book wireless desktop speakers are the latest addition to the companys more multimediafocused product range. And though, in the end, they are a lifestyle rather than an audiophile product. Aug 12, 2009 the focal xs is an attractive, selfpowered 2. Focal xs satellite speakers with dock for ipod editorial. Oct 21, 20 focals commitment to audio outside of dedicated hifi has grown in recent years, and the focal xs book wireless desktop speakers are the latest addition to the companys more multimediafocused product range. I have had focal floor speakers before and was very happy with them. Images may not conform exactly to specific product. I played four different songs, in their entirety, switching back and forth between the coaxials and components, and took notes on how well i thought they handled the highs, mids, lows, staging, and imaging.
Notice that i say powered and not active, because the design includes a passive crossover, and also the right hand unit houses a pair of 20watt power amplifiers. The soundstage is nicely presented between the speakers, although the image is down near desktop level a common occurrence with short speakers. The rest, and probably the majority of editors and shooters spend a great deal of time buying the. Superbeat xonic is stepping into a growing genre on the switch, but its musical variety and ability to play on the tv will help it stand out even if it did cause me to look up if the wii.
Focal xs book provides great sound at moderate price macworld. Her parents already have and love the focal xs system, and it immediately strikes me as the better choice, but its more expensive and id like some more opinions as i am not familar with the bose sounddock. Like all focal loudspeakers, the xs book is tuned by computer analysis, and then finetuned to perfection by ear. Searches related to the sony xsfb30 xsfb series 514 3way car speakers. Music detail is well presented, but without sounding exaggerated. I have tried so many speakers like bose, logitech, klipsch etc. I want speakers that sound great and look fantastic. The professionals know better, after all they have been at it for many more years than most and frequently have the budgets to allow for a serious studio setup.
Big for a desktop speaker the xs books are decentsized speakers. Jul 27, 2011 i was looking for a nearfield desk top set up not too long ago and looked at the mm1 and the focal xs before deciding to go with the audioengine p4 speakers and n22 amp. Listen beyond made in france knowhow focal s story vervent audio group. Enceinte pc focal xs book wireless noir bookwlessxsb darty. Due to constant technological advances, focal reserves its right to modify specifications without notice. Product description focal xs is a dynamic and powerful multimedia speaker system for your ipod, computer, and more. The focal xs book are a small pair of selfamplified speakers. Finally all the hidden drama in your multimedia contents is extracted with depth and scale. Focal xs multimedia sound system user manual pdf download.
The speakers have a clean, modern industrial design with. Xs book wireless ultieme actieve mini luidsprekers geweldige. The focal xs satellite speaker system with ipodiphone dock might appear to be a bit pricey when compared to others, but its well thought out features and fantastic sound make it worth checking out. Xe3 will have focus joystick in reply to kwhychang jul 23, 2017 im concerned that making it smaller than the xe2 will mean smaller viewfinder and more difficult to manage controls. Focal xs book provides great sound at moderate price. Focal xs book pair price multimedia multimedia speakers. Stereo system with focal high quality technology compatible with all smartphones and tablet pcs equipped with bluetooth technology. Here is a guide on how to set up 4k and hdr on your xbox and your tv. What i was listening to was aac3 files playing on focal s new xs 2. The geneva xs bills itself as the worlds first portable audio system with true hifi sound.
Focal is a french brand, world leader in highfidelity solutions. The focal xs system is often described in terms of the audiophile level. In essence theyre a pair of the original focal xs book speakers launched in late 2011. I listen to a lot of music and ill admit im a snob when it comes to audio equipment. Xtype plus implements a minimalist visual style that doesnt quite stand out in the gorgeous world of shoot em ups, but it echoes geometry wars in its neononblack glowing flair. Much like the apple tax, a not insignificant portion of the money spent on the xss goes towards the design.
Thats a mouth full, but what is means is that id been listening to a. Focal has gotten rid of many of the features of the xs 2. Three amplifiers are integrated inside the subwoofer70w rms for the bass, and 2 x 30w rms for the speakers. I was looking for a nearfield desk top set up not too long ago and looked at the mm1 and the focal xs before deciding to go with the audioengine p4 speakers and n22 amp. Thats a mouth full, but what is means is that id been listening to a new set of computer speakers. See more ideas about industrial design, id design and design. Compact but highperformance, xs book can also become an active solution around a flat panel, or bring quality sound into a small room once connected to a music player. The speakers have a clean, modern industrial design with a highgloss black finish. The moto x play is the middle sibling in motorolas 2015 rollout, and it sports a huge battery, improved camera, and low price.
A thoroughly listenable set of desktop speakers with stacks of detail and bluetooth convenience, if not the last. Note, however, that focal does offer optional booster stands for the xs book, which may help with perceived image height. Xtype plus implements a minimalist visual style that doesnt quite stand out in the gorgeous world of shoot em ups, but it echoes geometry wars. While it sounds pretty good, considering its a batterypowered system with dual 1 tweeters and a 2 woofer, im not sure im ready to deliver the hifi moniker to it just yet. Naim audio is a british hifi manufacturer based in wiltshire, united kingdom. Focal is better known for its dedicated hifi speakers, but youd probably think that such an established manufacturer would have all the right tools, and speaker parts, for the job. Each of the xss satellites, derived from focals solo6 monitors, is 4. Its made in france knowhow has been recognised for more than 40 years. Home products, kids toys, and tech phones, gaming, smart devices are. Apr 11, 2009 i listen to a lot of music and ill admit im a snob when it comes to audio equipment. Recently, i took a pair of sony 612 gs 2way coaxial speakers, the xsgs1720, and a set of gs components, the xsgs1720s, into the crutchfield labs and gave them a listen. The xs books performance is so convincing that it can easily leave your desk to fill a small room with sound, connected to a player with a 3.
Focal xs subwoofer, focal xs satellite speakers, 6foot power cable, 5foot usb cable, 6foot 18inch minijack cable, magnetic remote control, user manual, ipod dock adapters product information product dimensions 10. Focaljmlab is a french brand, which has been designing and selling high fidelity audio. Focal s commitment to audio outside of dedicated hifi has grown in recent years, and the focal xs book wireless desktop speakers are the latest addition to the companys more multimediafocused product range. Aug 29, 2009 unboxing video of focal xs satellite speakers. While it wouldnt be fair to compare this system to multithousand dollar studio monitors, i find that the focal xs 2. Focal xs book wireless speakers the focal xs book is a system that is powered. And since decoration rhymes with integration, focal xs book wireless is available in a black high gloss piano lacquer to fit into every interior. What i was listening to was aac3 files playing on focals new xs 2. These are speakers for people that care more about sound than an idock. They excel at ease of use, vanishingly small size on a desktop, pleasant, undistorted sound with. The xs book s performance is so convincing that it can easily leave your desk to fill a small room with sound, connected to a player with a 3. The face of the box is finished in glossy black and aluminum trim along with flared. The tiny and stylish xs book brings topquality focal sound to your desk or bookshelf, and can fill a small room with amazingly big, detailed sound. Listen beyond made in france knowhow focals story vervent audio group.