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What's your unpopular opinion in the audiophile world?
We have different ears, brains and we can feel the exact same emotions in a very different ways. This goes for music and sounds. Exemple: I love the synth and percussion hyper compressed attack at the start of Kim Wilde's Cambodia. I heard them on my oncle's Quad ESL-57 first and he hated it and muc
...questionable_smell in r/audiophile
April 30, 2026 at 5:09 a.m.
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Neumann KH120 II underwhelming?
Studio monitors aren’t supposed to have a traditional “wow” effect. You didn’t clarify what you meant by that or what exactly were you underwhelmed about, so it sounds a bit like you might’ve expected a hifi speaker wow effect. Studio monitors are designed to sound neutral. They aren’t supposed to e
...mistrelwood in r/studiomonitors
July 25, 2026 at 1:33 p.m.
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Battlestation refresh 2026
almost no one here will know how much better OP's speakers are than theirs lol -yours truly, a focal shape 65 owner.
Viper-Reflex in r/battlestations
March 25, 2026 at 6:56 a.m.
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Rumours are true. RME repair service is legendary.
The focal shape 65’s are great, hope you enjoy them I’ve had my pair since 2018 - still sound incredible!!
TejMixedIt in r/audioengineering
January 15, 2026 at 4:05 p.m.
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My bunker ! 🎧🎮
Shape 65 gang! 🙌 The Alpha 65s don't have the fancy flax cone but they punch way above their weight for the price. Focal knows what they're doing.
RoboScorps in r/battlestations
March 10, 2026 at 6:57 p.m.
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Near-field studio monitors suggestions
i was in the same boat last year and went with the KH 120s - they're insanely detailed for the size. since you've got room in the budget i'd also check out the Focal Shape 65 or the HEDD Type 07. both give you a different flavor to compare against. having two pairs to reference helped me dial in mix
...LetterheadClassic306 in r/mixingmastering
March 19, 2026 at 9:41 a.m.
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Upgrading monitors - the sea never parted for me. Did they part for you?
I got that moment when I upgraded from Adam t8v paired with two T10's subs to Focal Shape 65 with Sub One...I was just listening the music for the entire week and I was mesmerized.
LiberalSocialist99 in r/audioengineering
November 18, 2025 at 8:17 p.m.
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The mixing is so bad
listening through focal shape 65's, the mixing is most DEFINITELY bad. not disaster bad like most are saying but definitely bad for a 5 year wait
Budget_Juggernaut319 in r/playboicarti
March 14, 2025 at 1:58 p.m.
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Decision: Are used Focal Twin 6 mk1 a worthwhile upgrade…?
I’ve had Focal Solo 6 Be and CMS 40 (and Shape 65 and Alpha 65). The Solo was truly a magnificent monitor, the others haven’t been as spectacular. I used to drag my Solos to studios, but one singer had trouble with them since they were so revealing… Difficult to compare with the CMS 40 due to the si
...mistrelwood in r/studiomonitors
July 10, 2026 at 4:19 a.m.
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Which studio monitors pair best with the RME Babyface Pro FS for House music production and DJing? Looking for warm, punchy low-end instead of an overly clinical sound.
Focal Alpha 65 Evo is a good shout, in my opinion. Focal is pretty 'fun' sounding but you can still make mixes that translate well. Other interesting ones from Focal for you: Focal Alpha Twin Evo (more bass due to dual 6,5 inch drivers). Could be my best pick for your situation. Focal Shape 65: Simi
...Waterflowstech in r/Beatmatch
July 13, 2026 at 7:57 a.m.
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