Studio Monitors

Focal Solo6 new generation. The Solo6 is part of the ST6 range launched at the Namm Show in June 2022. As always, Focal remains faithful to its specificities: the Beryllium inverted dome tweeter and the very recognizable red wood sides. Of course, it is also made in France, like the previous models.

ARTICLE N° 83298
  • Focal Solo6 ST6
  • Monitor type: 2-way
  • Frequency response (+/-3 dB): 40 Hz - 40 kHz
  • Low cut-off frequency (-6 dB): 40 Hz
  • Focus mode: 110 Hz - 10 kHz
  • Max SPL level (CEA2034 average 50-10 kHz free field @ 1 m): 110 dB
  • Focus mode (CEA2034 average 100-10 kHz free field @ 1 m): 109.5 dB
  • Input: Balanced XLR 10 kΩ
  • Bass amplification stage: 80 W RMS
  • Treble amplification stage: 50 W RMS
  • Nominal power supply: ~100-120 VAC/220-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
  • User controls: Sensitivity, standby, HPF, LF Shelv, LMF EQ, HF Shelv
  • Fuses: ~220-240 V, T1.25AL/250 V
  • Bass: 6.5" (16.5 cm) composite "W" cone
  • Tweeter: 1.5" (38 mm) Beryllium
  • Magnetic shielding: no
  • Large laminar vent
  • Construction: 22 mm MDF
  • Finish: Dark red natural veneer cheeks, black body
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 33.4 x 24.6 x 29.5 cm
  • Weight: 13 kg
  • Temperature range: Operating: 5-35°C / Storage: 0-50°C
  • Wall mount (not supplied): K&M® 24471 mounting kit + K&M® 24359 adapter
  • Ceiling mount (not supplied): K&M® 24471 mounting kit + K&M® 24359 adapter
  • Ceiling mount (not supplied): K&M® 24471 mounting kit + K&M® 24359 adapter supplied): K&M® 24496 fixing kit + K&M® 24359 adapter / K&M® 24491 fixing kit
  • + K&M® 24359 adapter
  • Warning: fixing to the wall and/or ceiling involves a risk, please refer to the instructions for use to avoid voiding the warranty
Focal is evolving its famous Solo6 by bringing it a new full-range Focus mode that allows the single woofer to become a full-range speaker. By this, understand that frequencies below 110 Hz and above 10 kHz will disappear so that the speaker behaves a bit like a small speaker (computer, TV, multimedia type), which will allow you to control your mix and correct it if necessary so that the balance remains coherent.

Ideal for multichannel mixes, you can think of your configuration by integrating the Solo6 ST6 with Twin6 ST6 and one or two Sub12.
Distance
 Near-Field
Number of ways
 2
Color
 Wood
Speaker
 6,5"
Tweeter
 1.5"
Amplification type
 Class A/B
Bass Reflex
 Yes
Connectors
 XLR female 3 pins
Manual frequency correction
 Yes
DSP / cut-off frequency
 Yes
Operating position
 Vertical
Standby mode
 Auto
Power supply
 Power adapter (included)
Frequency response
 40 Hz – 40 kHz
Frequency response, upper limit
 40 kHz
Frequency response, low limit
 40 Hz
Packaging
 Single unit
The ST6 range was developed to meet the needs of professionals who need to equip themselves to mix in Dolby Atmos.

Key points:
• Beryllium inverted dome tweeter: very low directivity, excellent linearity and dynamics
• Acoustically optimized tweeter baffle: excellent dispersion control
• Composite sandwich membrane "W": sound neutrality, no distortion
• Focus mode: two monitors in one; 2-way monitor and 1-way full-range monitor (woofer only)
• Large laminar vent: no vent noise or distortion
• Wall-mount inserts*
• Disengageable automatic standby mode
• Settings: high-pass, LF shelving, HF shelving, LPF @ 160 Hz

Based solely on reading the product sheets, these models do not seem to have an improvement in bass. However, this observation can be explained quite simply by the fact that, since the development of the first Solo6 and Twin6, Focal has renovated its anechoic chamber and modernized its analysis tools, thus greatly increasing their precision. You will also notice that the product sheets of the first Solo6 Be and Twin6 Be did not specify the measurement range in dB on the frequency response.

If you have not already had the opportunity, we encourage you to listen to these new speakers and compare them to the previous Solo6 and Twin6. You will see that no deterioration in performance is to be expected, quite the contrary!

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