Focal Professional CMS 40 Studio Monitors

The CMS 40 is the most compact monitor in Focal's Professional line. Its size/extended bass frequency ratio ensures excellent versatility. The CMS 40 also guarantees ultra-realistic voicing along with optimum acoustic integration in a small room.
  • Inverted dome tweeter for accurate soundstage
  • Acoustically transparent aluminum cabinet
  • Compact monitor
  • Polyglass cone woofer for neutral sound
  • Tweeter power unit reproduces every detail
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The perfect companion to Macintosh systems in post-production and home studios.

The Focal CMS 40 offers superior acoustic integration for a small room, while delivering ultra-realistic voicing. It lets you hear accurately from as close as 16 inches, even in the least-forgiving surroundings—for example, near reverberating surfaces. The CMS 40 is the perfect tool for post-production and home studios. And even in larger studios, it's excellent as a second monitoring system for quickly checking how the mix translates onto smaller speakers.

Highlights

  • Inverted dome tweeter for accurate soundstage
  • Acoustically transparent aluminum cabinet
  • Compact monitor
  • Polyglass cone woofer for neutral, uncolored sound
  • Woofer amplification provides sound transparency and power in the mid-bass register
  • Tweeter power unit reproduces the slightest details
  • Low- and high-frequency shelving optimizes acoustic integration
  • Fixing points for easy stand, ceiling or wall mounting

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Compact design combines with optimal acoustic integration for ultra-realistic voicing in small spaces.

Technical Specs

Power

  • Power: 220-230V (0.5A fuse), 120V (0.8A fuse), 100V (1A fuse)

Driver

  • Frequency Response: 60Hz - 28kHz

Dimension

  • Weight: 11.0 lb./5.5 kg
  • Height: 9.38 in./23.8 cm
  • Width: 6.13 in./15.5 cm
  • Length: 6.13 in./15.5 cm

What's in the Box?

  • Focal Professional CMS 40 Studio Monitors
  • Decoupling table stand
  • Four rubber feet
  • Two height-adjustable spikes
  • Phase optimization plug (tweeter)
  • Two removable grilles (tweeter and woofer)

Manufacturer Information

Warranty

  • Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.

Part Number

  • UPC or EAN No.: 3134011012008
  • Mfr. Part Number: FOPRO-CMS40
 

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Excellent quality and sound

    • Written by from Point Cook

    These are truly spectacular monitor speakers for a small room or low listening levels. Comparable to the Adam A3x in quality and overall sound, I just preferred these. I wouldn't use these to mix bass heavy music without the matching sub, but that can only be expected from a 4 inch speaker.

    Positives:
    Very high quality build, clear manual and immaculate sound quality
    Compact size makes them suitable for a small room
    Front ported, so they can be placed close to a wall
    Front power switch so they can be turned off to save power simply

    Negatives;
    No 1/4 inch inputs
    Physics prevent a 4 inch woofer going below about 60Hz     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic speakers, but you can get them cheaper than here

    • Written by from Marrickville

    These are the best in their class, and could replace quite serious monitors that are larger & more expensive. But shop around as you can knock $200 off this price without trying. …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    WOW!

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    Simply the more natural sounding monitors I've heared under 700£ a pair. Powerful enough. Compact, easy to position even in my tiny room. …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    WOW!

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    Simply the more natural sounding monitors I've heared under 700£ a pair. Powerful enough. Compact, easy to position even in my tiny room. …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic speakers, but you can get them cheaper than here

    • Written by from Marrickville

    These are the best in their class, and could replace quite serious monitors that are larger & more expensive. But shop around as you can knock $200 off this price without trying. …More

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Excellent quality and sound

    • Written by from Point Cook

    These are truly spectacular monitor speakers for a small room or low listening levels. Comparable to the Adam A3x in quality and overall sound, I just preferred these. I wouldn't use these to mix bass heavy music without the matching sub, but that can only be expected from a 4 inch speaker.

    Positives:
    Very high quality build, clear manual and immaculate sound quality
    Compact size makes them suitable for a small room
    Front ported, so they can be placed close to a wall
    Front power switch so they can be turned off to save power simply

    Negatives;
    No 1/4 inch inputs
    Physics prevent a 4 inch woofer going below about 60Hz     …More

    25 of 25 people found this useful

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  • Hows the bass on these?
    • Asked by Jim S from Forestville
    • Jan 15, 2013

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  • What kind of cable would I need to connect these to my MacBook Pro?
    • Asked by Michael W from Temple Hills
    • Mar 24, 2011

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    These are professional studio monitors, and very good entry ones at that, they're not cheap PC speakers or designed to make dodgy recordings sound great. To get the best out of them, you will want your Mac to be connected to an external DAC (digital to analog converter), either via USB or the headphone-out which doubles as a digital out; spdif/optical toslink to be precise. You would then connect the Focals either via unbalanced RCA cables, or balanced XLR if your DAC supports it. Some examples would be the Apogee Duet or DAC Magic for entry level. You don't need amplification because these are active not passive speakers. …More

    • Answered by Pierre M
    • May 5, 2011
  • can i use these speakers with airport express and itunes wirelessly with my iphone 4?
    • Asked by Simon R from Woodville
    • Jun 16, 2011

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    Sure ! You will need a headphone jack to RCA stereo cable which can be found just about anywhere ...

    I have these speakers and they are quite a treat to ones ears I must say :)     …More

    • Answered by Murat L from Istanbul
    • Nov 11, 2011
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