Focal Alpha 80 Evo
Active Studio Monitor
- Tweeter: 1" inverted aluminium dome (35W Class D)
- Woofer: 8" Carbon fibre cone (80W Class D)
- Frequency range: 38Hz - 22kHz (+/- 3dB)
- Max. SPL: 106dB (peak @ 1m)
- Inputs: 1x jack (6.3mm, balanced), 1x XLR (balanced) and 1x RCA (unbalanced)
- Input impedance: 10kOhm
- Low shelf filter: +/- 6dB (0 - 250Hz)
- High shelf filter: +/- 3dB (4.5 - 35kHz)
- Auto standby after approx. 15 minutes without operation
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 390 x 296 x 330 mm
- Weight: 9.8 kg
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Available since February 2022
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Item number 536945
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Speaker size 1x 8", 1x 1"
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Amplifier power per unit (RMS) 115 W
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Magnetic Shielding Yes
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Analogue XLR Input Yes
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Analogue Input (Jack) Yes
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Analogue Input (Mini Jack) No
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Analogue Input (RCA) Yes
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Digital input No
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Manual frequency correction Yes
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Frequency range min. 38 Hz
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Frequency range max. 22000 Hz
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Dimensions in mm 390 x 296 x 330
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Speaker Housing - Woofer System Bass reflex
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Full-range monitoring for larger setups
The Focal Alpha 80 Evo active two-way monitor builds on the foundation of the earlier Focal Alpha 80, refining its design for a powerful and yet reliable listening experience. Its 8" carbon fibre bass driver works alongside a 1" inverted aluminium dome tweeter, shaped to deliver a wide and even dispersion across the room. Each driver is powered by its own Class D amplifier, providing a combined output of 115W and allowing the speaker to reach up to 106dB SPL with confidence. With its larger cabinet and extended low-end response, it covers an impressive frequency range from 38Hz to 22kHz, offering immense low-end depth without sacrificing clarity. With adjustable input sensitivity, tailored bass and treble shelf filters, and a convenient auto standby function, it adapts smoothly to different spaces while offering enough headroom for professional settings where size matters.
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Connectivity and adaptability
Alongside balanced inputs via a 6.35mm jack and XLR, the Focal Alpha 80 Evo also includes an unbalanced RCA connection, making it easy to integrate both professional studio setups and consumer-level equipment. This flexibility supports longer cable runs between the speaker and an audio interface or monitor controller, while also accommodating DJ controllers, hi-fi systems and similar sources. To enhance low-end performance, the cabinet features a bass reflex design that adds depth without overwhelming the mix. Manual room adjustment provides precise control over bass below 250Hz and treble above 4.5kHz, helping the speaker adapt smoothly to different acoustic environments. With an adjustment range of up to 12dB in the lows and 6dB in the highs, it offers enough flexibility to fine-tune the listening experience with subtle precision.
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Creative professional producers
The Focal Alpha 80 Evo is aimed at users who require greater headroom and a more extended low-frequency response, making it well suited to more advanced home studios and project studio environments. It offers sufficient output and scale for producers working on more demanding material, while still maintaining clarity for detailed mixing decisions. Its capabilities also extend beyond music production, supporting content creators who need a more full-range monitoring solution for video, streaming and multimedia work. As an active monitor, it removes the need for a separate amplifier, combining convenience with practical features such as manual room correction. Magnetic shielding further enhances its appeal for those sensitive to interference, helping maintain a clean signal path. The only omission is the lack of a digital input, though for many setups this will be a manageable compromise.
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About Focal
A French manufacturer based in Saint-Étienne, Focal has been active in the hi-fi sector since 1979. Alongside a core focus on speaker drivers and high-fidelity loudspeakers, the company's portfolio has also expanded since 2002 to include soundbars, car audio solutions, headphones, and monitor speakers that are specifically aimed at studios in terms of materials, design, and features. The company's research and development centres and the majority of its manufacturing facilities are located in France, and Focal's speakers are designed according to the philosophy of uniting functionality and unique aesthetics. To achieve this goal, Focal also works closely with renowned design agencies.
Mixing music and multimedia
The Focal Alpha 80 Evo is better suited to environments where a broader soundstage and more substantial low-frequency reproduction can be fully utilised. Its extended bass response and higher output make it a strong option for music production, mixing and sound design in larger home studios or more acoustically treated spaces. It handles full-range material with greater confidence, making it particularly effective for genres that rely on accurate low-end monitoring, as well as for immersive multimedia and detailed production work. For more irregular use, the automatic power-saving function adds convenience by switching the speaker off after 15 minutes of inactivity, and weighing less than 10kg, it remains easy to position and fits comfortably on most professional monitor stands.
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