Focal Shape 65 Active Speaker is a Winner for Both Audiophiles and Studios (Take 2, Ep:5)
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- This Take 2 episode features Focal’s Shape 65 analog active loudspeaker, which is mainly designed for professional use (i.e., recording studios as a monitor), but, as Gordon Brockhouse and Jay Lee have found out, the Shape 65 is exceptional in a home environment, both in a nearfield situation and as traditionally placed stereo loudspeakers. Besides this video review, you can read Gordon Brockhouse’s exhaustive written review on SoundStageSimplifi.com through this link: www.soundstage...
What’s important to know about the Focal Shape 65 is that because it’s active, it has its own built-in amplification. That means that the user doesn’t need to supply a power amplifier - you can drive a pair of Shape 65s directly with the outputs of a traditional two-channel preamplifier, or even with a digital-to-analog converter or phono stage with a volume control. All told, the Focal Shape 65 is a versatile loudspeaker that you absolutely need to know about, whether you’re working in the studio or relaxing at home.
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Focal doesn’t make junk. Always top notch
KEEPING IT REAL! True
@@dougg1075 How would you rate the Alpha 50. Very basic I know, coming from this review. Have a home recording set up, nothing fancy.
I can confirm all said in the review! I have my Shape 50s (5inch woofer) for more than a year now and all Jay said is very true. Haven't heard the 65s, but I assume they just reach lower in the bass. I have them paired with S.M.S.L SU-8 DAC and a REL T5i and I love the combo. Full balanced DAC with active monitors and a fantastic musical sub make a really great combo
Fun fact: Focal used to provide the drivers for high-end KRK monitors before they went overseas for their drivers and manufacturing.
Focal speakers are a always a great option if you can afford them. They make amazing speakers with tons of R&D. Sure these sound great.
Thank you for this because I had no idea that these even existed, I was so busy trying to scrape coins for the 51's. And the come in multiple sizes and multiple budgets with no sacrifice of quality. This is no-brainer for me. I heard you mention them in the second 51 review vid. I'll be purchasing a pair of the 50's.
Jay, really appreciate your reviews. No drama or histrionics, just honest and analytical information that educates in both function and sound results. Wish Focal would dress the speaker up a bit. Ugly speaker, beautiful sound. Why not both???
Studio monitors would make for a great audiophile experience. I have the Dynaudio BM5 mkIII monitors and they don't disappoint for sure.
I have them too and i would like his opinion abouth them. They are very good and i use them for listening only
I have Dynaudio Audience 40, it is good too, really want to compare Focal monitor and Dynaudio book shelf speakers, they both bias to monitor sound
Well done review. I like these better than the genelec 8030C, and these have analog inputs where the genelec only have XLR. Versatility and great eq controls. When the bottom line is accuracy and detail, Focal has it, warts and all. Not polite and smoothed away like other monitors.
Do you intend to review the Focal Shape Twin ? How would you compare KEF LS50 Wireless and Focal Shape 65, specifically in the high end ?
Focal has "whitepapers" available for those interested in the technical aspects of the materials used and other design features.
Wow never thought of these did not even know they existed!
Hi Jay, how do these compare to the PMC Result6 you’re using as your daily speakers, are they in the same ballpark ? Any preference you have for one over the other ?
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Why no comparison to kef ls50w? Similar price. Would love to hear your thoughts.
Can you make a review of the Dynaudio BM5 MKIII please? I think you will like it because it is not too much analytical sounding and it has great dynamics and I am interested in your opinion cheers
Genelec! Man room correction vs. room treatment - minimalists' dream.
I love the B roll where you connected the Focal through unbalanced cables, lol. It really cracks me up. It’s like connecting an 8k Oled TV to an analog VGA connector.
What a load of rubbish, shows a complete lack of knowledge on your part!
I just picked up Pioneer RM-07s, imo best active monitor under $2k. 100W/50W AB to woofer/tweeter, aluminium die cast cabinet, co-axial design..it's like a baby genelec. Would love for you to review this one Jay, can't believe there isn't more info on these speakers
Vamsi maybe you can do a review on them yourself. Nobody is reviewing them except for engineers. I'd love to know how they work out in a home listening application. Hopefully more forgiving than the Genelecs. Cheaper than Genelecs and Focals too! Be sure to let me know if you do.
@@earlfenwick As it turns out, I wouldn't recommend it for home music listening. There's a lot to like, expansive soundstage, incredible detail, bass extension. But also fatiguing, poor imaging, and not very musical compared to Hegel H70/KEF LS50. From what I've gathered online, the tweeter is designed poorly resulting in pretty bad dispersion characteristics..I guess that's the problem I'm hearing. I'm still using them in one room and plan to replace the driver with a Fostex full range. The chassis, amp, port all seem impressive, so hoping for a favorable result.
focal shape twin next! they are 2.5 way
your presentation is flawless, and knowledge of sound systems impressive. Thanks for such a deep analysis of these speakers. I have a question. I have a very small home recording set up, an iMac Pro going into a focusrite Scarlett 18i20 out to old Tannoy Reveal monitors, and I hate them hahah. so I'm looking for new monitors and those Focal Shape 65's seem like winners . Do they have enough bass that I don't need a sub? and what is the Hegal adding to the equation? I'm on a budget of course and I'm wanting to just go out of the Scarlett into the 65's for mixing out of Logic Pro X. any help you can give is much appreciated . And I mix everything from drum and bass to rock and roll, and a lot of vocal overs for video (I'm a video producer but do music as well ) thanks .
Hi Jay,
I strongly suggest you to test the Focal solo 6 Be active monitor speaker and comparing to Shape 65, you will be surprised!
I finally purchased a pair of Solo6 Be after wanting them for 10 years. They are incredible and better than any headphone I currently own. It would take tens of thousands to get this caliber of sound at 8 to 10 feet or greater.
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very well (clearly) presented thank you
Hi Jay, I know this is a tricky one as ultra subjective. But, say in your space, which SW exactly would you choose to go with these Shape 65's? Case use would be with Tidal and a very good PS Audio d/a. Cheers!
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So does listening to a woofer made of flax translate into a useable source of dietary omega 3 fatty acids like those found in flaxseed oil.
Great video! would you recommend those studio monitors for mixing?
Great review
How loud a signal do you have to feed it to get it to kick out of standby mode?
I have them on the way. I really can't wait to bust these bad boys open. Coming from a meh sounding pair of vanatoo's encore ones. These are supposed to sound good with EVERY genre. Focal don't let me down.
Why there's not a volume knob on those models?
I'm torn between going all out on these, or Tannoy Gold 8's. There's no where near to me go and listen to each of them though. How much difference do you think there will be between the Focal Shape 65's and Tannoy Gold 8's? The Focals are double the price, but not sure whether it's worth it for a home studio. thanks
How would you compare Adam A3X vs Focal Shape 40? If I'm going for a mono route? Basically mixing djaying in a closet lol...
do you know if these exite the room as much as the alpha 65 evo... I tried the evo 65 and had to return them for the 50s.. but the 65s really gave the whole bass spectrum...
Try to review Dynaudio bm5 mkiii i think you would like them cheers
Dynaudio bm5 mkiii and Focal Shape 65 are both good product are both good products. I have a little preference for Focal. Both are significantly superior to the Yamaha HS and MSP series. I love Dynaudio LYD-48
shaped 65 or the Twin ?
Gotta wonder how these (or the Shape Twin) would sound with a Schitt tube preamp.
My question is, would the reviewer chose these over passive traditional audiophile monitors for up to medium large or smaller spaces, stereo music duties or even smaller home theater space duties, at any given reasonably priced point competitor? I would think the active monitors would tend to be potentially more dynamic and authoritative sounding, all things equal?? Curious
I have these shape 65 but i feel they lack low frequencies; would you add a sub with them ?
Hi and thanks for the video, how do these compare to the Klipsch The Fives ? Im strugling between these 2
How do they compare to burchardt s400mk2 or s500?
❤ my Focals
How Much???
You can find the price in the written review -- about $2000 USD per pair. www.soundstagesimplifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/131-focal-shape-65-analog-active-loudspeakers