Passive radiators instead of a port
The side radiators support low-frequency output without a rear vent. Keep their movement unobstructed; proximity to a wall still changes the room response.
Focal Professional · Shape
Focal Shape 50
2-way active nearfield monitor
A compact monitor for close listening in music, cinema or production systems, with a 5-inch Flax woofer and side passive radiators. Its port-free cabinet offers XLR and RCA inputs; allow space for the side radiators when planning placement.
$2,598 per pair
GST Included · Walnut / black
Official Focal photograph. Three-quarter view.
MODEL COMPARISON
How it compares
Focal describes use from 0.8 m. Shape 65 uses a larger woofer and extends lower; Shape Twin adds two 5-inch woofers in a taller cabinet. Begin with the available listening distance.
DESIGN
What makes Shape 50 distinctive?
Useful setup controls
Bass, treble, 160 Hz and high-pass controls provide starting points for integration. They allow adjustment, not automatic room correction.
SYSTEM SETUP
Connections and placement
Source and volume control
- Use a compatible XLR or RCA line-level connection from a DAC or preamplifier with volume control, a monitor controller or an audio interface. Confirm output level and volume control before connecting. Amplification is built in; do not connect a power amplifier’s speaker output.
Room and listening position
- Match left/right placement around the listening position and check reflections from desks and nearby walls. Use measurement to assess the bass response at the seat.
SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer specifications
Manufacturer specifications
- Design
- 2-way active nearfield monitor
- Frequency response (±3 dB), full-range mode
- 50 Hz to 35 kHz
- Cabinet dimensions (H × W × D)
- 312 × 191 × 242 mm
- Cabinet weight, each
- 6.5 kg
- Inputs
- Balanced XLR; unbalanced RCA
Manufacturer specifications describe the product under Focal’s stated conditions. They are not the frequency response measured in your room.
RELATED MODELS
Compare Focal models
FOCAL PROFESSIONAL · ACTIVE SPEAKERS
Focal Shape 65
A 6.5-inch Flax woofer brings Shape’s passive-radiator design to a larger nearfield monitor. It is a useful comparison when you want more low-frequency extension than Shape 50 while retaining a narrow upright cabinet.
$3,378 per pair
GST Included · Walnut / black
FOCAL PROFESSIONAL · ACTIVE SPEAKERS
Focal Shape Twin
Two 5-inch Flax woofers in a tall, narrow cabinet make Shape Twin the distinct alternative to Shape 65. Its 2.5-way layout and side passive radiators suit a close monitoring setup with room for the cabinet’s height.
$4,198 per pair
GST Included · Walnut / black
FAQ
Questions about Shape 50
How does it connect to my system?
Use a compatible XLR or RCA line-level connection from a DAC or preamplifier with volume control, a monitor controller or an audio interface. Confirm output level and volume control before connecting. Amplification is built in; do not connect a power amplifier’s speaker output.
What does the displayed price cover?
The price covers a pair of monitors and is based on two single-unit Australian RRPs listed by the retailer. GST is included. Ask MSN Audio about current supply and system configuration.
SOURCES
Technical and RRP sources
Australian retailer RRP reference
The displayed pair price is twice the retailer’s referenced single-unit RRP.
AUSTRALIAN ENQUIRY & SUPPORT
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