Focal's quest is to enhance listening experiences and restore the authenticity of artists' work. Every day, we push back the boundaries of musical reproduction, going beyond the traditional approach and approaching it differently. With Focal, purity of sound and emotion are one and the same.

WHO WE ARE

Focal has been manufacturing benchmark acoustic equipment since 1979. Based in Saint-Étienne, France, the brand is one of the world leaders in its field, thanks to its know-how and innovations. At the heart of the business: high-fidelity loudspeakers. The basis of our historical DNA lies in the combination of technology, craftsmanship and noble materials.

We are constantly pushing back the frontiers of sound to offer you a unique listening experience. All our products benefit from exclusive innovations and technologies, developed by our engineers in our workshops. This philosophy gives Focal products lasting value.

Focal Grande Utopia, Flagship 4-way floorstanding speaker

HISTORY

1979 In the beginning

The story of a small business in Saint-Etienne begins with Jacques Mahul... France Filières, a precision engineering company, hosts the first loudspeaker manufacturing workshop. It would go on to make its mark on world acoustics for more than four decades to come.

1982/1985

Focal's DB 13 revolutionizes the bookshelf loudspeaker. A noteworthy innovation, among others, in the Polyglass and Polykevlar® loudspeaker diaphragms. The loudspeakers are gradually positioning themselves at the top end of the range.

1989

Jacques Mahul's passion for classic cars led him to realize a childhood dream: to travel for hours on end with music. The result was the first in-car loudspeaker and amplifier kits for cars. The Car Audio department was created and became a benchmark in its sector.

1990's

Focal becomes international; a leader in the French acoustic market, the company diversifies and expands. Having been awarded numerous accolades, Focal's reputation goes from strength to strength.

1995

The Grande Utopia is hailed by the international press. A technological challenge and an aesthetic excess, it establishes the brand's leadership among audiophiles the world over.

2002

The "Focal Professional" department is born. Focal loudspeakers are quickly recognized by professionals and sound engineers the world over. Innovation and the conquest of new acoustic fields are key words for the company.

2011-2014

Focal forges closer ties with British company Naim Audio, leading to a merger in 2011 and the birth of the Vervent Audio Group.

2016

Focal signs its first original equipment installation in a vehicle from the French manufacturer Peugeot. A Focal hi-fi option is offered in the new 3008 and 5008. Focal will subsequently develop specific hi-fi systems for numerous production vehicles, as well as sensational concept cars.

2018

"Utopia excellence" makes its entry into Focal's automotive range with the Utopia M line of loudspeakers. Just revealed, the line receives a famous "CES Innovation Award" in Las Vegas, and quickly establishes itself as a benchmark.

2020

Focal enters the yachting market. Focal offers excellent acoustic solutions for boats and yachts, both indoors and out, with personalized service and custom installation.

2024

Since January 1, 2024, the Focal brand has been a member of the prestigious Comité Colbert, which brings together over 90 French luxury brands, including Chanel, Cartier, Dior, Hermès and Baccarat.

Focal Diablo Utopia, Reference Bookshelf Speaker

Innovation at the heart of our DNA

Jacques Mahul, founder of Focal in 1979, has always been committed to faithfully reproducing music as the artist imagined it. That's why we've always pushed research into loudspeakers, materials and processes to improve sound reproduction. Acoustic quality is our vocation, and hi-fi loudspeakers the heart of our business, from musical creation with the Professional collection, to sound reproduction with our Home and Motorities collections.

State-of-the-art equipment

Our acoustic engineers carry out all product design, development and engineering. Cutting-edge technology requires cutting-edge equipment: the latest CAD software, an automotive laboratory, dedicated machines and production lines.

At Focal, one commitment is particularly dear to our hearts: every loudspeaker leaving our French workshops is carefully tested by computer and by ear. How else can you be sure of reliability and rendering quality?

Focal Kanta No3 Tower Speaker

Focal Design

Focal has been a pioneer in the world of acoustics and has been responsible for many groundbreaking events. The Utopia collections are a testament to their excellence and represent the ultimate in acoustics. The first Grande Utopia loudspeaker, introduced in 1995, created a sensation and set new standards in research, innovation, technical expertise, and performance.

Since then, a whole generation of Utopia products has been released: Utopia headphones, Utopia-integrated loudspeakers and the Utopia M car kit.

Loudspeakers: The Science Behind Them

This quest for perfection has given rise to loudspeakers and technologies, some of which have become world references. These include the Beryllium tweeter, the Flax sandwich cone in flax fibre, the K2 cone in aramid fibre, the "M" profile and the Slatefiber cone in recycled carbon, among many others: all exclusive innovations. We cultivate the rigor, inventiveness and precision that lead us to excellence.

Focal SUB 1000F, Powered Subwoofer, 30cm Driver

THE FOCAL COLLECTIONS

Blending performance and design, Focal collections awaken emotions everywhere: at home with acoustic speakers, integrated speakers, outdoor speakers, Home Cinema systems, open-back headphones; on the move with car kits; on the road with closed-back headphones and wireless headphones with active noise reduction; in the studio with monitors for professionals; at sea with solutions for boats and yachts.

Focal Diva Utopia, 3-Way Active Wireless Loudspeaker

Focal Dome Flax Pack 5.1 Home Cinema System

Focal Stelia Headphone, Pure Beryllium M-dome Loudspeakers

Focal Trio 6 Professional Monitor
It has the dual mode where the listener can switch between a three way monitor to a two way one seemlessly...