When an audio company has a verified headphone hit on their hands, what can they do to improve it-fix something that isn't really broken If you're Focal, you look forward-not back.
Sound almost as good as the more expensive Spirit Classic; Well made; Good isolation; Comfortable pads; Good choice of case or bag - both included; Low distortion; Forgiving sound made for commuting
Too expensive for worry-free commuting; Could be more comfortable for long-term use; Big for mobile use
Here we go again. That's what I remember thinking when I heard that Focal, France's largest speaker manufacturer, was going to start making headphones. After Beats by Dre opened the floodgates, a number of speaker and electronics companies that never made headphones started jumping into the market.
Smooth tonal balance; Euro design flair
High-ish head-clamping pressure
The headphone market is now effectively saturated at any price point you could think of and unless you are the sort of person that breaks headphones...
Lively and entertaining sound; Comfortable; Well built and well spec'd
Bass sometimes a little exuberant; Mic slightly high on the cord; Colour a matter of taste
Another fine pair of headphones from Focal, but not the punchiest Focal has crafted another fine pair of headphones. Whether you keep them at home or use them out and about, it's an easy, entertaining listen. Just don't expect too much excitement.
Smooth sound; Decent detail and timing
Needs a bit more oomph; Materials could be more luxurious
I could quite happily introduce these as my child from the first marriage, that's how much I live them.
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