Audio modes

ENHANCED IMMERSION


Experience sound that adapts to you and your environment with the Sphere module, developed exclusively for the Naim Pulse Platform. These intelligent immersive audio modes are designed to deliver optimal performance in any space (open or closed) and can be further personalised through the Focal & Naim app, whether you’re listening in stereo or Dolby Atmos®.


DOLBY ATMOS® TECHNOLOGY


DOLBY MUSIC


Optimised for pure musical enjoyment, this mode reveals every nuance with clarity and precision. Each note, voice, and instrument is perfectly placed, creating a natural, balanced soundstage.


DOLBY MOVIE


Designed for cinematic immersion, this mode enhances dynamics and bass for greater impact while maintaining crystal-clear dialogue.


DOLBY NIGHT


Ideal for late-night listening, this mode gently reduces dynamics to soften strong vibrations while enhancing vocal clarity and subtle sound details, ensuring a comfortable listening experience at any hour.


AUDIO MODE SPHERE BY FOCAL

SPHERE MUSIC


Rediscover your favourite music with warmth, intensity and emotion. This finely tuned mode amplifies bass depth while preserving the natural beauty of mids and highs, faithfully rendering the artist’s intent.


SPHERE MOVIE


For a true “cinema-at-home” sensation, this mode delivers impactful, controlled bass and pinpoint spatial precision. Every effect and layer of sound is carefully positioned, creating a powerful, room-filling soundscape that brings the action to life.


WHICH AUDIO MODE TO CHOOSE?

No matter your room setup, there’s an audio mode perfectly suited to your space.

Developed by Focal’s acoustic engineers, Sphere Modes harness the natural reflections of sound waves from your walls and ceiling to create a truly room-filling, immersive experience. Using advanced Beamforming and Crosstalk Cancellation technologies, they precisely direct and balance audio streams for exceptional clarity and spatial accuracy, enveloping up to five listeners within a 120 cm listening zone. These modes are ideal for enclosed, acoustically treated rooms up to 40 m². Refer to the Quick Start Guide for optimal placement recommendations.



For larger or less soundproofed spaces, Dolby modes offer a powerful alternative. They use Binaural virtual spatialization technology to create a realistic, enveloping listening zone. Designed for a focused listening zone of up to two people (70 cm diameter), Dolby modes deliver an immersive experience that transcends the physical boundaries of your environment.

CUSTOMIZATION

Each audio mode can be configured to suit your preferences.


  • Adjust frequencies with the 3-band EQ available in the settings.
  • Sphere modes also include Night mode (audio dynamic reduction).
  • For stereo content, you can "upmix" the source (spatialization of stereo content for immersive listening).
  • For immersive listening, you can adjust scene width and height, as well as the intensity of side/rear channels.

THESE PRODUCTS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH AUDIO MODES

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