Focals commitment to audio outside of dedicated hifi has grown in recent years, and the focal xs book wireless desktop speakers are the latest addition to the companys more multimediafocused product range. Unlike a lot of similar looking speaker systems, the focal xs use both a 3inch paper cone midrange woofer and a 1. Listen beyond made in france knowhow focals story vervent audio group. Focal has provided an impressive hard case for the spirit one s. Note some premium zoom lenses have a fixed aperture throughout their range for example 1755mm. Like the mm1, the focal xs book generates constant white noise when they are powered on, regardless of volume level, or whether any audio cables are plugged in or not. The speakers have a clean, modern industrial design. Focal length is a property of a lens, and is unaffected by the sensor size. After returning the mm1, i ordered the focal xs book, which offers less in terms of connectivity no usb dac input, no headphone jack, no remote, and figured that the simpler design might result in more emphasis on sound quality and hopefully less or no white noise. What i was listening to was aac3 files playing on focals new xs 2. Thus you multiply by 2 when you want to know what the equivalent lens focal length would be on a 24x36mm full frame sensor. That means you get clear highs and clean, detailed midrange. Nov 26, 2014 focal has provided an impressive hard case for the spirit one s. Focal is a french brand, world leader in highfidelity solutions.
Range of approximately 10 meters 33 feet without obstacles. Stereo system with focal high quality technology compatible with all smartphones and tablet pcs equipped with bluetooth technology. Focal xs book type 2way bassreflex active loudspeaker speakers polyglass 4 10cm midbass 19mm aluminum tweeter frequency response 3db 60hz 22khz response at 6db 44hz power 2 x 20 watts rms standby consumption focal xs book. But focal made compromises to achieve its lower price. And since decoration rhymes with integration, focal xs book wireless is available in a black high.
I have had focal floor speakers before and was very happy with them. Compact but highperformance, xs book can also become an active solution around a flat panel, or bring quality sound into a small room once connected to a music player. Review focal xs book by ap acoustic art chanthaburi thailand 0851152414. Review focal xs book by ap acoustic art chanthaburi thailand. Listen beyond made in france knowhow focal s story vervent audio group.
Focal xs book provides great sound at moderate price macworld. You can plug your ipod, ipad, computer, tv or whatever directly into them. Compact but highperformance, xs book can also become an active solution around a flat panel, or bring quality sound into a small room once connected to a. The speakers have a clean, modern industrial design with a highgloss black finish. How does one determine how mirrorless focal lengths relate to slr focal lengths. The rest, and probably the majority of editors and shooters spend a great deal of time buying the. Canons eos rebel sl3 eos 250d is the latest in the companys line of diminutive dslrs. Dec 02, 2012 focal length is a property of a lens, and is unaffected by the sensor size.
Bluetooth speaker xs book focal focal listen beyond. Focal is better known for its dedicated hifi speakers, but youd probably think that such an established manufacturer would have all the right tools, and speaker parts, for the job. Focal xs book bluetooth wireless compatible with all smartphones and tablet pcs equipped with bluetooth technology. Each of the xss satellites, derived from focals solo6 monitors, is 4. The focal xs satellite speaker system with ipodiphone dock might appear to be a bit pricey when compared to others, but its well thought out features and fantastic sound make it worth checking out. The system comes with the cables you need to hook up your computer or other audio source of choice. Its made in france knowhow has been recognised for more than 40 years. I say this not to be pedantic, but because its important not to get these types of things confused. Big for a desktop speaker the xs books are decentsized speakers. After using film slrs with standard focal length lenses, i. John bevier, national sales manager for audio plus services talks about the focal xs book wireless speakers during cedia 20 in denver, colorado. If you are interested in a complete audio system for your computer system or even as a standalone ipod music system, the xs 2.
I liked the headphone amp in the n22 and wanted to add my own dac hrt music streamer rather than rely on the ones built into the mm1s or focal xs. On zoom lenses, therell typically be two numbers, one for each end of the range for example 1855mm f3. Thats a mouth full, but what is means is that id been listening to a new set of computer speakers. I was looking for a nearfield desk top set up not too long ago and looked at the mm1 and the focal xs before deciding to go with the audioengine p4 speakers and n22 amp. Enceinte pc focal xs book music system bookxsal darty. What the conversion factor deals with is equivalent angle of view. Focal xs book provides great sound at moderate price. In your case, the frame measures approximately 16mm height by 24mm length. The xs book s performance is so convincing that it can easily leave your desk to fill a small room with sound, connected to a player with a 3. It has become to my reference for a fun desktop speaker after a year. Finally all the hidden drama in your multimedia contents is extracted with depth and scale.
Youll be more than impressed with the audio quality and performance of focals xs book music system. On fixed focal length lenses, therell be one number for example, 50mm f1. Techspec c series fixed focal length lenses, optically designed with requirements for factory automation and inspection, are available at edmund optics. Check out the link for a spec sheet note that these are not the wireless version of the xs book. Focal xs multimedia sound system user manual pdf download. The xs books performance is so convincing that it can easily leave your desk to fill a small room with sound, connected to a player with a 3. And since decoration rhymes with integration, focal xs book wireless is available in black high gloss finish to fit into every interior.
Focal xs satellite speakers with dock for ipod editorial. In essence theyre a pair of the original focal xs book speakers launched in late 2011. Grand soundstage, good dynamics, detailed, very even. The professionals know better, after all they have been at it for many more years than most and frequently have the budgets to allow for a serious studio setup. The headphones fit perfectly into a formed interior with room for the cord plus included airline and stereo jack adapters. Product was successfully added to your shopping cart. Selfpowered, so simply plug in your source and youre ready to go. A 2way bassreflex active loudspeaker, the xs book offer a pair of rca inputs, 3. Jul 27, 2011 i was looking for a nearfield desk top set up not too long ago and looked at the mm1 and the focal xs before deciding to go with the audioengine p4 speakers and n22 amp.
Aug 12, 2009 the focal xs is an attractive, selfpowered 2. The focal xs book music system fits are ap air of slim speakers that fit on any desk. A most similar systems combine both the tweeter and woofer, and typically, that doesnt mean you get the best of both worlds in one simple package. Oct 21, 20 focals commitment to audio outside of dedicated hifi has grown in recent years, and the focal xs book wireless desktop speakers are the latest addition to the companys more multimediafocused product range. But of course during my move to the m43 mount the 2x crop factor has rendered them all into 270mm look field of view lenses useful telephotos maybe but not the almostorphan tweener length of 5mm neither portrait nor true telephoto. Focal s commitment to audio outside of dedicated hifi has grown in recent years, and the focal xs book wireless desktop speakers are the latest addition to the companys more multimediafocused product range. It seems that the 5mm focal length is quite common and i seem to have accumulated a few almost absentmindedly. Desktopcomputer speakers, audiophile recommendations. The focal xs system is often described in terms of the. Enceinte pc focal xs book wireless noir bookwlessxsb darty.
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