Focal Solo6 Be DEMO

Focal Solo6 Be Active Studio Monitor Description

One demo pair available, burned in and in flawless condition.

The Solo6 Be monitor will surprise you in the very first minutes you spend with it, partly due to its size/extended bass response (40Hz at -3dB). The 6.5" “W” composite sandwich mid-woofer combines neutrality in the midrange, fullness in the midbass register and bass control. 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. The user settings on the back of the Solo6 Be, combined with its compactness, make it easy to carry and to adjust according to the acoustics of each studio.

 

Focal Solo6 Be Active Studio Monitor Specifications

• Frequency response : 40Hz - 40kHz
• Maximum SPL : 113dB SPL (peak @ 1m)
• Input :Type/Impedance: symmetrical/10 kOhms
  Connector: XLR
  Sensitivity: Adjustable, +4dBu or -10dBV
• Bass/mid-range : 150W rms, BASH® technology
• Treble : 100W rms, AB class
• Electric supply : Local supply power: 230V (1.6A fuse)
  115V (3.5A fuse)
  Connection: removable IEC supply wire
• Visualization and control : Input sensitivity selector
  Adjustable tweeter and woofer levels with potentiometers
  Power On/off switch
  Voltage selector
• warning light : Power on LED
• Woofer : 6W4370B, 6-1/2" (16.5cm) Focal "W" composite sandwich cone speaker
• Tweeter : Focal TB871 Beryllium inverted dome tweeter
• transducer shielding :
• Integral through cancellation magnets or by magnet design
• Box : 7-1/2" (19mm) MDF panels
• Finish : Dark red natural veneering side panels, black body
• Dimensions (HxWxD) : 13 x 9-7/16 x 11-7/16 " (330x240x290mm)
• Weight : 24.2lb (11kg)

Download Focal Solo6 Be Manual (pdf)

Focal Solo6 Be Monitor Review / See All ZenPro Audio Reviews Here: Review Page I gotta note up front that if you're one of those people who thinks ____ and ____ and ____ and ____ speakers (see a pattern here?) are too bright, look no further than the smooth Solo 6 Be from Focal. I'm not sure why, as they share the same drivers and crossover points, but this speaker even sounds radically different from the Twin6. High frequency stuff is all there, and it's not a "dark" speaker, but there is a laid back and forgiving top end response that is very unique. Most people who are critical of monitors seem to directly attribute it to the high frequency response, or at least that is a main complaint. This is one of those few speakers that when that seems to be the major concern for a buyer that I can reach for without complaint. They have no limiters on board which means you can crank them! These speakers get seriously loud, louder than anything their size I've heard. The following "review" is actually an email I wrote to FOCAL after spending time with the Solo6's, and their response. Me: Hey Simon just thought I'd toss you my observations of the Solo6 Be pair I've been burning in for 4 days now. They have a more "muscular" sound by comparison, the midrange is a bit more dense and the low mids seem to have a bit more presence by comparison. The Twins have a more 3D sound, I hear more space and air around individual sources. The Solo6 are a bit flatter by comparison, not a bad thing, just different. The low end is actually pretty comparable between the two, again the Twins are just more EFFORTLESS though. In other words, the second driver allows the mids to keep their own place better while low end material like kick and bass are bumping strong. With all settings flat the Solo6 tweeters are smoother and draw less attention to themselves, the Twins are bright and more forward sounding by comparison (with more air of course). Of course you can turn the top end down on the Twins and get closer, however there is an upper midrange presence that has more to do with the 6.5" mid driver that cannot be affected by turning the top end EQ all the way down. If I had to guess I'd say it's around the 3k range. Both get incredibly loud, but again the Twins win on being able to maintain more midrange clarity using the dual drivers. Great speakers the Solo are...!!! There are ways I prefer them, but I still believe the Twins to be the better pair for my room with their extra 3D sound and cleaner bottom end delivery. The only question I have is, what are the crossover points on each model? I cannot find this info in the pdf manual. - War Simon / FOCAL rep: Hi Warren, you are absolutely spot-on! This is probably the best description I've seen of the differences between the Solo6 and the Twin6! (not kidding) The Solo6 lives in the shadow of the Twin6 and some people hesitate to get the Solo6 because they fear not having enough bass. As you heard, it does not really have "less bass" it's just not as punchy and dynamic but it goes as low. The xover points are the same on both which is 2.5k on the Twin6, the second 6.5inch operates only below 300Hz - Simon Conclusion: A must have speaker if you love smooth top end response, the Solo6 also deliver bass response and volume comparable to the more expensive Twin6. Mixing on the Solo6 proved very successful for me as well, which is what counts too. Their more traditional 2 way design can be an advantage over the Twins in more ways than one, and again I am amazed at the tonal differences between these models which share components. Clarity from top to bottom with just enough niceness to make them great listening speakers in general, the Solo6 are not to be considered inferior to the Twins...just different.