Very good headset, very good sound, what more could you ask for
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Posted on 08 Jul 2024
By John W.
Precise for the highs, a bit less precise for the mids, good bass overall, very good headphones and great value for money
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Posted on 23 May 2024
By Georges
I have not yet explored the product to its full potential since I just acquired it. But the little I have heard as a result is fabulous. The sound is clear, precise, and faithful: I can hear many things, and I have more information than with the headphones I have used so far. It's amazing. Very satisfied with this purchase, with a good value for money ratio, making it accessible to everyone.
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Posted on 23 May 2024
By Cécile C
Great headphones. Very nice storage case. The sound is great and isolates well from outside noise.
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Posted on 26 Dec 2023
By Ludivine D.
Nickel 👌🏽
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Posted on 03 Feb 2023
By Mari
A quality sound with 16 and 24-bit FLAC file as source. Also tested on my Marshall guitar amp.
I recommend this product for sound lovers (quite faithful to the source file)
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Posted on 01 Dec 2022
By Kévin
Very good sound. Quality product, sturdy. To be seen over time. But normally with Focal, no problem.
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Posted on 25 Nov 2022
By Anthony Bardouille
Monstrous helmet!! I call it the "details king". Honestly, easy to drive, comfortable, and it looks like it's built to last!! Especially 1v2cnm1 current promo! At this price, it's unbeatable!!
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Posted on 01 Nov 2022
By Benjamin Picard
What is said about this headset is generally accurate. I don't think I can fully mix a track with it. However, it serves me as a complement to my monitoring system and other headsets because its sound is interesting and unique. It notably has a very pleasant response for recording sessions (precise and not tiring).
After some time using it, I would describe a very defined signature with a very pronounced instrument separation but a softness around 4kHz which, while a blessing for long listening sessions without auditory fatigue, can sometimes create a lack for some (if you listen to metal for example, a little EQ tweak will be welcome to recover aggressiveness on distortions). There is also a slight boost in the highs beyond 8kHz which could bother ears very sensitive to these frequencies (it obviously depends on the track, the listening volume, and how it is mixed/mastered).
The bass response is full of surprises. Generally neutral and balanced, it goes very low (nice for controlling infras). The surprise comes from the fact that when you push it (impact effect tested on Entropy Polychord by Clark for example), it's monstrous, controlled but monstrously powerful without distortion. You can clearly feel that the ears will give out before the headset. The stereo image is wide but lacks air, it's in the good average for a closed headset but obviously far from a premium open headset.
I am 1.90 m tall with a normal head size for my height; I have to adjust the earcups to the last available notch. At first, the pressure on my ears was too strong but by forcing it (which showed me it was very sturdy) I was able to soften it. The pressure remains rather strong but allows moving in all directions without having to reposition it. I can keep it on my head for 2-3 hours without issues; if I had protruding ears, it would probably be a different story.
I like this headset and I think it must be tried to understand if Focal's premise on this product can please you.
There you go, I hope my review will be useful to you!
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Posted on 27 Oct 2022
By J-g
My son (to whom I gave it) told me: if my glasses were as good as this headset, I would see the molecules individually.
Everything is said. Comfort, sound, great value for money.
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Posted on 07 Sep 2022
By Jean-luc B.
Very comfortable headset, neat connectivity, generous cable length, and above all very good sound. Typical Focal....
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Posted on 09 Mar 2022
By patrick raous
Tighten quite firmly
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Posted on 10 Feb 2022
By TOURAIS
Very faithful reproduction to say HiFi without a shadow of a doubt
You have to insert the jack with a quarter turn into the headset, forcing a little for the notch
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Posted on 02 Feb 2022
By client(e)
I already have Focal speakers and I wanted to continue with this brand, and well I think that in this price category it will be difficult to find better. In fact, you close your eyes and you are at the concert. The sound is simply wonderful with incredible precision and clarity. I think the quality/price ratio of this headset is almost perfect.
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Posted on 29 Jan 2022
By Bruno Cousin
Bought as a replacement for a BeyerDynamics DT-770, I am really satisfied with the sound quality which allows me to have a good overview of my arrangements. However, for mixing, I find that the bass is still not faithful enough compared to monitoring, sure there is some, but some harmonies don't come through, which leads to some (good or bad) surprises when switching to speakers.
Comfort-wise, it's really top-notch. The DT-770 tended to compress my ears against the arms of my glasses and during long sessions it quickly became unbearable but here, despite the headset gripping the head a bit more, no problem at this level.
I also appreciate the possibility to replace the cable, the fact that there is a coiled cable for the studio and a straight one with a mic for a more "classic" use (let's be honest, given its size and weight, it makes it a very good portable headset without impacting performance).
Only downside: the carrying case is huge and barely fits into a 20L backpack with a few other things. Some optimization on this side would be welcome!
Another downside which is more a personal opinion: when I chose Focal, I thought "made in France" and what a surprise when I saw "made in China" on the box...! For the record, Beyer was "made in Germany", showing that European production is possible without astronomical costs...!
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Posted on 26 Jan 2022
By Client
You can clearly feel the hoop on the head, at p
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Posted on 19 Jan 2022
By Vincent Bauzély
super produit ultra qualitatif
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Posted on 19 Jan 2022
By bruno Carniato
this is the helmet of my dreams I love it
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Posted on 27 Dec 2021
By yoyo
pleasant, but lacks too many mids, not for studio use. good quality materials.
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Posted on 16 Dec 2021
By christophe guillaume
An excellent choice in terms of sound, very neutral, perfect for musicians looking for transparency without wanting to flatter the ears.
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Posted on 11 Dec 2021
By Patrick BOUCHARD
Headphones that perfectly fulfill their function of neutral listening with considerable comfort. A small downside for the removable ear pads that are not necessarily easy to put back on and for the slight discomfort on the top of the head.
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Posted on 08 Dec 2021
By Jouvancourt Fabien de
Very good product. Excellent sound quality and comfortable to wear
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Posted on 06 Dec 2021
By Client
Clear, well-defined sound. Note that the jack cable can be unplugged from the headset. The only downside: the headset is too tight on my head for my taste.
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Posted on 06 Dec 2021
By Adrien
Top material
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Posted on 06 Oct 2021
By Rémi Bridot
Very good Focal model for the price.
Much better than the colorful competition for a similar price.
This headset seems very sturdy.
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Posted on 01 Jul 2021
By SYLVAIN COLOMBIé
Really great headset, I won't talk about the sound because there are already professional reviews online (which are mostly positive) but for me the sound is excellent, the headset is also very nice, much more in real life than in photos, only one point to review: the headband is not comfortable at all, there are worse for sure, and you get used to it, but there are also much better especially since it doesn't seem like Focal really tried to make it comfortable.
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Posted on 14 Apr 2021
By Thomas Karlowski
Excellent son enveloppant, isolant, confortable
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Posted on 27 Jan 2021
By Fabrice Descours
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Posted on 22 Oct 2020
By goron steven