Ct sounds car audio passive 3 way crossover set for component speakers, midrange and tweeter crossovers, full range audio frequency pair focal ps165f3 flax 6. Monitor benchtest focal twin6 be resolution magazine. I dont even know where you can go to audition a set of these. Focals latest nearfield studio monitor, the trio6 be, is a case in point.
But personal preferences are in play with monitors. 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. Its compactness and the choice of a large front laminar port guarantee easy integration in studios that need a near field. Focal solo 6 be active studio monitor speaker single the focal solo 6 be active studio monitor speaker single is a professional 2way monitor combining compact size with raw power and an. See what customers said about these highly rated items. The loudspeaker dedicated to nearfield and midfield. If your programs installation was successful you can launch your program by doubleclicking its icon in crossover. The focals were greater in detail than dynaudio bm6a and more tonally balanced than the similarly priced adams which seemed to be lacking in the lowmid detail. If no application icon shortcuts are created you can try manually launching your windows program using crossover run command. 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. Configuration imac 27 mackie control, sub 6 focal, focal solo 6 be, audio phoenix nicerizer 16 nordlead 4 korg n5, monotribe, rme fireface 800 x2. Today, focal helps to form what i consider to be a vanguard of studio monitor designers who.
Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. The twin is an mdm variation of the solo, using the same. Related articles instructions for crossover mac 14. They can be sitting on the console top or placed on appropriate stands. In fact im amazed at the lows the solo6s produce by themselves. Great all around speaker for any genre, and great value. Car audio elite performance integration focal america. The focal s were greater in detail than dynaudio bm6a and more tonally balanced than the similarly priced adams which seemed to be lacking in the lowmid detail.
Focal solo 6 be asap europe london, uk 020 8672 6618. Integral through cancellation magnets or by magnet. Page 3 focal has been a leader in the international highend audio industry since 1979. Configuration imac 27 mackie control, sub 6 focal, focal solo 6 be, audio phoenix nicerizer 16 nordlead 4 korg n5, monotribe, rme fireface 800. Ive been auditioning the solos big brothers, the focal twin 6 be, for over a week now sidebyside with a pair of adams p33a. The twin is an mdm variation of the solo, using the same drivers and amplifiers, just one driver extra for extended lows. 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. 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. The list of supported apps includes popular apps like microsoft office, autocad, windows media player 9, adobe photoshop, dreamweaver mx or internet explorer. The technical information provided by focal states that the two larger amplifiers are based on bash technology which i assume doesnt mean you have to hit them to get them started. Focals solo6be professional monitoring loudspeaker is the most compact in the sm6 line, and offers unrivalled precision in this price category.
Excellent pair of 2 focal solo6 be loudspeakersoperating perfectly with nearinvisible cosmetic wear focal tb871 beryllium inverteddome tweeter w4370b, 6 12 16. Focal solo 6 be should i get the sub or focal twins. My home office actually measures around 180sqft and has two open doorways. May 18, 2015 a compact, 2way version of focal s bestselling nearfield the solo6 be combines the same elements as focal s highly respected 3way twin6 be, just in a compact 2way design. The focal solo6 be monitor will surprise you in the very first minutes you spend with it, partly due to its sizeextended bass response 40 hz at 3 db. Maudio firewire solo for mac free download and software. The woofers are described by focal as w cone sandwich composite drivers and, although they share the low frequencies. The w process glassfoamglass, used on the sm11, sm8 and sm6 lines, provides a true optimiza a true optimization of the frequency response by fine tuning of mass, rigidity and damping parameters. Lfstage 150 w rms, bash technology, hfstage 100 w rms, amplifier. The new schiit audio yggdrasil impressions thread read. Focal solo 6 be asap europe london, uk 020 8672 6618 asap.
The french company focal has dominated the audiophile speaker market since its inception in the 1970s. The crossover engine is wine, a free implementation of the windows apis for unix systems. I am ecstatic with my new focal solo 6 monitors, they have opened my ears to details i never knew existed in my mixes, the space and depth i can now mix with has changed the game for me. Focal uses audiophile grade polypropylene capacitors and air core inductors to ensure high definition and a dynamic sound quality. View and download focal solo6 be user manual online. Jan 02, 2017 focal suggests that sopra no2s woofersmidrange crossover at 250hz, the midrangetweeter at 2200hz. Monitoring system solo6 be focal focal listen beyond. Im inclined to just go ahead and buy the focal solo 6 pair and the sub. Alesis elevate 5 mkii powered desktop studio speakers for home studiosvideoeditinggaming and mobile. A compact, 2way version of focals bestselling nearfield the solo6 be combines the same elements as focals highly respected 3way twin6 be, just in a compact 2way design. However, crossover lets you run windows apps natively on mac without using an emulator. Excellent pair of 2 focal solo6 be loudspeakersoperating perfectly with nearinvisible cosmetic wear focal tb871 beryllium inverteddome tweeter w4370b, 612 16. 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. Page 3 focal has been a leader in the international highend audio industry since.
The twin6 be is a near midfield analogue monitor thats designed for. Monitoringsystem solo6 be focal focal listen beyond. Its beautiful, well finished and then also french for once crowing what sounds. The new schiit audio yggdrasil impressions thread read the. As i mentioned up front, these are rated at 40hz 40khz and driven by over 200 biamplified watts per side. Focal has been developing the technologies of composite sandwich cones for more.
I have a pair of focal solo 6 be in the studio and it was a revelation. Just as with the twin6 be, youll be stunned by the solo6 be s clarity and the extended frequency response. Solo 6 be have already seduced me with their impeccable aesthetic and flawless finish. Active 2way nearfield studio monitor single, grey featuring 6. While super simple to install, external speakers can make your favorite movies, music, video games, podcasts, and more come to life. 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. The shape 50 monitors the size down from the 65s lists a room size restriction of sqft. May 02, 20 the solo6 be utilize the focal tb871 beryllium inverted dome tweeter and a 6 12 16. Download the installer if youve already purchased crossover you can download it from your account. I have been using these for about six months now and am delighted enough so that ive just added a focal sub6.
A great set of speakers can turn your mac from a squeaking mouse to a roaring lion. Focal solo 6 be or focal twin 6 be hardest decision of my. The rear panel has only a single pair of binding posts. Jun 19, 2017 our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Its compactness and the choice of a large front laminar port guarantee easy integration in studios that need a near field monitor without any acoustic compromise. As well as new speaker drivers a 5 midrange and a 10 subwoofer with high efficiency and power handling, the trio11 be monitor enjoys all of focal s very latest technologies when it comes to acoustics and electronics. 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. The solo6 be utilize the focal tb871 beryllium inverted dome tweeter and a 612 16. If you havent purchased crossover go to our trial page to download a 14day, fullyfunctional trial of crossover mac first. The solo6 is an oddball in the focal line of professional studio monitors for appearing so traditionala smallish rectangular cabinet with a round tweeter mounted above a 6. There are no details of the crossover design in the spec sheet, so i dont know. Solo6 be active monitors tape op magazine longform.
Today, thanks to more than 35 years of expertise in designing and. The red focal solo6 be is a single active 2way nearfield studio monitor speaker, ideal for use in small professional studios. Focal suggests that sopra no2s woofersmidrange crossover at 250hz, the midrangetweeter at 2200hz. Focal has been developing the technologies of composite sandwich cones for more than 15 years. In the twin 6, one of the cone drivers handles both bass and midrange while. The focal solo 6s i have now are smoother, more detailed, more complete than anything ive heard. Crossover 6 solo crossover 12 solo operators manual. Focal solo 6 be active studio monitor speaker single at.
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