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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1230 mm (123.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.46 px
Focal Sopra N°2vsT+A Criterion S 240
The T+A Criterion S 240 stands 123.0 cm tall — about 4.0 cm more than the Focal Sopra N°2 at 119.0 cm. On footprint the T+A Criterion S 240 is the wider cabinet (38.0 cm versus 33.3 cm). At 91 dB against 88 dB, the Focal Sopra N°2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The T+A Criterion S 240 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 26 Hz versus 34 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the Focal Sopra N°2 and a 220 mm cone on the T+A Criterion S 240. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $14,000 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | T+A |
| Model | Sopra N°2 | Criterion S 240 |
| HiFi ladder position | #199 of 276 floorstander | #215 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 1190 mm | 1230 mm |
| Width | 333 mm | 380 mm |
| Depth | 540 mm | 500 mm |
| Weight | 55 kg | 55 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | transmission-line |
| Drivers | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (W sandwich cone), 2× 180 mm woofer (W sandwich cone) | 2× 220 mm woofer (aluminium), 2× 150 mm midrange (aluminium), 1× 25 mm tweeter (magnesium dome) |
| Frequency — low | 34 Hz | 26 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–300 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $13,999 / pair | $14,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.com ↗ | ta-hifi.de ↗ |
| 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.