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Focal CMS 65

Active Monitor from Focal belonging to the CMS series

Dreaming Late Dreaming Late

«  Very good choice »

Published on 07/12/12 at 03:23
I chose these speakers after going in a listening room (the universe) where full full models were in comparative listening.
Initially, I wanted to buy another brand (I do not remember ;-) already a chouilla cheaper. But when I put Pink Floyd Gorillaz, and another person with me has more techno songs, the comparison convinced me (also elsewhere!).
Personally, I mix rock, pop, or electronica with, and it is a joy.

SOUNDS

I found these speakers very accurate and helped me rediscover my mixes. And especially to discover the weaknesses of the mix! Formidable!
Since using them, I work faster and the result is more credible than all other audio systems.
Unclear whether they have "holes" or "bumps" in the frequencies. Probably in the ultra-low, the additional enclosure of at Focal can win.
Otherwise, my technique is "simple": I mix with these speakers, respecting the "fair use" (distance, correct local, etc ...). If I like the mix and sounds good on these speakers (balanced, accurate), then, systematically, the mix sounds good also. And that's comfortable.
Caution! They are not listening to the speakers, because it does not flatter the pieces. If there's a ball, it does not forgive, we hear (and that's the goal!).

OVERALL OPINION

I use them now for 10 months. Despite the price, this choice would again without hesitation. This is a quality / price / comfort / extra happiness!
In addition, the micro-adjustment on the back to fit the dynamics of the piece demonstrates the professionalism of this model.
The metal box is very good (exit plastic) and there is no room to vibrations or resonances.
General speaking, it is important to go into a listening room to compare. Certainly there are more expensive with a sound that kills, but frankly, this model there is excellent. I recommend.