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Focal Theva N°2
3-way floor-standing speaker
Theva n ° 2 is a very fine silhouette column speaker thanks to its 5 ’’ speakers (13 cm). With this slender profile, it is elegantly integrated into all living spaces. Its TNF tweeter signed Focal provides mild and clear treble while the mediums/serious produced by the Slatefiber membrane offer dynamic, rich and balanced sound. This column speaker embodies the perfect balance between finesse and performance.
Perfect sound image
Focal's Theva N°2 loudspeakers deliver realistic, hi-fi quality sound without compromising on bass. Thanks to the angled stand, the loudspeakers are all oriented towards the listening point (Time Alignment) for a perfect sound image.
Home Cinema use
For a complete, high-performance Home Cinema installation, this loudspeaker combines perfectly with the other products in the line: Theva N°1, Theva N°3, Theva N°3-D, Theva Center, Theva Surround and the SUB 600P subwoofer, for intense enjoyment of all your films.
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Centered on startlingly precise imaging, the Theva N°2 combines Focal's Slatefiber drivers with a shallow-waveguide time-aligned stand and TNF tweeter to deliver clean, detailed mids, lively dynamics and room-sized presence from a compact tower. Reviewers like Matt Bonaccio and Best of High End praised its engaging sound and elegant, space-friendly design.
Pros
- Exceptionally precise stereo imaging and forward, focused soundstage that places instruments convincingly in front of the baffles.
- Slatefiber mid/bass drivers deliver clean, textured midrange and punchy midbass for natural vocal presence and good dynamics.
- Included angled/time‑aligned stand simplifies setup and improves imaging stability, making the speaker flexible in small to mid-size rooms.
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Cons
- Some listeners note a treble bias (extra energy around 5–7kHz) that can sound bright or sibilant on certain recordings.
- Bass extension is limited compared with larger towers—adds warmth and punch but may need a subwoofer in large rooms for deep LF.
Sound Quality
90/100
Bass
89/100
Twin 5" woofers and a -6dB point quoted at 44Hz give the Theva N°2 solid midbass punch and room-appropriate extension for small-to-midsize rooms. Reviewers noted warm, textured midbass but more limited deep extension compared with larger designs, so bass is excellent for the driver size but not subwoofer territory.
Mid
92/100
Slatefiber 5" mid and time-aligned stand deliver clean, clear mids with strong presence; reviewers praised the midrange clarity and Focal's house sound. A touch 'cool' was mentioned by SoundStage, but overall timbre and vocal presence are excellent for the class.
Treble
86/100
The TNF Al/Mg tweeter provides detail and air, but SoundStage reported a treble bias with extra energy around 5-7kHz causing occasional brightness and sibilance. Best of High End described the treble as mild and clear, so performance is generally refined but with some reported harshness on certain recordings.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
Multiple reviewers highlighted exceptional stereo imaging and time-alignment, with instruments and voices projecting well in front of the baffles. The stable off-axis response noted in the reviews supports a convincing, forward, and focused soundstage.
Dynamics
90/100
Doubling the woofers improves LF efficiency and punch; reviewers heard confident drum and kick presence and good transient impact. While not as deep or 'leg-shaking' as larger designs, the Theva N°2 delivers lively micro and macro dynamics for its size.
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Build Quality
89/100
Solidly built MDF cabinet with magnetic grille, multiple finish options, and included angled stand gives a well-executed package. Walls are not the thickest in class (16mm noted), but knuckle-rap tests revealed no ringing and overall fit/finish and engineering (ports, spikes) are strong for the price.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive tower baseline applied. Rear flared port, quality binding posts accepting spades/bananas/bare wire, magnetic grille and the included tilted stand for time-alignment are noted; no DSP or streaming (not penalized).
Value for Money
88/100
At a street price around $899–$999 per pair as cited in reviews, the Theva N°2 offers strong imaging, refined mids and good dynamics, representing good value versus competitors in the compact floorstander segment. Reviewers pointed to the attractive combination of design, features and sound for the price.
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