{"product_id":"focal-sopra-no3-loudspeakers-each","title":"Focal Sopra No3 Loudspeakers (each)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFocal Sopra No3 Loudspeakers (each)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003eI found Focal's Sopra No3 satisfying and enjoyable. It was capable of playing absolutely everything with aplomb and power.\u003cspan\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"source\"\u003e— KALMAN RUBINSON, STEREOPHILE, MARCH 2017\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003eA sonic and stylistic triumph...\u003cspan\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"source\"\u003e— JEFF DORGAY, TONE AUDIO\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 2px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/award_sopra3_stereoplay.png?v=1529612901\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/hi-fi-news-highly-commended-hi-fi-news-award-2016.jpg?v=1529612928\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/stereophile_recommended_2018_logo_e11530fc-bffb-491f-bd9d-e8da0c37b9be_compact.jpg?v=1535498081\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Not all available colors for the Sopra 3 are pictured here. If your desired color isn't here, check out our images for the Sopra 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe longest standing loudspeaker of the line, Sopra N°3 perfectly combines dynamics, space optimization, and harmonic richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its two 8\u003csup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\" (21cm) woofers, this loudspeaker offers solid, rich and perfectly defined bass for music lovers looking for optimum performance. Despite its reasonable size, it will reveal its full potential in rooms measuring up to 860 ft\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e (80 m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e ).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sopra White Paper\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/Sopra_WhitePaper.pdf?2760958365484635781\"\u003eDownload the Sopra White Paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNIC\u003cbr\u003eNEUTRAL INDUCTANCE CIRCUIT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStabilizing the magnetic field\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the beginning, we have always had a great interest in the magnetic circuit, an essential aspect of a speaker drive unit. The precision and detail of audio reproduction depends on the stability of the magnetic field. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter having pushed back the limits in electromagnetic technology with the Grande Utopia EM and the Stella Utopia EM, our engineer discovered that the magnetic field varies regardless of its intensity. Indeed, it is not stable because it is modulated by three factors: the movement of the voice coil (Lenz's law), the current passing through it (Foucault current) and the frequency. Consequently, the voice coil, the moving part, is in the magnetic field which becomes too variable, and this leads to loss of precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NIC technology lies in a Faraday ring whose dimensions, materials and positioning we were able to optimize to make the magnetic field be no longer affected by the position of the voice coil, by the amperage or the frequency of the current passing through it. This solution permits to control the magnetic field to \u003cstrong\u003edecrease the effects of distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003egive the sound a very high-definition\u003c\/strong\u003e and an \u003cstrong\u003eunprecedented dynamic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTMD\u003cbr\u003eTUNED MASS DAMPER\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe obsession with the midrange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe midrange register is no doubt the most complicated to control in a sound system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the power of finite element analysis, our teams have revealed resonances which alter definition in the suspension which connects the cone to the basket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solutions already known for increasing the damping properties of the suspension all result in an increase of the mass which consequently alters definition. The answer came from a technology used in earthquake-resistant skyscrapers and which is also used for the suspension on racing cars. This technology is called a \"Tuned Mass Damper\": an additional mass oscillates in opposition to the resonance frequency to control it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Tuned Mass Damper consists in simply two tubular rings on the suspension to avoid deformation of the cone without afflicting the dynamics. It \u003cstrong\u003ereduces drastically the distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eincreases the definition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis innovation is patented.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIHL\u003cbr\u003eINFINITE HORN LOADING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting the most out of the Beryllium tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Beryllium tweeter features an incredibly light and extremely rigid dome, that deliver a transparent and dynamic sound. Its main limitation comes from the compression of air in the cavity behind it, that create interference with the incredible definition. To overcome this, the ideal would be to have a nearly infinite volume. But the requirement for Sopra to be compact meant that as much of the cabinet as possible had to be used for the bass. We had to explore other options for loading the tweeter, which led us to come up with the \u003cstrong\u003eIHL system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear of the Beryllium tweeter is loaded via a small cavity which is connected to the exterior of the enclosure by a horn. whom inside is filled with a damping material. Sound waves from the rear of the tweeter are delicately and gradually absorbed. Its acoustic impedance approaches zero so that no resistance alters the movement of the dome. This reduces distortion by 30% and pushes \u003cstrong\u003edefinition to its maximum\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis system is patented\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBEYOND AESTHETICS\u003cbr\u003eAND SHAPE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sopra line is destined for the most passionate sound enthusiasts. Its design favors performance, whilst bringing together the qualities expected of an object which will be integrated into very elegant interiors and décors. Lacquered or bloodwood finishes are associated with noble materials to create an elegant line. Substantial efforts were made to give the front a tidy appearance, particularly around the speaker drivers, to iron out any aspects which could afflict the acoustics or the appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSopra’s very structure is articulated around the intermediate section. This injected polyurethane component allows for the upper and lower cabinets to be inclined for the \"Focus Time\" (acoustic convergence of the channels). It also provides the freedom to achieve the desired enhancements for the treble (decompression, isolation of the tweeter section...). It contributes to the very high rigidity of the structure as a whole and its compactness optimizes the use of space for the midrange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eControlled bass\u003cbr\u003eand maximal compactness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two 8” (21cm) woofers for the bass register equipped with natural inductance magnetic circuits benefit from a substantial volume thanks to the tweeter’s IHL, allowing us to take full advantage of the cabinet’s capacity. Indeed, unlike Utopia, which is extravagant by essence and where size is by no means a constraint, Sopra aims for maximal compactness to ensure easy integration into reasonably sized rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s more, the cabinet’s Gamma Structure with a 69mm front panel provides remarkable inertia considering such a size. Weighing 120 lbs (70kg), Sopra n°3 is by no means envious of its larger competitors... Thus weight and compactness are well balanced to provide impressive density and articulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable control of the bass makes Sopra n°3 even easier to integrate. It is perfectly at ease in rooms measuring up to 320ft\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e (30m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e), and is even ideal for larger rooms measuring up to 750ft\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e (70m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMADE IN FRANCE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinets manufactured in Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSopra's cabinets are designed in our cabinet-making facility in Bourbon-Lancy using the same manufacturing process as for Utopia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker drivers and tweeters made in Saint-Etienne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Sopra's speaker drivers are manufactured in France for an optimal products control and the guarantee of a unique sound quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembling and quality control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final assembly of all our hi-fi loudspeakers is done at Focal to ensure a better quality control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass Drivers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x 8-inch \"W\" Woofer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidrange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5-inch \"W\" Midrange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Frequency Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-inch Pure Beryllium IHL inverted dome tweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33Hz - 40kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91.5dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e154 pounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Focal","offers":[{"title":"Black High Gloss","offer_id":28138347408,"sku":"JMLSOPRN3 BHG","price":13999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Carrera","offer_id":28138347728,"sku":"JMLSOPRN3 WC","price":13999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Oak","offer_id":28519588134972,"sku":"JMLSOPRN3 LO","price":12999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Macassar Ebony","offer_id":28519590920252,"sku":"JMLSOPRN3 ME","price":13999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ash Grey (Upscale Audio Exclusive!)","offer_id":32307700301884,"sku":"JMLSOPRN3GY","price":12999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":43417171394744,"sku":"JMLSOPRN3 OR","price":12999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/products\/SopraN3_Black_34.jpg?v=1741632305","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.pro\/products\/focal-sopra-no3-loudspeakers-each","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}