Focal Listen Pro

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   J-g27/10/2022

   What you read on this helmet is generally well-founded. I don't think I can completely mix a song with it. On the other hand, I use it as a complement to my monitoring system and other headphones as its sound is interesting and unique. In particular, it has a very pleasant response for recording sessions (accurate and not tiring).
   After some time using it, I would talk about a very defined signature with a very pronounced separation of instruments but a softness around 4kHz which, while it is a blessing for long listening without auditory fatigue, may, at times, create a lack for some (if you listen to metal for example, a little EQ will be welcome to recover from the aggressiveness of the distortions). There is also a small treble boost beyond 8kHz that could annoy ears that are very very sensitive to these frequencies (it obviously depends on the song, the volume and how it is mixed/mastered).
   The bass response is full of surprises. Overall neutral and balanced, it goes down very low (nice for controlling infras). The surprise comes from the fact that when you enter it (impact effect tested on Clark's Entropy Polychord for example), it's monstrous, controlled but monstrous in power without distortion. You can tell that it's the ears that will let go before the headphones. The stereo image is large but lacks air, we are in the good average for a closed helmet but obviously a long way from a premium open helmet.
   I am 1.90 m tall with a normal head for my height; I have to adjust the headphones to the latest notch available. At the beginning, the pressure on my ears was too much but by forcing him (which showed me that he was very strong) I was able to relax him. The pressure is still quite strong but allows you to move in all directions without having to replace it. I can keep it on my head for 2-3 hours without worries, if my ears stick out, it would surely be another story.
   I like these headphones and I think you should try them to understand if Focal's premise on this product can please you.
   That's it, I hope my review will be useful to you!

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   Client26/01/2022

   Bought to replace a DT-770 from BeyerDynamics, I am really satisfied with the sound quality that allows me to have a good overview of my arrangements. On the other hand, for mixing, I think that the bass is not yet faithful enough compared to monitoring, of course there are some, but some harmonies do not work, which reserves some (good or bad) surprises when using speakers.
   In terms of comfort we are really at the top. The DT-770 had a tendency to compress my ears against the temples of my glasses and during big sessions it quickly became unbearable but now, despite the helmet squeezing my head a little more, no problem at this level.
   I also appreciate the possibility of replacing the cable, the fact that there is a spiral cable for the studio and a straight cable with microphone for a more “classic” use (we're not going to lie to ourselves, given its size and weight, it makes them a very good nomad headphone without impacting performance).
   The only downside: the transport box is huge and barely fits into a 20L backpack with a few extra things. A bit of optimization on this side would be welcome!
   Another downside that is more of a personal opinion: when I chose Focal, I thought “made in France” and what was my surprise when I saw “made in China” marked on the box...! So Beyer was “made in Germany”, so it's possible to have European production without having astronomical costs...!

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   Thomas K.14/04/2021

   Really great headphones, I'm not going to talk about the sound because there are already pro reviews online (they are mostly positive) but for me the sound is excellent, the headphones are also very pretty, much more in real life than in photos, only one point to review: the headband is not comfortable at all: the headband is not comfortable at all, there is worse for sure, and we got used to it, but there is also much better especially than we It doesn't feel like Focal really tried to make it comfortable.

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   Cécile C.23/05/2024

   I have not yet explored the product to the maximum of its possibilities since I have just acquired it. But what little I've been able to hear as a result is fabulous.
   The sound is clear, accurate and faithful: I hear a lot of things, and I have more information than in the headphones I've been able to use so far. It's amazing.
   Very satisfied with this purchase, with an advantageous quality/price ratio, which makes it accessible to all

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   Bruno C.29/01/2022

   I already have Focal speakers and I wanted to continue with this brand, 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 just wonderful with incredible precision and clarity.
   
   I think that the quality/price ratio of this helmet is almost perfect.

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