French Engineering. Flawlessly Integrated.
For nearly five decades, Focal has set the global standard for high fidelity loudspeakers, designing and manufacturing every speaker in Saint Etienne, France with a level of acoustic engineering and material craftsmanship that few companies in the world can approach.
VIP Smart Homes is an authorized Focal dealer serving Greater Seattle and the Eastside. We do not just sell Focal speakers. We design complete hi-fi systems around them, integrate them into your home theater and automation, and calibrate them to perform exactly as Focal engineered them to.
Every Focal loudspeaker is built around one belief: music should make you feel something.
What the World's Audio Press Says About Focal
The audiophile press has been documenting Focal's evolution for decades. Their flagship loudspeakers regularly earn the highest praise from the publications that matter most.
The Stella Utopia EM Evo also received The Absolute Sound's 2023 Golden Ear Award, recognizing it as a reference grade loudspeaker among the finest in the world.
Diva Utopia: The Active Wireless Reference
After five years of joint development between Focal's loudspeaker engineers and Naim Audio's amplifier team, Diva Utopia delivers Utopia level acoustic performance from a single pair of active wireless speakers. No separate amplifier. No source rack. No speaker cables between components.
Each speaker houses four Class A/B Naim amplifiers (75 watts for the tweeter, 75 watts for the midrange, two 125 watt amplifiers for the four side mounted woofers), the new IAL2 second generation pure Beryllium tweeter, a Sopra derived midrange driver, network streaming with AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect, plus HDMI eARC for direct connection to a television. Apple HomeKit and Siri are supported natively through AirPlay 2. Google Assistant is supported natively through Google Cast. Crestron, Control4, and other professional control platforms integrate through standard IP control.
For larger rooms, the new Diva Mezza Utopia (announced 2025) delivers more output and scale in the same active wireless format. Both are sold exclusively through the Focal Powered by Naim dealer network.
From Entry Hi-Fi to The Absolute Reference
Focal builds speakers for every level of listening, from approachable entry hi-fi to the absolute pinnacle of loudspeaker engineering. We specify from the full lineup based on your room, your listening habits, and what moves you.
Utopia III Evo: The Absolute Reference
Focal's flagship range. Five models from the Diablo Utopia bookshelf to the Grande Utopia EM Evo, each handcrafted in France with pure Beryllium tweeters, "W" sandwich cones, and decades of acoustic research. The Stella Utopia EM Evo earned The Absolute Sound's 2023 Golden Ear Award. The Grande Utopia EM Evo offers 1,458 unique sound adjustments. The Scala Utopia Evo and Maestro Utopia Evo round out the line.
Sopra: Revealing the Invisible
One step below Utopia and sharing much of its DNA, including the pure Beryllium tweeter and "W" cone technology. Three models: the Sopra No.1 standmount, the Sopra No.2 floorstander, and the Sopra No.3 floorstander. Plus a center channel and subwoofer for full home theater. Available in stunning finishes including Carrara White, Black Lacquer, Imperial Red, and natural oak.
Kanta: Performance Meets Design
Beryllium tweeter combined with Flax cone technology in a bold, contemporary cabinet. Three models: the Kanta No.1 standmount, the Kanta No.2 floorstander, and the Kanta No.3 floorstander. Plus a center channel. The matte front with colored lacquered side panels makes Kanta one of the most popular Focal ranges for design forward living rooms.
Aria Evo X: The Entry Point
Where serious hi-fi begins. Aria was the world's first loudspeaker line to feature linen membrane drivers, and Aria Evo X continues the legend with Focal's TNF aluminum and magnesium tweeter and Flax cone woofers. Four models: the N1 bookshelf and the N2, N3, and N4 floorstanders, plus a center channel and surround. The foundation of many complete home theater systems.
Vestia: Pure Focal Sound
A five product line made in France, with technologies developed by Focal's engineers to deliver an unfiltered Focal listening experience for the home. Vestia balances acoustic refinement with a modern, accessible silhouette designed for living spaces where the speaker is part of the architecture.
Theva: The Gateway
Focal's gateway hi-fi line, including a model with built in Dolby Atmos effects for immersive home cinema in a single floorstanding speaker. Theva is the right starting point for clients who want authentic Focal sound at the most approachable price tier in the family.
Focal in Your Walls and Ceilings
For rooms where floorstanding speakers are not appropriate, or where the design demands invisibility, Focal's integrated systems deliver flagship level performance from in wall and in ceiling form factors. Built in France with the same engineering principles that govern the floorstanding ranges.
1000 Series
Seven products including the flagship 1000 IWLCR Utopia (pure Beryllium tweeter, four 6.5 inch "W" cone bass drivers, two "M" profile midranges, swivel mounted d'Appolito plate for ±15° aiming) and the matching 1000 IWSUB Utopia in wall subwoofer that chains up to six per channel. Plus 1000 IWLCR6, 1000 IW6, 1000 ICW6, 1000 ICA6 (35° angled for Dolby Atmos overhead), and 1000 ICLCR5. All with magnetic paintable grilles.
Utopia Cinema
Focal's reference line for the ultimate home cinema experience. Utopia Cinema benefits from the same technologies as the floorstanding Utopia III Evo range, refined and packaged for purpose built private theaters where uncompromising performance is the goal and the screen is the only thing visible.
300 Series
In wall and in ceiling speakers built around natural linen Flax membranes. Compact format, innovative design, and quick assembly for clean integration into finished walls. Excellent for distributed audio and complete home cinema installations where the 1000 Series is more than the room calls for.
100 Series
Compact in wall and in ceiling speakers for everyday rooms: bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, and bathrooms. The tropicalized Polyglass membrane variants are rated for the moisture conditions of bathrooms and steam showers, allowing Focal sound throughout the entire home.
On Wall 300
Slim profile, beveled silhouette on wall speakers featuring the emblematic Flax membrane made from French flax fiber. Designed for hi-fi and home cinema applications where wall mount is preferred over in wall installation. Pure, realistic sound from a refined enclosure.
Outdoor Solutions
Focal extends the same engineering philosophy to weatherized in wall, in ceiling, and landscape products for terraces, summer kitchens, and outdoor entertainment areas. Integrated with the indoor system through a unified control platform and amplifier rack.
Astral 16: Focal's Flagship Theater Processor
For dedicated home theaters, Focal makes the Astral 16, a sixteen channel audio video processor and amplifier with twelve self powered Class D Pascal Audio amplifier channels built directly into the chassis (200 watts per channel at 8 ohms) and four additional balanced XLR pre-amp outputs. Designed and engineered in France in partnership with StormAudio, it supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro-3D, with built in Dirac Live room calibration. Natively compatible with Control4, Crestron, Elan, Savant, and RTI.
When we design a Focal reference theater, the Astral 16 is the foundation. It eliminates the rack of separates that traditionally drives a high end theater and replaces them with a single processor engineered to drive the Utopia, Sopra, and 1000 Series speakers it powers.
Focal + Stealth Acoustics. For clients who want truly invisible audio, we also install Stealth Acoustics invisible speakers, which disappear completely behind drywall with zero visible hardware. Many of our luxury theater and distributed audio projects combine Focal floorstanding or in wall speakers in performance critical rooms with Stealth invisible speakers in rooms where aesthetics are the priority.
Why Professional Installation Matters
Room Analysis
A flagship pair of speakers in the wrong room sounds worse than a midrange pair in the right room. We analyze your space (dimensions, surfaces, furnishings, HVAC noise) and specify the right Focal model for the environment it will actually live in.
Placement & Positioning
Speaker placement determines half of what you hear. We position every speaker based on acoustic principles (distance from walls, toe in angle, listening triangle, subwoofer coupling), then fine tune in your actual room with measurement microphones.
Amplification Matching
Focal speakers are revealing. They expose the quality of everything upstream. We pair them with the right amplification (Naim, the sister company, is our first choice) so the electronics match the speakers' capabilities.
Smart Home Integration
Your Focal system integrates with Lutron HomeWorks, Crestron, and Control4 so music responds to your scenes and keypads. A "Listen" scene powers the system, sets the source, and adjusts the room lighting from one button.
Common Questions About Focal
What makes Focal different from other speaker brands?
Focal is one of the only manufacturers in the world that designs and builds every driver component in house, at their factory in Saint Etienne, France. Tweeters, midranges, and woofers are all developed and produced by Focal. This complete control over the entire acoustic chain is why Focal speakers have a distinctive, immediately recognizable sound: detailed, dynamic, and emotionally engaging.
What is a Beryllium tweeter and why does it matter?
Beryllium is exceptionally light and rigid, with a stiffness to weight ratio that allows the tweeter dome's natural resonance to be pushed past the upper limit of human hearing. Focal pioneered the pure Beryllium inverted dome tweeter in 2002 with the launch of the Utopia Be series, and it remains the gold standard for high frequency reproduction. The result is treble that is detailed, extended, and natural, without the harshness lesser tweeters can produce.
Which Focal range is right for me?
It depends on your room, your listening style, and your investment level. Utopia III Evo and Sopra are for dedicated listening rooms and critical listeners. Kanta balances performance and design for living spaces. Aria Evo X, Vestia, and Theva are accessible entry points and excellent in home theater. The 1000 Series and Utopia Cinema are for installations where the speakers must be invisible. We help you navigate this during consultation.
What is the Diva Utopia?
Diva Utopia is Focal's first active wireless loudspeaker, a five year collaboration with Naim Audio. It combines Utopia level acoustic engineering with built in Class A/B Naim amplification (400 watts total per speaker across the tweeter, midrange, and four side firing woofers), network streaming, and HDMI eARC for direct television connection. No separate amplifier, no speaker cables between components, no rack required. A larger Diva Mezza Utopia was announced in 2025 for bigger rooms.
Can Focal speakers be used for home theater?
Absolutely. Every Focal range includes center channel speakers and surround options designed to match the floorstanding models. The 1000 Series in wall speakers with Beryllium tweeters and the Utopia Cinema range are specifically designed for high performance home theater installations. Focal's Astral 16 sixteen channel audio video processor is the foundation of our reference theater builds. Explore Theaters →
What amplifier should I pair with Focal?
Focal's sister company is Naim, one of the most respected amplifier manufacturers in the world. Focal and Naim products are voiced together and designed to complement each other, and many of our installations use Naim electronics end to end. We also pair Focal speakers with other high quality amplification based on the specific application and client preference.
Can I audition Focal speakers before purchasing?
We can arrange demonstrations for serious buyers. For clients investing in Sopra or Utopia level systems, we coordinate listening sessions at Focal Powered by Naim retail locations so you can hear the speakers driven by reference electronics before committing. Contact us to discuss your options.
Do you install Focal in wall speakers?
Yes. The 1000 Series, 300 Series, 100 Series, and On Wall 300 are core products in our home theater and distributed audio installations. We handle everything: rough in coordination with your builder, speaker installation, paintable grille finishing, amplification, and full system calibration with measurement microphones.
What is Focal Powered by Naim?
Focal and Naim Audio are sister companies under the VerVent Audio Group. Focal Powered by Naim is the network of retail and dealer locations authorized to sell, install, and support both brands as a unified system. VIP Smart Homes is part of that network.
Sound That Moves You
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