Focal Sub6 (each)

Performance

Frequency response

30Hz – 250Hz

Maximum SPL

116dB SPL (peak @ 1m)

Electronic section

Inputs

Type / Impedance

Connector

Sensitivity

Right, left, LFE
Electronically balanced / 10 kOhms

XLR 3 points socket

Adjustable

Outputs (towards satellites)

Type/Impedance
Connector

Right, left
Electronically balanced / 50 Ohms
XLR 3 points plug

Amplification

350W rms, BASH ® technology

Signal internal treatment and functions

Subwoofer section

Mono right/left summation
LFE + mono low-pass
24dB / octave
Phase adjustment
Polarity selection switch
Switch high-pass filter, cut-off frequency selection

Control

Adjustable subwoofer level
Low-pass cut-off frequency setting
Phase adjustment
Polarity adjustment
Subwoofer switch (mute)
2.1 “Bypass” (external remote control)
High-pass frequency selection
Releasable high-pass

Visualization (LED)

Power On Subwoofer switch(mute) Released high-pass

Power supply

Local supply

Connection

230V (1.6A fuse) or 115V (3.15A fuse)

Removable CEI supply wire

Transducers

Subwoofer

11W7670, 105/8′ (27cm) Focal “W” composite sandwich cone driver

Cabinetwork

Construction

71/2′ (19mm) MDF panels

Finish

Dark red natural veneering side panels, black body

Dimensions (HxLxD)

1415/16 x 139/16 x 175/16′ (380mm x 344mm x 440mm)

Weight

50.7lb (23kg)

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11″ Subwoofer

The Sub6 is a large volume cabinet design, equipped with an 11″” woofer and a rear laminar port. This configuration guarantees bass linearity whatever the intended SPL.

The control board is extremely versatile, with connectivity which allows a 2.1, 2.2 and multichannel use via the L/R inputs and outputs and the LFE.

The numerous settings such as the high-pass crossover dedicated to monitors, the adjustable phase and level control provide optimum coupling with the Solo6 Beand the Twin6 Be monitors. And finally, a small, but important point: the footswitch input. It enables one to connect a pedal to deactivate the subwoofer and the high-pass crossovers on the outputs that supply the monitors. This simplifies and greatly improves control during the different stages in monitoring.

Connectivity – for optimal integration

The Sub6 monitor loudspeaker was developed to perfectly complement the acoustics of Focal monitoring loudspeakers. It features numerous settings such as a stereo high-pass crossover (75Hz – 100Hz) specific to left and right loudspeakers, a configurable low-pass filter with mono summation, a phase inverter, adjustable phase and even a MUTE switch. The various connectivity options enable use in 2.1, 2.2 and multi-channel modes, via the L/R inputs and outputs, and the LFE input.

Footswitch -the ‘little extra’ which makes the difference

A major advantage of the Sub6 is its footswitch input. This allows you to connect a footswitch which cuts off the subwoofer and deactivates the high-pass crossovers on the outputs powering the monitors. The footswitch input enables you to compare the sound of a 2.1 set-up (Sub6 filtered + monitors filtered by the Sub6) with that of a 2.0 set-up (subwoofer deactivated + monitors in wideband mode). The two versions can be compared instantly, simply by pressing the footswitch: you barely have to move a muscle.

The “W” cone

Focal has been developing the technologies of composite sandwich cones for more than 15 years. The “”W”” process (Glass/Foam/Glass), used on the SM11, SM8 and SM6 lines, provides a true optimiza a true optimization of the frequency response by fine tuning of mass, rigidity and damping parameters. The balance between these 3 fundamental and often contradictory parameters is at the base of the outstanding sound neutrality of our speakers. The 105/8″”(27cm) Focal speaker is equipped with a high excursion system to enable accurate and extended reproduction in the bass/ infra bass register. The 25/8″” (66mm) diameter and 11/4″” (32mm) height voice coil ensures a perfect mechanical coupling and a total control of the driver even at high sound level. The magnetic construction made of double ferrite and large field and back plates offers high symmetrical magnetic field to keep dynamics even at very low frequency.

A custom designed amplification stage

Designing an amp to be integrated inside a speaker requires a very different set of rules than for a traditional amp. Speaker size and cooling concerns are often in contradiction with the high quality and high power requirements of a sonically transparent speaker. Our engineers used the BASH® technology to develop the bass/medium amplification circuit for the SM6 professional line of speakers. This was the only way to exploit the best of class AB style circuits (for exceptional quality) with a class D type yield, which is crucial when housing a 150W RMS circuit in such a small space (300W RMS for the Twin6 Be and 350W RMS for the Sub6).