Focal Vestia N°1 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Light Wood, Pair)

I’m all for investigating the road less travelled, and Focal can always be relied upon to do things its own way. As someone who revels in an adolescent thrash of sound as much as the expensively produced and tasteful alternative, though, the Vestia No.1 are a bit too grown-up for my liking.

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  Expansive, refined and detailed sound, Complex and effective tweeter arrangement, Mildly unconventional looks

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  Far from the most exciting listen, Short of sonic energy, Mildly unconventional looks

If you value maturity more than fun, the Vestia No.1 speakers could be just the ticket Smooth, accomplished performers Scale and refinement to spare A substantial listen A little short of sonic energy and excitement Slightly confused appearance

Bright clear detail in the treble. Full mids.