Focal XS Satellite Speakers
The Focal XS speakers reproduce the music on your computer with the sonic realism of professional studio monitors. You get the definition, tonal richness, spatial accuracy and power you'd expect from much larger systems.
- Professional monitor sound quality
- Easy USB connection to your Mac
- Built-in iPod dock for charging and syncing
- Powered desktop speakers and separate subwoofer
Overview
Connect Focal XS to your Mac through the USB port and hear your music with superb clarity. These speakers deliver such rich, accurate sound, you'll think you're listening to a set of professional studio monitors.
The perfect partner for multimedia
Refined yet practical, Focal XS is an ideal sound monitoring solution for any multimedia application. Whether you work with audio software such as GarageBand and Logic Studio or video applications like iMovie or Final Cut, Focal XS gives your creativity a powerful voice.
Enjoy the music on your iPod
The built-in dock lets you listen to all the sounds on your iPod. You can also control it from across the room with the full-function remote. And switch on the synchro mode at the back of the dock and your iPod automatically synchronizes with iTunes.
Features
- Integrated USB connectivity
- Dock for listening to and recharging iPod
- iPod sync with iTunes via built-in dock
- Active amplifier for speakers and subwoofer
- Full-function remote control
- Auxiliary jack for connecting other audio sources
- Support stands for optimal positioning
- Jet black and anodized aluminum finish
Did you notice?
An integrated dock lets you enjoy the tunes on your iPod, while it charges and syncs.
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Professional-quality sound and streamlined design in a speaker system that can connect to your Mac's USB port.
Technical specifications
- Speaker type: 2-way shielded multimedia
- Drivers: 3 in./8 cm paper cone midbass; 0.75 in./1.9 cm mylar dome tweeter
- Frequency response (+/-3dB): 150Hz - 20kHz
- Nominal power: 2 x 30W
- Max. sound pressure level: 104dB SPL/1m
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 12.63 x 3.56 x 5.88 in./32.0 x 9.0 x 15.0 cm
- Weight: 2.2 lbs./1 kg
What's in the box?
- Focal XS Satellite Speakers
- Active subwoofer
- Remote control
- USB cable
- Aux-in cable
- Power cord
Mfr. Part No.: JMLXS2.1
Most Useful Reviews
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Focal XS Satellite Speakers
Probably the best computer speakers...ever!
Written by AQ from Montreal
Feb 9, 2009
I heard these speakers at MacWorld 2009 in San Francisco and I was floored. I had never heard of Focal before so I looked them up when I came back from the show. OMG! no wonder they know how to make amazing computer speakers! these guys make the $180k Grande Utopia EM and some $20k studio speakers!
I ordered a system shortly after and I got it last week. Let me tell you. It sounds even better than I remembered. it's unreal! I sat down and went through every single one of my favorite tracks over and over. This system sounds so clean and undistorted!
I've heard systems with more bass but it's not as tight as the XS. Also, some systems play louder but they are more distorted. I rather get the better sound!
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Focal XS Satellite Speakers
Incredible
Written by JB from West Monroe
May 14, 2009
I just purchased these babies 2 days ago. I have owned every brand in my 24 year life span from Sony, Bose, Pioneer, Klipsch, etc. I expected for the price tag an absolute flawless subwoofer and I must say it sure lives up to the billing. It is a beast that hits accurately when it should, does not distort, or prolong the agony of fine listening. It has quality bass and this is what you will get when you buy the Focal XS subwoofer. The 2 speakers not only look systematically integrated with my 24" iMac by design, but completely and utterly enhance the exterior beauty with the pure luxury of clear, crisp high's that I have never heard from a computer speaker. Make no mistake about it if you own an iMac these are the speakers for you. You cannot go wrong. Sure the high end Focal's sound incredible also, but you will dish out five more benjamin bills for a minor improvement in sound quality and the design is lacking. The Bang & Olufsen Speakers aren't bad but they simply do not have the proper design for quality output. They cannot fulfill the potential of their monetary value. The Focal XS are without a doubt, most definitely the best speakers out there based on price, sound quality, subwoofer performance, and enhancing the iMac computer setup. They are the elite. Buy them. …More
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Focal XS Satellite Speakers
Simply the best speakers for Mac
Written by YL from London
Jan 30, 2009
I have been using XS for a while in the office and I must say that they not only they look good and impress my visitors, but the sound is just astonishing. Since I have them, I have an ipod permanently docked onto the XS and the marriage is perfect for a 50 square meter office !! Well done FOCAL - but not surprising when you know these guys produced the GRAND UTOPIA - the best loudspeaker in the world...
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Most Recent Reviews
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Focal XS Satellite Speakers
Focal XS great once broken in!
Written by RT from Clovis
Nov 20, 2009
I believe these are the best computer speakers I've owned. I'm not really They have great highs and lows. If you are looking for just thumping bass, these aren't for you, the bass is controlled and very smooth, but they can thump if you set the sub up that way. I used to have a pair of Bose companion 1 and then companion 2 speakers both of which lacked highs and lows and were just plain loud, which is okay I suppose and they they did have loud thumping uncontrolled bass, and if that is what you are looking for once again, these aren't for you. These speakers are much more refined. Regarding the price of these speakers, I do agree they are kind of steep, but I believe they will last me a long time as the music that comes out of them are comparable to many home theater setups. I enjoy these very much, and please before you write these speakers off....give them some time to be broken in. All new high end speakers need to be broken in, once broken in, they sound a whole lot better. I love my speakers, and I think they are well worth the money. …More
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Focal XS Satellite Speakers
Come on people...you must allow break-in time! Focal XS is nearly perfect!
Written by WM
Nov 7, 2009
This speaker system, like most all high quality systems, must be allowed to "break-in'. Depending on your listening habits, break-in can take a few days to several weeks...allow at least 10 days before you begin to make a judgement. Initially, they will sound bright and somewhat edgy and the bass will not be well defined...but, after allowing break-in time, they become mellow, very open and well defined sounding. On the other hand, if you're looking for speakers that have massive thump, these are the wrong speakers. The entire Focal (pronounced FO-CAL) speaker lineup is renowned for high quality of sound and are extremely true to the source material. …More
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Focal XS Satellite Speakers
Focal
Written by DB from CONYERS
Nov 6, 2009
I have just received my focal speakers for a B-day present and they are awesome, if I did not get them for a present, I would have bought them. …More
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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Is the focal xs compatible with the iPhone 3gs? Will it charge and play at the same time? Too many iPod accessories will not work with an iPhone.
- Asked by RC from Madison
- Oct 13, 2009
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This product uses USB to connect to the computer, our setup below requires the use of a headphone jack.
- Asked by BR from SEVENOAKS
- Oct 14, 2009
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how big is the subwoofer?
- Asked by CK from Beecher City
- Oct 23, 2009
Most Recent
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Are there any problems with the speakers on Snow Leopard?
- Asked by KF from Lawton
- Nov 16, 2009
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i want to use these speakers as my main stereo in my lounge / dinning room will they be loud enough for parties etc?
- Asked by PM from WIRRAL
- Nov 14, 2009
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Will dock work with newest Ipod Touch (32Gb)?? I mainly mean for both sound output as a Ipod player?
- Asked by TT from santa barbara
- Oct 28, 2009
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This product uses USB to connect to the computer, our setup below requires the use of a headphone jack.
- Asked by BR from SEVENOAKS
- Oct 14, 2009
