Focal Pro Shape Twin – Active 2.5-Way Studio Monitor
The Focal Pro Shape Twin is the flagship monitor of the Shape range, designed for professional recording, mixing and music production. Its 2.5-way architecture combines two 5-inch Flax cone woofers, a 1-inch Aluminium-Magnesium M-profile tweeter, dual passive radiators and three Class-AB amplifiers. The result is extended low-frequency response, precise stereo imaging and high output capability from a relatively compact enclosure.
Key Features
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2.5-Way Architecture: Dual 5-inch Flax woofers provide improved control across the bass and low-midrange frequencies.
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Flax Cone Woofers: Focal's Flax sandwich-cone technology combines lightness, rigidity and damping for controlled bass and neutral midrange reproduction.
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1" Aluminium-Magnesium M-Profile Tweeter: Designed for detailed high-frequency reproduction with wide dispersion and precise stereo imaging.
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210W Class-AB Amplification: Two 80W amplifiers power the low/mid-frequency sections, while a dedicated 50W amplifier drives the tweeter.
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40Hz – 35kHz Frequency Response: Provides extended bass and high-frequency reproduction for detailed professional monitoring.
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110dB Maximum SPL: Offers substantial output capability and dynamic headroom for demanding studio applications.
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Dual Passive Radiators: Two 210mm passive radiators extend low-frequency response without a conventional bass-reflex port, helping with placement flexibility.
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TMD® Suspension: Tuned Mass Damper technology helps stabilise the driver suspension and improve midrange neutrality.
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NIC Technology: Neutral Inductance Circuit technology helps stabilise the magnetic field for improved definition and control.
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Room Adjustment Controls: High-pass filtering plus bass, low-mid and treble adjustments allow the response to be adapted to different room acoustics.
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XLR & RCA Connectivity: Provides balanced professional and unbalanced analogue input options.
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Flexible Placement: Mounting inserts on the rear and underside support compatible stands, wall mounts and ceiling installations.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type |
Active 2.5-Way Studio Monitor |
| Woofer |
2 × 5" (13cm) Flax Cone |
| Tweeter |
1 × 1" Aluminium-Magnesium M-Profile Dome |
| Passive Radiators |
2 × 210mm (8.3") |
| Frequency Response (±3dB) |
40Hz – 35kHz |
| Maximum SPL |
110dB SPL (Peak @ 1m) |
| Low / Mid-Frequency Amplification |
2 × 80W Class-AB |
| High-Frequency Amplification |
50W Class-AB |
| Total Amplification |
210W |
| Balanced Input |
XLR – 10kΩ |
| Unbalanced Input |
RCA – 10kΩ with Compensated Sensitivity |
| High-Pass Filter |
Full Range / 45Hz / 60Hz / 90Hz |
| Bass Level |
Adjustable ±6dB |
| Low-Mid Level |
Adjustable ±3dB at 160Hz |
| Treble Level |
Adjustable ±3dB |
| Controls |
HPF / LF Shelving / Low-Mid EQ / HF Shelving |
| Power Indicator |
Power-On LED |
| Power Switch |
Rear Panel On / Off Switch |
| Cabinet |
MDF with Partial Real Walnut Veneer |
| Recommended Listening Distance |
From 1m |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) |
478 × 211 × 279mm |
| Weight |
11kg |
| Quantity |
Single Monitor |
Studio Integration
The Shape Twin is designed for professional nearfield monitoring and reaches its full potential from approximately 1 metre listening distance. Its dual passive-radiator design allows greater placement flexibility than a conventional ported monitor, while XLR and RCA inputs provide straightforward integration with audio interfaces, mixing consoles, monitor controllers and other compatible studio equipment.
Ideal Applications
- Professional recording studios
- Mixing and music production
- Nearfield monitoring
- Project and home studios
- Broadcast and post-production