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Focal Listen Wireless

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4.3 / 5
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3.9 out of 5
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Pros

  • sleek and elegant with a black matte finish
  • the Listen has a fairly relaxed sound
  • the Listen is a very easy headphone to drive

Cons

  • weak point of Focal Listen is the lower-end of the audio spectrum
  • it is a little on the soft side
  • This site uses Akismet to reduce spam

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • , 122 dB
  • 15, 22000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless

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Focal Listen Wireless - Pros & Cons

Focal Listen Wireless

Pros

  • sleek and elegant with a black matte finish
  • the Listen has a fairly relaxed sound
  • the Listen is a very easy headphone to drive
  • Everything works like it should
  • it feels pretty darn solid
  • balanced and grown-up sound
  • Focal s performance is still very impressive
  • The on-board controls are good and feel solid
  • mylar titanium is a perfectly lightweight and resilient combination
  • excellent ambient noise attenuation
  • easiest way to connect so long as your source device is NFC-compatible

Cons

  • weak point of Focal Listen is the lower-end of the audio spectrum
  • it is a little on the soft side
  • This site uses Akismet to reduce spam
  • aren t getting overly warm on long listening sessions
  • The SINE is a bit more expensive at $449
  • The cups are severe
  • the headband chunky
  • A weak spot where your crown sits has developed
  • the Focal Listen Wireless
  • the band s padding actually worsens over time
  • track are a little overly bright

Focal Listen Wireless - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
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32 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
300 g
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Focal Listen Wireless - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight10.58 oz
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Connectivity
Bluetooth version4.1
Bluetooth codecaptX
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range15
USByes
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Green,Olive
  • Purple
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Foldableyes
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 122
Frequency range15 - 22000
Driver size1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.4 %
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Features
NFCyes
Carrying caseyes

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Focal Listen Wireless Focal - Editorial Reviews (16)

3.9
Based on 16 reviews
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Focal Listen Wireless Review: Focal Listen Wireless Chic On-Ear Headphones
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iLounge
Published: 19.06.2018
Review: Focal Listen Wireless Chic On-Ear Headphones

A few years ago, renowned speaker maker Focal shook up the headphone world with a line of exceptional headphones — the Utopia, Elear and, later, the Clear ...

Focal Listen Wireless Focal Listen Wireless Headphone review: You get what you pay for
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TechnoBuffalo
Published: 01.07.2018
Focal Listen Wireless Headphone review: You get what you pay for
4.5

As much as I love wireless mice and keyboards, there are certain things I'm still a little wary of cord-cutting with. Headphones are one of them. I still groan when I see handset makers dropping my headphone jack. With wireless cans, I'm often finding myself frustrated with short battery life and subpar audio on a headset with confusing controls. That's a lot of compromise to cut the...

Focal Listen Wireless Focal Listen Wireless review: It's OK to be bulky
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SoundGuys
Published: 23.05.2018
Focal Listen Wireless review: It's OK to be bulky
4.3

Passive noise isolation that can run with the best of them

Focal Listen Wireless Focal Listen Wireless review
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 25.09.2017
Focal Listen Wireless review
1.8

Focal's Listen Wireless offers outstanding Bluetooth wireless range and hands-free performance, but be sure to plug them in for the best sound.

Focal Listen Wireless Focal Listen Wireless review
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 25.09.2017
Focal Listen Wireless review
3.5

Focal's Listen Wireless offers outstanding Bluetooth wireless range and hands-free performance, but be sure to plug them in for the best sound.

Focal Listen Wireless Focal Listen Wireless review: Focal brings wireless to their already excellent Listen headphones
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Techaeris
Published: 02.09.2017
Focal Listen Wireless review: Focal brings wireless to their already excellent Listen headphones
4.8

Focal products have been featured here before and have won awards. Can the Focal Listen Wireless measure up to our scrutiny again?

Focal Listen Wireless Focal Listen Wireless Review
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PCMAG
Published: 31.07.2017
Focal Listen Wireless Review
4.0

The Focal Listen Wireless headphones delivers a beautifully balanced frequency response in an easy-to-operate design.

Focal Listen Wireless Review: Focal Listen Wireless
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www.themasterswitch.com
Published: 04.07.2018
Review: Focal Listen Wireless

See our in-depth review of the Focal Listen Wireless headphones, with our analysis of the design, sound quality, accessories, and more.

Focal Listen Wireless Focal Listen Professional review
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MusicRadar
Published: 05.04.2019
Focal Listen Professional review
5.0

Does the spirit of the Spirit Pro live on?

Focal Listen Wireless Home review
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whathifi
Published: 13.11.2017
Home review
3.0

The Focal Listen Wireless doesn't reach the French company’s usual standards.

Focal Listen Wireless A premium wireless headphone with refined sound and presence
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CNET
Published: 19.07.2017
A premium wireless headphone with refined sound and presence

The highly regarded French audio company's first stab at premium Bluetooth headphone delivers excellent sound. But is it the right sound for you?

Focal Listen Wireless Focal Listen Wireless Headphones Review: Bright, Airy, Colorful
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WIRED
Published: 18.04.2018
Focal Listen Wireless Headphones Review: Bright, Airy, Colorful
3.5

Bluetooth headphones that look even better than they sound.

Focal Listen Wireless Focal Listen Wireless
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 06.06.2018
Focal Listen Wireless
4.0

Focal Listen Wireless review: These Bluetooth headphones offer good sound and value for money, although they aren't the most comfortable long-term listen.

Focal Listen Wireless Review: FOCAL Listen & Listen Wireless - Headfonia Reviews
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Headfonia Reviews
Published: 19.10.2017
Review: FOCAL Listen & Listen Wireless - Headfonia Reviews

The Focal Listen and Focal Listen Wireless are to Mid-Fi over ear headphones from the French Focal. Are they far behind the sublime Elear? Find out now!

Focal Listen Wireless Focal Listen Wireless
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Good Housekeeping
Published: 15.08.2018
Focal Listen Wireless

The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the Focal Listen Wireless

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