Focal Shape 40 dark walnut

Name: Shape 40 dark walnut
Brand: Focal
SKU: 3544058801525
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

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Overview

Shape 40 is the ideal solution for nearfield monitoring. Usable from a listening distance of just 60 cm (23.6 in), these monitors deliver a surprisingly extended low-frequency response. Whether for a room under 10 m2 (107 ft2) or an installation where compactness is the predominant criterion, Shape 40 is the answer.

Entirely made in France, Shape monitors incorporate 5 innovations that open the door to even greater acoustic transparency. Designed to meet the needs of nearfield listening, Shape monitors combine clever design with settings that respond to the acoustic characteristics of small spaces. The five innovations present in the Shape line offer remarkable acoustic transparency.

These new work tools are characterized by a stereo image that is both wide and extremely precise. The low end combines articulation and control. The low-mid and midrange benefit from very high neutrality, all without any masking effect, greatly facilitating equalization of these always critical ranges. Finally, the brand-new tweeter delivers very high definition and formidable precision in the high frequencies.

What the press says

The Focal Shape 40 concentrates almost all the sound qualities of the Shape 50 into an extremely compact size. With their quite incredible stereophonic imaging and bass that, while slightly short on detail, is also remarkably extended, they will be a highly advantageous choice for any modestly sized home studio or even simply as PC speakers on a desk.

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Les Focal Shape 40 concentrent dans un volume extrêmement réduit quasiment toutes les qualités sonores des Shape 50. Avec leur stéréophonie assez incroyable et leurs graves certes légèrement courts en détails mais aussi remarquablement étendus, elles trouveront très avantageusement leur place dans tout home-studio aux dimensions modestes, ou même simplement comme enceintes pour PC sur un bureau.

Documentation

Documentation (brochure)
French

Transducers

10 cm Flax Membrane Woofer
- 25 mm “M” profile Aluminum Magnesium Tweeter

Enclosure

(12 mm) MDF Construction
Vinyl Finish, Genuine Walnut and Black Paint

Measurements

Frequency Response (± 3dB) 60 Hz - 35 kHz
Maximum SPL Level (on musical signal) 102 dB SPL (peak at 1 m)
Amplifier
- High Frequencies: 25 W, class AB
- Mid and Low Frequencies: 25 W, class AB

Settings

Bass Level (0 - 250 Hz) Adjustable, ±6 dB
Midrange/Bass Level (160 Hz, Q=1) Adjustable ±3 dB
Treble Level (4.5 - 35 kHz) Adjustable, ±3 dB
Power On/Off Switch on Rear Panel
High-Pass Filter Adjustable Full range / 80 Hz

General

Standby After about 30 minutes: without use
Standby Deactivation By signal detection >3 mV
Standby Power Consumption < 0.5 W
Indicators and Controls Power on and off LED
Dimensions with 4 Rubber Feet (H x W x D) 257 x 161 x 200 mm
Weight 5 kg

User reviews

Pierre

An impressive realism on the voices that made me realize my 683 s2 hi-fi speakers were not sounding right with the Marantz Pm8006 amplification.
Excellent dynamics. Used with the Dac magic 100, the highs are a tad aggressive. To be tested with another DAC, but overall the sound is excellent even if it lacks depth compared to the speakers.
The precision of the sound blew me away.

Comment from November 01, 2019 — Experience from August 06, 2018

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Un réalisme impressionnant sur les voix qui m'ont permis de me rendre compte que mes colonnes hifi 683 s2 ne sonnaient pas correctement avec l'amplification Marantz Pm8006.
Une dynamique excellente. Utilisé avec le Dac magic 100 les aigus sont un poil agressifs. À voir avec un autre dac mais le son est excellent dans l'ensemble même si ça manque de profondeur par rapport aux colonnes.
La précision du son m'a bluffé.

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GTIN / EAN: 3544058801525