Focal Shape 65
Active Nearfield Monitor
- Designed without a rear bass port, for better bass response when used closer to walls
- Output: 105 W Class AB
- Woofer: 6.5" flax-sandwich cone
- Tweeter: 1" aluminium-magnesium alloy
- 6.5" double passive membranes
- Frequency range (+/- 3 dB): 40 – 35,000 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: 15 mm MDF with a black vinyl finish and real walnut veneer
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Available since June 2017
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Item number 411782
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Speaker size 1x 6,5", 1x 1"
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Amplifier power per unit (RMS) 105 W
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Magnetic Shielding No
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Analogue XLR Input Yes
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Analogue Input (Jack) No
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Analogue Input (Mini Jack) No
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Analogue Input (RCA) Yes
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Digital input No
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Manual frequency correction Yes
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Frequency range min. 40 Hz
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Frequency range max. 35000 Hz
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Dimensions in mm 218 x 285 x 355
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Speaker Housing - Woofer System Passive Men
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Passive diaphragms instead of bass ports
The Focal Shape 65 is an active 2-way near-field monitor, designed around two Class AB amplifiers with a combined output of 105W RMS. It uses a 1" tweeter made from an aluminium-magnesium alloy alongside a 6.5" woofer with a lightweight yet rigid flax sandwich cone, which supports powerful low end and a natural, relaxed midrange. Covering a frequency range from 40Hz to 35kHz, it is capable of reaching a maximum sound pressure level of 109dB SPL. Instead of a traditional bass reflex design, it relies on two side-mounted double passive diaphragms, each 6" in diameter, helping to achieve a more defined and controlled bass response.
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A wide range of settings
The Focal Shape 65 is equipped with both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA connectors, allowing it to meet professional studio standards while remaining fully compatible with hi-fi and consumer audio systems. Its low-frequency range, up to 250Hz, can be adjusted using a notch filter with up to ±6dB of cut or boost, while the lower midrange (up to 4.5kHz) and the treble can each be fine-tuned by ±3dB for more precise tonal shaping. The treble is managed via a shelf filter, whereas the midrange is controlled through a bell filter with a wide Q factor of Q=1, supporting broad yet natural adjustments. A selectable high-pass filter offers three cut-off options at 45Hz, 60Hz, and 90Hz, providing further flexibility depending on room setup and the specific sources. Alongside these extensive tuning options, an automatic standby function reduces power consumption to under 0.5W during inactivity, rounding off a feature set that is both practical and highly adaptable.
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Professional quality for home and project studios
For users who do not require magnetic shielding in near-field monitors and can manage without digital inputs or jack sockets, the Focal Shape 65 presents itself as a high-quality speaker with manual frequency correction, making it a dependable tool for recording and mixing in home and project studios. It is particularly well suited to more advanced audio enthusiasts who value and can work with subtle sonic nuances in detail. Its vinyl-covered housing, made of 15mm thick MDF finished in a stylish combination of matte black and walnut, weighs in at 8.5kg, which also makes it a match for all standard speaker stands.
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About Focal
A French manufacturer based in Saint-Étienne, Focal has been active in the hi-fi sector since 1979. Alongside a core focus on speaker drivers and high-fidelity loudspeakers, the company's portfolio has also expanded since 2002 to include soundbars, car audio solutions, headphones, and monitor speakers that are specifically aimed at studios in terms of materials, design, and features. The company's research and development centres and the majority of its manufacturing facilities are located in France, and Focal's speakers are designed according to the philosophy of uniting functionality and unique aesthetics. To achieve this goal, Focal also works closely with renowned design agencies.
Suitable for wall and ceiling mounting
For small home recording studios, the Focal Shape 65 offers a reliable reference point for evaluating the quality of recorded signals, maintaining clarity and consistency across different listening environments. It also provides flexible placement options, whether positioned on a desk, meter bridge, or stand, or mounted on a wall or ceiling depending on the studio layout. Acoustic decoupling from the surface can be achieved using suitable isolation pads or stands, helping to reduce unwanted resonance and improve playback accuracy. For wall or ceiling installation, threaded sockets on the rear and bottom of the speaker allow secure mounting with compatible brackets and mounting hardware.
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Passive diaphragm
Passive diaphragms are essentially woofer-like elements without a driver unit, used as an alternative to bass-reflex technology in speaker housings. In a bass-reflex system, the air mass inside the reflex port acts as a mass–spring system, whereas passive diaphragms resonate in phase with the active front-firing woofers, effectively supporting their output and extending low-frequency response. In a technical sense, they still function as bass-reflex resonators, although without an actual port opening. Unlike ported designs, they avoid issues such as airflow noise and port-related resonances, resulting in a cleaner low-end behaviour. They also allow for more precise tuning of the frequency response, while reducing the influence of cabinet resonances compared to traditional bass-reflex systems.
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