got the 65 EVOs tonight... even though the low end is massive, I can roll it off and mix tracks and then check the sub bass... amazing forward sound..can clearly hear everything... my audio interface is on one or two most of the time... got them for 500 euros the pair... thinking of getting a smaller pair or maybe adam A3X to put on the desk top... Those 50s are amazing too
ended up bringing home the 50s too as the store said I could try them out.. so both pairs are here and have been switching them up all day... the 65s are amazing, you can hear very low frequencies but I dont think its so great if you live in an apartment... they can be played very low and you can hear everything but the 50s do sound clearer because they have less low end... wondering whether to just keep both or to get some commercial speakers to check mixes on after mixing...
I'm a little late to the party, but I hooked mine up today. Wow! I moved from the KRK Rokit5's and the Focal are another level (and price ;-) but well worth it. Thanks for the video bro.
Hi - I love your enthusiasm which all adds to a great information packed review. You sold me on the Focal brand, however, I opted for the 65's instead of the 50's. I was after a touch more low end without including a sub. Keep up the great work. Peter.
Those are their most budget friendly models. Focal can get easily into the 10,000 and Eve 70,000 range. They are some of if not the best speakers ever made on this earth, at least that's what I've heard from pros that have tried others.
They sounded really veiled when I tested them honestly. Same can be heard in this vid. The previous version sounds clearer. The Tannoy Reveal 502 monitors are still far superior imo and now that they're pretty old, they're so much cheaper too.
Focal monitors have like a 40 hour break in time before they sound right, they are much better than your low end and are a fine midrange monitor. Nowhere near the top end but they're decent once broken in IMO.
I have krk5 inches now but I wanted to upgrade my monitoring . On the other hand, the focal 50 evo and the yamaha hs8 are relatively close to each other in the price range . What do you suggest? Focal 50 or yamaha hs8 or even focal 65evo? Thanks
Hi Edward. Great video!! I know it’s a loaded question but if you had to choose between the Focal’s on this video, the Yamaha HS-8, or the HS-7 for a guy startling out recording strictly guitar 🎸 which would you pick?
Compressed flat music without dynamic.......even your clockradio can handel that . Use dynamic music and listen to the tone color, colored by the dampings factor of the "5 speaker. When you master a voice track, can you control the voice when it sings hard or soft? Nice advertising talk but actually you don't say anything
Hi Edward, thanks for the review. Great video!!! I hesitate between Alpha 50 EVO and HS7. Do you have an advice to choose ? my room is 12m2. I want to produce music like Lofi, record guitar, bass myself. Thanks a lot!!! bye
thats so weird! After listening the Yamaha hs, Focal sounds like there is a cutoff knob on the back on max level. I dont know if its just bc the Yamaha has so much mids and highs...but there is a huge difference
ofc they work for that use, but arent what they are intendeduse is for. i would suggest to buy some nice hifi speakers instead if you are just using them to watch movies and listening to music. they are made for audio work (flat frequences respons) which arent the "nicest and best" sounding option. dont know about the hiss levels on these monitors tho.
Hey, Edward, I recently got into music production after years of playing guitar to myself and learning to sing and discovered your channel a few days ago and have learned a ton since, so thank you! Do you think the extra it's worth 30 extra USD to upgrade from the Eris Pro 3.5 to the Elevate 5 MK II? I'd be using them in a bedroom - 3.2x4.1m in size, and later on in an office room that I plan to both sound-treat.
Hey! Can you do a comparison between Adam A3X, Genelec 8010A and Focal Alpha/Evo 50? I am planning to get one of these for a surround setup for my home studio. Any suggestions would be great✌️
Great work Edward, good videos. Specifically to these 2 monitors, I am using the KRK R7 G4. The Focal does sound good in this videos, but you can still tell the difference to the Yamaha, Yamaha's give so high quality sounds than Focal, but they are good quality.
I think everyone can find something in their price range BUT you can imagine how much ,,quality,, is build in a 280€ active Speaker. In the Soundclip they sound like a kitchen radio (sorry)… better save some money and buy the Neumann KH120 + youve even the posibility later to upgrade. Purchase the Sub + MA1 and you have an high quality Fullrange Setup for a pretty low price. Save Money and buy ones. Cheap Monitors sounds (mostly) cheap
Facts, most of the people on the comments are just Focal fanboys. I mean both the Yamahas & Focals can deliver but this "fanboy mentality & talk" needs to stop 🤦
🤠 Just use 🎧, lol. The new Rode ones look cool & keep your ears cool. The Tannoy Golds are an interesting one to check out as the tweeter is in the middle of the woofer. I'm not a pro so don't take my advice.
Amigo estos Monitores son los mejores que vas a encontrar en el mercado para un Home Studio Profesional). SI Estan en LIMA - PERÚ y están interesados contactar por este medio PRECIOS más que interesantes. GRACIAS
I BOUGHT THEM TODAY !!!!! AND I COMPARE THE FOCALS 50 EVO to NEUMANN KH150 . AND IT WAS THE NEARLY THE SAME !!! . NEUMANN GOT LITTLE BIT TOO MUCH LOWS . FOCAL ALPHA 50 ECO ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST !!!!! YAMAHA HS5 SOUNDS LIKE TRASH and it doesnt translate in this video how they really are !
The Yamahas were more open & clear imo. Most of you guys on the comments'e just Focal fanboys. I mean both the Yamahas & Focals are great & can deliver but this "fanboy mentality & talk" needs to stop #seriously 🤞
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I bought them 2 months ago and I have to say they are AMAZING! Everything is clear with nice bass and exeptional mids and highs.
They are awesome!!
This or Yamahas or Kalis?
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got the 65 EVOs tonight... even though the low end is massive, I can roll it off and mix tracks and then check the sub bass... amazing forward sound..can clearly hear everything... my audio interface is on one or two most of the time... got them for 500 euros the pair... thinking of getting a smaller pair or maybe adam A3X to put on the desk top... Those 50s are amazing too
ended up bringing home the 50s too as the store said I could try them out.. so both pairs are here and have been switching them up all day... the 65s are amazing, you can hear very low frequencies but I dont think its so great if you live in an apartment... they can be played very low and you can hear everything but the 50s do sound clearer because they have less low end... wondering whether to just keep both or to get some commercial speakers to check mixes on after mixing...
I'm a little late to the party, but I hooked mine up today. Wow! I moved from the KRK Rokit5's and the Focal are another level (and price ;-) but well worth it. Thanks for the video bro.
Could you possibly connect them to a ps5 ? 😅
@@un_sympathisch yes, with DAC préamp
Just got these bought a month ago and they are awesome, can mix on them all night!
Dope man!! 💪🏻
Are these that much superior to the KRK 5 G4 ?
Could you possibly connect them to a ps5 ? 😅
Hi - I love your enthusiasm which all adds to a great information packed review. You sold me on the Focal brand, however, I opted for the 65's instead of the 50's. I was after a touch more low end without including a sub. Keep up the great work. Peter.
I think the yamahas was much more honest in this test
Those are their most budget friendly models. Focal can get easily into the 10,000 and Eve 70,000 range. They are some of if not the best speakers ever made on this earth, at least that's what I've heard from pros that have tried others.
I don't understand your comparison, do you prefer the Yamaha or the Focal?
I can't deny that every video that you make is simple but cool and fun to watch
That's why your subscribers love it
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Keep making content 😆😆😆😆😆😆
Thanks!!
I will be getting the Focals because I can’t get no bass response from my hs7s .
Same here!
They sounded really veiled when I tested them honestly. Same can be heard in this vid. The previous version sounds clearer. The Tannoy Reveal 502 monitors are still far superior imo and now that they're pretty old, they're so much cheaper too.
What are you talking about "high end"?
They're low end
Hi end starts at least $10K
you are not the only one to report they preferred the previous version sonicwise, the alpha 80 are the best of the alphas
Focal monitors have like a 40 hour break in time before they sound right, they are much better than your low end and are a fine midrange monitor. Nowhere near the top end but they're decent once broken in IMO.
lol the tannoy reveal 502s are made by behringer and a cheapy made speakers. the newer tannoy golds are good though
@@robertbarry8440 are you sure? i've seen behringer bought tannoy almost a year after these came out. asking because considering buying.
That's a very nice pair of monitors keep making till the end ,..........
These Studio Speakers are nice and I like the color of it 🔥🔥🔥
Amazing 💜 , keep going bro ❤️ , we love your content.
Thank you so much 😀
Cool videography.🔥
I just loved the lows of these monitors 💕🔥
Hat's off to you🙋🏻♂️
I can't afford those. But just love seeing your videos💕💕💕💕💕
Thank you so much for watching!! 🙏🏻
@@EdwardSmithMusic You are most welcome brother💕💕💕
I could be wrong but he focal has more low end
You are right!
I have krk5 inches now but I wanted to upgrade my monitoring
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On the other hand, the focal 50 evo and the yamaha hs8 are relatively close to each other in the price range
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What do you suggest? Focal 50 or yamaha hs8 or even focal 65evo?
Thanks
Hi Edward. Great video!! I know it’s a loaded question but if you had to choose between the Focal’s on this video, the Yamaha HS-8, or the HS-7 for a guy startling out recording strictly guitar 🎸 which would you pick?
Easy answer - Yamaha HS8 all the way!!! - amzn.to/3qNgXQw
@@EdwardSmithMusic awesome thanks 🙏
@@EdwardSmithMusic What about the Focal Alpha 80 Evo vs the HS-8 (as they are kind of in the same price range)?
Will this work well for a home theater system?
Sorry what is that sensitivity switch? Thanks
Compressed flat music without dynamic.......even your clockradio can handel that . Use dynamic music and listen to the tone color, colored by the dampings factor of the "5 speaker. When you master a voice track, can you control the voice when it sings hard or soft? Nice advertising talk but actually you don't say anything
Not really a fair comparison using HS5's. You have to compare with HS7's which are also 6.5".
These Focal studio monitors have a 5" cone... not 6.5"
@@EdwardSmithMusic Super sorry, my bad! I was searching the 65 Evos and your video came up in there. Totally missed that your review was the 50!
Which model will be better for a 12m2 room? Evo 50 vs Evo 65?
evo 50
Hi Edward, thanks for the review. Great video!!! I hesitate between Alpha 50 EVO and HS7. Do you have an advice to choose ? my room is 12m2. I want to produce music like Lofi, record guitar, bass myself. Thanks a lot!!! bye
DAMMNNNN THESE LOOK SICK AND ARE AMAZINGGGG !!!
NICE VIDEO EDWARD!!!!!!
Great studio monitors. I love the lows of these monitors.
Yeah, the lows are great for the size!
Could you possibly connect them to a ps5 ? 😅
thats so weird! After listening the Yamaha hs, Focal sounds like there is a cutoff knob on the back on max level. I dont know if its just bc the Yamaha has so much mids and highs...but there is a huge difference
Are Alpha 65 evo suitable for listening to music / watching movies? In silent conditions, is the hiss / noise floor audible at a distance of 1 meter?
ofc they work for that use, but arent what they are intendeduse is for. i would suggest to buy some nice hifi speakers instead if you are just using them to watch movies and listening to music. they are made for audio work (flat frequences respons) which arent the "nicest and best" sounding option. dont know about the hiss levels on these monitors tho.
thanks for the review Edward
dope content as usual
Focal have more low end and mids are not too boosted like the HS8.
Agreed!
Can I use dose Evo for home audio???
Ive got focal open and closed back headphones, they are really impressive. Definitely worth their premium
Hey, Edward, I recently got into music production after years of playing guitar to myself and learning to sing and discovered your channel a few days ago and have learned a ton since, so thank you!
Do you think the extra it's worth 30 extra USD to upgrade from the Eris Pro 3.5 to the Elevate 5 MK II? I'd be using them in a bedroom - 3.2x4.1m in size, and later on in an office room that I plan to both sound-treat.
My ears will be ringing with the yamaha. Focal winning me
I just saw your other video saying that is not worth to spend that much money on these monitors!!!!! Soooo which one is it???? 🤣🤣🤣
Yo bro you have cool unboxing and review videos
Glad you like them!
@@EdwardSmithMusic ofcourse,
I love them
I started watching your channel for home studio setup and now I'm addicted to your channel
Great vid...would i need woofer for 2,5x4,5 m room ?
A woofer would be nice, but it’s not absolutely necessary.
Hey! Can you do a comparison between Adam A3X, Genelec 8010A and Focal Alpha/Evo 50? I am planning to get one of these for a surround setup for my home studio. Any suggestions would be great✌️
Love the vid Ed
I would say you would be keeping these
Last week i bought the yamaha hs5 white i think im going to send them back and buy this one😂
These are almost double the price though?
i tried the HS5 .... too much mids and high for me .... i had ear pain after 15min ....
can you mix on these ?
Back then you were just reviewing budget studio monitors, now you’re reviewing high end studio monitors, time pass by so fast
Haha! I try and review any studio equipment I can get my hands on.
Great work Edward, good videos.
Specifically to these 2 monitors,
I am using the KRK R7 G4.
The Focal does sound good in this videos, but you can still tell the difference to the Yamaha, Yamaha's give so high quality sounds than Focal, but they are good quality.
yamaha lacks of bass definition
can I connect the Focal Sub One to the EVO 50????
🔥 THEY ARE GOOD👌
Could you possibly connect them to a ps5 ? 😅
When we can get focal alpha 80 big speakers ?
Damn man those are 🔥🔥
I think everyone can find something in their price range BUT you can imagine how much ,,quality,, is build in a 280€ active Speaker. In the Soundclip they sound like a kitchen radio (sorry)… better save some money and buy the Neumann KH120 + youve even the posibility later to upgrade. Purchase the Sub + MA1 and you have an high quality Fullrange Setup for a pretty low price. Save Money and buy ones. Cheap Monitors sounds (mostly) cheap
lol🤕
It'll be awsome if you compare it to adam audio T5V:)
no need, the tv serie is trash and not accurate, focal is better by far. If you want adams start from the ax serie everything below is not good.
@@LaidbackSounds except the T8V. T8V beats the HS8.
Yep boy, you can throw away your Yamaha`s HS sounding like an empty yoghourt pot compared to these pricey frenchy excellences ! Focal don`t laugh ! 😊
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You from SA?
great video. thanks lot
Yamaha sounds way better in this recording. The Focal sounded muffled. What mic did you use to record that?
Facts, most of the people on the comments are just Focal fanboys. I mean both the Yamahas & Focals can deliver but this "fanboy mentality & talk" needs to stop 🤦
Focal won
both sound like cola can under the mattress... is it really that bad? Home speakers from Focal could not be futher from this in clarity ... just wow.
I´m listening this comparison with my Yamaha HS50m....xD
Focal Alpha Evo 50 VS Adam Audio T5V?
Im a PsyTrance artist producer.
I'll be very thankful to get a professional opinion - which should i buy?
🤠 Just use 🎧, lol. The new Rode ones look cool & keep your ears cool. The Tannoy Golds are an interesting one to check out as the tweeter is in the middle of the woofer. I'm not a pro so don't take my advice.
No they are not, for what they cost the price/quality difference with the rest of the 5" bunch is not justified.👎🏻
these are crazy!!!
Evo sound boxy to me but yamahas have no bass... the room is the decision maker for me...
All I can think about is sliding my ds18 bullets into these and a prv tweeter😩😩😩😩😩
Dude, enough with the hands...gawd.
Focal > Yamaha
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Those are a little out of my price range
They are a bit pricey unfortunately
Foco. ..I love you
Wow 🥺
Sweet!!! 🤣
Gud video
Thanks!!
Please give me midi keyboard 🙏🙏
I vote for the Focals....very flat and uncolored in my professional opinion.
I agree!
@@EdwardSmithMusic yeah man those are a great choice for your review! Cheers,
Well for more than $400 they better sound amazing
That's not even considered expensive for high quality monitors.
yamaha sounds horrible compared to Focal , WOW IM SHOCKED
not everyone likes the blue color, its a high risk manufacturing it this way, just because of the blue cone i eliminated these
Who gives a shit if 1 out of 100 don’t like it
I BOUGHT THEM TODAY !!!!! AND I COMPARE THE FOCALS 50 EVO to NEUMANN KH150 . AND IT WAS THE NEARLY THE SAME !!! . NEUMANN GOT LITTLE BIT TOO MUCH LOWS . FOCAL ALPHA 50 ECO ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST !!!!! YAMAHA HS5 SOUNDS LIKE TRASH and it doesnt translate in this video how they really are !
they sound awful compared to the Yamaha's and if they are that good, why don't you have them? Reviews are saying poor too, GF.
The Focal's have a muddy sound to them compared to the Yamaha.
in real life they are jaw dropping
Please give me midi keyboard 🙏🙏
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The Yamahas were more open & clear imo. Most of you guys on the comments'e just Focal fanboys. I mean both the Yamahas & Focals are great & can deliver but this "fanboy mentality & talk" needs to stop #seriously 🤞
Yamaha soa melhor
HS5 has more clarity.