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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1382 mm (138.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.41 px
Focal Sopra N°3vsDynaudio Confidence 30
The Dynaudio Confidence 30 stands 138.2 cm tall — about 11.8 cm more than the Focal Sopra N°3 at 126.4 cm. At 91.5 dB against 88 dB, the Focal Sopra N°3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Focal Sopra N°3 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 33 Hz versus 38 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 210 mm cone on the Focal Sopra N°3 and a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Confidence 30. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $23,499 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Dynaudio |
| Model | Sopra N°3 | Confidence 30 |
| HiFi ladder position | #227 of 281 floorstander | #254 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1264 mm | 1382 mm |
| Width | 355 mm | 364 mm |
| Depth | 595 mm | 424 mm |
| Weight | 70 kg | 44.2 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (W sandwich cone), 2× 210 mm woofer (W sandwich cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar 3 soft dome with DDC Lens), 1× 150 mm midrange (MSP with Horizon Surround), 2× 180 mm woofer (NeoTec MSP cone) |
| Frequency — low | 33 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91.5 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–400 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $22,998 / pair | $24,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.com ↗ | dynaudio.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.