Placed on a TV unit or shelf, the small Sib Evo speakers are often too low and too close to walls to perform at their best. This pair of stands positions them in the room at listening height. Focal designed it specifically for its Sib Evo and Sib Evo Dolby Atmos speakers, with a slender column, a heavy round base and a cable channel concealed inside the tube.
The Hip Evo echoes the design language of the speakers it supports: a slim column and a circular base measuring 291.5 mm in diameter, all in black. The stand is 791 mm tall. Once the speaker is installed, the assembly forms a small tower rather than a stack of mismatched components, which matters in a living room where the speakers remain visible. The structure combines steel and aluminium. The pair weighs 11.2 kg, or around 5.6 kg per stand. Most of this weight is in the base, which lowers the centre of gravity and makes the assembly difficult to knock over with a stray elbow or a child passing by. The height is fixed: what you lose in adjustability, you gain in simplicity.
A small speaker placed directly on furniture suffers from two drawbacks. Its tweeter sits below ear level, and the furniture reflects some of the sound, thickening the lower frequencies and blurring the stereo soundstage. By raising the Sib Evo and moving it clear of the furniture, the stand allows it to project sound more freely. It also becomes possible to move it a few tens of centimetres away from the wall or angle it towards the sofa, two simple adjustments that noticeably change the sound image. For a home cinema installation, this is often the only way to position the rear or side channels correctly when no suitable wall is available.
The speaker cable runs inside the tube, from the base to the top plate, then connects directly to the speaker terminals. No wire is therefore visible running along the stand, and only the section coming from the floor remains exposed. Focal’s instructions specify a precise sequence: the cable must be fed through the tube before the column is assembled onto the base, leaving enough length at the top for connection. It is therefore best to prepare your cables to the correct length before starting assembly rather than having to take everything apart afterwards.
Each stand consists of a tube and a base, joined by three screws: two screws underneath the base, then one at the front of the tube, all of which are then tightened together. The six screws for the pair and the tightening key are supplied, and nothing else is needed. To attach the speaker, remove the screw underneath the Sib Evo’s base, place the speaker on the stand’s top plate, then screw it back in. The connection is therefore mechanical: the speaker is secured to the stand and cannot slip off.
The Hip Evo also accommodates the Sib Evo Dolby Atmos, which adds an upward-facing driver on top. This driver reflects height effects off the ceiling, and its effectiveness depends greatly on its position in the room. In the instructions, Focal specifies a Dolby-certified reference position and notes that the speaker’s angle can be adjusted according to the listening position to fine-tune the height effect. The stand provides a stable, repeatable height, making these adjustments easier in a 5.1.2 installation.
The Hip Evo is sold in pairs. To equip a 5.1 system with the two front and two rear speakers on stands, you therefore need two pairs.
Focal only states compatibility with the Sib Evo and Sib Evo Dolby Atmos. Mounting via the base screw is specific to this generation, and there is no guarantee that a first-generation Sib will fit correctly.
No. The column has a fixed length of 791 mm, which positions the speaker at a suitable height for listening while seated on a sofa or in an armchair. The speaker’s orientation remains adjustable thanks to its base, allowing it to be aimed towards the listening position.
Focal does not specify a maximum cable cross-section. A speaker cable with a standard cross-section passes through easily. For a thick or stiff cable, it is safer to check the tube diameter before purchasing, since the cable must pass through the entire column.
The base rests flat on the floor. On delicate wood flooring, it is best to lift the stand to move it rather than slide it, as the weight of the base exerts considerable pressure on a small contact area.
No, the two solutions complement each other within the same setup. The Sib Evo 5.1 and 5.1.2 packages come with wall mounts, but a wall is not always available behind the sofa or to the sides. The Hip Evo then take over for speakers that cannot be wall-mounted.
It doesn’t add bass to the speaker, but it prevents coloration from the furniture it would rest on. The bass often becomes clearer, even if it sometimes seems less plentiful than with the speaker right against the wall. For true low-end extension, pairing it with a subwoofer like the Cub Evo remains the most effective solution.
Based on reviews from customers who purchased this product, summarised by AI
Sylvain
A slightly high price but very good quality. Very good stability for the speakers
Comment from 30 May 2026 — Experience from 10 May 2026
Fabien
Product well packed and in good condition. Fast delivery times. Equipment intact.
Feet easy to assemble, I was able to run both cables (D Atmos + front) through the stand. Nice design, sturdily built stands that don’t clash at all with my living room.
On the other hand, the Focal wall mounts should only be used for surround speakers, which are smaller and lighter. They are not suitable for larger and heavier main speakers without a few DIY modifications.
Comment from 20 February 2026 — Experience from 17 January 2026
Didier
Very nice stands, they are stable and well suited to my Focal speakers..👍
Comment from 24 October 2025
