Focal Shape 65 6.5" Active 2-Way Studio Monitor Speaker, Single

SKU: FOSH65

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Focal Shape 65 Specifications

  • Frequency response

    40Hz - 35kHz (+/-3dB)

  • Maximum SPL (musical signal)

    109dB SPL (peak at 1m)

  • Inputs/Impedance Type

    XLR: balanced 10kOhms

  • Connectors

    RCA: unbalanced 10kOhms with sensitivity compensation

  • Midrange and low frequency amplifier

    80W, class AB

  • High frequency amplifier

    25W, class AB

  • Automatic standby

    Standby on: After approximately 30 minutes with no signal
    Standby off: Signal detection > 3 mV

  • Voltages

    220-240V (T1AL / 250V fuse) or 100-120V (T2AL / 250V fuse)

  • Connection

    IEC plug and detachable power cord

  • High pass filter

    Adjustable Full range 45/60/90Hz

  • Settings

    Bass (0 - 250Hz): Adjustable, +/-6dB
    Midrange/bass (160Hz, Q=1): Adjustable, +/-3dB
    High (4.5 - 35kHz): Adjustable, +/-3dB
    Power On/Power Of: On/off switch on rear panel

  • Standby consumption

    < 0.5W

  • Displays and controls

    LED for power on/off and standby

  • Woofer

    6.5" (16.51cm)

  • Tweeter

    1" (2.54cm) 'M' profile, Aluminum-Magnesium

  • Construction

    0.6" (1.52cm) MDF

  • Finish

    Vinyl, real walnut and black painting

  • Dimensions (HxWxD)

    With four rubber feet: 14 x 8.6 x 11.2" (35.56 x 21.84 x 28.45cm)

  • Weight

    28.2 lbs (12.79kg)

  • UPC Code

    3544053801537

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About Focal Shape 65

While the Shape 65 6.5" Active 2-Way Studio Monitor Speaker stands as the pinnacle of the Shape line, it's more than just a reference point for nearfield monitoring. This meticulously crafted monitor delivers unparalleled monitoring quality across the entire frequency spectrum, making it an indispensable tool for audio professionals. With its optimal performance starting at a listening distance of just three feet (1 meter), the Shape 65 is engineered to reveal the subtlest nuances in your audio, ensuring a true-to-life sound experience.

Proudly made in France, the Shape 65 incorporates five groundbreaking innovations designed to enhance acoustic transparency. These advancements are the cornerstone of the monitor's ability to deliver a pristine and uncolored sound, which is essential for critical listening environments.

The Shape 65 features a tweeter designed with a very low directivity, allowing for a flexible listening position and a consistent sound field. This is complemented by versatile mounting mechanisms located on the back and underneath the speaker, enabling secure installation on various surfaces and stands (note: mounting accessories are not included).

In a departure from traditional ported designs, the Shape 65 employs a double passive radiator, which allows for placement near walls without compromising bass response. The innovative flax sandwich cone technology ensures a tight and articulate bass, while also delivering a natural and detailed response in the lower mid-range and upper mid-range frequencies.

The speaker offers numerous settings for fine-tuning its performance to match the acoustics of small listening rooms, ensuring optimal integration and control. The precision of the Shape 65 extends to the very high frequencies, where the new tweeter excels in revealing any hissing and maintains accuracy, even at the upper limits of the audible spectrum.

Technological advancements are at the heart of the Shape 65's superior performance. The Flax Sandwich Cone represents a significant leap forward, offering a perfect blend of lightness, rigidity, and damping for a more transparent sound. The Neutral Inductance Circuit (N.I.C.) technology ensures an extremely stable magnetic circuit, minimizing distortions for a cleaner audio reproduction.

The TMD Surround is another key feature, providing a linear frequency response between 1 and 2KHz and significantly reducing distortion within this critical range. This results in an exceptionally neutral mid-range and contributes to the precise stereo imaging that sets the Shape 65 apart.

In summary, the Shape 65 6.5" Active 2-Way Studio Monitor Speaker is a testament to acoustic innovation, delivering a wide and precise stereo image, controlled bass, and an overall sound that is both neutral and revealing. It's a professional-grade tool that will elevate any studio setup, providing audio experts with the clarity and detail needed to produce flawless recordings.

Focal Shape 65 Features

  • Innovative and affordable nearfield reference monitor with onboard amplification
  • Perfect for small studios, editing suites, music composition workstations, and mixing studios
  • Integrated TMD surrounds and dual passive radiators increase low-frequency response and harmonic stability
  • Radiators provide flexible low-frequency tuning and depth that hold up even when positioned near walls
  • 6.5" glass-/flax-/glass-fiber speaker cone delivers extreme mid- and low-frequency definition with minimal distortion
  • Innovative M-shaped aluminum-magnesium inverted dome tweeter offers amazing neutrality below 6kHz
  • Redefined speaker housing offers even horizontal and vertical dispersion with decreased directionality for broad sweet spot
  • Extremely stable Neutral Inductance Circuit (N.I.C.) offers an optimized crossover and reduced harmonic distortion/intermodulation between speakers
  • Precision amplification includes high- and low-frequency shelving and a 160Hz crossover slope
  • Includes dedicated highpass filter to accommodate specific subwoofer arrangements

Key Features

  • Unparalleled nearfield monitoring with detailed frequency response
  • Low-directivity tweeter for flexible listening and consistent sound field
  • Versatile mounting mechanisms for secure installation on various surfaces
  • Double passive radiator design for optimal bass response near walls
  • Innovative flax sandwich cone technology for articulate bass and detailed mid-range
  • Advanced N.I.C. and TMD Surround technologies for reduced distortion and accurate stereo imaging

What's in the box:

  • Focal Shape 65 6.5 " Active 2-Way Studio Monitor Speaker
  • Power Supply Cord
  • 4x Adjustable Spikes
  • Protective Grille for Tweeter
  • Protective Grille for Woofer
  • Focal 2 Year Warranty