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AFocal Sopra N°1BTAD Micro Evolution One
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 425 mm (42.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.32 px
Focal Sopra N°1vsTAD Micro Evolution One
The Focal Sopra N°1 stands 42.5 cm tall — about 1.4 cm more than the TAD Micro Evolution One at 41.1 cm. At 89 dB against 85 dB, the Focal Sopra N°1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The TAD Micro Evolution One reaches deeper in the bass, down to 36 Hz versus 45 Hz. On price, the TAD Micro Evolution One sits higher — about $12,495 a pair against $8,999 for the Focal Sopra N°1.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | TAD |
| Model | Sopra N°1 | Micro Evolution One |
| HiFi ladder position | #162 of 215 bookshelf | #151 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 425 mm | 411 mm |
| Width | 252 mm | 251 mm |
| Depth | 396 mm | 402 mm |
| Weight | 16 kg | 20 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (W sandwich cone) | 1× 160 mm woofer (aramid), 1× 90 mm midrange (magnesium), 1× 25 mm tweeter (beryllium) |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 36 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 60000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–150 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $8,999 / pair | $12,495 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.com ↗ | technicalaudiodevices.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.