Detail 01
50 Hz–35 kHz frequency response
Defines the monitor’s stated low-to-high frequency range.
Product detailSKU #1500000073812
FocalShape 50 5" Powered Studio Monitor (Each)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Focal’s Shape 50 is an active two-way nearfield monitor for close listening in rooms under 130 square feet. Its 5-inch Flax sandwich-cone low-frequency driver, 1-inch tweeter, and double passive-radiator enclosure cover a 50 Hz–35 kHz response range. The monitor is designed for use from 30 inches away and includes Acoustic Space Control plus other room-optimization settings. With XLR and RCA inputs, it suits compact studio monitoring where stereo placement and small-room adjustment are part of the setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Nearfield monitoring from 30 inches away in a studio room measuring less than 130 square feet.
- Small-room setups that need monitor adjustment through Acoustic Space Control and other acoustic settings.
- Connecting studio sources with XLR or RCA monitor outputs.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Monitoring rooms measuring 130 square feet or larger.
- Listening positions farther than the specified 30-inch nearfield distance.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
5-inch low-frequency driver and 1-inch high-frequency driver
Uses a two-way driver configuration.
Detail 03
Double passive-radiator enclosure
The enclosure incorporates two passive radiators.
Detail 04
Acoustic Space Control
Provides a monitor adjustment intended for room acoustics.
Detail 05
XLR and RCA inputs
Accepts either listed input connection type.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan the monitor position around the specified 30-inch listening distance.
- 02It is intended for rooms smaller than 130 square feet.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Shape 50 an active monitor?
Yes. It is an active two-way nearfield studio monitor.
02What room size is it designed for?
It is designed for rooms measuring less than 130 square feet.
03What inputs does it have?
It has XLR and RCA inputs.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Low Frequency Driver
- 5'
- Frequency Response
- 50Hz–35kHz
- High Frequency Driver
- 1'
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Acoustic Space Control
- Yes
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
3 detailsConnections & power
- Power Indicator
- Not specified
- Output Power
- 60W
- Input Connectors
- XLR, RCA
4 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 20.7
- Depth
- 9.5 inch
- Width
- 7.5 inch
- Height
- 12.3 inch
1 detailsIn the box
- Standby Mode
- Not specified
7 detailsOther
- Driver Type
- Flax sandwich cone
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Max Peak SPL
- 106dB
- Enclosure Type
- Double passive radiator
- Size
- Nearfield
- System Type
- Active
- Amplifier Class
- Class AB
