Focal XS Expert Reviews

Focal, a French audio company that typically manufactures high-end monitors for recording studios and luxury car-audio systems, has also produced an exceptional, though very expensive, PC speaker system: the Focal XS. At $599 (list), this set is ...

Top-notch audio performance. Powerful, yet restrained subwoofer. Superb design. Includes an integrated iPod dock that lets you sync your iPod with iTunes right from the speaker

Wildly expensive. Limited remote control. Buttons on speakers feel a bit flimsy. Uses USB output

The Focal XS delivers sublime 2.1-channel PC soundfor a mere $600.

Back in 2005, I reviewed the iCub, the first "digital lifestyle" product from French audiophile company Focal-JMlab. It was a...

On the other hand, the included remote is quite basic, including only power, volume, play/pause, back, and forward functions, and using "bubble"-style buttons that provide little tactile feedback. While I liked the internal magnet that's just strong ...

Preceded a good reputation in the world of audio, Focal considered sound microphones (PC and Mac) and iPod with its (...)