Focal Shape Twin
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Focal
Shape Twin
Product Info
Article Number:
432396
Brand:
Focal
Model:
Shape Twin
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$878.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Shape Twins are seriously impressive for their size – Focal’s Flax cone really shines, giving you tight, accurate bass without the typical mid-bass muddiness. They’re a fantastic choice for home studios, bedroom producers, and anyone needing a detailed, honest monitor for critical listening and mixing; just be mindful of the high-frequency response if you're sensitive to brightness.
Product Description
- Focal Shape Twin
- Active Nearfield Monitor
- Tweeter with a low directivity for a flexible listening position
- Closed design with 2 passive diaphragms for easy positioning anywhere near a wall
- 2.5-Way design for optimal control of the basses and lower midrange
- Optimal integration via comprehensive settings
- Flax sandwich diaphragm for a controlled and defined bass reproduction and natural and detailed lower and upper mids
*Technical specifications:*
- Frequency response (+/- 3 dB): 40 Hz to 35 kHz
- Max. sound pressure level (music): 110.5 dB SPL (sound pressure level) (peak @ 1m)
- Electronics inputs/impedance type: XLR: balanced
- 10 kOhm
- RCA connectors: unbalanced
- 10 kOhm with compensation of the input sensitivity
- Power amp for the mid- and bass range: 2x 80W
- Class AB
- Power amp for the treble range: 50 W
- Class AB
- Automatic standby mode
- Shutdown after about 30 minutes without an input signal
- Exit standby mode: Via signal > 3 mV
- Power supply voltage: 220 to 240 V (fuse: T2AL/250 V) or 100 to 120 V (fuse: T3.15AL/250 V)
- Connections: IEC socket and separate power cable
- High-pass filter: Variable
- range 45/60/90 Hz
- Bass level (0 - 250 Hz): Variable
- +/- 6 dB
- Mid/Bass (160 Hz
- Q = 1): Variable
- +/- 3 dB
- Treble level (4.5 - 35 kHz): Variable
- +/- 3 dB
- Power on/off: ON/OFF switch on the back
- Power consumption in standby mode: < 0.5 W
- LED for power on/off and standby
- Woofer: 2 x 5" (13 cm) flax cone woofer
- Tweeter: 1" (25 mm) aluminium/magnesium with M-profile
- Housing structure: 15 mm MDF
- Finish: Vinyl
- walnut veneer
- black lacquer
- Dimensions with 4 rubber feet (H x W x D): 478 x 211 x 279 mm
- Weight: 11 kg
PROS
- • Flax cone delivers remarkably controlled bass response, avoiding boominess
- • Low-directivity tweeter offers wider sweet spot for flexible placement
- • 2.5-way design ensures excellent midrange clarity and detail
- • Closed-box design simplifies placement, even near walls or in corners
CONS
- • The 80W per amp might feel limiting for very large rooms or loud listening
- • The bright tweeter can be fatiguing for some listeners over extended sessions
- • Limited EQ options compared to some competing monitors
Product Video
Key Features
Woofer Size
6.5 in
Power (Watts)
160
Frequency Range
40 Hz to 35 kHz
Connections
XLR, RCA
Weight
25.4 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Shape Twins offer a smoother, more natural sound than the HS8s, with less harshness in the high frequencies and a more controlled low end, but the HS8s might be preferred for a more 'clinical' monitoring experience.
Absolutely; the accurate bass response and detailed imaging are ideal for electronic music production, allowing you to hear subtle details and make precise EQ decisions.
Yes, their compact design and closed-box construction make them well-suited for smaller rooms, but proper speaker placement and room treatment are still recommended for optimal results.
