Focal Alpha 65 Evo 6.5-Inch Powered Studio Monitor (Each)

Focal Alpha 65 Evo 6.5-Inch Powered Studio Monitor (Each)

The Focal Alpha 65 Evo 6.5-Inch Powered Studio Monitor is the mid-size member of Focal's Alpha Evo series — a two-way active nearfield monitor that extends low-frequency reach to 40Hz while maintaining the same Slatefiber and aluminium inverted dome transducer pairing that defines the range. The 6.5-inch Slatefiber cone woofer is manufactured in-house in Saint-Étienne, France using Focal's proprietary blend of recycled carbon fibre and non-woven thermoplastic polymer, providing excellent cone rigidity and low moving mass for tight, articulate bass reproduction. The 1-inch aluminium inverted dome tweeter — a Focal hallmark developed entirely in France — delivers transparent, extended high-frequency response out to 22kHz. Together, they are driven by 85W of total Class-D bi-amplification (55W LF, 30W HF), with a maximum SPL of 104dB peak at 1 metre, making the Alpha 65 Evo capable of filling a mid-sized studio environment with accurate, detailed monitoring at professional listening levels.

The Mid-Size Sweet Spot for Project Studios and Professional Rooms

The Focal Alpha 65 Evo hits the sweet spot between the compact Alpha 50 Evo and the larger Alpha 80 Evo — offering meaningfully extended low-frequency extension (40Hz vs 45Hz) and higher SPL capability in a monitor that remains practical for desktop nearfield use. However, the core monitoring philosophy is identical across the range: flat, honest, and uncoloured reproduction that reveals what is genuinely in the mix. The rear-panel tone controls — LF shelving (±6dB ≤250Hz), HF shelving (±3dB across 4.5–35kHz), and +6dB sensitivity switch — adapt the Alpha 65 Evo to different room conditions and placement scenarios. In addition, three input options (balanced XLR, balanced TRS, unbalanced RCA) ensure compatibility with any studio interface or routing system. Sold individually. Available at OneStopMusic South Africa, the Focal Alpha 65 Evo is the recommended choice for South African engineers and producers who want more low-end extension and headroom than a 5-inch monitor can provide, without stepping up to a full-size mid-field monitor.

Tech Specs:

• Type: 2-way active nearfield studio monitor

• Woofer: 6.5" (16.5cm) Slatefiber cone, manufactured in France

• Tweeter: 1" (25mm) aluminium inverted dome, manufactured in France

• Amplification: 85W total Class-D bi-amp (55W LF + 30W HF)

• Frequency response: 40Hz–22kHz (±3dB)

• Maximum SPL: 104dB peak @1m

• Inputs: Balanced XLR, balanced TRS, unbalanced RCA

• Tone controls: LF shelving ±6dB (≤250Hz); HF shelving ±3dB (4.5–35kHz); +6dB sensitivity switch

• Dimensions: 339 × 261 × 289 mm (H×W×D)

• Weight: 7.6 kg

• Sold: Individually

Focal

Founded in 1979 in Saint-Étienne, France, Focal has spent more than four decades establishing itself as one of the world's most respected manufacturers of professional studio monitors and high-end headphones. Under the Focal Professional banner, the company produces a comprehensive range of studio monitoring solutions — from the compact, project-studio-focused Alpha series through the critically acclaimed Solo6 Be and Twin6 Be powered monitors, to the flagship SM9 three-way reference monitor used in major recording facilities worldwide. Focal's engineering philosophy centres on proprietary transducer technology developed and manufactured entirely in-house in France, including the iconic inverted dome tweeter, W-cone woofer technology (a sandwich construction combining glass tissue and foam for exceptional rigidity and low mass), and the Beryllium tweeter used in the Be series — one of the most transparent and precise high-frequency transducers available in any studio monitor at any price. The professional headphone range — including the Listen Professional and Spirit Professional — brings this same engineering rigour to personal monitoring, delivering studio-reference accuracy in a portable format. OneStopMusic South Africa stocks the Focal Professional range for South African recording engineers, mix engineers, and producers who demand the highest standard of transducer accuracy in their monitoring environment.

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