Focal Sub 1000F – Amplified and Compact Subwoofer

Made in France

The Sub 1000 F subwoofer has been designed for Home Cinema use in the purest Focal tradition. A technological masterpiece, it has a 1113/16″ (30cm) diameter Flax membrane bass speaker cone. The stiffness and lightness of this environmentally-friendly textile mean it produces an extremely well defined, distortion-free sound.

FOCAL KNOW-HOW

The 30 cm driver features a Flax sandwich cone, an exclusive Focal innovation. This flax cone offers greater timbre neutrality and sound definition, for an uncompromising listening experience.

POWER AND PURITY

Sub 1000 F incorporates a powerful 1000-watt BASH® amplifier, allowing the woofer to express its full potential. Its closed construction offers extended response in the bass range, compactness and absence of extraneous noise, for a pure, harmonious sound.

Focal Sub 1000 F – Precision Bass, Engineered for Excellence

Deep Bass, French Elegance

The Focal Sub 1000 F is a high-end active subwoofer designed to deliver ultra-precise, impactful low-frequency performance for both music and home cinema systems. Crafted with Focal’s signature attention to detail and acoustic excellence, the Sub 1000 F is the ideal companion for Focal’s premium loudspeaker lines such as Aria, Chora, and Theva. With its powerful output, refined cabinet design, and innovative driver technology, this subwoofer is built to seamlessly integrate into high-performance audio systems and deliver sound you don’t just hear—but feel.

Pure Power – 1000W of Controlled Energy

At the core of the Sub 1000 F is a 1,000-watt BASH® amplifier, chosen for its high-efficiency power delivery and dynamic headroom. Whether you’re immersed in the rumble of a cinematic explosion or the deep groove of an electronic bassline, this amp ensures tight, responsive, and distortion-free performance—even at reference volume levels. Its precise control allows the subwoofer to render bass with clarity and slam—without ever sounding boomy or loose.

12″ Flax Sandwich Cone – Focal Innovation

The Sub 1000 F features a custom-designed 12-inch woofer with a Flax sandwich cone, developed and handcrafted in France. This unique material—made from natural flax fibers laminated between two layers of glass fiber—delivers an ideal balance of rigidity, damping, and lightness. As a result, the cone moves with agility and precision, producing deep, musical bass with low distortion and superb definition.

This technology, originally developed for Focal’s high-end speaker ranges, gives the Sub 1000 F a refined tonal character, making it suitable for both home theater and audiophile music systems.

Optimized for Seamless Integration

With a frequency response that reaches down to 24Hz, and a highly adjustable crossover and phase control, the Sub 1000 F can be finely tuned to integrate perfectly with your main speakers and room acoustics. Whether used with bookshelf models like the Aria 906 or floorstanders like the Theva N°3, it supports the entire frequency range with authority, enhancing dynamics, imaging, and presence.

A rear-mounted control panel provides easy access to low-pass filtering, phase inversion (0° / 180°), and volume settings, allowing for precise calibration and blending.

Closed-Box Design for Ultimate Control

Unlike ported subwoofers, the Sub 1000 F uses a sealed (acoustic suspension) cabinet, which offers faster transient response and tighter bass—ideal for music purists and detailed cinematic playback. This design ensures the bass remains fast, clean, and perfectly aligned with your main speakers, especially in smaller or acoustically challenging rooms.

Premium Design and Build Quality

The Sub 1000 F is housed in a rigid, low-resonance MDF cabinet finished in a sleek Black High Gloss lacquer with subtly curved edges and refined proportions. The premium aesthetic allows it to blend into upscale interiors, while the downward-firing driver design allows for flexible placement without compromising performance. Discreet vibration-isolating feet decouple the cabinet from the floor, further improving low-end accuracy and clarity.

This is a subwoofer designed not only to perform at the highest level, but to look stunning while doing it.

Ideal for Premium Home Theater Systems

The Sub 1000 F is a natural match for high-end Focal loudspeaker systems, particularly in 5.1, 7.1, or even 2.1 setups where refined yet powerful bass extension is required. Whether you’re building a dedicated home cinema or elevating your music system, the Sub 1000 F adds the immersive foundation necessary for a truly complete listening experience.

Conclusion

With its powerful 1000-watt BASH® amplifier, innovative flax cone driver, and sealed cabinet construction, the Focal Sub 1000 F is a masterclass in depth, precision, and musicality. It brings together state-of-the-art technology and timeless design to enhance your system with controlled, impactful bass that is felt as much as it is heard. For listeners who demand the highest standard in low-frequency reproduction, the Sub 1000 F is the ultimate companion.

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