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Focal SHAPE 40

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3 editorial reviews
A studio monitor with greater detail than a Rococo paintingRead more
If these comely monitors sounds as good as they look your ears – not to mention your mixes – are in for a treatRead more
Focal’s latest speaker design isn’t just pretty — it’s the culmination of years of R&D...Read more
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Pros

  • The mids are balanced and faithful to the source
  • Yamaha is certainly the better value
  • are a very good basis for a great system

Cons

  • does any kind of average for his on-axis measurements
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • listening is smaller
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Focal SHAPE 40 - Pros & Cons

Focal SHAPE 40

Pros

  • The mids are balanced and faithful to the source
  • Yamaha is certainly the better value
  • are a very good basis for a great system
  • the impressive overall level of performance makes its pricing rather attractive
  • Impressive bass extension and control
  • whose detailed
  • transparent and well-balanced performance sits
  • Detail levels are superb and even aspects
  • these monitors are exceptionally detailed through the midrange and treble
  • best-sounding and effective monitor speakers
  • The Shape 65s are excellent in this regard

Cons

  • does any kind of average for his on-axis measurements
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • listening is smaller
  • but not zero
  • positioned that bit too close to a wall or a corner
  • slipping in reality
  • the Shape 65 is unrelenting
  • the Shape series would not look out of place in a home cinema setup
  • audio pros tend to align with a particular speaker manufacturer
  • it is annoying in practice
  • the speaker does not interfere with the mixing

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Focal SHAPE 40 - Full Specifications

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General
Number of drivers2
Recommended usageStudio
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Design
Colour of productBlack,Walnut
Housing materialMDF
Speaker placement
  • Ceiling-mountable
  • Floor
  • Wall-mountable
Speaker enclosureClosed
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Audio features
AmplifierBuilt-in
Sensitivity102.0 dB
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Woofer
Wooferyes
Woofer diameter3.94 in
Number of woofer drivers1
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
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Dimensions
Weight11.02 lb
Height10.12 in
Width6.34 in
Depth7.87 in
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Tweeter
Tweeteryes
Tweeter diameter0.98 in
Number of tweeter drivers1
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Power
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W

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Focal SHAPE 40 Focal - Editorial Reviews (3)

Focal SHAPE 40 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 SHAPE 40 Focal Shape 65 review
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MusicRadar
Published: 17.11.2020
Focal Shape 65 review

If these comely monitors sounds as good as they look your ears – not to mention your mixes – are in for a treat

8 minute read
Focal SHAPE 40 Focal Shape 65
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soundonsound.com
Published: 20.07.2017
Focal Shape 65

Focal’s latest speaker design isn’t just pretty — it’s the culmination of years of R&D...

By Bob Thomas
13 minute read

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