Focal Naim America: T.H.E. Show 2023

Focal Naim America will be at T.H.E. Show 2023 in Costa Mesa this weekend. Audition the new Classic 200 series, Utopia III Evo and Vestia loudspeakers.

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At the Florida Audio Expo earlier this year (February 2023), Focal/Naim brought out the heat with an impressive array of high-end speakers and audio products.

For the 2023 T.H.E. Show being held at the Hilton Orange County from June 9-11, Focal/Naim in partnership with the AV Luxury Group, will be demonstrating a wide range of its latest products including the new Classic 200 series.

Tip: Focal Naim America and AV Luxury Group will be exhibiting at T.H.E. Show in Rooms 243/245.

Here is an overview of what will be on display this weekend.

The Focal Utopia III Evo Scala V2 is designed to bring listeners closer to music with enhanced emotion and listening pleasure.

Building on the foundation of Focal's Utopia III, the Scala reduces harmonic distortion in the mid-range, which is crucial for revealing the artist's emotions. The Scala is equipped with Focal's NIC (Neutral Inductance Circuit) and the TMD suspension (Tuned Mass Damping).

The Focal Utopia III Evo Scala is priced at $26,499 (each)

Although Focal isn't bringing its entire Vestia Series speaker line, the Vestia Nº2, a three-way bass-reflex floorstanding speaker will be shown.

Just like the other speakers in the Vestia line, the No2 incorporates a visually pleasing design that blends in with any decor.

The Vestia Nº2 is priced at $1,399.00 (each)

The Focal Vestia Nº2 is being paired with the Naim Uniti Star all-in-one digital music player that incorporates an integrated amplifier, CD/SACD player, DAC, and wireless music streaming capability.

The Naim Uniti Star is priced at $5,699.00

In addition to the Focal Scala and Vestia, Focal is also bringing their Theva line loudspeakers to T.H.E. Show 2023. However, it will only be a static display.

There are six models in the THEVA Series

Tip: For more details on Focal's Theva Speaker line (including pricing) read our previous report.

In addition to the loudspeakers listed above, Focal is also bringing its Littora OD Stone 8 outdoor speaker to the show.

OD Stone 8 loudspeakers have a unique "pebble"-shaped design and are available in three finishes: Limestone, Sand, and Basalt. These are "textured", for a rock effect ensuring they look stunning and blend seamlessly into their surroundings.

The Littora 200 products are equipped with IRIS IP cone speaker drivers, developed by Focal to withstand any weather conditions, with no loss of sound quality. The OD Stone 8 speakers are IP45 certified.

The OD Stone 8 incorporated an Aluminum "M"-shaped coaxial tweeter for clear and defined treble reproduction in large spaces.

The Stone 8 speakers are equipped with a power transformer that allows them to be linked together within a 100V system. The transformer's power can be adapted to manage the volume of each loudspeaker included in your system.

The Littora 200 OD Stone 8 is priced at $799.00.

At T.H.E Show, the OD Stone 8 speakers will be paired with the Naim Uniti Nova, which combines an integrated amplifier and music streamer.

The Uniti Nova is priced at $6,899.00.

Moving beyond speakers, Naim has indicated that it will be bringing its Classic 200 Series components to the show.

NSC 222 Streaming Two-channel Pre-amplifier: The NSC 222 provides access to Spotify, Tidal (including Tidal Connect), Qobuz, Apple Music, internet radio, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, UPnP servers, USB attached storage and supports bitrates up to 32-bit/384kHz. Bluetooth (aptX) is also supported. Multi-room capability with other Naim streaming products is also included.

The NSC 222 is priced at $8,999.00.

NAP 250 Power Amplifier: To support the NSC 222 preamplifier, Naim has introduced the sixth generation of its NAP 250 two-channel Class A/B power amp to drive the speakers of your system. The new generation model is designed to deliver more power, better performance, and additional system-matching flexibility. The new NAP 250 incorporates a 100W per channel dual-mode design, with full power regulation, and volume responsive heatsink.

The NAP 250 is priced at $8,999.00.

NPX 300 power supply: The NPX 300 provides an instant power supply upgrade for Naim 200 & 300 Series sources and pre-amplifiers.

The NPX 300 includes two internal power supplies.

The NPX 300 is priced at $8,999.00.

One of the great reasons to go to the T.H.E. Show is to check out some great headphones.

With that in mind, Focal/Naim is bringing several headphone products, as well as the Uniti Atom Headphone Edition Amplifier.

The Uniti Atom Headphone Edition is priced at $3,799.00.

Focal's flagship Utopia 2022 headphone with full-range, Beryllium, ‘M’-shaped speaker drivers will be available for listening sessions.

Core Features

The Utopia 2022 Headphones are priced at $4,999.00.

The Focal Stellia are closed-back circum-aural headphones, designed to provide excellent audio performance by way of its pure Beryllium dome speaker driver with the frameless voice coil. The Stellia is designed to push the acoustic boundaries of the very best closed-back headphones.

Core Features

The Stellia Headphones are priced at $2,999.00.

The Focal Clear Mg are high-fidelity open-back headphones that sit in the middle of Focal's headphone offerings. The Clear Mg is designed to provide an excellent listening experience but a more reasonable price point while still incorporating exclusive Focal technologies.

Core Features

The Clear Mg is priced at $1,499.00.

The Celestee is one of Focal's more affordable headphones that combines stylish design and excellent sound performance. They incorporate the latest Focal technologies: 15/8″ (40mm) Aluminium/Magnesium ‘M’-shaped dome full-range speaker drivers and acoustic treatment within the earcups to prevent resonance.

Celestee headphones produce solid bass extensions with precise treble and high mids. In terms of design, their ear pads, headband, and ear cups boast a navy blue semi-aniline leather finish. Their soft copper details (speaker driver grille, cable connectors, rings, etc.) create a sophisticated look.

Core Features

The Celestee is priced at $999.00.

The Bathys are Focal's first set of wireless headphones with active noise canceling, which we reviewed last year.

Building on Focal's headphone technologies such as speaker drivers with an Aluminium-Magnesium ‘M’-shaped dome, this wireless headphone provides great sound.

Magnesium yokes and real leather headband provide comfort for any head shape. Designed to be lighter, more compact, and ergonomic, Bathys is the ideal traveling companion. Its 30-hour battery life, active noise canceling, connection options, control buttons, and integrated voice assistants allow listeners to enjoy flexible listening options at home or on the go.

The Focal Bathys are priced at $799.00.

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June 9, 2023 at 3:59 pm

Focal certainly makes some of the loverliest (a nod to the great film, "My Fair Lady") and best performing headphones and speakers in the world.

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