Focal Shape 65
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Focal
Shape 65
Product Info
Article Number:
411782
Brand:
Focal
Model:
Shape 65
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$691.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Shape 65s are seriously impressive for their size – the Flax cone really makes a difference. They’re a great choice for home studios, bedroom producers, and anyone needing accurate monitoring without needing a massive footprint. The imaging is spot-on, and they handle a wide range of genres surprisingly well.
Product Description
- Focal Shape 65
- Active Nearfield Monitor
- Designed without a rear bass port - allows placing directly in front of a wall
- Power: 105 W Class AB
- Woofer: 6.5" Flax Cone
- Tweeter: 1" Aluminium-Magnesium
- 6.5" Double-passive membrane
- Frequency range (+/- 3 dB): 40 - 35000 Hz
- Max SPL peak @ 1 m (musical signal): 109 dB
- Input impedance: 10 kOhm
- Settings: High pass filter
- bass
- middle
- high
- Power switch
- Automatic standby function
- Connections: XLR and RCA
- Thread connector for ceiling and wall brackets (mounting accessories not included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 218 x 285 x 355 mm
- Weight: 8.5 kg
- Housing: 12 mm MDF - Vinyl
- walnut
- black
PROS
- • Flax cone woofer delivers exceptional transient response and detail
- • Aluminum-Magnesium tweeter provides extended, smooth high-frequency reproduction
- • Rear-ported design allows for flexible placement near walls or in corners
- • Robust 12mm MDF construction minimizes unwanted resonances and vibrations
CONS
- • Limited connectivity compared to some competitors; lacks digital inputs
- • The high-frequency response can be fatiguing for some listeners at higher volumes
- • Relatively heavy for a nearfield monitor; transport and setup require care
Product Video
Key Features
Woofer Size
6.5in
Power (Watts)
105
Frequency Range
40 - 35000 Hz
Connections
XLR, RCA
Weight
8.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Focals offer a more refined and smoother high-end compared to the HS8s, which can sound a bit harsh at times; however, the HS8s are often considered more neutral.
The automatic standby function is generally reliable, but it's sensitive to low-level signals; some users have reported occasional false triggers in very quiet environments.
While the 12mm MDF provides good damping, any surface prone to resonance will still transmit vibrations; using isolation pads is recommended for optimal performance.
