This is our
favourite 5.1 system and our owner Dave Cawley uses it
exclusively at his home. Dave could have anything he
wants, but chooses this good looking and insightful system.
The big question
always is "how does it compare to the Dali Ikon 6 5.1 system" ?
Many who have heard both prefer the sound of the Focals.
Think garlic and red wine for the Focal 714 and Big Mac and
fries for the Dali Ikon 6. The Focals are way better
looking and a tad smaller, and their performance and sound
quality is far superior (in our view). If all you want is
explosions and breaking glass, the Focals are not for you, even
though they do explosions and breaking glass exceptionally well!
If you like the quality of HD especially DTS, then this is the
5.1 package for you.
This is the
'thinking man's' 5.1 system. THX, HD, DTS, Dolby Digital,
whatever; these are the speakers to have.
These are speakers
that will bring subtlety and reveal nuances that others will
not. The rustle of litter on a street corner, the delicate
music of a street cafe musician, this is Focal, like you were
there in real life. This is what we believe, and Focal
say:
Home Theatre is a
constant evolution. The arrival of new High Definition video
formats, with their accompanying audio tracks exhibiting greater
dynamics, power and richness and detail demand that we go
further. Quality stereo loudspeakers, when compared to vastly
inferior Home Theatre models, are hard-pressed to express the
emotion or sheer impact of a movie soundtrack. Our offering of
subwoofer, as well as centre channel and surround speakers, has
been developed in parallel with the other Chorus 700 V speakers
to ensure a natural 3D sound field and an optimal spatial
coherence. This allows the transition of sound effects from one
speaker to another to attain an incredibly realistic quality.
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Focal Chorus
714V front left/right
The smallest of the
Chorus V floorstanders exhibits a fine form with a minimal
footprint. Elaborate yet balanced, the Chorus 714 V benefits
from two 5" (14cm) woofers in a 2-and-a-half way configuration
to deliver solid bass. Ideal for rooms of 15 to 25m2. Your
partner will love the good looks, the small size and the
complete lack of overpowering presence! The sides slop
gently inwards, there is hardly a right angle to be seen
anywhere, they are lovely. This is no slab sided, MFI
inspired monster, this is a Focal loudspeaker.
5 1/2’’
woofer
5 1/2’’ mid-bass
1’’ (25mm) dome tweeter
Response
52Hz -
28kHz
-6dB
43Hz
Sensitivity
91dB
Impedance
8 ohms
Min Ω
4.2 ohms @
160Hz
Power
130W
Power RMS
90W
Crossover
300Hz /
3000Hz
Size HxWxD
900 x 201 x
295mm)
Weight
16kg
Finishes
Amati,
Wenge, Black Ash
Price
£599.00
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Focal Chorus
CC 700V Centre
The Chorus CC 700 V
is a centre loudspeaker that has been phase-optimized to offer
an optimal directionality. Its qualities of dynamics, linearity
and timbre are equally in tune with the ensemble of the Chorus
700 V line to maintain excellent sonic coherence.
Centre speakers are arguably the most important as much of the
movie sound track dialogue use it, with two x 6 1/2" units and a
1" dome tweeter you get the power and the clarity and detail you
really need.
The SW 700 V
inherits the motor of the famous SW 700 S of the preceding
generation. The firmness of the bass from the 11" woofer,
married to the inexhaustible resources of the 300 Watt BASH®
amplifier, surely benefits from the exceptional rigidity of the
new Chorus 700 V cabinets. You will be surprised at how
good looking this sub really is, and more surprised when you
hear it!
The same
drive-units as in the Chorus V line, in a very flat and compact
loudspeaker, this is the key to the SR 700 V. It is aesthetic,
discrete and an all-out performer! Ideal to fill large surround
spaces and to accompany Chorus 700 V in multi-channel mode.
If you add the
retail prices up it comes to £1,766.00 and our offer price is
£1,599.00
Cable
If you want us to
make up your cables for you, and why not, we will supply a 6
cable pack for a base price of £24.00 plus £2.50 a metre.
So for example if you wanted 2m for the left, right, centre and
sub, plus 10m each for the rear surround, the total cost would
be £104.00. This will be in proper Hi Fi
2 x 2.5mm² cable,
simply the best! You could pay over £450 for identical
looking QED cable. This offer is only open when you buy a
Focal 5.1 system directly from us.
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Dali Speakers
Since 1983 DALI -
Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries - have designed,
developed and produced hi-fi loudspeakers with one goal only. To
fulfil their vision of how a loudspeaker should sound, look and
feel.
DALI are driven by raw enthusiasm and optimism on a never-ending
journey to satisfy their Audiophile ideas of what a good
loudspeaker is. When they write "In Admiration Of Music" it is
much more than a nice sounding motto. It is the very foundation
on which they develop and produce speakers. Dali love music,
Dali love sound, which is why Dali strive for the ultimate in
sound reproduction in every DALI product.
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Dali Ikon 6
IKON® 6 - The
Icon Of IKON
Giving you the great IKON sound in a medium sized floorstanding
speaker that will impress not only your interior but also your
ears. The IKON 6 uses the already famed and celebrated
Hybrid Tweeter Module and 2 x 6½" paper/wood fiber cone IKON
drivers - there's not much more we want to say about the IKON 6
- we will let the press do that!
What Hi-Fi Sound & Vision (UK); "These are wonderfully
musical-sounding speakers, and they work well with genres as
wide-ranging as Springsteen and Stravinsky, delivering an open
and fluid presentation."
"Dali Ikon 6s are a prime example of just how good well designed
large-cabinet speakers can sound."
"We’ve yet to come across a rival that can match the Ikon 6’s
combination of full-bodied midrange, treble sparkle and crisp
timing."
"The Ikon 6s are great speakers. We can’t wait to hear the rest
of the new range."
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Dali Ikon 5
IKON® 5 - LOVE
ME SLENDER
Our Hybrid Tweeter Module in combination with our lightning-fast
dual 5" drivers gives the ultra-quick IKON 5 full-range sonic
capabilities from a very tiny footprint.
Their undiluted clarity and stunning ability to make themselves
disappear entirely from the soundstage frees the music to flow
into the room like liquid air.
The IKON Series is developed, designed, hand-built, assembled
and individually tested at the DALI factory in Denmark.
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Dali Mentor 6
The MENTOR 6
is the first floor standing speaker in the MENTOR Series.
The driver configuration of MENTOR 6 is a 2½ way bass reflex
speaker with 2 x 6.5" proprietary bass/midrange drivers and the
newest generation of the proprietary DALI ribbon/soft dome
hybrid tweeter module. However, as the dome and the ribbon do
not cover the same frequency range, one could call it a 2½ plus
½ way. The advantage is accurate sound with high frequencies
suitable for SACD and DVD-Audio recordings.
As with all MENTOR models, the MENTOR 6 features a luxurious matt
lacquer and real wood veneer finish, curved front and rear as
well as paper/wood fibre cones and the hybrid tweeter module.
"These loudspeakers are almost criminally good at the asking
price. And that’s not something we often say about speakers in
this price range. The new DALI Mentor 6 could even teach some
expensive High End’ers a trick or two."
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Dali
Helicon 400 MK2
HELICON 400 MK2
throws down the gauntlet, challenging loudspeakers well beyond
its price class to step up to the outstanding level of
performance and styling on offer here.
The HELICON 400 MK2 is a highly refined fusion of exquisite
exterior design and innovative proprietary driver and cabinet
technologies. And, above all, it is a musical instrument of
extraordinary grace and power.
The exceptional beauty and sculptural elegance of this
floorstanding work of art is worthy of a place in the finest
interiors, where it will bring your most treasured movies and
music to life as you have never heard them before.
Where space is at a premium, HELICON 400 MK2 is the ideal choice
for music and movies in small to medium sized rooms.
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PricesThe list
prices are Ikon 5 £695, Ikon 6 £895, Mentor 6
£2,195, Helicon 400 MK2 £3,795. We will match or better any other authorised
dealer. We offer very high and occasionally unreal part
exchange values. Our combined deals where you might
purchase for example, a Marantz amplifier or CD player are even better.
We offer technical advice, demonstrations, home demonstrations and
we have the best prices and service, why not try
us?
Free cables ?
Yes if you actually
need them? if not ask us for our other offers, or just let
us know what you really want, and we will try our hardest to
help you! We can come and install them, wire them up and
remove all the packing if you want, all part of our service!
Ex
demo ?
If money is really
tight and you don't mind a lightly used pair but with the full
manufacturer's warranty, and you are not fussy on colour/finish,
then we occasionally have offers of up to 30% off retail.
But our advice is to buy a brand new pair, then only 'you' will
have used them. Why not call us and work out a deal?
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