FOCAL VESTIA Speakers User Manual
- October 30, 2023
- FOCAL
Table of Contents
VESTIA ™
N°1 / N°2 / N°3 / N°4
User Manual
VESTIA Speakers
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| VESTIA Ni| VESTIA N°2
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Type| 2-way bass-reflex bookshelf loudspeaker| 3-way bass-reflex floorstanding
loudspeaker
Speaker drivers| 61/2″ (16.5cm) Slatefiber Midbass 1″ (25mm) Al/Mg inverted
dome TAM tweeter| 2 x 612″ (16.5cm) Slatefiber Woofer 61/2″ (16.5cm)
Slatefiber Midbass
1″ (25mm) Al/Mg inverted dome TAM tweeter
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)| 89.5dB| 91.5dB
Frequency response (+/-3dB)| 56Hz – 30kHz| 47Hz – 30kHz
Low frequency point (-6dB)| 48Hz| 37Hz
Nominal impedance| 80| 80
Minimum impedance| 4.50| 30
Recommanded amplifier power| 25 – 120W| 40 – 250W
Crossover frequency| 2,800Hz| 280Hz / 2,800Hz
Dimensions (WxDxH)| 85/8x10v4x15v4″ (21.9x26x38.7cm)| 1018x14518x39718″
(25.6×37.1×101.2cm)
Net weight (with grille)| 15.4lbs (7kg)| 48.5Ibs (22kg)
Packaging dimensions (WxDxH)| 22778x15x18w8″ (58x38x48cm)| 43314x18374x12″”
(111×47,5x31cm)
Net weight (with packaging)| 38.6Ibs (17.5kg) (2 pieces)| 57.3Ibs (26kg)
Storage temperature| 0-50°C| 0-50°C
Operating temperature| 5-35°C| 5-35°C
Type| 3-way bass-reflex floorstanding loudspeaker| 3-way bass-reflex
floorstanding loudspeaker
Speaker drivers| 3 x 61/2″ (16.5cm) Slatefiber Woofer 61/2″ (16.5cm)
Slatefiber Midrange
1 (25mm) Al/Mg inverted dome TAM tweeter| 2 x 81/4″ (21cm) Slatefiber woofers
61/2″ (16.5cm) Slatefiber Midrange 1 (25mm) Al/Mg ‘M’-shaped inverted dome TAM
tweeter
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)| 92dB| 92dB
Frequency response (+/-3dB)| 42Hz – 30kHz| 40Hz – 30kHz
Low frequency point (-6dB)| 35Hz| 34Hz
Nominal impedance| 80| 80
Minimum impedance| 2.90| 2.60
Recommanded amplifier power| 40 – 300W| 40 – 350W
Crossover frequency| 280Hz / 3,100Hz| 280Hz / 2,800Hz
Dimensions (WxDxH)| 10’18x14314x4418″ (25.6×37.5×112.2cm)| 12x16718x44318″
(30.4×43 x112.6cm)
Net weight (with grille)| 58.4lbs (26.5 kg)| 69,451bs (31.5kg)
Packaging dimensions (WxDxH)| 48×183/4x12v4″ (122×47,5x31cm)| 491/4x 235/8
x18″” (125x60x46cm)
Net weight (with packaging)| 68.3lbs (31kg)| 831bs (38,5kg)
Storage temperature| 0-50°C| 0-50°C
Operating temperature| 5-35°C| 5-35°C
READ FIRST!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
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The bolt of lightning in an equilateral triangle warns the user that the
devicehas high voltage that could result in a risk of electric shock.|
WARNING: To prevent any risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or
the back) from the device.
There are no user-serviceable parts in this device. For maintenance or
repairs, contact a qualified professional.| Warning symbol. This symbol is
designed to warn the user of the
presence of important instructions mentioned in the user manual and
relating to the handling, operation and maintenance of the device.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.|
11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has beendamaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or
plug is damaged, liquidhas been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped. 12. When using the device, the ambient
temperature should not exceed 95°F (35 degrees Celsius). 13. Do not use this
device in tropical climates. 14. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lit
candles, near the device. 15. The appliance should only be mounted on a wall
or ceiling if the manufacturer allows for this. 16. This product has sharp
corners. Handle it with care. 17. Do not attempt to repair this device
yourself. Opening the device may be dangerous. Contact a qualified
professional for all work on the device. 18. When replacement components are
needed, use only the components specified by the manufacturer or components
with identical technical features to those of the original product. Using non-
compliant components could cause fires, electricshocks or other risks. 19.
After any maintenance or repair work on the device, test it to check that it
is working safely. 20. Turn the source to minimum before connecting the
products and turning up the volume. Once the products are in place, gradually
increase the volume to a reasonable and comfortable level.| 21. To avoid
damaging your hearing, do not listen to loudspeakers at high
volumes for long periods of time. Listening to loudspeakers at an
excessive volume can cause damage to the user’s ears and may lead to
hearing problems (temporary or permanent deafness, buzzing in the
ears, tinnitus, hyperacusis). Exposing your ears to a volume higher than
85dB SPL-LAeq for several hours can irreversibly damage your hearing.
22. After removing the product from its packaging, keep the packaging
out of the reach of children. It could present a suffocation risk.
23. Some users who are not selfsufficient enough to use the product on their
own without danger. In particular, children under 14 or people with some types
of disabilities must be supervised and/or accompanied when using the device.
Please validate your Focal-JMlab warranty, it is now possible to register your product online: www.focal.com/warranty
Thank you for purchasing a Focal product. Welcome to our High-Fidelity world.
Innovation, tradition, excellence and pleasure are our values; our one and
only aim is to bring you a sound that is rich, pure and true. To get the most
out of your product, we recommend that you read the instructions in this
booklet, then store it in a safe place to refer to in the future.
Handling (fig. A)
** Vestia N°2/N°3/N°4 loudspeakers weigh almost 20kg. We strongly advise
having 2 people lift them during unpacking and installation.
Fixing the base (N°2, N°3, N°4) (fig. B)
Align the base opposite the fixing holes, position the 4 screws supplied and
tighten them using the Allenkey provided.
Then simply attach the rubber feet or spikes depending on the type of floor
your loudspeaker will stand on. For hard floors, we recommend using the rubber
feet.
If installing your loudspeaker on carpet, using the spikes will provide
greater stability.
Fixing the silicone feet (N°1) (fig. C)
Silicone feet are included with the Vestia N°1 library loudspeakers. If
positioning the loudspeakers on a shelf or furniture unit, make sure you stick
on the silicone feet before installation. If you wish to install your
loudspeakers on the Vestia feet (optional), please refer to the assembly
instructions supplied with the feet.
Grilles (fig. D)
Vestia loudspeakers are supplied with grilles to protect the speaker drivers.
They are easy to fit or remove thanks to their magnetic attachment system.
We advise removing them when you are listening to music to get the best
performance from your loudspeakers.
Connections (fig. E)
Vestia connectors provide reliable, multi-purpose contacts for stripped cables
(up to 4mm diameter), fork terminals or banana connectors. It is imperative to
respect the connector polarity of both the loudspeaker and the amplifier. The
connector marked “+” must be connected to the positive output on the amplifier
and the connector marked “-” must be connected to the negative terminal .
Stereo image and bass perception would be seriously compromised if these
conditions are not respected. Choose good quality
cables with a cross-section appropriate to their length: your retailer will be
able to advise you.
Positioning (fig. F, G, H)
These loudspeakers have been designed to deliver the most faithful
reproduction of all kinds of music or home cinema programmes. Nonetheless, we
recommend following these simple rules to optimise their performance and to
warranty good tonal balance and a realistic sound image.
The loudspeakers should be positioned symmetrically, facing the listening
area, ideally forming an equilateral triangle with it. However, these
distances may be adjusted to find the ideal compromise according to the design
of your interior (fig. F).
The loudspeakers should be positioned at the same height, in the same
horizontal plane. Ideally, the tweeter should be positioned at the same height
as the listener’s ears in the usual listening position (fig. G).
Do not position your loudspeakers too close to a corner of the room and do not
place them too close to a wall. This will induce some unwanted room resonance
and artificially increase bass response. On the other hand, if the bass level
is considered to be insufficient, you could try moving the loudspeakers nearer
a wall to re-balance the bass level (fig. H).
Optimisation (fig. I)
For perfectionists, here is a formula for optimal positioning:
If A is the distance from the centre of the woofer to the nearest floor or
wall, B is the distance to the next closest floor or wall, and C is the
greatest distance (A < B < C), the equation B 2 = AC defines the ideal
loudspeaker position.
• Example:
If the centre of the woofer is 20” (50cm) away from the rear wall (A) and 24”
(60cm) above the floor (B), then the side wall will be ideally 28” (72cm) away
[C = B 2 ⁄ A = 28” (72cm)].
Recommendations for use**
The behaviour of the loudspeakers depends on the acoustics of the listening
room, on the correct positioning of the loudspeakers within the room, and on
the position of the listener.
It is possible to tweak each of these parameters to obtain or improve a
desired effect.
Stereo perception is imprecise and poorly centred: try moving the loudspeakers
closer together and/or have them facing the listening point:
The sound is harsh, aggressive: the acoustics of your listening room are
probably too reverberant.
Consider using sound-absorbing materials (carpets, upholstered furniture,
tapestries, curtains, etc.) and sound-reflecting materials (furniture) to
absorb or diffuse resonance.
The sound is “flat”, strangled: there are too many sound-absorbing materials
in the room, the sound is soaked up, it has no relief. Look for the best
compromise between sound-absorbing and sound-reflecting materials in your
room.
In general, aim to have a reflective wall behind the loudspeakers for the
sound to develop correctly. The wall behind the listening area, on the other
hand, should ideally be sound-absorbing to avoid rear reflections
“contaminating” the stereo image.
Furniture can be judiciously placed near the side walls of the room to diffuse
sound waves and ensure certain frequency ranges are not excited, particularly
in the midrange (suppression of flutter echoes).
Break-in period
The speaker drivers used in Vestia loudspeakers are complex mechanical
components which require a certain time to adapt to operate at their best and
to become acclimatised to the temperature and humidity of the listening
environment. This break-in period varies depending on the climate and may last
a few weeks. To reduce the break-in period, we recommend operating the
loudspeakers for approximately twenty consecutive hours. Once the
loudspeakers’ characteristics have totally stabilised, you will be able to
enjoy your Vestia loudspeakers’ performance to the full.
Special precautions
**** The only maintenance required for the Vestia loudspeakers is dusting
with a dry cloth. If your loudspeaker becomes dirty, we recommend simply
cleaning it with a damp cloth. Never use solvents, detergents, alcohol-based
or corrosive products, scrapers or scourers to clean the surface of a
loudspeaker. Keep the loudspeakers away from sources of heat.
Choosing the right amplifier
It is not an excess of amplifier power that can damage your loudspeakers and
speaker drivers but a lack of power. Moreover, if the volume is turned up too
high, the amplifier saturates and generates parasite signals that may damage
the tweeter. The dynamic capacity and definition of Vestia loudspeakers are
sufficient to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of whatever amplifier is
connected. Your retailer will be able to help you choose the amplifier best
suited to your tastes and budget.
Conditions of warranty
All Focal loudspeakers are covered by warranty drawn up by the official Focal
distributor in your country. Your distributor can provide all details
concerning the conditions of warranty. Warranty cover extends at least to that
granted by the legal warranty in force in the country where the original
purchase invoice was issued.
Correct elimination of this product.
This marking indicates that within the EU this product should not be disposed
of with other household wastes. To prevent any risk to the environment or
human health, please recycle them responsibly to encourage the reuse of
material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and
collection systems available, or contact the retailer where you purchased the
product. They can recycle this product safely.
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