Premium 2-way reference standmount loudspeaker • IAL3 pure Beryllium inverted dome tweeter • 6.5" Flax cone midbass driver with TMD suspension and NIC motor • high-density polymer front baffle • Power Flow rear bass-reflex port • handcrafted in France
The Focal Kanta N°1 Bookshelf Speaker (Each) delivers reference-grade French acoustic engineering and modern industrial design in a versatile single-channel format. Uniting Focal's latest-generation IAL3 pure Beryllium inverted dome tweeter with a lightweight, rigid Flax sandwich cone midbass driver, this 2-way monitor produces effortless high-frequency extension and transparent vocal clarity. Designed with a curved High-Density Polymer (HDP) baffle for precise acoustic time alignment, Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) suspension, and a low-turbulence Power Flow port, it brings holographic soundstaging, speed, and articulate bass control to two-channel audiophile systems or luxury home theater channels.
Key Features & Innovations
IAL3 Pure Beryllium Inverted Dome Tweeter — the Focal Kanta N°1 Bookshelf Speaker (Each) features Infinite Acoustic Loading (IAL3) technology behind a pure Beryllium dome to absorb rear acoustic reflections, achieving crystalline high frequencies beyond 40 kHz without harshness or dynamic compression.
Flax Sandwich Cone with TMD® Suspension — natural French flax fiber sandwiched between thin glass-fiber sheets combines high damping with structural rigidity, supported by Tuned Mass Damper surrounds to eliminate edge resonance and deliver pure, uncolored midrange textures.
Neutral Inductance Circuit (NIC) Motor Technology — stabilizes magnetic flux lines via an optimized Faraday ring inside the motor system, drastically curtailing harmonic distortion regardless of voice coil position or current flow.
High-Density Polymer (HDP) Focus Time Baffle — molded from a single piece of polymer that is 70% denser and 15% stiffer than traditional MDF, shaped to mechanically time-align acoustic centers straight toward the listener.
Aerodynamic Rear Power Flow Port — engineered with flared contours to eliminate port turbulence and air chuffing, generating clean, articulate low-frequency extension down to 46 Hz.
FAQ — Focal Kanta N°1
Is the Focal Kanta N°1 Bookshelf Speaker (Each) sold as an individual unit or as a pair?
The Focal Kanta N°1 Bookshelf Speaker (Each) is priced and packaged individually (as a single unit), offering total flexibility when purchasing an individual replacement, configuring multi-channel surround setups, or ordering a stereo pair.
What amplifier power is recommended for the Kanta N°1?
Focal recommends pairing the speaker with high-current stereo amplifiers or monoblocks capable of delivering between 25 and 150 Watts RMS continuous power into 8 Ohms.
Can this speaker be mounted on dedicated stands?
Yes. While it can be placed on heavy consoles or furniture, pairing it with the dedicated Focal Kanta N°1 mass-loadable floor stand mechanically couples the enclosure and positions the Beryllium tweeter at optimal seated ear level.
Where are Focal Kanta loudspeakers manufactured?
The Kanta N°1 loudspeaker, including its Beryllium inverted dome tweeter and Flax midbass driver, is engineered and handcrafted at Focal’s specialized manufacturing facility in Saint-Étienne, France.
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