Focal Trio6 Be 8 inch Powered Studio Monitor

450W 3-way studio reference monitor with 8" subwoofer, 5" woofer, and 1" tweeter (each)

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Double-duty Reference Monitor

The Focal Trio6 Be has created quite a stir here at Sweetwater. Here's why: Aside from the fact that it's a Focal product (a de facto guarantee of reference-grade performance), the Focal Trio6 Be offers a number of benefits that may not be apparent at first glance. A 3-way design with a 1" tweeter, a 5" woofer, and an 8" subwoofer, the Trio6 Be delivers stunningly accurate reproduction of the audio spectrum from 35Hz to 40kHz (+/- 3dB), resolving even the most minute details. Its circular midrange-tweeter housing may be rotated for either horizontal or vertical orientation. But here's where it gets really interesting: in Focus mode (which you can trigger remotely), the Trio6 Be operates as a two-way speaker, employing only the 5" driver and the tweeter and limiting frequencies to between 90Hz and 20kHz - ideal for checking the quality of your mix on playback systems with limited frequency response.

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Focal Trio6 Be at a Glance:

It's also a compatible 2-way reference
Optimized bass response in both modes
Hear the advantages of Focal's Beryllium inverted-dome tweeter
W composite sandwich cone helps optimize frequency response

It's also a 2-way reference

As a two-way monitor, the Focal Trio6 Be employs only its 5" woofer and tweeter, and limits frequencies to between 90Hz and 20kHz. This configuration gives you the ideal compromise when checking the quality of your mix for playback systems with limited frequency response, such as televisions, computers, car radios, or portable speaker systems. Albeit less extended, the frequency response curve of the two-way configuration is identical to the Trio6 Be's 3-way curve, giving you a perfect instant comparison that preserves the stereo spectrum. A footswitch (available separately) lets you toggle configurations remotely from your listening position. Focusing on the critical middle frequency range is an important key to a good mix that translates to the world outside your studio.

Optimized bass response in both modes

In the Focal Trio6 Be, two front-facing bass-reflex ports ensure that the 5" W composite sandwich cone woofer performs identically in both 2-way and 3-way modes. The 8" W composite sandwich cone subwoofer has its own large port integrated into the front baffle. Without concerns of rear-port saturation, front ports make it easy to position your monitors near a wall while maintaining superior low-frequency linearity. What's more, the 8" sub's large front port gives you consistent bass performance at any SPL.

Hear the advantages of Focal's Beryllium inverted-dome tweeter

A Focal hallmark is the inverted-dome tweeter - and it's a big part of the magic behind the Trio6 Be'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 Trio6 Be's entire cone surface. This design inherently offers high efficiency, precision, and energy, all resulting in an extremely precise soundstage. Add to that the use of Beryllium for the Trio6 Be's dome - a material noted for its incredible rigidity - and you've got a speaker that, with near-perfect linearity, extends all the way up to 40kHz.

W composite sandwich cone helps optimize frequency response

The Trio6 Be takes advantage of Focal's W composite sandwich cone for both its 5" woofer and 8" subwoofer. The unique characteristics of the cone permit optimization of the frequency response curve, thanks to the total control of three key parameters: lightness, rigidity, and damping. The sound is amazingly transparent, exhibits excellent phase response, and has extremely low distortion. Further, the 5" woofer lives in its own isolated chamber within the cabinet; this prevents sympathetic vibration of the other drivers while optimizing the woofer's acoustic performance.

Focal Trio6 Be Features:

3-way, 2-way: two monitors in one with remote switching
Focus (2-way) mode is an ideal way to hear your mix on a bandwidth-limited reference
Uncompromised dynamics, linearity, and wide dispersion
Beryllium inverted dome tweeter: state-of-the-art speaker design and material
W composite sandwich cone woofer and sub for neutral, distortion-free sound
Rotating baffle facilitates both horizontal and vertical orientation in your studio
LF and HF shelving, 160Hz EQ, for simplified room integration
Bespoke tri-amplification for effortless performance:
- 8" subwoofer: 200W Class G
- 5" woofer: 150W Class G
- 1" tweeter: 100W Class AB
High-SPL design (115dB peak @ 1m) accommodates all musical styles
Remote pedal jack (pedal not supplied) for toggling Focus mode
Most 1-button guitar amp footswitches are compatible

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Tech Specs

Powered: Yes
Power Configuration: Tri-amped
Quantity: Single
LF Driver Size: 8" (Low), 5" (Mid)
LF Driver Type: Composite sandwich cone woofer
HF Driver Size: 1"
HF Driver Type: Inverted Dome
LF Driver Power Amp: 200W (Low), 150W (Mid)
HF Driver Power Amp: 100W
Total Power: 450W
Frequency Response: 35Hz-40kHz
Maximum Peak SPL: 115 dB (3-way), 105 dB (2-way)
Input Types: 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4"
Output Types: 1 x 1/4"
Enclosure Type: Ported
Enclosure Material: Dark Red Ash veneer
Height: 20.5"
Width: 10.94"
Depth: 14.19"
Weight: 44 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number: FOASBETRI61R003

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After I found the sweet spot for bass as far as placement in my room, these things really speak. I owned a pair of Focal SM8s for 6 years and I will say they sound very similar, but with extended low range. The Focus is great, for checking your mix without the sub frequencies. I have mixed two songs so far and both came out very good. The first without any revisions! Focals rock!

These are the perfect monitors! Treat your room and tune it with sonarworks and you wont be disappointed. What you hear is what you get! My only peave with them is the noise gate. They turn off when no sound is being played. I like to listen to music very low and the volume isnt loud enough to keep the noise gate from turning them off. Im actually taking them to a tech to get the noise gate disabled and focal is going to cover the cost. How cool is that! Well respected company!!!

I've been using Focal monitors for many years and the Trios absolutely blow my mind. The build quality is exquisite. The sound quality is phenomenal. Clarity, detail, depth, punch, and the wide sweet spot make mixing and mastering much easier. The variable amp gain staging makes mixing at low levels easy because they don't lose the low-end if not being driven enough.
Simply kicking back and listening becomes a requirement. They're stunning just to listen to. And they're not in any way fatiguing. They're the best of both worlds: silky smooth and yet so ridiculously detailed you can't miss anything. The incredibly natural sound of Acoustic instruments and vocals that aren't compcrushed is breathtaking. Pianos aren't plinky, horns aren't piercing, bowed instruments aren't screechy or gritty, fingerstyle guitar has fingerprints, and beautiful vocals float out in front of me as if the singer is standing right there.
The focus mode and rotating mid/tweeter assembly are brilliant features that after the fact seem like no-brainers we should have seen decades ago.
If I have to file complaints, here goes. I couldn't believe the power cords were too short--a foot shorter than my other focals--just short enough to not reach my power conditioner. The single thread microscopic loop to remove the protective grills is ridiculous. My Solo6 Be tweeter covers have nice little cloth tabs on them. The sleep mode should have a disable switch like the Trio11s so I don't have to power them down when recording with an open mic in the same room. And for the price they should come with the foot switch and cable for focus mode.
But with that having had been said, they're undeniably a joy to work with and to simply listen to whether I be at Carnegie Hall or a rocking concert arena. Kudos to Focal. I listened to a beautiful tune I remastered before getting these and tears came to my eyes. I've never heard sound reproduction that could produce such an emotional response. They are absolutely worth every penny I hesitantly paid for them.

I have been working in studios since 1968. Built my own in the mid 70's. We installed large and medium format JBL Professional 3-ways and a set of Yamaha NS-10M's, all driven with Crown DC 300, 150 and 60's. At the time, I thought we could not do much better. In the most recent decade, I mixed in other's environments with a variety of modern, active speakers including Genelec, Adam, and others. After dismantling my room and now moving to a smaller space, and knew it was time to update my monitors. I auditioned several brands and models with my reference mixes, and honed in on several, and then finally the Focal Trio and a Meyer system. Both systems exceeded my expectations and my initial budget. The final decision, however, was based then not on cost, but rather on simplicity of setup and a perceived ability to hear clearly without harshness. OK The Focal's arrived and I set them up for break-in in a larger room. I was - "blown away" (I know '60's right?) After prepping the new room which was much smaller, it took some work to get them optimally placed. The experience I now have in listening and mixing is better than I could have imagined. Imaging, dimensional placement , EQ, levels, etc. seem so apparent, making changes is somewhat effortless during mix sessions. I am also able to hear clearly lower volume levels. If you are looking at new monitors, you owe it to yourself and eventually your clients to give the Focal Trio6 a critical listen. I feel fortunate to have found them.

These monitors sound better than anything I've heard thus far. I would compare the sound to Function 1 big system, apples and pumpkins I know, I think the clarity of output and frequency range is on that level, and I don't even have the sub connected yet.