Two bass drivers, one narrow front
The 2.5-way design divides work between the two woofers, with a central aluminium/magnesium tweeter. Allow for the 478 mm cabinet height when setting the listening axis.
Focal Professional · Shape
Focal Shape Twin
2.5-way active nearfield monitor
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
Official Focal photograph. Three-quarter view.
MODEL COMPARISON
How it compares
Both Shape Twin and Shape 65 are specified down to 40 Hz at ±3 dB. Twin changes the driver arrangement and output capability, so it should not be chosen merely because its name implies deeper bass.
For music, cinema or production, compare its 478 mm cabinet height and listening distance with the available space.
DESIGN
What makes Shape Twin distinctive?
Keep the side radiators clear
The side radiators need clear space to move. The port-free design is useful near boundaries, but positioning and room acoustics still need listening checks and measurement.
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
- 2.5-way active nearfield monitor
- Frequency response (±3 dB), full-range mode
- 40 Hz to 35 kHz
- Cabinet dimensions (H × W × D)
- 478 × 211 × 279 mm
- Cabinet weight, each
- 11 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 50
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
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
FAQ
Questions about Shape Twin
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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