Product Comparison: Focal Twin6 Be vs Neumann KH 310

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Focal Twin6 Be 6.5 Inches 3-Way Powered Studio Monitor

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Neumann KH 310 Active Studio Monitor

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General Specifications

Brand

Focal

Neumann

Model

Twin6 Be

KH 310

Origin

France

Ireland

About the Product

The Twin6 Be is the best seller of the Focal Professional range and the most versatile work tool of the SM6 line. It represents the only necessary solution for recording, mixing and mastering.

Neumann's KH 310 three-way active tri-amplified monitor features a Mathematically Modeled Dispersion Waveguide (MMD), flexible acoustical controls, various input options and an extensive range of mounting hardware.

Key Specs

Type

Active

Number Of Speakers

Output Power

400 W

290 W

Driver Configuration

6.5" woofer, 1" tweeter

8.25" woofer, 1" tweeter

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Focal Twin6 Be 6.5 Inches 3-Way Powered Studio Monitor

These are the speakers that can and will define you as a professional mixing engineer.
Stereo imaging, the detail when eqing, compression etc. So detailed. Just an honest blown away owner of focal twins.
The Focal Twin6be monitors are the best near field speakers I have ever encountered.
Totally accurate speakers. Not too much bass, not too much treble or mids. Very accurate in all ranges.
They are bright and clear, but I do not find them to be accurate. My assumption is related to the crossover frequency to the tweeter.

Neumann KH 310 Active Studio Monitor

The new PSU design has been optimised specifically to maintain the bass transient response and maximise headroom margins, that's cool!
Frequency response limits are given as 34Hz and 21kHz, and the overall response is very well controlled.
That really is quite a lot when 3dB represents a doubling of acoustic power!
These babies go low and the bass is tight and controlled. the mids and high are balanced just right.
Very bad stereo image and not full range sound.

Size & Weight

Height

9.8 in.

10 in.

Width

19.7 in.

15.12 in.

Depth

13.4 in.

11.5 in.

Weight

30.8 lbs.

28.13 lbs.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Focal Twin6 Be 6.5 Inches 3-Way Powered Studio Monitor

If you have a really small space, maybe consider getting the Focal Twin6 Be.
Make sure you have the space for these speakers and that you aren't purchasing speakers that are too big, twin6 be too small, i recommend.
The Focal Twin's are great monitors. Small size. Many people love these speakers.
The cons to these speakers are: very large size for my studio, the length of the "burn in" time you must do yourself and that's problem sometimes.
However, they are a bit oversized for the room, and I started thinking about nesrfields as a second set.

Neumann KH 310 Active Studio Monitor

The new KH 310 is, similarly, a redesign of the previous O300 model, sharing the same size, aesthetics.
My room can be tough so I was really surprised at how easy these were to get right, especially given their size.
When mounted in free space, well away from walls, the KH 310 tonality is absolutely spot-on, and good size for my studio.
No big size, no good sound, no surprised, this monitor not for me.
Well it was time to look for new and bigger monitors. This speaker was small for my goals.

Audio

Min. Frequency Response

40 Hz

30 Hz

Max. Frequency Response

40 kHz

22 kHz

Input Impendance

10 kOhm

13 kOhm

Sensitivity

115 dB

110.3 dB

What customers say about "Audio"

Focal Twin6 Be 6.5 Inches 3-Way Powered Studio Monitor

It sounded amazing! I"m incredibly pleased with these monitors.
However, all mix and mastering will now be done via the Focals. Worth every last cent.
What a GREAT sounding Monitor!!! Focal are my favorites at our studio here in California!!!
They maintain a coherent soundstage at all mixing levels, including very quiet listening.
I agree that they sound good, but there is a lot of odd stuff happening in the lower mid-range.

Neumann KH 310 Active Studio Monitor

High frequency driver is detailed without being hyped. Overall a very flat but musical sounding monitor.
After over 20 years of using various studio monitors I have found a pair that sound like a record, here we go.
With some reverb and delay effects it sound like a surround system. I hear sounds coming from behind!
Everything just sounds real and correct whether tracking, mixing or mastering.
Listening to good recordings freezes me to the seat.

Features

Color

Red / Black

Black

Enclosure Material

MDF

Painted aluminum

Cabinet Type

Ported

Interfaces

XLR

Magnetic Shielding

Yes

Controls

Power ON / OFF, HF Control, LF Control, Input Sensitivity

Low-Mid, Bass, Treble, Output level, Input Gain, Power ON / OFF

Extras

Beryllium inverted dome tweeter, “W” composite sandwich cone, 3-way Powered Studio Monitor

Independent thermo limiters for woofer, midrange dome and tweeter., Woofer soft clip and excursion limiters., Mathematically Modeled Dispersion Waveguide (MMD), Flexible acoustical controls.

Cabinet Type
Magnetic Shielding

What customers say about "Features"

Focal Twin6 Be 6.5 Inches 3-Way Powered Studio Monitor

I am incredibly happy to have this monitors with this nice material and color!!!!
After adding a sub to the Twins has made all the difference in the world to best way
The Focal Twin 6s actually work really well, presenting plenty of detail, with excellent vocal reproduction and a believable tonal balance across.
These speakers are suitable for both nearfield and midfield applications, in both project and professional studios. So that's my choice.
They are great nearfield monitors that need a little help. Great hi's great mids a little heavy in the lower mids.

Neumann KH 310 Active Studio Monitor

I'v read several other reviews of the KH 310 as being effortless. That's my impression aswell.
Somehow it seems like I'm seeing (hearing) into the speakers the depth is amazing.
A friend of mine spent about 2 hours listen to music in my studio. Control bass, mid, treble, it's amazing!
Myself I can't put into words what these monitors have done for my mixes. Their just unbelievable!!!!
You can control bass, that's good, yeah, but bass sounds bad.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

2 year(s)

Certifications

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