Focal Theva N3 Floorstanding Speaker - Dark Wood - Each

Focal's Timeless Three-Way Tower in the Theva Line

The Focal Theva N°3 is a 3-way floorstanding speaker with a 1-inch Al/Mg inverted-dome TNF tweeter over a 6.5-inch Slatefiber midrange and two 6.5-inch Slatefiber woofers. It is sold each, so a stereo pair is two.

The cabinet stands 39 inches tall and 8.4 inches wide, and each speaker weighs 44.1 pounds with its grille. Sensitivity is 91 dB into a nominal 8 ohms, and Focal recommends 40 to 250 watts of amplifier power.

Crossover points sit at 270 Hz and 2,700 Hz, keeping each driver working in its comfort zone. A rear-firing bass-reflex port and a single pair of binding posts round out a cabinet built for a tilted, time-aligned stand.

Where the Slatefiber Drivers Earn Their Keep

Two 6.5-Inch Woofers, One Dedicated Midrange

Two 6.5-inch Slatefiber woofers share the bass load below a dedicated 6.5-inch Slatefiber midrange, crossing over at 270 Hz so the midrange only handles vocals and instruments, not bass. Slatefiber sandwiches a layer of recycled carbon fiber between two thermoplastic polymer skins for a light, stiff cone.

The 1-inch Al/Mg inverted-dome TNF tweeter crosses over at 2,700 Hz. The same Poron foam surround used across the Theva line keeps distortion down at the top of the audible range.

The Numbers, and What They Ask of Your Amplifier

Focal quotes a frequency range of 48 Hz to 28 kHz within 3 dB, extending to 39 Hz at -6 dB. Nominal impedance is 8 ohms, dipping to 2.9 ohms minimum, and Focal recommends 40 to 250 watts of amplifier power.

The rear-firing bass-reflex port is flared at both ends to quiet turbulence at higher volumes. The single pair of gold-plated binding posts accepts banana plugs, spades, or bare wire; there is no bi-wire option on this model.

What Reviewers Are Saying

John E. Johnson, Jr., HomeTheaterHiFi.com, called the Theva N°3 "an excellent value" with a "sound profile that a lot of users would enjoy."

At AXPONA 2023, Stereophile's Jason Victor Serinus heard the N°3 driving a demo system and wrote that listening to Marvin Gaye and Elton John "was a trip... it was a helluva lot of fun."

Johnson's one reservation: he found the N°3 best suited to surround channels given its size, recommending a larger speaker for the front left and right in a full home theater.

Who Is This Floorstanding Speaker Best For?

• You want Focal's timeless 3-way tower, one size up from the entry model — a dedicated midrange driver plus two 6.5-inch woofers, in the Theva line's standard cabinet
• You have a medium-size room to fill — the larger cone area than a compact tower moves more air without straining
• Your amplifier is good rather than enormous — 91 dB sensitivity and a 40 to 250 watt window mean a quality integrated amplifier is all it needs
• You want one speaker per cabinet, priced and shipped that way — the N°3 is sold each, so order two for a stereo pair
• You want cinema-depth bass from the towers alone — the N°3 is rated to 39 Hz at -6 dB, which covers music and most movies comfortably. For the deepest home-theater effects, add one of our subwoofers and let the towers do what they do best

How Does It Connect to Your System?

Attach the included tilted plinth before positioning the speakers; Focal designs the angle to time-align the drivers with your ears. Fit the included spikes for carpet or the rubber bumpers for a hard floor. Each cabinet has a single pair of binding posts for banana plugs, spades, or bare wire.

Give the drivers time to settle; Slatefiber cones can take some hours of playback before they loosen up fully.

Two cables, two speakers, and you are listening.

Pairs Well With

What finishes the system around a pair of Theva N°3:

• Integrated amplifiers — 40 to 250 watts into 8 ohms is the window Focal gives
• Stereo amplifiers — a separate power amp if you want more headroom
• Speaker cables — single-wire runs, since this model has no bi-wire terminal
• Speaker isolation feet — an alternative to the included spikes on a wood or tile floor

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the price for one speaker or a pair?

One. The N°3 is sold each, so order two for a stereo pair, or one to match an existing speaker.

What comes in the box?

The speaker, a tilted plinth/stand, spikes and rubber bumpers, and a magnetic grille.

What amplifier do I need?

Focal recommends 40 to 250 watts into 8 ohms. Sensitivity is 91 dB, so a quality integrated amplifier is enough to drive it well.

Can I bi-wire the N°3?

Each cabinet has a single pair of binding posts; Focal does not offer a bi-wire terminal on this model.

Is this the right speaker for my front channels, or just surrounds?

A reviewer who tested it primarily in a surround role found the size well suited there and suggested a larger speaker for the front left and right in a full home theater; as the main stereo pair in a music-first system, most listeners will find it plenty.

What finishes are available?

Black High Gloss, Dark Wood, and Light Wood.

See It in Action

Enigma High Fidelity Audio unboxes the Theva N°3:

The Core Audios walks through the Theva N°3:

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