Questions & Answers
33 Questions from the Community
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are the speakers compatible with iPhone 4 and is there a dock adapter?
- Asked by David K from Flagstaff
- Aug 8, 2010
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They're compatible in that you can plug your iPhone 4 in and it'll play music, it'll sync your iPhone if you click the switch on the back of the Speakers - however a iPhone 4 adapter wasn't included when I bought it (Pre-iPhone 4), and they don't provide one now - there might be one available.
The speakers aren't compatible in that your phone can interfere with the speakers if you get a call, message etc.- Answered by Alex C from Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Jul 15, 2011
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The Bose companion 5 plays louder but the Focal XS sounds better (it's pretty obvious on vocals)
- Answered by Annie Q from Montreal
- Mar 20, 2010
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Compatibility with Spotify
I am looking to purchase either the B & W MM-1 or Focal XS Laptop speakers. I have an itunes account and know that I can play my music through either of these speakers, but I also have a Spotify subscription. Will I be able to play my Spotify music through these speakers as well ?
- Asked by William M
- Jun 29, 2011
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Doed the subwoofer have to be exposed or can it, say, be kept under the desk?
- Asked by Richard N from Potters Bar
- Mar 18, 2010
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Keep it under the desk. that's where mine is and it works great!
- Answered by Annie Q from Montreal
- Mar 20, 2010
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Is the Aux in jack an optical connection? I'd like to connect it to my AirPort Express optical audio out.
- Asked by Christopher M from Denver
- Oct 16, 2010
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can these speakers be configured with apple tv and an HDTV set?
- Asked by Nikki C from Sarasota
- Nov 29, 2009
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You'll have to use the 1/8" minijack input at the back of the XS, the same way it seems to be displayed in the Apple Stores.
- Answered by Simon C
- Dec 11, 2009
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I want to use these speakers with my HDTV. When the iPod is hooked in the dock, can the music videos be watched on the TV simultaneously?
- Asked by Veronique B from Ste-flavie
- Jan 14, 2010
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no. the iPod will only push music videos to an HDTV through the Apple composite/component AV cables.
- Answered by Jeffrey S from Indianapolis
- Mar 24, 2010
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how many watts is Focal XS Satellite Speakers
Focal XS Satellite Speakers
- Asked by Julius K from Torrejon De Ardoz
- May 3, 2011
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70-Watt active subwoofer and two 30-Watt satellite speakers with both mid-range drivers and tweeters
- Answered by Timothy M from Northridge
- Jun 2, 2011
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will the Focal XS speakers and sub woofer work with the Mac Book Pro
- Asked by Don T from Bronx
- Apr 17, 2010
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Absolutely! In fact, they sound fantastic! If possible though plug the USB from the speakers DIRECTLY into your computer rather than a hub. Personally, I believe it works better this way. BTW, I have the MBP 15" i7 (april 2010.)
- Answered by Ken S from Brooklyn
- Jan 6, 2011
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Can this speaker system be driven by airport express?
- Asked by Heather M from Thornhill
- Jan 20, 2010
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yes, quite easily. depending on the distance from the wallwart/transmitter, you may want to buy a stereo mini (headphone jack style) male with RCA female end adapter to hook up to the stock white apple adapter as that is quite short
- Answered by Michael W from San Francisco
- Jan 22, 2010
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will Focal XS run on 220 Volt power?
I am considering buy these buy live in South Korea. The power in Korea runs on 220V versus 110 in North America. Before I purchase these, I would like to know if they will run without using a power converter. Are they dual voltage?
- Asked by Scott K from Rr 1 Hawkestone
- Jul 11, 2010
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Yes. They are sold all over the world. They also include the plug configuration for the country it is being sold in.
- Answered by Ken S from Brooklyn
- Jan 6, 2011
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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 Rick C from Madison
- Oct 13, 2009
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Mine will charge but not play at the same time from the phone. But why would you need it too as you can play from your i-tunes account. You can sync from the speakers there is a flick switch at the back that lets you do that. If the phone is working you can get feedback to the speakers whilst charging unless you put in Airline mode.
Basically I charge my phone from a plug. The touch seems to have no problem.- Answered by Timothy B
- Oct 18, 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?
i dont need them to be neighbour wakingly loud but i do like loud music will these be able to cope?
- Asked by Paul M
- Nov 14, 2009
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Yes, I sold there Car audio Speakers for about a year... From that I found that there were not many speakers out there that could compete with Focal setups. They cost so much because EVERYTHING they make is made in house, down to melting there own copper and creating more dense strands to wrap the voice coils. These guys are the "Rolls Royce" of creating speakers. Bose is more like Chevy! Hope this helps!
- Answered by Alexander E from Austin
- Nov 20, 2009
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is this a wireless system (speakers)
- Asked by Michael M from Lakewood
- Nov 26, 2009
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Will dock work with newest Ipod Touch (32Gb)?? I mainly mean for both sound output as a Ipod player?
I'm asking because the new Ipod does not play music when attached to my 4 yr old ipod dock.
- Asked by Timothy T from Santa Barbara
- Oct 28, 2009
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My 1st Generation iPod plays fine when in the docking cradle - a wide variety of adapters (I think I counted eight) are included in the box.
- Answered by David M
- Nov 4, 2009
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I like a fair amount of bass in my music (typically listen to electronica/dance/techno-as-it-were). Is this set-up going to provide good low-end?
Wondering if anyone can provide a testament that this sub-woofer suits low-end enthusiasts like me? Otherwise I am sold on the looks and quality of this set up.
- Asked by Craig W from Calgary
- Feb 17, 2010
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The Focal XS set up reproduces low end frequencies very well and maintains fidelity without any noticeable distorsion, ( including CDs brought in to iTunes, using iTunes MP3 sampling defaults). With base-orineted music, such as Techno or House, the sub-woofer comes to life and keeps up with large amounts of air displacement, again with no apparent distorsion. I have had my Focal XS on an iMac 24 for about two months now and I continue to be amazed by the overall sound quality
- Answered by John N from Hamden
- Feb 23, 2010
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Can I use these speakers without a Apple Desktop or laptop? as I have a Dell Computer
- Asked by Ewa B
- Sep 22, 2010
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No problem! As long as you have a USB port it works. You will need to change one sound setting in your Configuration Panel once you hook it up. Takes about a second.
- Answered by Ken S from Brooklyn
- Jan 6, 2011
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