#1
Focal
Shape 65
40 positive 0 neutral 9 negative
Based on 49 Reddit mentions
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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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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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