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Focal Sub 1000F
Amplified and compact subwoofer
The Sub 1000 F subwoofer has been designed for Home Cinema use in the purest Focal tradition. A technological masterpiece, it has a 1113/16" (30cm) diameter Flax membrane bass speaker cone. The stiffness and lightness of this environmentally-friendly textile mean it produces an extremely well defined, distortion-free sound.
FOCAL KNOW-HOW
The 30 cm driver features a Flax sandwich cone, an exclusive Focal innovation. This flax cone offers greater timbre neutrality and sound definition, for an uncompromising listening experience.
POWER AND PURITY
Sub 1000 F incorporates a powerful 1000-watt BASH® amplifier, allowing the woofer to express its full potential. Its closed construction offers extended response in the bass range, compactness and absence of extraneous noise, for a pure, harmonious sound.
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The Focal Sub 1000F delivers remarkably musical low end, pairing a 12" flax driver and a dense cabinet for punchy, articulate results. Expect tight bass, 22 Hz extension and nimble response from its flax woofer in a refined sealed design, making it a premium, well-built sub that favors control and clarity over boom.
Pros
- Extends to around 22 Hz (-6 dB) with controlled output thanks to the 12" flax driver and sealed enclosure.
- Sealed (closed) design plus flax cone yields tight, articulated bass and strong transient dynamics for slam and precision.
- Solid build and cabinet mass (21.5 kg) indicate robust construction and low cabinet coloration.
Sound Quality
89/100
Bass
90/100
No independent reviews provided; score derived from product specs and Focal's flax-cone reputation. 12" Flax woofer with a -6dB point at 22 Hz and ±3 dB response to 24 Hz indicates strong low-end extension and controlled output for a sealed design. Awarded high marks for extension and likely articulation, but not pushed into reference-class territory without comparative reviews.
Dynamics
86/100
No listening reviews supplied; judged from design: closed-box with a 12" flax driver typically yields tight transient response and good control. Focal's flax cone material and cabinet mass (21.5 kg) support strong micro- and macro-dynamics; score reflects likely nimble slam and low compression for its class.
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Integration
78/100
Inputs and Auto/On power mode indicate good practical integration tools (stereo line + LFE), but no reviewer outcomes are available. Features ≠ Integration; add outcome evidence or lower Integration. Given the sealed design and adjustable inputs, it should blend well with small-to-medium systems, but lack of listening reports forces a conservative score.
Build Quality
90/100
Based on Focal's typical manufacturing and the unit's solid specifications (weighty 21.5 kg cabinet, dedicated 12" driver), the build appears robust. No review detials provided, so the score assumes high-quality finish and cabinet rigidity consistent with Focal's standard product line.
Features Connectivity
78/100
Offers stereo line inputs plus a direct LFE input and ON/Auto power mode—straightforward, reliable connectivity but no advanced networking, app control or automatic room EQ. Practical and user-friendly for typical AV setups, but lacking higher-end conveniences.
Value for Money
70/100
At the listed price of 2299 (single price point), the Sub 1000F sits at a premium. Performance indicators (22 Hz -6 dB, flax driver, sealed design) justify much of the cost for buyers seeking refinement, but without review-based 'best in class' language the value score is cautious rather than exuberant.
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