Focal impressed us with the hugely talented, high-end Diva Utopia wireless active speakers, which packed streaming, amplification and great sound into a pair of distinctively styled stereo speakers.

Focal and Naim are celebrating their 10th anniversary with a rather expensive system including a pair of Sopra loudspeakers and NDX 2 streamer. The French manufacturer doesn’t cut corners and ...

The new Focal Mu-so Hekla delivers powerful, enveloping sound thanks to Dolby Atmos technology. The company says the system is inspired by Iceland’s Hekla volcano; the system delivers powerful, ...

Forget soundbars and big imposing speaker systems, Focal’s compact 5.1.2-channel Sib Evo system offers a great immersive home theater experience, and now at a reduced price. Speaker deals are great.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. If you love great hi-fi equipment, Munich is the place you ...

Referencing French surrealist Rene Magritte’s famous The Art of Treachery painting of a pipe, Focal’s CEO Cedrick Boutonet encourages us not to think of the new Focal Mu-so Hekla as merely a soundbar.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The Focal Naim 10th Anniversary Edition comprises a pair of ...

The Naim Mu-so 2 is one of my favorite speakers I’ve tested in recent years. It’s a beautiful wireless speaker — think a higher-end Sonos — but the coolest thing about it is its volume knob. It’s huge ...

The Focal 302 On-Wall Speaker is a 2.5-way on-wall speaker engineered to deliver audiophile-level sound while maintaining a compact and elegant form factor. Excellent audio performance for both music ...

When French speaker manufacturer Focal offered to let me review its flagship product, the $230,000, 700-pound Utopias, I despaired a little. Despite my curiosity to audition speakers that cost more ...

Two new all-in-one soundbars promise the ultimate in home cinema experience. First up is the new Mu-so Hekla by French audio brand Focal, a slender black monolith that incorporates no less than 15 ...