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Top-notch audio performance. Powerful, yet restrained subwoofer. Superb design. Includes an... (pcmag.com)

Back in 2005, I reviewed the iCub, the first "digital lifestyle" product from French audiophile... (pcworld.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Focal XS

We have collected and analyzed 4 expert reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 90/100. The average review date is February 24, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 99292 reviews from other Speakers. The alaScore™ for this product is 95/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 21, 2009.

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November, 2009

90 / 100

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Focal XS

By Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

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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.

If your PC is your main audio source and you want (and can afford) high-end...

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Focal XS

By (pcworld.com)

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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 ...

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