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Focal CMS 65Item ID: CMS65Active Studio Monitor with 6.5" Polyglass Cone Woofer, 1" Aluminum/Magnesium Inverted-dome Tweeter, and 45Hz-28kHz Frequency Response (ea) 
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From Our Research Team:Signature Focal Clarity in a Desktop Nearfield!You'll find that the Focal CMS 65 reference monitor is a stand-out performer for home studios and small listening rooms. The CMS 65 brings together Focal's respected technologies — included the inverted-dome tweeter and the Polyglass cone woofer — into a monitor that strikes a perfect balance of size, price, and performance. In all, a stable tonal balance across the frequency range — even at high SPLs — with treble definition, midrange clarity, and a 45Hz-28kHz frequency response, all work together to define the CMS 65: a nearfield reference monitor you can trust.Focal CMS 65 6.5" Nearfield Reference Monitor at a Glance:
Premier Focal technologies in a monitor that's perfect for small-room environments With the CMS 65 6.5" nearfield monitor, Focal brings their renowned reference technology into a monitor that's perfect for home studios, post-production environments, and radio facilities. In short, the Focal CMS 65 is at home anywhere accuracy is paramount, but size is consideration. Hear the advantages of Focal's inverted-dome tweeter technology A Focal hallmark is the inverted-dome tweeter — and it's a big part of the magic behind the CMS 65's amazing performance. The particular advantage of the inverted dome is that it optimizes the mechanical coupling between the voice coil and the dome. As the voice coil is fixed at mid-height on the dome, it can uniformly move the CMS 65's entire cone surface. This design inherently offers high efficiency, precision, and energy, all resulting in an extremely precise soundstage. Of course, the CMS 65 takes advantage of that to full effect, by employing an aluminum/magnesium alloy for the tweeter material. Aluminum/magnesium alloy tweeter for precise, analytical sound By blending aluminum and magnesium for the tweeter, Focal effectively harnessed the benefits of each. With the CMS 65, you can expect great damping qualities, excellent rigidity, and extremely reduced distortion, thanks to the marriage of the two materials. The configuration produces a precise sound — and an extremely deep soundstage. In all, the CMS 65's treble frequencies are dynamic and detailed. This technology combines perfectly with the Polyglass woofer, for sonic synergy. Focal-exclusive Polyglass cone technology delivers outstanding linearity To create their exclusive Polyglass technology, Focal applies molten-glass microballs onto a cellulose pulp cone. This process combines excellent paper damping with glass rigidity — the rigidity index, in fact, exceeds that of a single-skin Kevlar and is almost ten times more rigid than polypropylene. As a result, the CMS 65 cone's mass/rigidity/damping contributes to outstanding linearity of the frequency-response curve, and greatly increases the CMS 65's definition in the midrange. Focal CMS 65 6.5" Nearfield Reference Monitor Features:
Focal CMS 65 6.5" Nearfield Reference Monitor Specifications:
The Focal CMS 65 6.5" reference monitor brings Focal's accurate sound to any desktop environment! CMS 65 Image Gallery
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Reviewsbased on 11 reviewsPure Heaven!!!
by Israel Edelson from Brooklyn, NY
For years I was content with a pair of pretty good computer speakers, with a subwoofer, and being a professional musician, rather than a sound engineer, never trusted myself with mixing, always having... read more [+] to rely on expensive professional studios for that purpose. May 1, 2012 Music Background: Conductor, arranger, composer, pianist Now, having bought a pair of Focal CMS 65 a couple of weeks ago, I wish I could have made this investment a few years earlier: it's an eye(ear) - opener, I discover a completely different sound world, wholly new depth, crystal clarity, calmness, warmth, balance - just wonderful! Now I feel I can enter the new territory of mixing, already got myself a couple of books on that topic, and started experimenting. Making minor changes in the mix, like levels, EQ's, panning, plugins, I can hear the difference right away! Certainly, a game-changer for mixing myself! But even without that, just to listen to music, these speakers are a pure heaven!!! Thank you, Focal, and thank you, Sweetwater! close [-] Clean, flat sound
by from Seattle WA USA
These sound really great! I upgraded from a Blue Sky Prodesk 2.1 (which, incidentally, is actually more expensive than a pair of these, and has a sub) and I prefer these. After breaking them in for 5 ... read more [+]hours, they seem to have a flatter response (less harsh highs, and better representation in the mid and lower midrange) than my Blue Skys, which sounded too "hi-fi" with less mids and more highs and bass. The Focals aren't my favorite for simply listening to music (the Blue Skys and other brands like Genelec probably are a little more fun to listen to as far as having a hi-fi style of sound), but I think they are more accurate, which is what I want. These will show you exactly what the mix is doing... you can hear noise, harmonic distortion, and other flaws in your mixes that wouldn't be picked up by other monitors. The way I know these are great is that my amateur mixes sound BAD compared to professional mixes, while on other speakers my mixes sounded okay compared to professional mixes. All of the flaws come out! If you want an accurate sound, get these. If you want it to sound more entertaining and don't care if you're hearing the actual mix, go with another brand like Genelec. close [-]
April 1, 2012 Music Background: Professional Pianist Really?!
by Jeff J from Richmond, VA USA
Seriously blown away - things sound absolutely ridiculous. I was unable to hear these before I bought them because you generally have to order them. So I bought these strictly on the reviews and for... read more [+]ums I had read from. For producing electronica these things are insane. I don't know about other music. I'm only about 2 hours in to breaking them in and they already sound absolutely amazing. Feel like I'm hearing this stuff for the first time. close [-]
March 24, 2012 Music Background: Producer Excellent Monitors
by Gregory Hyde from Chicago, IL
Believe what you read about these. They are remarkably clean & clear studio monitors. I've had them for about a month, and they're now a permanent part of my recording & mixing setup. They sound prett... read more [+]y good right out of the box, but after a run-in period of about 20-25 hours, they are glorious. I'm amazed by these guys every time I hear them. Highly recommended. close [-]
December 21, 2011 Music Background: Musician, Recording & Mixing Engineer A powerhouse in a small package
by mark bolliger from Chicagoland USA
Focal has an excellent reputation in traditional home audio. I figured their monitors would be equally good. Yes! Extremely pleased. Very smooth and dynamic, even at low volumes. Kick them up a notch ... read more [+]and they really sing. Extremely well made. These should last me for many years. close [-]
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