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Focal
Shape 65
40 positive 0 neutral 9 negative
Based on 49 Reddit mentions
$769.00
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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 1:33 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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Small monitor recommendations
Kali IN-8. Don’t be fooled by their low price, they fight in a much higher price category. 3-way, coaxial mid+tweeter, and 8” woofer below 280Hz I think. Great neutral monitors. Pretty large for a nearfield though, so the IN-5 might be worthy of consideration as well. Only 2Hz less low end extension
...mistrelwood in r/studiomonitors
July 21, 2026 3:50 PM
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Monitor Upgrade question
I haven't heard the APS or the newer Adams, but based on the Adam's measurements and having used the Focal Shape 65 for a few years, I'd direct you towards Kali IN-5 / IN-8 without hesitation. The IN-8 is simply a better, more neutral monitor than the Shape 65, and costs half as much. The IN-5 shoul
...mistrelwood in r/recordingmusic
July 25, 2026 8:11 AM
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Recommendations for monitors at $800ish or less price, used
You can't make anything wrong choosing the Focal Shape 65 (excluding your personal preference as monitor choice is driven by that quite a lot). Amazing clarity and separation. They go for less than 800€ in Europe. No clue about murican prices
tarsonis999 in r/studiomonitors
July 10, 2026 2:03 PM
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Priorities are perfectly straight. Who needs a bed when you have an RTX 4090?
lol I doubt my focal shape 65 can stomp some sony css5 with the engineering kit and some crossbracing, and they keep up with 5k systems paired with my sub
Viper-Reflex in r/pcsetups
April 28, 2026 4:48 PM
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Deciding on which studio monitors to purchase for a beginner producer looking to future proof
Yeah looking at the cart and prices for premade panels, i was shocked lol As much as i want those focal shape 65, i think ill settle for the hs8 with sub like the other user mentioned here as im budget constrained i know i mentioned future proofing but im limited by my budget. I will definitely upgr
...damrichy in r/AdvancedProduction
January 23, 2026 2:07 PM
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Finally finished my wall-mounted build + floating desk setup
I own the Focal Shape 65 studio monitors but I wouldnt even recommend getting these lol I got them from a gangbanger dirt cheap with a blown woofer and repaired them. they are awesome but you already hit diminishing returns by the $2k pricepoint I would recommend a decent old amp like a denon or a p
...Viper-Reflex in r/battlestations
January 1, 2026 3:42 AM
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