Focal UTOPIA Operation & User’s Manual

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Utopia are the reference pair of headphones from Focal. They are the result of more than 35 years of innovation, development and manufacturing of speakers and loudspeakers in France. As a world first, Utopia features the only full range and fully open back loudspeaker, built within a pair of headphones, using pure Beryllium formed in the brand new "M" shape dome. The acoustic quality of this exclusive solution allowed Focal to avoid the use of any crossover or passive filtering process to achieve a frequency response from 5Hz to 50kHz! The listening experience is outstanding in terms of realism, natural sound reproduction, dynamics and clarity. When listening to them, the headphones virtually disappear and the audio signal is revealed with a level of precision never achieved until Utopia. Design is also a key point, be it in regards to the way of using the headphones, comfort, as well as the aesthetic. Another achievement with Utopia is the removal from the conventional rotation included on the yoke and its integration into the headband to ensure a total purity of the design. The true lambskin leather, used on the cushions, reinforces the character of classically elegant lines, as well as the expression of comfort and overall performances. Type Circum-aural open back headphones Impedance 80 Ohms Sensitivity 104dB SPL / 1mW @ 1kHz THD <0,2% @ 1kHz / 100dB SPL Frequency response 5Hz - 50kHz Loudspeaker 137⁄64“ (40mm) pure Beryllium “M” shape dome Weight 1.08lb (490g) Cable length 13.1ft (4m) Connectors 1 x Jack 01/4“ (6.35mm) stereo 2 x 03⁄8“ (9.5mm) Lemo® Carrying case 1253⁄64“x1015⁄64“x629⁄64“ (326x260x164mm) Key points ì+HDGSKRQHV0DGHLQ)UDQFH ì2SHQEDFNFLUFXPDXUDOKHDGSKRQHVGHGLFDWHGWRORZQRLVHHQYLURQPHQWV ì5HIHUHQFHSDLURIKHDGSKRQHVIHDWXULQJIXOOUDQJHORXGVSHDNHUVPDGHRID SXUH%HU\OOLXPç0èVKDSHGRPHSDWHQWSHQGLQJ ì0HFKDQLFDOGHVLJQRIIHULQJDIXOOFRPSDWLELOLW\WRDQ\VL]HDQGVKDSHGKHDG ì%DODQFHGFDEOHZLWKFKDQQHOVHSDUDWLRQIRUIDVWDQGHDV\FXVWRPPDGH VROXWLRQVELDPS Focal® is a trademark of Focal-JMLab® - www.focal.com - SCBC160523/1 PATENT PENDING Carbon fiber yoke specially designed to fit all kind of sizes and varying shaped heads Leather headband including length adjustment mechanism and ear cup rotation Bi-material construction made of true lambskin leather and microfiber fabric 13.1ft (4m) OFC shielded extremely low impedance (<90 mΩ) cable 01/4“ (6.35mm) Neutrik® stereo Jack connector 2 shielded Lemo® connectors with self-locking bayonet system 025⁄32“ (20mm) thick memory foam cushion Open back ear cups for total decompression of the loudspeakers Accessories provided ì Rigid carrying case with magnet locking system ì 13.1ft (4m) OFC cable (1 x Neutrik® 01/4“ (6,35mm) stereo Jack Neutrik® 2 x shielded 03⁄8“ (9.5mm) Lemo® connectors with self-locking bayonet system) 137⁄64“ (40mm) full range loudspeaker featuring a pure Beryllium "M" shape dome

MEliA La societe FOCAL-JMlab, est une societe anonyme dont le siege social est situe a 108, rue de l'Avenir a La Talaudiere (42). Elle est immatriculee au registre du commerce et des societes de Saint Etienne sous le numero 344 394 309 000 35. Les enceintes objets de la pn?sente notice integrent un tweeter en Beryllium pur, capable d'etendre la bande passante a 40kHz. Ou fait de la dangerosite potentielle du Beryllium, materiau const1tuant le tweeter, certaines precautions d'emplol dolvent etre respectees par l utilisateur des enceintes afin d'eviter tout r1sque d'absorption du d1t materiau tel que decrit ci-dessous Toutefois, sous sa forme sol1de et selon l'etat des conna1ssances a la date d'edition de la presente notice, les risques sont lim ites, sachant que la dangerosite du produit est principalement liee a son inhalation. absorption ou contact sous forme de vapeurs ou de m icropart icules 1. Caracteristiques du Beryllium DANGER Canceroge n1cite - Ca tegor1e 1 B Toxicite argue- Categorie 2 Toxicite aigue - Categories 3 Toxicite pour certains organes cibles, expOSitiOn repetee - Categor1e 1 lmtati on oculaire - Categori e 2 HJSO r . Peut provoquer un cancer par 1nhalatron H330 : Mortel par inhalation H301 : Toxrque en cas d·mgestron H372 : Provoque des lesions aux poumons a la suite d'expositions repetees OU d'une expOSit iOn prolongee par inhalation ---- --~--- H319 : Provoque une grave rrritation ocu la1re ·- - - - -----·---... .. Toxicite pour certa ins organes c1bles. H335 : Peut 1rriter les vores exposition unique - Categorie 3 resp1rator res Irritation cutanee - Categ orre 2 Sensibilisatron cutanee · Categor1 e 1 H315 : Provoque une irritation cutanee H31 7 : Peut provoquer une all erg re cutanee

• 2. Precautions d'emploi ll conv1ent de respecter scrupuleu sement les precautions d em plo1 su 1va ntes 2.1 Les tweeters contenant un dome Beryllium sont a manipuler avec precaution. Les utilisateurs des enceintes doivent en particulier veiller strictement au maintien de La grille ou de tout element de protection sur le tweeter et ne sortir en aucun cas le Beryllium de son emplacement d'origine. De maniere generate, les enceintes doivent etre tenues hors de La portee des enfants et plus specialement l'acces au tweeter et au dome Beryllium. 2.2. Le dome Beryllium ne doit jamais etre au contact d'une matiere abrasive A temperature ambiante. le Beryllium est un produit stable ; il reagit neanmoins avec les ac1des sulfurique, chlorhydrique. fluorhydrique avec degagement d'hydrogene Conditions a eviter: tempera tures elevees, etincelles. flammes nues ou toute autre source d'allumage. Le Beryllium est incompatible avec les agents oxydants, et egalement notamment la pentafluorure de brome et l' acide performique. ll explose lorsqu'il est chauffe avec du m agnesium . Sous sa forme finement divisee. le Beryllium est un produ it moderement 1nflammable. Dans un espace confine, un nuage de poussieres du metal peut exploser en presence d'une source d'ignition. En cas d'incend ie, le Beryllium emet de la fumee et des vapeurs hautement toxiques . En ca s d' incend ie. les agents d'extmct1on precon ises sont les poud res speciales pour feux de metaux OU, a defaut, d'autres poudres inertes. ll est egalement conseille de porter une protection individuelle adequate pour empecher le contact avec la substance ou ses produits de combustion ainsi qu·un respirateur autonome integral avec detendeur OU SOUS preSSIOn . 2.3. De maniere generale. il faut ev1ter tout contact avec la peau ou les yeux. toute inhalation ou toute ingestion de tou t ou partie du dome Beryllium Le fabricant souligne que ['absorption du Beryllium par voie respiratoire. cuta nee ou digestive peut entralner des troubles physiques graves

-·---·· .. - · ______ ....... _ 3. Consignes en cas de deterioration du dome Si le dome Beryllium est endommage sous quelque forme que ce soit, il convient de le recouvrir des que possible sur toute sa surface avec la bande adhesive de protection fournie. Nous vous recommandons alors de prendre contact avec le revendeur afin de demonter et de remplacer le tweeter aupres d'un service competent chez le distributeur Si le dome est brise, les particules eventuelles de Beryllium doivent etre recuperees avec soin au moyen de La bande adhesive de protection fournie, puis elles doivent etre placees dans un sac plastique hermetiquement clos. ll sera renvoye en meme temps que L'enceinte chez le revendeur. 4. Premiers gestes En cas d'inhalation : en cas d'inhalation de fumees ou de poussieres de Beryllium. amener la personne a l'exterieur ou dans un endroit a ere et la placer en position semi-assise a fin qu' elle puisse respirer confortablement. Si elle ne respire pas, lu i donner la respiration artificielle. En cas de difficultes respiratoires. lui donner de L'oxygene. La transferer immediatement au service medical d'urgence le plus proche ou appeler un centre antipoison En cas de contact avec les yeux : rincer immediatement et abondamment les yeux avec de L'eau pendant 15 minutes ou jusqu·a ce que le produit soit eli mine. Enlever leslentilles de contact si la personne concernee en porte et qu'elles peuvent etre enlevees facilement. ll est recommande de consulter un medecin. En cas de contact avec La peau : retirer rapidement les vetements et chaussures contamines; jeter les vetements et les chaussures. Laver la peau avec de L'eau et du savon pendant au mains 15 minutes. Nettoyer rapidement et consciencieusement les coupures et les blessures. Toute particule de Beryllium qui se loge accidentellement sous la peau doit etre enlevee. Consulter un medecin. En cas d'ingestion : si la victime est consciente, lui rincer La bouche avec de l'eau et lui fa ire boire quelques verres d'eau pour diluer. Obtenir immediatement de l'aide medicale. Ne jamais donner de liquide a une personne inconsciente ou convulsive. Le vomissent ne doit etre provoque que sur l'ordre d'un medecin ou d'un ce ntre antipoison. Co nsulter rapidement un medecin

------- 5. Fin de vie des enceintes Votre produit Focal-JMlab a ete con<;:u et fabrique avec des materiaux et co mposants de haute qualite susceptibles d'etre recycles et reutilises. Ce symbole signifie que les appareils electriques et electroniques. lorsq u'ils sont arrives en fin de vie. doivent etre elimines separement des ordures menageres. Cet" appareil ne doit pas etre jete dans la nature ni eli mine avec les dechets menagers. Veuillez le rapporter a la dechetterie ou dans un centre de recyclage . Pour des d'informations complE!mentaires sur le Beryllium. veuillez nous contacter directement a l'adresse suivante : berylliumfclfocal- fr.com

----- ------ - ---···-·--- FOCAL JMLab. a stock company with a capital of € 1,062,080 incorporated under the laws of France and registered with the trade and companies registered of Saint-Etienne under number 344 394 309 000 35. having its registered office at 108 rue de l"avenir. 42350 La Talaudiere. France. The speakers concerned by this manual use a pure Beryllium tweeter system. capable to extend the bandwidth up to 40Khz. Regarding the potential hazardousness of Beryllium, a raw material constituting the tweeter, some instructions [defined hereunder] must be respected by the user of these speakers in order to prevent any risk of absorption of said material Nevertheless, in solid form and based on the current state of knowledge at the date of printing of this precautionary manual, the risks are limited. being specified that the hazardousness of the Beryllium mainly results from its inhalation. ingestion or contact in vapour form or microparticles. 1. Characteristics of Beryllium DANGER Carcinogenicity- Category 1 B Acute toxicity- Category 2 Acute toxicity- Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity. repeated exposure - Category 1 Serious eye damage I Eye irritation - Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity [single exposure] - Category 3 Skin corrosion I irritation - Category 2 Skin sensitivity- Category 1 H350 i: May cause cancer when inhaled H330: Fatal if mhaled H301: Toxic if swallowed H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H319: Causes serious eye irritation H335: May cause respiratory imtation H315: Causes skin irritation H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction

... - ··-···- --·--- ···- ·-- -.• 2. Precautions of use It is essential to scrupulously respect the following precautionary measures. 2.1 Tweeters including a Beryllium dome should be handled with caution. As a consequence, the users of the speakers have in particular to strictly ensure that the protective grille and all protective means on the tweeter is well maintained and in no circumstance take the Beryllium from its original location. Generally, the speakers should be kept out of the reach of children, especially the access of the tweeters and the dome of Beryllium. 2.2. The Beryllium dome should never be in contact with abrasive material Beryllium is a stable product at room temperature. Nevertheless. it reacts with the following acids: sulphuric, hydrochloric. and hydrofluoric (with hydrogen release!. Conditions to avoid: heat. sparks. open flame. or any other sources of ignition. Beryllium is incompatible with oxidizing agents. and also notably bromine pentafluoride and performic acids. It explodes when heated with magnesium . In finely divided form. Beryllium is a moderately flammable product. In a contained space, dust cloud of the metal may explode in the presence of a source of ignition. In case of fire. Beryllium releases highly toxic smoke and vapour. In case of fire. the recommended fire extinguishing agents are engineered powders for combustible metals or, failing that. other inert powders. It is also recommended to wear adequate personal protective eq uipment to prevent contact with the substance or its products of combustion as well as full self- contained breathing apparatus. 2.3. Generally. prevent skin or eye contact. ingestion or inhalation of all or part of the Beryllium dome. The manufacturer underlines the fact that its absorption by inhalation. dermal route or ingestion can cause severe physical afflictions.

3. In the event of damage to the dome In the case that the Beryllium dome is damaged in whatever form. 1ts whole surface should be covered over, with the provided protective adhesive strip as soon as possible. In such case, it is recommended to contact your retailer in order to dismantle and replace the tweeter by the relevant department of the distributor. If the dome is broken, particles of Beryllium must be carefully recovered with the provided protective adhesive strip and placed in a sealed plastic bag. It should be returned to the retailer at the same t1me as the speakers. 4. First aid If inhaled: 1n case of inhalation of smoke or dust of Beryllium, bring the person outside or to a ventilated area and put the body into a half-sitting pos1tion so that the person can breathe comfortably. If not breathing. give artificial respiration. Take the person to the nearest medical emergency treatment centre or call a poison control centre In case of contact with eyes: flush immediately and bathe the eyes with water for 15 m1nutes or until removal of the product. Remove contact lenses if present and if it is easy to remove them. It is recommended to see a doctor. In case of contact with skin: immediatly remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Throw away clothing and shoes. Wash the skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Immediately and carefully clean the cuts and wounds. Any particles of Beryllium which stick under the skin must be removed. See a doctor.

• If swallowed: if victim is conscious and alert. rinse mouth with water· and give some wate r to dilute. Seek immediate medical ass1stance . Never give any liquid if the victim is unconscious or convulsing. Vomiting should only be provoked by a doctor or poison control centre's order See a doctor immediatly. 5. End of Life of the speakers Your produ ct Focal-JMlab was designed and made with materials and components of high quality susceptible to be recycled and reused This symbol means that any electric or electronic dev1ces should be disposed of separately to household waste This device shall not be throw in the nature nor eliminated with household waste. This product should not be disposed of an where other than the municipal waste reception centre or to a centre of recycling . For further information about Beryllium, please contact us directly at: berylliumrafocal-fr.com

to thank you and we lcome you to our world, the world of High-Fidelity ... Focal has been designing, developing and manufacturing speaker drivers and loudspeakers for more than 35 years, and more recently headphones. Innovation, Tradition, Performance and Pleasure are our key values which characterise "The Spirit Of Sound" . Wherever you are, only one goal for us: gathering you around a common passion, the rich, reliable and pure sound. Register your product online at www.focal.com/warranty to receive your warranty certificate.

• READ these instructions. • KEEP these instructions. • RESPECT all the warnings. • Buzzing, pain , or discomfort in the ear whilst or after using an accessory means that the volume is set too high. Exposu re to excessive volumes [over 85dB] for more than one hour can cause irreparable damage to your hearing. • Set the volume to minimum before connecting you r Focal earphones, then turn up the volume. Once the earphones are in place, gradually increase the volume to a comfortable and reasonable level. • NEVER drive a vehicle while wearing the headphones. Not only is it dangerous, it is also illegal in many countries. • NEVER use power tools or machinery while wearing the headphones. • We do not recommend wearing the headphones while riding a bike or running/walking in busy places. If you do wear he headphones in such places, set to a low volume so as to hear surrounding noises. The remote control functions, full or partial, are compatible with var1ous current and future models of mobile telephone. The cord may not be compatible with some mobile telephones. This will result in either poor quality sound or no sound at all. In this case. use the cable without the remote control. WARRANTY All Focal loudspeakers are covered by guarantee drawn up by the official Focal distributor in your cou ntry. Your distributor can provide all details concerning the conditions of guarantee. Guarantee cover extends at least to that granted by the legal guarantee in force in the country where the original purchase invoice was issued. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Your Foca l-JMlab product was developed and manufactured with high- quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or re - used. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separate ly from normal garbage at the end of its operationallifetime.Please dispose of this product by bring1ng it to your Local collection point or recycling centre for such equ ipment. This will help to protect the environment in wh ich we all live.

THE SPIRIT OF SOUND Focal-JMlabE - BP 374- 108. rue de l'Aven1r- 42353 La Talaudiere cedex- France- wwwfocalcom Tell+33) 04 77 43 57 00- Fax [+33) 04 77 43 57 04 - SCEB-160310/2- codo1465

Vous venez d'acquerir un produit Focal. Nous vous en remercions et vous souhaitons La bienvenue dans notre univers, celui de La Haute-Fidelite ... Depuis plus de 35 ans, Focal con~oit, developpe et fabrique des haut-parleurs, des enceintes acoustiques et plus recemment des casques. Innovation, Tradition, Performance et Plaisir sont nos valeurs. Elles caracterisent "the Spirit of Sound". Ou que vous soyez, un seul objectif pour nous : vous rassembler autour d'une passion commune, le son pur, fidele et riche. You have JUSt purchased a Focal product We would ltke to thank you and welcome you to our world, the world of High-Ftdelity .. Focal has been destgning, developing and manufacturing speaker drivers and loudspeakers for more than 35 years. and more recently headphones lnnovatton. Tradttton. Performance and Pleasure are our key values whrch charactertse "The Spint Of Sound" Wherever you iJre. only one goal for us gathertng you around a common passron, the nch. fatthful and pure sound. Acaba de adqutnr un producto Focal. Le damos Las gractas y la btenvenida a nuestro mundo, el de la alta ftdelidad. Desde hace mas de 35 anos, Focal dtsena, desarrolla y fabnca altavoces y penferiCOS acusltCOS y mas rectentemente cascos lnnovacion, tradtct6n. rendtmtento y placer son nuestros valores Ellos caracterizan "The Spirit of Sound". Dondequtera que este. solo tenemos un obJeltvo: congregarle alrededor de unu past6n comun par un sontdo puro, rico y fidedrgno. Wtr· danken Ihnen, dass Ste sich fur etn Produkt von Focal entschteden haben und hetrlen Ste in unserer Produktwelt - der Welt des Hi-l-i - willkommen Setl Uber 30 Jahren entwtrtt, entwickelt und fertigt Focal Lautspreche~ Lautsprecherboxen und set! kurzem auch Kopfhorer. lnnovatton. Trudtlton. Letstung und lHor-)Genuss. das stnd unsere Werle Ste kenrzetchnen .. the Sptnl of Sound". Wo auch tmmer Ste stnd, wrr haben nur etn Ztel vor Augen gentef3en Sre unsere gemetnsame Letdenschaft - den retnen. rei'llrtutsgetreuen und vollen Klang. Acabou de adqutm um produto Focul. Agr adecernos-lhe e damos-lhe as boas vtndas ao nosso untverso. o du Alta ~tdeltdade ... Ha mats de 30 anos que a Focal prOJela. desenvolve e fabrtca alttfalantes e colunas acusticas e, mais recentemente, auscultadores. lnova~ao, Trad t ~ao. Per forrnance e Satisfa<;:ao. sao as nossos valores Eles caracterizam << the Spirtt of Sound » [o espinto do sam) Onde quer· que se encontrem os uttl1zadores, temos apenas urn objetivo. unt-los em torno de uma paixao corl"urn. o c;om puro, ftel e nco.

Le haut-parleur est La base de l'ADN Focal, la racine historique de notre metier faite de technologies, de mecanique et de materiaux sophistiques. L:'histoire Focal s'ecrit chaque jour avec des hommes et des femmes dont le savoir-faire unique permet de repousser les limites de la reproduction du son. Nous sommes tiers d'avoir su conserver notre outil industriel, seule voie envisageable pour innover, enrichir nos savoir-faire et nos connaissances. Cela nous vaut une reconnaissance unique, celle d'etre reconnue comme une Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant. HERITAGE I MADE IN FRANCE The speaker driver is what is at the core of Focal's DNA. it is what the historical root of our trade is bu1lt around: technology, mechanics and sophisticated materials. Focal's history is written every day by men and women whose unique expertise pushes back the limits of sound reproduction. We are proud to have succeeded in keeping our own manufacturing facilities, which was the only feasible way for us to contmue innovating and developmg our expertise and know-how. This has given us unique recognition. that of being awarded a L1ving Her1tage Company label [Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant!. HERENCIA I MADE IN FRANCIA El altavoz es el nucleo fundamental del ADN de Focal. la h1storia de nuestro oficio hecho a base de tecnologia, mecanica y materiales sofisticados. La historia de Focal se escribe cada dia con hombres y mujeres cuyo buen saber unico permite traspasar los limites de la reproducci6n del sonido. Estamos orgullosos de haber sabido conservar nuestra capacidad industrial. el unico camino hacia la innovaci6n y el enriquecimiento de nuestros conocimientos y saber hacer. Ello nos ha hecho merecedores de un reconocimiento unico, el estar certificados como una Empresa de Patrimonio Vivo. UNSERE GESCHICHTE I MADE IN FRANCE Der Lautsprecher ist die Basis der Focal- DNA. die Geschichte unseres Berufs. gepragt von Technologie, Mechanik und hochwertigen Materialien. Die Geschichte von Focal schreibt sich jeden Tag aufs Neue, dank der zahlreichen Frauen und Manner, deren einzigartiges Know-how es uns ermoglicht, die Grenzen der Klangwiedergabe bis aufs Auf3erste auszureizen. Wir sind stolz darauf. dass wir uns unser industrielles Handwerkszeug bewahren konnten, der einzig mogliche Weg, um unser Know- how und unsere Kenntnisse kontinuierlich weiterzuentwickeln und zu bereichern. Dies beschert uns e1nen einzigartigen Bekanntheitsgrad und besondere Beachtung als Unternehmen. das em lebendiges Kulturerbe bewahrt. A HERAN«;:AIMADE IN FRANCE 0 altifalante e a base do ADN da Focal, a hist6ria da nossa profissao feita de tecnologias, mecan1ca e materiais sofisticados. A hist6ria da Focal e escrita todos os dias, com homens e mulheres cujo know-how unico permite ultrapassar os limites da reprodu~ao de som. Estamos orgulhosos por termos conseguido conservar a nossa ferramenta industrial, a unica forma concebivel de inovar e enriquecer as nossas competencias e conhecimentos. lsso da-nos um valor unico, ode sermos reconhecidos como uma Empresa de Patrim6nio Vivo.

automobile ou encore d'un casque, nous ne decidons de le proposer uniquement si nous sommes persuades qu'il sera La reference dans sa categorie. Tous nos produits sont con~us et fabriques seton les memes criteres de qualite, par les memes equipes d'ingenieurs et d'operateurs, afin de proposer les meilleures solutions d'ecoute, queL que soit La taille ou Le prix, de l'entree de gamme au luxe. C'est La singularite de notre offre et de notre Marque. EXCELLENCE Whether it is a loudspeaker, a studio moni- tor, a car audio kit or headphones. we only develop products that we are certain will become a reference in their category All our products are designed and manufac- tu red with the same quality standards, by the same teams of engineers and specialised operators in order to provide the best audio solutions, whatever the size or price. from entry-level products to luxury ranges That is what makes our offer and our brand unique. EXCELENCIA Tanto si busca un periferico acustico. como un monitor de estudio. un juego para el autom6vil o un casco, nosotros hemos decidido que solo le propondremos lo que estemos convencidos de que sera un articulo de referencia dentro de su categoria. Todos nuestros productos estan disenados y fabr1cados con los m1smos criterios de calidad y equipos de ingenieros y operarios para ofrecerle las mejores soluciones acusticas, mdependientemente del tamano o el precio, se trate de una gama norm al o de lujo. Esto es lo que distmgue a nuestra oferta y marca. EXZELLENZ Egal. ob es sich um eine Lautsprecherbox, e1nen Studio-Monitor, em Fahrzeug-Kit oder auch um einen Kopfhorer handelt, wir haben uns entschieden, das Produkt nur anzubieten, wenn wir davon uberzeugt sind, dass es Maf3stabe in seiner Kategorie setzt Alle unsere Produkte werden von den gleichen Technikerteams und Mitarbeitern nach densel.ben Oualitatskriterien entwlc- kelt und hergestellt. was eine optimale Horleistung garantiert. unabhangig von der Grof3e oder dem Preis. und das vom Standard-bis zum Luxusprodukt. Oas ist das Besondere an unserem Angebot und an unserer Marke. EXCELENCIA Ouer se trate de uma coluna acustica, de um monitor de estudio, de um kit para autom6vel ou de uns auscultadores, decidimos apresentar-lhe apenas produtos que consideramos como uma referencia certa na sua categoria. Todos os nossos produtos sao concebidos e fabricados segundo os mesmos criterios de qual1dade. pelas mesmas equipas de engenheiros e operadores, de modo a propor as melhores solu~oes de escuta independentemente do tamanho ou do pre~o . desde a entrada de gama ate a gama de luxo. E: esta a singularidade da nossa oferta e da nossa Marca.

libre pour oser le deraisonnable, rimpossible ... Utopia en est le symbole. c·est avant tout une envie qui a toujours anime Focal depuis sa creation, stimulee par La passion du son et de sa volupte. Aujourd"hui l'innovation va bien au-dela des technologies, elle touche a l'esthetique et aux usages. Et pour donner vie a rinnovation sans entrave il n·y avait d"autre voie pour Focal que celle de maitriser integralement l'ensemble des processus dont bien evidemment la fabrication ... INNOVATION Innovation means pushing back the limits of the impossible. Innovation requires a certain frame of mind, the freedom to brave the extravagant, to dare the impossible ... Utopia perfectly symbolises this. Above all, it is a desire which has been part of Focal since day one, a desire driven by the passion for sound and all its delights. Today, innovation goes way beyond technology, it also involves aesthetics and usage. And to achieve innovation without constraint, there was no other way for Focal than to master each and every process, including manufacturing of course ... INNOVACION lnnovar significa traspasar los llmites de lo posible. lnnovar es un estado espiritual, es ser libre para atreverse a lo descabellado, a lo imposible ... su sfmbolo es la utopia. Sabre todo, es el deseo que lleva animando siempre a Focal desde su creaci6n, estimulado por la pasi6n del sonido y su voluptuosidad. Actualmente, la innovaci6n trasciende la tecnologla, abarcando lo estetico con lo funcional. Y para dotar de vida a la innovaci6n sin trabas, el unico camino que Focal concibe es el de controlar integramente el conjunto de los procesos, incluida, por supuesto, la fabricaci6n. INNOVATION Innovation heil3t, die Grenzen des Moglichen auszureizen. Innovation ist eine geistige Einstellung, frei zu sein, um entgegen aller Vernunft das Unmogliche zu wagen ... Utopia ist das Symbol der Innovation. Es ist vor allem ein Verlangen, das Focal seit seiner Grundung animiert hat, stimuliert von der Leidenschaft fur den Klang und seine Sinnlichkeit. Heute reicht Innovation weit uber den reinen Begriff der Technik hinaus, sie beruhrt sowohl die Asthetik als auch die Nutzung. Und um Innovation ohne Einschrankungen leben zu konnen, war es fUr Focal oberstes Gebot, die valle Kontrolle uber alle Prozesse zu ubernehmen, so natlirlich auch uber die Produktion ... NOVA«;AO lnovar significa alargar os limites do posslvel. lnovar e um estado de espfrito, e ser livre para ousar o irracional, o impossivel. .. A utopia e 0 seu sfmbolo. E. antes de mais, um desejo que sempre animou a Focal desde a sua criac;:ao, estimulada pela paixao do som e da sua voluptuosidade. Atualmente, a inovac;:ao vai muito alem das tecnologias, tocando a estetica e as utilizac;:6es. E para dar vida a inovac;:ao sem entraves, nao havia outro caminho para a Focal senao o de dominar integralmente o conjunto dos processes bem como, evidentemente, o fabrico ...

rapprocheront de l'artiste dans son intention, son intimite, avec un son pur, fidele et dont La richesse harmonique ouvre Lavoie du plaisir sensoriel de l'ecoute. Qui plus est, aujourd'hui La musique vous suit partout ... Du studio d'enregistrement au salon, en passant par votre voiture ou dans La rue, nous ne voulions laisser a d'autres le soin de reproduire votre musique pour votre plus grand plaisir. PLEASURE That is the ultimate goal. our quest : to offer you audio devices which bring you closer to artists and their intentions. their intimacy, with pure. faithful sound whose harmonic rich ness paves the way for listening pleasure. What is more. today. music follows you everywhere.. From the recording studio to the living room. from your car to the street. and we want to be the only ones takmg care of reproducing your music for your greatest pleasure. PLACER Esta es la finalidad. nuestro empeno: ofrecerle productos acusticos que le acerquen a la mtencion del artista. a su intimidad. con un sonido puro y fidedigno. cuya riqueza arm6nica le abra las vias auditivas del placer sensorial de escuchar. Ademas. hoy en dla la musica le envuelve por doquier ... desde el estudio de grabacion al salon. pasando por su cache o la calle. Por eso no querrlamos dejar en manos de otros el cuidado de reproducir su musica. para que obtenga de ella el mejor de los placeres. GENUSS Dies ist das Ziel. unser ganz privater Kreuzzug: ... Ihnen Klangobjekte anzubieten. die Ihnen die Absichten des Kunstlers naher bringen. Ihnen sein lnnerstes darbieten. mit reinem. realitatsgetreuem Klang. dessen harmonische Schw~ngunge n dem Harer ganz neue Wege zum sensorischen Genuss des Zuhi:irens eri:iffnen. AufJerdem begleitet uns die Musik heute uberall h1n ... Vom Tonstudio bis ins Wohnzimmer. in lhrem Auto oder gar auf der Stra!Je, wir werden es sicherlich nicht anderen uberlassen. lhre Musikwiedergabe zum musikalischen Hochgenuss zu machen. SATISFA~AO E o objetivo final. a nossa cruzada ... propor-lhe objetos acusticos que 0 aproxi mem do artista na sua inten<;ao. na sua intimidade. com um som puro e fiel. e cuja riqueza harmonica abre os cam i nhos do prazer sensorial da escuta. Alem disso. hoje em d1a a musica segue-o para todo o lado ... Desde o estudio de grava~ao ate a sala de espetaculos, ao seu carro ou na rua. nao querlamos deixar outros o cu idado de reproduzir a sua mus1ca para sua grande sat i s fa~ao.

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