Focal

Focal is France's leading hi-fi speaker manufacturer, and if the name isn't immediately familiar, that's because its complete loudspeaker systems were called JMLab up until 2004.

A compact floorstander from Focal's new budget range

The Chorus models have long been Focal's (budget) entry-level range. In introducing the third generation, this leading French manufacturer has adopted a new initiative.

Takes its appearance as seriously as its sound

Chorus of approval for Focus

Is it a subwoofer? Yes. Is it a hi-fi? Yes, sort of

The French fashionistas at Focal have obviously come to the conclusion that style plays a large part in the decision-making process when people buy a surround sound speaker system

From across the channel comes this funky-looking system