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Good sound with just a minor issue over comfort.
I'm just a keen music lover, I use the headphones at home with an Audiolab M-dac+ and a PC. I've been using these headphones for just over a month so far, and I'm enjoying them.
Pros,
Excellent sound
Good build quality
Stylish compact design
Nice storage case and two cables
Cons,
Can be a little uncomfortable to wear for longer periods if you have larger ears.
Build:
Build quality is excellent. These headphones look fantastic, are well put together, don't feel fragile, and all the visible parts are finished to a high standard. The case and cables are of the same high quality and they arrive beautifully packed with the phones and cables already in the case, packed inside a sturdy card outer box. - 5/5
Sound:
The sound is flat and uncoloured, just as you would want with studio headphones. I've been hearing lots of extra detail in music I'm familiar with, especially at low frequencies, and in particular, if an instrument or vocal has been recorded with distortion, I find it very noticeable with these phones. - 5/5
Comfort:
The ear cups are not the largest. The inside of the memory foam rings make an elliptical space about 50mm high and 40mm wide and my ears just squeeze into them, they get a little uncomfortable after an hour or so. They could have done with being 60mm by 45mm for me, but they do sit securely over my head without discomfort, and they give modest attenuation to ambient household noise. - 4/5
Summary:
Good sound with just a minor issue over comfort.
Pros,
Excellent sound
Good build quality
Stylish compact design
Nice storage case and two cables
Cons,
Can be a little uncomfortable to wear for longer periods if you have larger ears.
Build:
Build quality is excellent. These headphones look fantastic, are well put together, don't feel fragile, and all the visible parts are finished to a high standard. The case and cables are of the same high quality and they arrive beautifully packed with the phones and cables already in the case, packed inside a sturdy card outer box. - 5/5
Sound:
The sound is flat and uncoloured, just as you would want with studio headphones. I've been hearing lots of extra detail in music I'm familiar with, especially at low frequencies, and in particular, if an instrument or vocal has been recorded with distortion, I find it very noticeable with these phones. - 5/5
Comfort:
The ear cups are not the largest. The inside of the memory foam rings make an elliptical space about 50mm high and 40mm wide and my ears just squeeze into them, they get a little uncomfortable after an hour or so. They could have done with being 60mm by 45mm for me, but they do sit securely over my head without discomfort, and they give modest attenuation to ambient household noise. - 4/5
Summary:
Good sound with just a minor issue over comfort.
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AWESOOOOOME!
I dread using headphones and only do so when it is absolutely neccessary. However, I own a pair of those Focal Alpha 80 mixing monitors and these are an amazing companion.
PROS: I can get a similar vibe on a mix and now trust that when I use these phones that the mix will translate much better to my monitors than using other headphones.
Typically headphones result in a flat and very lackluster mix - these phones have given me much much better results in those regards. Finally I have no real issues to use headphones when I need - I trust them now.
In addition, they are cloth covered, not that fake leather sticker junk that peels off after 6 months.
Worth the extra expense when comparing to other mixing headphones.
PROS: I can get a similar vibe on a mix and now trust that when I use these phones that the mix will translate much better to my monitors than using other headphones.
Typically headphones result in a flat and very lackluster mix - these phones have given me much much better results in those regards. Finally I have no real issues to use headphones when I need - I trust them now.
In addition, they are cloth covered, not that fake leather sticker junk that peels off after 6 months.
Worth the extra expense when comparing to other mixing headphones.
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These are great headphones, as for the sound, they sound for their money, I like that the wire is disconnected from these headphones, and there is a case!
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BRILLIANT!
I was always an AKG Fan. Working long hours with closed headphones recently and my K271mk2 started to fatigue my head after a couple of hours... Was looking for something with higher comfort and oh man..higher comfort it is.. Very comfy! The sound is totally different than AKG... The middle is way more pronounced. More Bass. They are of course way louder too, so that can be a plus. I am still burning them in...
They are definitely not "problem solvers" but I think one can make great mixes with them as they sound more "Consumer HiFi" but with great detail, AKG is more analytical for sure but lacks the vibe. Listening to music in Focal is just FUN and does not fatigue the ears as the high end is a bit darker.
Great job Focal. Perfect solution for people looking for high comfort and detailed sound with a HIFI twist.
They are definitely not "problem solvers" but I think one can make great mixes with them as they sound more "Consumer HiFi" but with great detail, AKG is more analytical for sure but lacks the vibe. Listening to music in Focal is just FUN and does not fatigue the ears as the high end is a bit darker.
Great job Focal. Perfect solution for people looking for high comfort and detailed sound with a HIFI twist.
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Great quality headphones, Very Comfy
These are the best headphones I’ve ever had. Period. The balance, clarity, comfort, all the little extras like phone cable and box. This is an absolutely stellar creation.
I’ve been using them rigorously for over a year. They are absolutely great for studio work, and I’ve also used them on-set during film work, they can be driven quite loud whilst still maintaining clarity. They are very very comfortable, you can use them for longer than is recommended to use headphones in one sitting.
It also comes with a high quality case, as well as a curly cable for more professional applications (screw adapter for 1/4 inch), and a thinner, TRRS cellphone cable complete with microphone and button, great when you want to plug out of the mixing console and into your phone for referencing that last bounce.
Only con is that now after a year, the red outer cushioning has started to deteriorate and I can see the inside foam. Time to contact their customer support I guess, but this is also maybe an inevitability with such comfortable cups.
Overall a great product, I hope they keep them in their lineup for many years. Would replace if lost/broken.
I’ve been using them rigorously for over a year. They are absolutely great for studio work, and I’ve also used them on-set during film work, they can be driven quite loud whilst still maintaining clarity. They are very very comfortable, you can use them for longer than is recommended to use headphones in one sitting.
It also comes with a high quality case, as well as a curly cable for more professional applications (screw adapter for 1/4 inch), and a thinner, TRRS cellphone cable complete with microphone and button, great when you want to plug out of the mixing console and into your phone for referencing that last bounce.
Only con is that now after a year, the red outer cushioning has started to deteriorate and I can see the inside foam. Time to contact their customer support I guess, but this is also maybe an inevitability with such comfortable cups.
Overall a great product, I hope they keep them in their lineup for many years. Would replace if lost/broken.
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Exactly what I needed
Great headphones, I’ve been very happy with it and I strongly recommend it!
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Astounding for the price you pay
After buying these headphones well over four years ago, I can say with confidence they are hands down the best I’ve come across for the money. Great sound across the board (especially in the lows and mids) and very stylish/comfortable to wear! Four years in and still working as they should be! Couldn’t recommend highly enough!
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Shows how bad your source is.
Built well, never leave your head no matter how intensive headbanging is.
You'll never lose transients if they're there. Not bass heavy, but it is what i expect from headphones - clarity with no excessive freq level out of nowhere. Lows ends with no rumble, no standing wave effect.
Sits great, no pressure, maybe i have appropriate ear form)).
Since i had no very expensive headphones Focals beats dt770, 7605 and my old K271.
You'll never lose transients if they're there. Not bass heavy, but it is what i expect from headphones - clarity with no excessive freq level out of nowhere. Lows ends with no rumble, no standing wave effect.
Sits great, no pressure, maybe i have appropriate ear form)).
Since i had no very expensive headphones Focals beats dt770, 7605 and my old K271.
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One of the best
for the price range it is definitely one of the best, most neutral sounding headphones for pro audio purpose, very detail & flat mid frequencies, highly recommended
and Thomann.de is definitely the best option to acquire musical instrument for international buyers, thanks!
and Thomann.de is definitely the best option to acquire musical instrument for international buyers, thanks!
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Focal listen professional
I wanted to have a Focal for a long time. I had no idea though how it would sound. I ordered the closed one because I needed a closed headphone for my studio vocal work. This Focal is so amazing, it brings a smile on my face every time I put it on. I can also mix my songs a lot better compared to the headphones I was using before. I can recommend this Focal to everyone. You not have to be a studio owner to enjoy the quality - I use it as well to listen to music coming from my i phone. Also, I got amazing customer service/advice by the Thomann team. Josh Rainbow opera singer
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