Focal Bird Compact Audio System (Playback 48)

The Bird Is the Word

Power Bird Integrated Amplifier/DAC/Powered Woofer Module
Power output: 80 Wpc (to drive woofer), 2 x 35 Wpc (to drive satellite speakers)
Inputs: 3 sets stereo analog (2 inputs via RCA jacks, 1 via 3.5mm mini-jack), 1 digital audio input (via user’s choice of coaxial or optical jacks, both provided), 1 wireless input (based on 2.4 GHz Kleer technologies)
Driver complement: 6-inch paper cone woofer in ducted-port enclosure.
Woofer section controls: absolute phase switch (0 or 180 degree settings), woofer output level control, woofer-to-satellite crossover setting controls (the Power Bird provides a built-in electronic crossover network that can be configured, via a small group of DIP-switches, to perfectly match Focal’s Little Bird, Bird, or Super Bird satellite speakers).
Bass extension: Nominally 42Hz at -3db (but depends on electronic crossover settings)
Accessories: Speaker cables, user’s choice of wireless Focal/Kleer iTransmitter dongle (for use with Apple iDevices) or Focal/Kleer-USB dongle. Note: early production Bird systems will automatically ship with the iTransmitter dongle as a default.
Dimensions (H x W x D): 4.12” x 17” x 13.75”
Weight: 14.99 lbs.

Focal/Kleer iTransmitter Wireless Dongle
Range: About 10m indoors
Rated current in operation: 8.15mA
Standby current: < 10μA
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20 kHz
Distortion: < 0.1% (20Hz – 20 kHz)
Signal-to-noise ratio: Typically 86dB
Sampling frequency: Maximum, 44.1 kHz

Warranty: Set by regional distributors
Price: $995

Focal
www.focal.com

U.S. Distributor
Audio Plus Services
(800) 663-9352
www.audioplusservices.com

Comments

ismelllikepoop -- Wed, 04/04/2012 - 16:11

Just got this system based on all the rave reviews. Gotta say im disappointed, especially in the build quality. I know it costs several hundred more without an amp, but I liked the domes significantly better.

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