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Vaste vraagprijs aub niet bieden of vragen naar minimale vraagprijs. Geen reactie terug deze speakers/studio monitoren zijn in goede staat. Testen en beluisteren is mogelijk. Verkoop het omdat ik ande
This is a buyer’s market if the unit is working properly. €550 sits a bit above the clearest recent used benchmarks I found: roughly €547 on one French market listing, about €580–€600 on Korean secondhand listings, and a pair sold/priced around €500 in one US used listing, which makes €550 feel fair rather than cheap for a single listing with unknown condition.
That said, the CMS 65 has a strong reputation for a neutral, detailed top end and a solid, nearfield-friendly presentation, so it remains a worthwhile buy for someone who wants honest studio monitors with hi-fi appeal. The upside is best if the seller can confirm clean amp operation, no driver fatigue, and included grilles/power leads; with unknown condition, the value depends on whether you’re buying a ready-to-run pair or taking on age-related risk.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Focal traces its roots to 1979 in Saint-Étienne, France, where engineer and hi-fi enthusiast Jacques Mahul founded the company in a small workshop within his father's precision engineering firm. Initially operating as JMlab, it began crafting bespoke speaker drivers, with early models like the DB13 earning acclaim for their compact yet dynamic bass performance. This heritage of acoustic innovation and French craftsmanship propelled Focal's evolution, marked by pivotal 1990s expansions under Gérard Chrétien's leadership, yielding iconic references such as the Vega and Grande Utopia loudspeakers that redefined audiophile standards.
The brand's core focus remains high-fidelity loudspeakers, where it excels through in-house driver design featuring breakthroughs like inverted-dome tweeters, Polyglass cones, flax diaphragms, and beryllium tweeters in its Utopia line. Focal has diversified into professional studio monitors, premium headphones, car audio systems, and select accessories, all emphasizing noble materials and meticulous engineering. While not delving into amplifiers, turntables, DACs, or cables, its speaker-centric portfolio spans home, mobile, and pro applications with unwavering commitment to purity of sound.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Focal commands respect as a world leader among discerning hi-fi buyers for its benchmark performance, international awards, and "Made in France" prestige. No longer a niche boutique, it blends heritage appeal with cutting-edge technology, attracting serious audiophiles who prioritize transparency, dynamics, and emotional depth over mass-market compromises.
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