Desktopcomputer speakers, audiophile recommendations. What i was listening to was aac3 files playing on focals new xs 2. Due to constant technological advances, focal reserves its right to modify specifications without notice. Listen beyond made in france knowhow focals story vervent audio group. I have had focal floor speakers before and was very happy with them. While functioning best as nearfield monitors tethered to a good computeraudio system, the xs book speakers also work beautifully as part of a smallroom bookshelf system, combined with a network player. Enceinte pc focal xs book wireless noir bookwlessxsb darty. Nov 30, 2016 i guess i dont find the conversion any form of impediment compared to the luxury of using exquisite lenses on fuji bodies. Whats in the box focal xs subwoofer, focal xs satellite speakers, 6foot power cable, 5foot usb cable, 6foot 18inch mini jack cable, magnetic remote control, user manual, ipod dock adapters. The speakers have a clean, modern industrial design with a highgloss black finish. Discussion in lighting equipment started by tjphotoguy, jul 14, 2006.
Could someone who has used both a bookend for fill as well as a strobe, do a comparison. Oct 09, 2017 focal took the occasion of rocky mountain audio fest to debut its newest loudspeaker, the kanta n 2. This highend mini speaker is made in france by the world renowned speaker brand using 100% focal technologies. This manual is available in the following languages. We really like the handcrafted wood enclosures from these elegant little speakers. I currently have a pair of xls classics 87db sensitivity and 55hz at 3db as front speakers with an xcs center channel and overnight sensations as my surround channels. Ive found apsc crop to simply be another medium in that list. Images may not conform exactly to specific product. Focal xs book pair price multimedia multimedia speakers. Johncaz investigated this question, and you can read his tests here from the conclusions.
We have set up a separate members only forum area to discuss everything related to the coronavirus covid19. And since decoration rhymes with integration, focal xs book wireless is available in a black high gloss piano lacquer to fit into every interior. The product was shipped very promptly that too free of cost with plenty of protection for the product. Ive shot film for 35 years and made those focal length and fov adjustments with medium and large format cameras easily once i learned them. The website has been in operation since 2008 and focuses mainly on selling electronics, but also offers a variety of other goods such as sports gear or jewelry. Focal xs speakers with apple cradle for pc sign in to comment. The leica q2 is an impressively capable fixedlens, fullframe camera with a 47mp sensor and a sharp, stabilized 28mm f1. Focal s commitment to audio outside of dedicated hifi has grown in recent years, and the focal xs book wireless desktop speakers are the latest addition to the companys more multimediafocused product range.
View the manual for the focal xs book wireless here, for free. There are no obnoxious resonances to annoy you after days and days of. A genuine minimonitor loaded with focals topdrawer technology, the xs book will reveal the richness and dynamics of your multimedia audio and even connect to your tablet or pc via bluetooth for wireless listening. Focal xs satellite speakers with dock for ipod editorial. In your case, the frame measures approximately 16mm height by 24mm length. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to. They differ by more than one inch in actual focal length. It was definitely a real issue, but seems very dependent on just about all aspects of the lighting, aperture, lens, and sensor. Whats in the box focal xs subwoofer, focal xs satellite speakers, 6foot power cable, 5foot usb cable, 6foot 18inch mini jack cable, magnetic.
Its styled like a traditional leica m rangefinder and brings a host of updates to the hugely popular original leica q typ 116 that was launched in 2015. One is an old sironarn and the other is a new sironars. Brians examples look very much like the worstcase tests i observed with the fd lens turbo and didnt observe with the same m42 lens on an ef speed booster. And though, in the end, they are a lifestyle rather than an audiophile product, its a lifestyle. The focal xs satellite speaker system with ipodiphone dock might appear to be a bit pricey when compared to others, but its well thought out features and fantastic sound make it worth checking out. I could be wrong in my assumptions, so if you know better, then please leave a comment below and enlighten me, but this difference between the samyang and fujinon lenses is proof enough for me that the xmount can handle a larger sensor. Though the originals were a fivestar product, simply adding wireless connectivity to a 2011 product seems like a missed opportunity for new innovation on focals part. Focal is better known for its dedicated hifi speakers, but youd probably think that such an established manufacturer would have all the right tools, and speaker parts, for the job. Can x mount and x series lenses can support a larger sensor.
A 2way bassreflex active loudspeaker, the xs book offer a pair of rca inputs, 3. That said, since the original focal xs books arrived, weve seen some great steps forward in desktop audio. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Compact but highperformance, xs book can also become an active solution around a flat panel, or bring quality sound into a small room once connected to a. Thats a mouth full, but what is means is that id been listening to a new set of computer speakers. Focal is a french brand, world leader in highfidelity solutions. Big for a desktop speaker the xs books are decentsized speakers. On wall,on ceiling, on furniture or free standing, dome speakers naturally complement your decor embodying the brilliant and eloquent focal sound. Well, i am fortunate enough to have a drawer filled with m lenses and a vm 214 is among them. In essence theyre a pair of the original focal xs book.
If youre looking to replace a pair of hohum multimedia speakers, you owe it to yourself to hear the focal xs book. It happens to be my favourite lens at this point of time. They are pleasant and clean, but never with any depth, and there is no bass. Barefoot mm27 vs focal sm9 gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. I guess i dont find the conversion any form of impediment compared to the luxury of using exquisite lenses on fuji bodies. English, german, french, spanish, italian, portuguese, chinese. The focal xs book are very smooth and natural sounding, but never very exciting or interesting.
Compact but highperformance, xs book can also become an active solution around a flat panel, or bring quality sound into a small room once connected to a music player. Their finishes in rich walnut, soft white, and soft black should be easily integrated into most home designs. The best thing about the site is the cheap clones of some good phones. To do so, some bells and whistles found on other higher. It may be that for me the quality of the cable might be the difference maker, but the molded plug end that goes into the left headphone can would have to be of a small overall diameter to fit in the hole. It would be nice if cardas or aq made an 18 mini stereo cable that fit. Focal took the occasion of rocky mountain audio fest to debut its newest loudspeaker, the kanta n 2. Its made in france knowhow has been recognised for more than 40 years. Ive been using a bookend for a while now and its starting to. A genuine mini monitor loaded with focals topdrawer technology, the xs book will reveal the richness and dynamics of your multimedia audio and even connect to your tablet or pc via bluetooth for wireless listening. While it wouldnt be fair to compare this system to multithousand dollar studio monitors, i find that the focal xs 2. Your lens is made for apsc, so the any field of view measurements are likely for apsc.
Focal xs book provides great sound at moderate price. Oct 21, 20 that said, since the original focal xs books arrived, weve seen some great steps forward in desktop audio. Listen beyond made in france knowhow focal s story vervent audio group. However, i dont expect ill use it much with the focal reducer, because this is wider than i like. The xs book s performance is so convincing that it can easily leave your desk to fill a small room with sound, connected to a player with a 3. This manual comes under the category speakers and has been rated by 1 people with an average of a 7.
Is the kit lens focal length specified for apsc or ff. Focal xs speakers with apple cradle for pc specs cnet. Focal xs book type 2way bassreflex active loudspeaker speakers polyglass 4 10cm midbass 19mm aluminum tweeter frequency response 3db 60hz 22khz response at 6db 44hz power 2 x 20 watts rms standby consumption focal xs book. Focal xs is covered by a 2year parts and labor warrantypeace of mind to accompany your great sound. Best camera for travel safari photography again if the cost of your camera and lenses is not an issue, the dslr would be the better camera, but i feel that for travel safari, the issue of size also comes into the equation and this is when a compact superzoom really starts to look like the better option.
The focal xs system is often described in terms of the. The 45 angle of view is achieved when we mount a lens with a focal length about equal to the diagonal corner to corner measure of the cameras fame dimensions. Review focal xs book by ap acoustic art chanthaburi thailand duration. Both were fun to build and i like the os and xls speakers for different reasons. Can x mount and x series lenses support a larger sensor. Compact but highperformance, xs book can also become an active solution around a flat panel, or bring. Aug 12, 2009 the focal xs is an attractive, selfpowered 2.
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