Focal Alpha 80 Evo
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Focal
Alpha 80 Evo
Product Info
Article Number:
536945
Brand:
Focal
Model:
Alpha 80 Evo
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$402.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Alpha 80 Evo's are a significant step up from the originals. They offer a really clean and detailed sound, especially in the midrange, which makes them ideal for critical mixing and mastering. These are a sweet spot for smaller to mid-sized studios needing accurate monitoring without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Focal Alpha 80 Evo
- Active Studio Monitor
- Tweeter: 1" inverted aluminium dome (35W Class D)
- Woofer: 8" Carbon fibre cone (80W Class D)
- Frequency range: 38Hz - 22kHz (+/- 3dB)
- Max. SPL: 106dB (peak @ 1m)
- Inputs: 1x jack (6.3mm
- balanced)
- 1x XLR (balanced) and 1x RCA (unbalanced)
- Input impedance: 10kOhm
- Low shelf filter: +/- 6dB (0 - 250Hz)
- High shelf filter: +/- 3dB (4.5 - 35kHz)
- Auto standby after approx. 15 minutes without operation
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 390 x 296 x 330 mm
- Weight: 9.8 kg
- Includes cover grille
PROS
- • Carbon fiber woofer delivers tight, controlled low-end response with minimal distortion.
- • The inverted aluminum dome tweeter provides exceptional clarity and detail in the high frequencies.
- • Well-balanced frequency response minimizes listening fatigue during extended mixing sessions.
- • Auto standby feature is genuinely useful for energy conservation and preventing accidental hum.
CONS
- • Relatively heavy for nearfield monitors; placement requires careful consideration.
- • RCA input limits versatility for users primarily dealing with professional audio gear.
- • High-frequency response can be slightly aggressive in untreated rooms; room correction advised.
Product Video
Key Features
Woofer Size
8"
Power (Watts)
35W (tweeter) / 80W (woofer)
Frequency Range
38Hz - 22kHz
Connections
Jack (6.3mm), XLR, RCA
Weight
9.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Evo version has improved driver materials and a more refined cabinet design, resulting in a flatter frequency response and better transient detail compared to the originals.
While the 8” woofer handles low frequencies well, a subwoofer might be beneficial for genres like EDM or trap that require extreme low-end extension.
Yes, like most nearfield monitors, they'll benefit greatly from room treatment to minimize reflections and ensure accurate stereo imaging.
