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Focal Alpha 65

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4 editorial reviews
If you’re looking to move up from your budget monitors Focal could have just the thing you needRead more
In 2014 Focal launched the Alpha series of studio monitors—the entry point of the Focal monitor world. A replacement for the previous...Read more
A studio monitor with greater detail than a Rococo paintingRead more
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Pros

  • Evo has good onboard EQ
  • low-end extension is also pretty good with frequencies audible down to 40Hz
  • Excellent response in the highs and lows for a 6

Cons

  • no level control
  • not as heavy as they look
  • of sound can sometimes have as an adjunct a tendency to bury distortion and harsh
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Focal Alpha 65 - Pros & Cons

Focal Alpha 65

Pros

  • Evo has good onboard EQ
  • low-end extension is also pretty good with frequencies audible down to 40Hz
  • Excellent response in the highs and lows for a 6
  • Room controls are very effective for most spaces 5m5
  • It serves beautifully in a variety of capacities
  • the dynamics
  • soundstage and tonal balance remain
  • similar look
  • feature set
  • and controls
  • a wonderfully detailed

Cons

  • no level control
  • not as heavy as they look
  • of sound can sometimes have as an adjunct a tendency to bury distortion and harsh
  • focal
  • Low listening levels = too little bass
  • only in more expensive monitors
  • the Shape 65 is unrelenting
  • slipping in reality
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • HF control may needed to be set a bit lower to flatten the response a bit
  • sharply reduces the impact of room noise

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Focal Alpha 65 - Full Specifications

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General
Speaker type2-way
Number of drivers1
Recommended usageUniversal
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Speaker placementTabletop/bookshelf
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Audio features
AmplifierBuilt-in
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity106.0 dB
RMS rated power105.0 W
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Woofer
Wooferyes
Woofer diameter6.5 in
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
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Dimensions
Weight20.72 lb
Height13.7 in
Width9.92 in
Depth12.17 in
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Tweeter
Tweeteryes
Tweeter diameter0.98 in

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Focal Alpha 65 Focal - Editorial Reviews (4)

Focal Alpha 65 Focal Alpha 65 Evo review
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MusicRadar
Published: 19.10.2021
Focal Alpha 65 Evo review

If you’re looking to move up from your budget monitors Focal could have just the thing you need

6 minute read
Focal Alpha 65 Focal Alpha 65 Evo
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Recording Magazine
Focal Alpha 65 Evo

In 2014 Focal launched the Alpha series of studio monitors—the entry point of the Focal monitor world. A replacement for the previous...

7 minute read
Focal Alpha 65 Focal Shape 65 review
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whathifi
Published: 27.04.2021
Focal Shape 65 review

A studio monitor with greater detail than a Rococo painting

12 minute read
Focal Alpha 65 Focal Alpha 65
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soundonsound.com
Published: 16.12.2014
Focal Alpha 65

Focal speakers have long been coveted for their performance, but have traditionally come with ‘professional’ price tags attached — until now...

By Bob Thomas
11 minute read

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