Focal Cub Evo
Focal’s compact active subwoofer brings deep 30 Hz extension and a responsive 8.25-inch Polyflex driver to music and home-cinema systems. Its bass-reflex design promises substantial low-end weight without demanding much floor space, while RCA stereo and LFE inputs support straightforward setup. With a strong sound-quality score, the Cub Evo stands out as a polished, space-conscious foundation for fuller sound.
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Just Okay
Sound Quality
81/100
Integration
75/100
Build Quality
85/100
Features Connectivity
80/100
Value for Money
70/100
Pros
Compact active bass-reflex design with a 30 Hz low-frequency point, supporting substantial low-end extension in a small footprint.
RCA stereo and dedicated LFE inputs provide practical compatibility with both hi-fi and home-cinema systems.
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SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 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.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
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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Specifications
- Height
- 305 mm / 2 in
- Width
- 282 mm / 11.12 in
- Depth
- 299 mm / 11.75 in
- Weight
- 8 kg / 17.5 lb
- Product type
- Active bass-reflex subwoofer
- Loudspeakers
- 8.25" (21cm) Polyflex woofer
- Response at - 6dB (Low frequency point)
- 30 Hz
- Frequency response (+/- 3dB)
- 35 Hz - 150 Hz
- Inputs
- RCA input : right, left LFE
Manufacturer's Description — Focal
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 Music Room — online and in-store — Erie, Colorado, United States (website)
- 110Hz — online and in-store — Kielce, Województwo świętokrzyskie, Poland (website)
- A Tube High Fidelity — online and in-store — Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands (website)
- A/V Solutions — in-store — Pleasanton, California, United States (website)
- Abt Electronics — online and in-store — Glenview, Illinois, United States (website)
- Accent On Music — in-store — Mount Kisco, New York, United States (website)
- Accessories 4 less — online and in-store — Apopka, Florida, United States (website)
- Acoustic Designs Inc. — in-store — Scottsdale, Arizona, United States (website)
- Acoustic Sounds — online and in-store — Salina, Kansas, United States (website)
- Acoustic Streams — in-store — Lower Drift, England, United Kingdom (website)
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