Focal Littora 1000 ICW SUB10
Deep, installation-friendly bass is the draw: the Littora 1000 ICW SUB10 reaches to 25Hz while its IP65 weather resistance, shallow in-wall profile, and paint-ready grille suit refined outdoor and wet-area systems. Best of High End highlights the Littora range’s robust, long-lasting design for yachts, terraces, spas, and poolside spaces—an assured foundation for high-output low frequencies.
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Sound Quality
87/100
Integration
75/100
Build Quality
90/100
Features Connectivity
80/100
Value for Money
72/100
Pros
Robust outdoor-oriented construction designed for yachts, coastal environments, spas, terraces, and poolside installations.
IP-certified resistance to water and dust supports dependable use in demanding wet or exposed environments.
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SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 87/100
Bass
88/100
Manufacturer spec shows a 25 Hz - 500 Hz response, which implies strong extension for an in-wall sub. No independent review measurements available to verify low-frequency authority or room-coupled output, so score is optimistic but cautious.
Dynamics
84/100
Recommended amp power 100-300 W and 90 dB sensitivity indicate good headroom potential for transient control. Lack of listening notes or reviewer comments on slam/compression means score is provisional.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Integration
75/100
No review outcomes describing how it 'disappears' or blends with mains. Specs (in-wall form factor, shallow 4.87 in depth) suggest placement flexibility for close integration, but Features ≠ Integration; add outcome evidence or lower Integration.
Build Quality
90/100
IP65 rating, ready-to-paint grille, and standard product certifications point to robust construction suitable for install use. No long-term durability reports available; score based on stated specifications.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive baseline applied; in-wall design and cut-out template/grille are installer-friendly. No DSP, wireless, or app features to evaluate.
Value for Money
72/100
At $1,199 for an in-wall sub with 25 Hz claimed extension, price is on the premium side. Without reviewer verdicts calling it a 'no-brainer' or 'best in class,' value remains moderate.
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Specifications
- Depth behind surface (Mounting depth)
- 4.87 in / 4.87 in
- IP rating
- IP65 (ASTMB117)
- Product certifications
- ROHS, ROHS 2, CHINA ROHS, REACH
- Frequency response (+/- 3dB)
- 25 Hz - 500 Hz
- Minimum impedance
- 4 Ω
- Nominal Impedance
- 8 Ω
- Recommended amplifier power
- 100 - 300 W
- Sensitivity
- 90 dB
- Cut Out template
- Yes
- Grilles
- Ready-to-paint grille
Manufacturer's Description — Focal
10-inch subwoofer
This subwoofer is the ideal complement to the 1000 ICW8 and 1000 ICW10 loudspeakers. It brings power and dynamics to your installation for sensational listening, even at high volume levels. Like a diver's watch, it has been rigorously developed for use in extreme conditions, such as yachting and wet environments, but also for residential, indoor and outdoor use.
Solid mounting
Thanks to eight mounting points, installation in walls or ceilings is solid and reliable. For even more powerful sound, multiple subwoofers can be installed.
ALL-WEATHER RESISTANT
IP65 certified, Littora 1000 ICW SUB10 is perfectly resistant to water, solids and dust.
DISCRETE INTEGRATION
Thanks to its shallow depth (12.3 cm) and 10-inch diameter, it blends in easily and discreetly. Its grille is "ready-to-paint", for total customization.
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