There is quite a bit of adjustment available for tonal balance on the back. Dells tried and tested u2718q is a featureladen monitor that supports hdr content playback. Focal shape 40 foproshape40 is the most compact studio monitor in the focal professional line, and the perfect solution for nearfield monitoring. The sub6 monitor loudspeaker was developed to perfectly complement the acoustics of focal monitoring loudspeakers. The focal solo6 be active studio monitors bring out every element in your mixes with a linear response, ultrawide sweet spot, and an unhyped bottom end. Yes, there are a lot more expensive monitors on the market but im not sure how many deliver this sound at this price. Thanks to bash technology, the monitor delivers pure bassmidrange power without masking, allowing you to mix accurately to produce professional productions. Focals 40th anniversary celebrations include issuing a limitededition run of their solo6 monitor, with just 400 worldwide. May 02, 20 the solo6 be utilize the focal tb871 beryllium inverted dome tweeter and a 6 12 16. Twinwoofer speakers seem to be getting more popular but, unlike dappolito designs, where a central tweeter is flanked by two identical woofermidrange drivers, the focal twin takes a different approach, which is also used by adam in some of their monitors. Jul 14, 20 the solo 6 be is similar to the cms65 but has a wooden enclosure rather than a diecast one, plus it uses their better drivers specifically tailored to this design. Hallmark focal inverteddome tweeter, for high efficiency, precision, and energy.
Employs a rigid beryllium tweeter to deliver focal s bestinrange tweeter performance. Sub6 professional subwoofer focal focal listen beyond. I am 100% set on focal either the twin 6 or the solo 6 this is a very hard decision for me to make im not sure which to go with. View and download focal solo6 be user manual online. Your mac or macbooks display is already gorgeous, but if youre in the market for a second display or even something larger than what you have, a 4k monitor is a massive step in the right direction. Im a believer in 5 6 inch woofers for small studios. Its still, unfortunately, missing a usbc port, but it does have a usb 3. They are fullrange, eerily accurate and resolving without being harsh. Focal solo6 be 2way nearfield shielded active monitor priced per monitor the focal solo6 be now includes a tweeter grill. Focal solo 6 be active monitors with stands pair at. Focal suggests a 24 hour break in but even after immediately plugging them in and listening, these monitors are very pleasing to the ear. In this guide we ll outline the basic principles of studio monitors, and take a closer look at their most common features.
Focal s hallmark inverted beryllium tweeter offers up stunning high frequency up to 40khz with wide dispersion, allowing you to hear a balanced frequency response even when youre not. Hallmarkfocal inverteddome tweeter, for high efficiency, precision, and energy. Today, focal helps to form what i consider to be a vanguard of studio monitor designers who are quickly catching up with the everincreasing resolution, bandwidth, and dynamic range of modern audio by systematically reducing distortionand the resultant colorationgenerated by amps and speakers. Monitoring system solo6 be focal focal listen beyond. Save even more on a gently used powered studio monitors like the focal focal solo6 be stu mon ea foprosolo6be at musicians friend. Focal solo6 be studio monitor speaker rspe audio solutions. Manufacturers description from focal the solo6 be monitor will surprise you in the very first minutes you spend with it, partly due to its sizeextended bass response 40hz at 3db. Having included focal monitors in many vintage king speaker shootouts, enabling clients to hear for themselves, we couldnt agree more. Thoughts on nearfield monitors focal cms 65, shape 65, solo6 be duration. Focal solo6 be pair focal active professional nearfield.
In the twin 6, one of the cone drivers handles both bass and midrange while the other. The french company focal has dominated the audiophile speaker market since its inception in the 1970s. The amplifier has been tweaked to compensate for the acoustic properties of the grill. Apr 14, 2020 best 4k monitors for mac imore 2020 are you upgrading that hightech home office of yours. Where to buy focal professional studio monitors markertek. The solo6 be utilize the focal tb871 beryllium inverted dome tweeter and a 612 16. Focal solo 6 be or focal twin 6 be hardest decision of my. Focal solo6 be active powered studio monitors pair. Focal professional solo6 be studio monitors sweetwater. Oct 02, 2008 ive been auditioning the solo s big brothers, the focal twin 6 be, for over a week now sidebyside with a pair of adams p33a. You get them setup so that they are flat in your space and then you control them with the preamp.
The focal solo6 be is an active 2way monitor offering transparency and an unmatched degree of definition and precision of the stereo image. Im a believer in 56 inch woofers for small studios. Ive also listened to the adam a7x, dynaudio bm5a and others. Iave worked in three different rooms with focal monitors, two had the twin 6 be models. My home office actually measures around 180sqft and has two open doorways.
See what customers said about these highly rated items. The solo 6 be is similar to the cms65 but has a wooden enclosure rather than a diecast one, plus it uses their better drivers specifically tailored to this design. Beryllium inverteddome tweeter, and 40hz40khz frequency response. Ideal for mixing and mastering, the focal solo 6 be features a 6. Includes a pair of gear4music deluxe monitor stands. Its compactness and the choice of a large front laminar port guarantee.
Focal solo 6 be should i get the sub or focal twins. Placed between 1 and 3 metres away these nearfield monitors can be used in locations where space is an issue such as mobile production and studio vehicles. I have a pair of focal solo 6 be in the studio and it was a revelation. Focal solo6 be pro studio monitor speakers sounds easy. They can be sitting on the console top or placed on appropriate stands. The solo6 studio monitor is equipped with a beryllium inverted dome tweeter. The shape 50 monitors the size down from the 65s lists a room size restriction of sqft. The twin is an mdm variation of the solo, using the same drivers and amplifiers, just one driver extra for extended lows. Focal solo 6 be active monitors with stands pair the focal solo6 be nearfield speaker is a surprisingly powerful, compact active studio monitor.
Im inclined to just go ahead and buy the focal solo 6 pair and the sub. Im wondering if the focal sub with the solo 6 is the way to go or the focal twins. Compact, 2way version of focals bestselling studio reference monitor. Apple thunderbolt cable 2 meter pro co exm20 excellines. Including working in his own studio with the solo 6s, boxill says, a. The mytek was connected to my imac via firewire using a furutech. I compared the focal twin6 be with the genelec 8050a, trident hg3, quested s7r, dynaudio bm15a, and the focal solo 6 in vklas listening room. Focals hallmark inverted beryllium tweeter offers up stunning high frequency up to 40khz with wide dispersion, allowing you to hear a balanced frequency response even when youre not. Its beautiful, well finished and then also french for once crowing what sounds. Focal the focal professional motto, listen to your music, not to your speakers, is based on the belief that one should hear true, uncolored sound in order to make the best decisions in the studio environment. Engineer ian boxill mixes an urban sound with focal monitors.
The focal solo 6 be is a professional twoway nearfield active studio monitor designed to be transparent and free from any colouration. The focal solo 6 be features bash technology, which offers class ab sound quality and the efficiency of class d amplification. While the quality of the monitors do matter greatly, it could be an overkill or a waste of your money if your studio isnt capable of taking advantage of the monitors sound. It boasts an extended bass response that belies its size, making it perfect for studios that need a nearfield monitor without any acoustic compromise. The focal professional motto, listen to your music, not to your speakers, is based on the belief that one should hear true, uncolored sound in order to make the best decisions in the studio environment. Thanks to focals proprietary composite cone technology, inverted beryllium dome tweeter, and custom.
Focal solo 6 be active studio monitor speaker single at. With a nearfield monitor this capable of reproducing musics ebb and flow. We wanted to share and celebrate our 40th anniversary with music professionals, so we developed solo6 be 40th. Jan 22, 2009 continuing with the thought, boxill also likes the sound of the twin 6 be powered monitors and how they also translate to other listening environments. The solo6 be utilize the focal tb871 beryllium inverted dome tweeter and a. It features numerous settings such as a stereo highpass crossover 75hz 100hz specific to left and right loudspeakers, a configurable lowpass filter with mono summation, a phase inverter, adjustable phase and even a mute switch. As i mentioned up front, these are rated at 40hz 40khz and driven by over 200 biamplified watts per side. Home studio studio monitors focal solo6 be monitor pair r 47,000. These monitors can be used from 23 away 60cm, and they have astonishingly extended low end frequency response.
All of these are great monitors and it largely comes down to your personal preference. The solo6 be monitor will surprise you in the very first minutes you spend with it, partly due to its sizeextended bass response 40hz at 3db. Whether you are an audiophile or a professional this studio monitor has got all the solutions for you as far as mixing, recording or mastering is concerned. Obviously, your mixes will benefit from working in a soundproof studio vs. Lfstage 150 w rms, bash technology, hfstage 100 w rms, amplifier. The focal solo 6 be offers the perfect solution for music producers, sound engineers, broadcast and postproduction combining powerful amplification and detailed rendition of the sound.
Compact, 2way version of focal s bestselling studio reference monitor. That combination of competencies has enabled focal to build highquality studio monitors at attractive prices in their france factory. Competitive though focals previous studio monitors may be in terms of price and performance, these products are positioned more towards the professional end of the market, with their cheapest current 6. The solo6 studio monitor is equipped with a beryllium inverted dome tweeter with grille. As a result of more than twenty years of development into a tweeter that could produce a high output, but without requiring high energy input and without increasing. One of lgs latest monitors, the 4k 27uk850w sports usbc, hdr. If you like the bright sound of beryllium tweeters, these active monitors might make for a pleasant departure from the usual suspects. Solo 6 be have already seduced me with their impeccable aesthetic and flawless finish. Focal solo 6 be active monitors with stands pair at gear4music. Ive been auditioning the solos big brothers, the focal twin 6 be, for over a week now sidebyside with a pair of adams p33a.
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