Focal Shape Twin Professional 2.5-Way Active Studio Monitor

Focal Shape Twin: The 2.5-Way Flagship for Precision Nearfield Monitoring

The Focal Shape Twin stands as the standard-bearer of the Shape series, delivering high-definition audio with an incredibly wide frequency response. Designed as a 2.5-way monitoring system, it provides the surface area and low-end impact of an 8-inch monitor within a much slimmer, compact footprint. Perfect for project studios, editing suites, and composition workstations in the UAE, the Shape Twin ensures neutral sound and precise imaging across the entire audio spectrum.

2.5-Way Configuration for Superior Control

Unlike standard 2-way designs, the Shape Twin utilizes a 2.5-way arrangement to optimize driver performance. The lower 5-inch woofer is dedicated to the 40 Hz to 180 Hz range, while the upper woofer covers everything from 40 Hz up to the 2.5 kHz crossover point. This separation ensures that the midrange remains transparent and detailed, while the low-end stays punchy and articulated, providing a decisive advantage in controlling the difficult low-mid registers often found in smaller rooms.

Innovative Flax Cone and "M" Profile Tweeter

Focal’s proprietary materials provide the Shape Twin with its signature transparency:

• Flax Sandwich Cones: These innovative cones use high-quality flax fiber between two sheets of glass fiber. This results in a driver that is lightweight for speed, rigid for deep bass, and highly damped for a neutral, uncolored sound.
• "M"-Shaped Inverted Dome Tweeter: The Aluminum/Magnesium tweeter features a new "M" profile that offers lower directivity. This creates a wider "sweet spot," allowing for more flexible listening positions without losing high-frequency detail.
• TMD (Tuned Mass Damper) Suspension: This technology stabilizes the surround to eliminate vibrations, resulting in remarkable midrange intelligibility.

Port-Free Design with Dual Passive Radiators

One of the most functional features of the Shape Twin is its double 8-inch passive radiator system. By removing the traditional bass port, Focal has eliminated air turbulence and port noise. This design allows the monitors to be positioned near walls or in tight corners without the bloated bass response typical of rear-ported speakers, making it an ideal tool for space-constrained professional environments.

Advanced Integration and Room Correction

The rear panel is equipped with extensive tools to tailor the speaker to your specific acoustic environment:

• Adjustable High-Pass Filter: Settings for Full Range, 45, 60, and 90 Hz to pair perfectly with subwoofers.
• 3-Band EQ: Includes a low shelf (under 250 Hz), a high shelf (above 4.5 kHz), and a tunable low-mid EQ (centered at 160 Hz) to compensate for desk reflections.
• Versatile Connectivity: Features both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs with compensated sensitivity.
• Auto Standby Mode: Automatically enters power-saving mode after 30 minutes of inactivity.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Response: 40 Hz - 35 kHz (+/- 3dB).
• Maximum SPL: 110.5 dB SPL (peak @ 1m).
• Amplification: 210W total (2 x 80W Class AB for woofers, 50W Class AB for tweeter).
• Cabinet: 15mm MDF with real walnut veneer and adjustable decoupling spikes for angle adjustment.
• Weight: 11 kg (24 lbs) per unit.

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