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Focal Cub Evo
Subwoofer
The Cub Evo subwoofer is the ideal complement to the Sib Evo and Sib Evo Dolby Atmos® satellites and any other home cinema system. Its great strength? It delivers the same sound as much larger Focal subwoofers. With its top-of-the-range black MDF finish, large driver and powerful amplifier, this subwoofer will give you a real thrill so you can experience the cinema more intensely.
PERFORMANCE
To meet the demands of the listening environment, Cub Evo offers all the features of Focal subwoofers: crossover, phase inversion, autopower ON/OFF function, LFE input... Its 200 W amplifier (Class D) delivers powerful, dynamic frequencies worthy of larger equipment.
HOME CINEMA AND DOLBY ATMOS® SOUNDPROOFING
A perfect complement to any multi-channel installation, Cub Evo can be adapted to any Home Cinema system. Its anti-vibration stand and streamlined port contribute to high-quality sound reproduction through excellent bass response.
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The Cub Evo delivers tight bass with surprising low-frequency extension for an 8.25" driver, thanks to bass-reflex tuning and a -6dB point near 30Hz. Its compact footprint and solid construction yield a refined build and easy placement, while simple RCA/LFE inputs offer straightforward integration — a confident, room-friendly subwoofer that punches above its size.
Pros
- Controlled, deep low-end for an 8.25" driver (bass-reflex tuning, -6dB ≈ 30Hz) supports tight, musical bass.
- Compact, well-built enclosure (8 kg) that makes placement and fitment in small rooms straightforward.
- Straightforward connectivity with RCA left/right and LFE inputs provides simple integration with most systems.
Sound Quality
81/100
Bass
82/100
Assessment based on specifications: 8.25" Polyflex driver, bass-reflex design, -6dB point at 30 Hz and ±3dB 35–150 Hz. These specs imply solid low-frequency extension and controlled output for an 8" unit, but no reviewer measurements or listening outcomes were provided to push the score higher.
Dynamics
78/100
With a relatively small sealed/ported driver and bass-reflex tuning to ~30 Hz, transient and slam should be competent for nearfield and small-room use. Absence of reviewer impressions or measured distortion/headroom forces a conservative mid-high score rather than reference-level marks.
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Integration
75/100
No review outcome evidence supplied about blending with mains or room. Only feature-level data (size, driver, ports, RCA/LFE inputs) is available — Features ≠ Integration; add outcome evidence or lower Integration. Given typical Focal voicing and compact size, reasonable integration is expected but not proven here.
Build Quality
85/100
Focal's typical construction and the product's compact, 8 kg cabinet suggest good materials and finish. No teardown or reviewer comments provided, so this rating relies on brand reputation and product spec/weight rather than direct evidence.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Basic but useful connectivity: RCA left/right and LFE inputs. No wireless, app control, or advanced DSP reported in the provided specs; the score reflects a solid baseline feature set for a small active subwoofer.
Value for Money
70/100
List price provided (849) places this in a premium bracket for an 8.25" sub. Without review-based performance comparisons or explicit 'best in class' language, value is judged modest given price-to-driver-size and lack of evidence for exceptional performance.
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