After the new Opel Grandland, the French manufacturer Focal continues its quest for sound systems for passenger vehicles, notably through the continuation of its collaboration with DS Automobiles inaugurated in 2016. The brand, owned by Citroën, offers its vehicles a premium finish and exclusive designs. The DS N°8 is no exception to this philosophy, with, in addition, one of the longest ranges on the market, up to 750 kilometers.
Electra 3D by Focal, 14 speakers and 690 W power££££
It is therefore the DS N°8 electric model that benefits from the brand new Electra 3D system, comprising 14 speakers powered by a 690 W amplifier for a combination offering 3D sound reproduction (but not Spatial Audio).
Zoom on the Electra 3D by Focal equipment££££
In detail, the Electra 3D configuration is composed as follows: • 1 central channel (30 W) with high excursion
• 4 [abc]tweeters[/abc] (4 x 15 W) with inverted dome in aluminum/magnesium
• 2 TAM 3D tweeters (2 x 15 W) with extended response
• 4 [abc]woomers[/abc] Polyglass (4 x 15 W): 2 in the front doors and 2 in the rear doors
• 2 surround speakers (2 x 20 W)
• 1 Power Flower subwoofer (directly from the Focal Utopia series, 3 x 50 W)
• 1 Class D amplifier
We note the new TAM 3D tweeters, positioned in the roof at the level of the front roof, as well as the surrounds in the rear shelf supports for guaranteed sound immersion.
Electra 3D by Focal equipment, two listening modes available££££
Another detail finally, as for the Open Garland, two listening modes to choose from are offered according to the number of people present in the car: All-Passengers, stereo mode optimized for each of the passengers and Front Optimized, which increases the stereo scene in width and depth for the passengers in the front seats.
Availability of the DS N°8 immediately. Recommended price: from €59,200 to €74,600 depending on the model.
