Focal 300 IWLCR6

This 3-way in-wall speaker embodies the French expertise of Focal in the art of architectural integration. Designed to blend seamlessly into your décor while delivering full audio performance, the 300 IWLCR6 combines the exclusive technologies of the Saint-Étienne-based brand with remarkable versatility. Its LCR (left, center, right) configuration allows it to adapt to any home theater setup, while its midrange-treble plate, which can be rotated 90°, optimizes sound dispersion whether installed horizontally or vertically. Made in France with Flax cones crafted from French linen, it brings Focal’s signature sound to a discreet format that respects your interior’s aesthetics.

Acoustic Configuration and Exclusive Technologies

The Flax cone is the technological heart of this speaker, featuring a sandwich structure with a core of French linen fiber placed between two thin sheets of fiberglass. This Focal-patented innovation combines three essential qualities: lightness for dynamic response, rigidity for precision, and damping for neutrality. The French linen used comes from the regions of Flanders, Picardy, Normandy, and Pas-de-Calais, renowned for producing the world’s finest textile flax fiber.

The 3-way configuration includes two 16.5 cm woofers, a 10 cm midrange driver, and a 25 mm aluminum/magnesium inverted dome tweeter. The tweeter features Poron suspension and can be angled up to 20°, with a three-position level adjustment (-3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB). The midrange driver also has its own three-level adjustment (-2 dB, 0 dB, +2 dB), allowing for precise adaptation to the room’s acoustics.

Installation and Architectural Integration

The EQI (Easy Quick Install) system enables tool-free, simple, and fast mounting, compatible with wall thicknesses from 12 to 32 mm. Six mounting tabs with anti-drop screw systems secure the installation, while anti-vibration pads minimize unwanted transmission into the structure.

The frameless magnetic grille can be painted to blend perfectly with your décor. The grilles are borderless, making them even more discreet and elegant, with only the white parts visible once installed. The speaker includes an integrated rear protection, eliminating the need for a closed back box in certain installations.

The rotatable midrange-treble plate is a major asset. It can be rotated from 0 to 90° for horizontal positioning as a center speaker, or vertical use for left and right channels, allowing you to precisely target the listening position.

Audio Performance and Versatility

The speaker offers impressive low-frequency extension, without exaggeration or artificial boosting of the response curve. Even without a subwoofer, it delivers convincing impact during powerful moments. Its 92 dB sensitivity ensures easy pairing with most amplifiers, requiring between 50 and 150 W of recommended power.

Flax technology provides excellent vocal clarity, ideal for movie dialogue, while the level adjustments allow you to tailor the sound to your room’s characteristics and your listening preferences. In Dolby Atmos and DTS:X tests, the 300 Series demonstrated their ability to create a high-performance, highly satisfying soundstage.

Applications and Compatibility

This speaker excels in multiple configurations. It’s perfect for a home theater setup in rooms up to 30 m² and can be used around a screen, as a complement to stereo speakers, as a center speaker, or even in a Dolby Atmos ceiling configuration.

The 300 Series aligns perfectly with Focal’s Kanta range, using the same woven Flax cone material, making it an ideal complement to a Kanta two-channel system. This consistency allows for seamless integration in mixed systems combining traditional speakers and architectural solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does installation require special skills?
The EQI system makes installation particularly simple and quick, with no tools required. Many users highlight the ease of setup. The main challenge is making a precise cut in the wall and adhering to the mounting dimensions of 568 × 191 mm.

How do you orient the midrange-treble plate?
The plate rotates from 0 to 90° depending on use: horizontal for a center speaker, vertical for left and right channels. This orientation should target the main listening position. The system also allows you to easily remove the speakers to adjust horizontal or vertical alignment.

Are the level adjustments really useful?
The tweeter and midrange levels are adjustable to perfectly match the room’s acoustics. These settings allow you to tailor the sound to your environment’s specific acoustic characteristics and your listening preferences, which is especially valuable in architectural installations.

What is the required mounting depth?
The mounting depth is 93 mm, so you’ll need enough free space behind the wall. This relatively compact dimension makes integration easy in most standard partitions without major structural modifications.