Focal Alpha 65 (single)
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Mix and producer with the Focal Alpha 65 monitor speaker. The monitor has a 6.5 inch woofer and therefore has a frequency range of up to 40 Hertz in the layer. Thanks to the honest and neutral sound you hear exactly which frequencies need to be removed or accentuated. This way you can more easily balance your final mix. Because the monitor has a wide sweet spot, you are faster in the area where the sound sounds best.
Suitable for DJs | Producers | |
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Number of speakers | 1 | |
Speaker drivers | 6,5 inches |
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The Focal Alpha 65s are active monitors in the cheaper segment of the top brand Focal, particularly known for the Twin Be series. I use them in my home studio for mixing and now that they have been 'burned in' for a while (Focal recommends 20 hours of music with rich bass to 'walk in' the speakers) I can honestly say that they are very nice speakers, especially in this price range.
The stereo image is wide and true, the basses are deep, clear and tight and the tweeters, which are not made of Berylium like the more expensive Focals, give a nice reproduction of the higher frequencies.
Depending on the room where the speakers will be placed, and in particular the distance from the listening position to the speakers, it may be wise to look at the Alpha 50 or Alpha 80 versions with 5 inch and 8 inch woofers.
As a disadvantage, I think the lack of an XLR / Jack combi input is a shame, but that can be explained by the relatively low price of the speakers. In addition, the built-in sleep mode can be both a plus and a disadvantage, because the speakers go into sleep mode after they have not received a signal for 15 minutes. I personally don't mind that, but that depends on how you use the speakers. It's a shame you can't turn this feature on/off.
All in all they are very good speakers and if you are looking for speakers in this category, such as the Yamaha HS80, KRK's, Adam etc, you can't go wrong with the Alpha series. An absolute must!
N.A. Van der Burg
25 February 2017
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Product number | 731897 | |
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Manufacturer code | 310776 | |
Brand | Focal | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Number of speakers | 1 | |
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Speaker composition | 1 speaker |
Active speaker | ||
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Speaker drivers | 6,5 inches | |
Speaker audio crossover | 2-way | |
Number of speaker units (per speaker) | 2 | |
Bass reflex port | ||
Placement of bass reflex port | Bottom |
Volume control speaker(s) | |
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Volume controls location | Front |
Equalizer | ||
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Number of equalizer presets | 0 | |
Number of equalizer bands | 2 |
Headphone jack | ||
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Number of stereo RCA line inputs | 1 | |
USB port |
Energy-saving functions | |
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Automatic stand-by | |
Auto shut-off |
Depth | 309 mm |
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Width | 348 mm |
Height | 252 mm |
Material | Plastic |