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Focal Shape 65 Active 2-Way 6.5" 105W Studio Monitor (Single)

BH #FOSHAPE65 • MFR #SHAPE 65
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Focal Shape 65 Active 2-Way 6.5" 105W Studio Monitor (Single)
Key Features
  • Flax Sandwich Cone Woofer: 6.5"
  • Aluminum/Magnesium Inverted Dome Tweeter
  • Dual Passive Radiators: 6.5"
  • Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 35 kHz
Musicians, producers, and sound designers in need of a high-quality nearfield monitor will be impressed with the Focal Professional Shape 65, a compact, nearfield 6.5" active 2-way studio monitor that's ideal for use in home, project, or mobile studios. The sealed MDF cabinet houses a 6.5" flax sandwich cone woofer and an aluminum/magnesium inverted dome tweeter that combine to provide a frequency response of 40 Hz to 35 kHz with a maximum SPL of 109 dB, while two 6.5" passive radiators help extend the low frequencies and minimize distortion. The midrange / low-frequency driver is powered by a Class-AB 80W amplifier, while the high-frequency driver utilizes a Class-AB 25W amplifier. The sealed enclosure allows the monitor to be placed near a boundary or wall with no adverse effects.
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Focal Shape 65 Overview

Musicians, producers, and sound designers in need of a high-quality nearfield monitor will be impressed with the Focal Professional Shape 65, a compact, nearfield 6.5" active 2-way studio monitor that's ideal for use in home, project, or mobile studios. The sealed MDF cabinet houses a 6.5" flax sandwich cone woofer and an aluminum/magnesium inverted dome tweeter that combine to provide a frequency response of 40 Hz to 35 kHz with a maximum SPL of 109 dB, while two 6.5" passive radiators help extend the low frequencies and minimize distortion. The midrange / low-frequency driver is powered by a Class-AB 80W amplifier, while the high-frequency driver utilizes a Class-AB 25W amplifier. The sealed enclosure allows the monitor to be placed near a boundary or wall with no adverse effects.

The monitor features XLR and RCA input connectors, making it easy to connect to a variety of sound systems and devices. It also offers a variety of controls including an adjustable mid-frequency control, as well as high- and low-frequency shelf controls, plus a variable high-pass filter (Full Range / 45 / 60 / 90 Hz), which allow you to customize the speaker's acoustic response to match your environment. The Shape 65 can be mounted to the ceiling or a wall via the optional fastening accessories package and ships with a standard IEC power cord.

  • Aluminum/magnesium inverted dome tweeter
  • M-Shaped Tweeter: 1" with low directivity for a flexible listening position
  • Flax Sandwich Cone Woofer: 6.5" with controlled and articulated bass, natural and detailed lower midrange and upper midrange registers
  • Dual passive radiators (6.5") for extended bass response and reduced distortion
  • Designed without a port, allowing it to be placed near a wall
  • Releasable high-pass filter
  • Adjustable treble, mids, and bass
  • Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 35 kHz
  • Maximum SPL: 109 dB (peak at 1m)
  • XLR and RCA inputs
  • Auto-standby mode
  • Accepts 100-240 VAC power for international use
  • Fastening mechanisms present on the back and underneath for installing on the ceiling or a wall (fastening accessories not supplied)
  • Threads for ceiling and wall mounts (fastening accessories not supplied)
UPC: 191561824096

Focal Shape 65 Specs

Key Specs
Monitor Type & Configuration
Active 2-Way
Total Power Output
105 W
Tweeter
1x 1" / 25 mm Aluminum-Magnesium Inverted Dome
Woofer
1x 6.5" / 16.5 cm Flax Cone
Audio I/O
1x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Input (10 Kilohms)
1x RCA Unbalanced Input (10 Kilohms)
Digital Audio I/O
No
Network I/O
No
Wireless
No
Monitor Type & Configuration
Active 2-Way
Number of Included Monitors
Single Monitor
Enclosure
Sealed, Shielded
Total Power Output
105 W
Drivers
Tweeter
1x 1" / 25 mm Aluminum-Magnesium Inverted Dome
Woofer
1x 6.5" / 16.5 cm Flax Cone
Passive Radiator
2x 6.5" / 16.5 cm
Amplifiers
LF: 80 W Class-AB
HF: 25 W Class-AB
Performance
Frequency Response
40 Hz to 35 kHz ± 3 dB
Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL)
109 dB (Peak)
Protections and Limiting
Limiter
Signal Processing
EQ
1x HF Shelf: ±3 dB at 4.5 kHz
1x Low-Mid Notch/Peak: ±3 dB at 160 Hz
1x LF Shelf: ±6 dB at 250 Hz
Filters
1 x High-Pass at 45 to 90 Hz, 12 dB/Octave Slope
Connectivity
Audio I/O
1x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Input (10 Kilohms)
1x RCA Unbalanced Input (10 Kilohms)
Digital Audio I/O
No
Network I/O
No
USB
No
Wireless
No
Mobile App Compatible
No
Power
AC Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
0.5 W (Standby)
Physical
Color
Woodgrain
Monitor Orientation
Vertical
Enclosure Material
MDF
Dimensions (W x H x D)
8.6 x 14 x 11.2" / 21.8 x 35.6 x 28.4 cm
Weight
28.2 lb / 12.8 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
23.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
19.6 x 13.9 x 11.4"

Focal Shape 65 Reviews

Nice Powered Monitors, excellent value.

By Kerry
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-11-15

Finally had time to set up & break-in. Listened to an old David Bowie CD, heard things I never heard before. Nice hi-end. On the low end, the Passive Radiators are finally back in style. (Bass Ports always were a compromise) Bought on recommendation from others, They sound so good I could cry, knowing what I missed all these years. In my opinion, cant be beat for the price, by a long shot. The Auto-Off can come into play at low listening levels, not really any big deal, just turn it up for a few seconds & your back in business. Thank You Focal!

Like a fine wine.

By Brandon
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-02-16

Pros: - Compact size for a 6.5 - Passive radiators make room and placement issues more forgiving - Flat response and neutral presentation - Construction is very high quality - Easily exposes bad mixes - Excellent soundstage with wide sweetspot Cons: - Standby mode can be annoying - No gain adjustment - EQ adjustment pots are not stepped Neutral: - Beautiful aesthetics - No hype to the sound character - Bass is there, but doesnt move much air When I first setup my Focal Shape 65s, I was both impressed and disappointed. The construction quality of the speakers and the general appearance is fantastic, however the sound out of the box was tight and generally unimpressive. I told myself if there was no improvement in some time, I would be returning them. Obeying the crucial 10 hour run-in time sticker that is in the box is essential. The bass continued to fill out and improve with more hours and my ears eventually adjusted to their sound character to where I felt confident mixing on them. Properly setup, its as if the speakers have disappeared and all thats left is the sound in front of you. The transparency on a quality mix is almost uncanny at first! The compact size and the somewhat forgiving nature of the passive radiators made placement and room mode issues less prevalent in my home bedroom/studio. The measured response is much flatter than the monitors they replaced in the same position in my room. I get an authoritative response all the way down to ~42hz in my room; the stated specs from Focal do not lie. From a mixing standpoint, these monitors impress. Everything you need to hear is there and you can trust that if your mix sounds good here, it will translate well. Since I use these monitors for both mixing and listening enjoyment, I can say you will immediately hear things youve never heard before in the music you enjoy. Poor mixes are easily exposed and can make for a less enjoyable experience when listening to some of my favorite artists works.  There is no hype and they do not bump. The sound characteristic is sophisticated and mature - depending on your use this could be good or bad. Bass junkies may be disappointed here. My downsides have nothing to do with the sound of the monitors, but rather the design choices. For example, the standby mode can get annoying since you will need to feed a strong signal to them to get them to kick back on, then you can reduce the volume to where you want it. For very quiet listening (think night-time use) they will often go into standby even while a signal is being sent to them. Another issue that I did not expect was the connection to my RME Babyface Pro interface. Since the monitors have no gain adjustment (nor could I adjust the output sensitivity of my interface), I had a massive level mismatch requiring the use of a pair of xlr in-line attenuators (as recommended by RME support) to tame the hot signal coming from the Babyface Pro. This issue may not affect you, depending on your interface, however a simple gain pot would have made this a non-issue for everyone. Finally, the EQ pots are as smooth as butter which can make it difficult to match adjustments across each monitor, but in reality the adjustment range isnt that wide enough for minor inconsistencies to really matter. Im nitpicking at this point. All in all, the Focal Shape 65s are absolutely fantastic monitors. They continue to wow me every time I pump some dBs out of them and I can safely say I will definitely be keeping them for a long time. If these are in your budget, I dont think you can do better at this price point. I highly recommend them, even more so to those in a less than perfect room. Give them an honest trial and I bet youll keep these around.

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