Сабвуферы — Focal SUB AIR

The Sub Air is a powered subwoofer from Focal, built in a notably slim cabinet for placement where a deep box is impractical. This model addresses a common practical problem - limited depth clearance - by offering Focal engineering in an unusually shallow enclosure rather than asking buyers to compromise on brand or find space for a conventional subwoofer cabinet.

Position in line

It sits alongside the Sub 1000F and Sub 600P in Focal's subwoofer range, distinguished by its built-in amplifier and slim profile. Unlike the passive Sub 1000F, this model's built-in amplification means Focal's own engineers have matched driver and amplifier specifically, removing the amplifier-selection question the passive alternative requires buyers to solve themselves.

Key specs that matter

Rated response is 40 Hz to 200 Hz, narrower and shallower-reaching than the passive Sub 1000F's 24 Hz figure, a consequence of the slim cabinet's more limited internal volume. The built-in amplifier is rated at 150 W. At 41.0 x 36.0 x 16.0 cm and 7.65 kg it is dramatically shallower than the Sub 1000F, a useful trait for placement behind furniture or in a shallow alcove.

Sound and use context

Expect useful bass reinforcement above 40 Hz rather than the deepest extension, a direct trade-off for the slim cabinet depth - a sensible compromise for a specific placement constraint rather than a shortcoming buyers should regret if depth matters more than ultimate bass reach.

Pairing

Standard line-level subwoofer input works with any preamplifier or AV receiver offering a subwoofer output; no external amplifier is needed, removing amplifier matching from the buying decision entirely unlike the passive Sub 1000F.

Alternatives

The Sub 1000F reaches lower in frequency from a deeper, unpowered cabinet, requiring a separate amplifier, worth considering instead if cabinet depth is not constrained and deeper bass extension matters more than this model's slim profile convenience. Because this model prioritises a slim profile over ultimate bass reach, buyers should audition it specifically in a room roughly matching their own dimensions before assuming it will deliver the same low-end weight a deeper subwoofer of similar Focal engineering pedigree would provide. The 150 W built-in amplifier should still deliver useful reinforcement for typical music and moderate home theatre use within its stated bandwidth.