Focal Listen Professional Closed-Back Studio Monitor Headphones
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Well-Played
If you want headphones that are accurate and don't overly color your music, these are a nice option. From Focal: Their tonal balance and precision in terms of audio spectrum make them perfect to evaluate the sound work quality. I wanted headphones to give me the music as produced without a lot of added bass or other tonal enhancement. These met my expectations. Just make sure you have some power to back them up. Plugging them into your phone, tab... Show More
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Totally sick
As an audiophile have purchased tons of stuff over the years. The Focal headphones are the single best purchase I have ever made. I purchased them to accompany my FIIO HiRes Receiver and they perform in badassery fashion. Later I hooked them up to my Lenovo Carbon X-1 (Blade) Laptop and found it a killer combo too. Listening to Machine Gun (Hendrix), How Many More Times (Zeppelin), B.I.G. or Timbaland totally sick. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Pleasant sounding, but not musically honest
I own a pair of Focal CMS65 active nearfield monitors. I really find them honest and reproduce recordings of my own performances honestly...and give me a pretty good idea of what I did right and what I screwed up (I am a member of a major US symphony orchestra and soloist on my instrument). Therefore,after reading about these new cans from Focal, which is so well respected within the pro recording and pro music biz, I decided to spring for these ... Show More
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Excellent closed back headphones, for more than just general use
Use : I'm using the Focal Listen Professional for both recording as well as mixing purposes. I lost my previous headphones, which literally fell apart from old age and extensive use, and with a recording and mixing job within three days of losing them, I needed a quick replacement. Luckily, I had already done my research, and pulled the trigger on these. It didn't disappoint. Sound : After having been used to the sound of my old Sony V700DJ ... Show More
Reviewed on ThomannMusic.com
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 fan... Show More
Reviewed on ThomannMusic.com
