Shape 65

Focal

Shape 65

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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 4:05 PM

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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 6:56 AM

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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 8:17 PM

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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 6:57 PM

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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

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LetterheadClassic306 in r/mixingmastering

March 19, 2026 9:41 AM

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Are studio monitors bad for casual listening?

It's going to be one of those "it depends" sort of things, imo. I personally enjoy listening to music on the same system I do my engineering work with, where I have a pair of Focal Shape 65 monitors. I don't like super "hyped" systems, and while the Shapes aren't perfectly flat, they're still pretty

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kumacodc in r/audiophile

November 17, 2025 8:42 PM

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Studio Monitors

Focal Shape 65 and 2x Sub One,one of the best upgrade I had,I do like having subs separately.

LiberalSocialist99 in r/musicproduction

December 22, 2025 4:45 PM

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Focal Shape Twin vs Alpha Twin Evo - or something else ?

Focal Shape Twin or Focal Shape 65 and a SubOne (but out of the budget) cannot go wrong with both options. Level of details and a spectacular sound stage,cannot find negative points about them. Enjoy in new speakers.

LiberalSocialist99 in r/studiomonitors

January 6, 2026 12:05 PM

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Best monitors under $2,500 a pair for office space (music and video editing)

The 306P is actually good if you can’t hear the amp noise. I’ve owned JBL 305P, Focal Shape 65, Genelec 8030C, and 8341A. Would probably go Focal for the more pleasant aesthetics.

xlb250 in r/StereoAdvice

March 12, 2026 11:27 PM

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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 1:58 PM

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