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Flagship line Alpha 80 Evo is particularly recommended for professionals seeking high volumes and a rich sub-bass extension. This monitor has a 1” (25mm) aluminium inverted dome tweeter and a woofer with a Slatefiber cone, made in France by Focal. Its large laminar vent allows you to significantly limit noises and its dual amplification offers a frequency response from 38Hz to 22kHz (+/- 3dB)..
Alpha 80 Evo is characterised by excellent dynamics, an impressively neutral tonal balance and multiple features (inserts for wall mounting, automatic disengageable stand-by, etc.).
The Alpha Evo monitors are made from a 5/8” (15mm)-thick MDF enclosure and incorporates internal braces to ensure the enclosure's high rigidity, even at the highest levels of sound pressure.
Focal completes its Alpha Evo line with the launch of the Alpha 80 Evo and Alpha Twin Evo monitors, as well as a brand-new subwoofer: Sub One. These new products are particularly recommended for producers and sound engineers seeking a high volume and a rich extension of the sub-bass.
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I have tested the Alpha 80 EVO's at MusicStore Cologne (D). Out of all the available monitors these were the best. They sound very "flat" (which is good), however with plenty of bass and a very nice midrange and sufficient hi-end.
Now I have to test them at home. Hopefully they sound the same ;-)
A brilliant sound, the clarity of sound they produce you only need to listen to understand, in addition, they are very powerful, the best purchase I've made
amazing sound
Amazing sound. Neutral without being unforgiving. Soundstage is fantastic and wide sweet spot too.
Amazing Quality. I cant say anything but WOW.
What really convinced me to try a pair of these was the M6 rear mounting points, except the recommended K&M brackets are very expensive. Gravity make a similar mount for half the price, although some modification is needed. Out of the box these look great, the blue FOCAL fibre cone is striking and very cool. Grills are provided to protect against little fingers and when installed do not effect the sound too much. The bass is earth shaking, way too much in my opinion, however the high & low adjustment get that sorted. These cabinets are bandpass ported and even with the low F at minimum, bass and sub is produced well. The overall sound is very clean, uncoloured and even. Except the bass pollution from off axis will take a little to get used to and may need some treatment. It has taken about 20 hours for these to mellow, so don’t be tempted to judge them straight out of the box. The 3 input types is welcome, RCA, TSR & XLR. With TSR & XLR being professional level and servo balanced. A +6 dB switch is provided for consumer level signals. A level control or just a -6 dB switch would have been useful. Don’t be put off by the rated power (80+30), these are really efficient and incredibly loud, hence the need for a -6dB switch. It’s very nice to have a monitor designed and made in Europe, and for a very good price point. The pair of these cost just 600€. It is temping to consider using these for a Cinema or HIFI system. The quality vs price is quite persuading.
They are very impressive speakers.
They are detailed, with a good soundstage and sound very natural.
The bass is very good and it goes deep.
The grills provided are a big plus for me.
Overall I am impressed!
Good job Focal!
Day 1: Amazing.
Pretty Amazing !