The reversed dome tweeter is a hallmark of Focal. As a result of more than twenty years of development into a tweeter that could produce a high output, but without requiring high energy input and without increasing directivity. And now the company is ready to make a major leap forward with the introduction of the pure Beryllium version.

This innovative and patented magnetic structure provides extremely strong flux density (2T) with the highest thermal stability achievable.

For more than 15 years the composite cone sandwich technology is a Focal exclusivity. The “W” process - first initiated in 1995 with the Grande Utopia - now provides a true optimization of the frequency response by fine tuning of mass, rigidity and damping parameters.

In order to reproduce the lowest frequency range within a very small volume the SM11 is equipped with a no compromise, custom designed “W” passive radiator.

In addition to a direct digital input, the SM11 uses the latest high quality chipsets performing 24 Bits 96kHz A/D and D/A conversion.

The combination of powerful DSP devices and carefully designed algorithms allows multiple and very precise equalization.

A dedicated processing algorithm enables to optimize and tailor the SM11 response according to the listener’s position with regards to the speakers.

The SM11 is intended to be remotely controlled when connected to a group of speakers, through a MIDI link. Within the group a “master” speaker will itself be controlled from one of various possible sources: PC/Mac dedicated “Focal manager” software, PDA, or proprietary remote control.