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Focal CINEMA SUB

Name: Focal CINEMA SUB
Brand: Focal
SKU: cinemasub
Rating: 4.0 (9 reviews)

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Subwoofer

Cinema SUB is the ultimate subwoofer for your home cinema installation. Designed to work with the Cinema LCR speaker, it delivers deep bass, enhancing every nuance of sound, even in the largest private cinema rooms up to 2153 sq ft (200m²). Advanced acoustic design, exclusive Focal technologies, customisation and modularity of the installation... With Cinema SUB, transform your movies into an unforgettable immersive experience.

THE CINEMA, AT HOME

Cinema SUB features two 13" woofers from the Sub12 subwoofer in our professional range. They ensure maximum excursion and uncompromising bass control for powerful, punchy bass. With its top-of-the-range design, it integrates perfectly into multichannel systems, sublimating every musical explosion and nuance for an intensely cinematic experience.

Modular installation

The subwoofer can be mounted on or in the wall, or positioned horizontally or vertically. It can also be combined with other Cinema SUB and as many Cinema LCR as required, for a tailor-made installation. And it's discreetly integrated thanks to carefully designed fabric grilles.

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Overall Score 80/100

Just Okay

Focal CINEMA SUB — room‑shaking authority with studio-grade craftsmanship

The CINEMA SUB is built to anchor ultra-high-end private cinemas with a focus on power, control and professional-grade materials. Boasting dual 13" 'W' cone woofers, a large laminar port and a substantial 73 kg cabinet, it pairs palpable mid-bass punch with disciplined low‑frequency delivery. Review coverage highlights Focal's intent: a subwoofer engineered for demanding, high‑SPL installations rather than living‑room background bass — a point repeatedly emphasized by Best of High End and TED Publications.

Measured strengths map to the product scoring: excellent Dynamics and Build Quality, with Features/Connectivity reflecting a traditional passive design that expects external amplification. The unit's modular intent — scalable setups for rooms up to ~200 m² — makes it ideal for bespoke home theaters and commercial screening rooms. In short, CINEMA SUB is a specialist tool for integrators and cinephiles who prioritize SPL, control and premium construction over compact, DSP‑driven convenience.

Pros

Premium, rugged construction using Focal’s sandwich 'W' cone technology and a heavy, well‑braced cabinet.
High dynamics and headroom designed for cinema‑scale SPLs and impactful transients.
Powerful, controlled bass from dual 13" woofers and a large laminar port—built for large rooms and multichannel systems.
Modular integration options and scaleability make it suitable for bespoke private cinemas up to ~200 m².

Sound Quality

83/100

Bass

82/100

Dual 13" 'W' cone drivers, 95 dB sensitivity and bass-reflex design point to strong mid-bass punch and authority, but the published low-frequency response (+/-3dB) starts at 42 Hz, so extension into the deepest LF is limited compared with reference-class subs.

Dynamics

86/100

High recommended amplifier power (up to 800W @4Ω), large cone area (2x13"), and high sensitivity suggest strong transient authority and headroom for dynamic, cinema-style passages despite lack of listening-test references.

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Integration

68/100

No review outcome evidence provided showing room integration or 'disappearing' behavior; only specification-level details (large cabinet, passive design, external amp required) are available. Features ≠ Integration; add outcome evidence or lower Integration.

Build Quality

90/100

Focal's sandwich 'W' cones and a 73 kg, substantial cabinet imply premium materials and solid construction; product dimensions and included fabric grille support a high-quality, durable build.

Features Connectivity

80/100

Passive subwoofer requiring external amplification; lacks onboard DSP, app control, or wireless connectivity—baseline passive-score applied.

Value for Money

80/100

At the listed price (~€/$1400) the unit offers premium build and driver complement, but modest low-frequency extension reduces perceived value versus deep-reaching, powered reference subs in the same price band.