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Brand | Focal |
Model Name | Listen Professional |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | On Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- Exclusive cone technology offering acoustic transparency and excellent dynamics.
- Precision and neutrality.
- Total control over the audio spectrum.
- Excellent isolation and optimal comfort.
- Compact, rigid carrying case.
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About Focal
We Focal, strive to create sound equipment that honours the artist’s musical creation and empowers you to feel a new dimension of the music. We want every nuance to be revealed with precision and purity.
To do this, we push the limits of the current boundaries in sound technology, and go beyond the traditional approach thinking differently. With Focal, let the sound thrill your senses until you go beyond the usual perception of music and discover new fields of emotion.
LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC, NOT TO YOUR HEADPHONES
PROFESSIONAL CLOSED-BACK CIRCUM-AURAL HEADPHONES
Listen Professional is packed with Focal expertise. For six years now, the French manufacturer’s historic expertise in designing high-performance transducers has been directed at a new speciality: headphones. Listen Professional circum-aural closed-back headphones are the fruit of this research, and are an essential tool for giving sound engineers total control over their work, whether in the studio or on a business trip. Besides their undisputable acoustic performance.
- Exclusive cone technology offering acoustic transparency and excellent dynamics
- Precision and neutrality
- Total control over the audio spectrum
- Excellent isolation
- Compact, rigid carrying case
- Optimal comfort
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FOCAL’S CORE EXPERTISEThe speaker driver has been given a 100% Mylar suspension, whereas the central dome is composed of a Mylar-titanium alloy to provide more rigidity and extended frequency response in the upper end of the spectrum. Thus, the moving part is extremely light, enabling the transducer to exceed 40kHz on a flat baffle. The reproduction of the bass and sub-bass registers also received a great deal of attention. The team of engineers managed to combine two factors which are hardly compatible: a tuning frequency which is as low as possible and extremely low distortion (0.3% at 1kHz – 100dB). |
EAR CUSHIONS: THE IDEAL ACOUSTICSThe size of the ear cushions (height, width and depth) gives them a volume which makes it possible to achieve a great tonal balance. Microfiber provides a more linear bass response providing a better acoustic output, whereas the acoustic tissue, which is closer to the speaker driver, offers great absorption and linearity in the 3-9kHz register. The bass and lower mid-range sections benefit from remarkable tonal balance and excellent articulation: where compression and frequency response generally suffer on closed-back headphones. |
FOR A FREQUENT AND INTENSIVE USEListen Professional is also equipped with a headband boasting a unique design to ensure comfort and durability. Its curve remains consistent, regardless of the shape or size of the user’s head. Combined with the layer of silicone underneath the headband, this ensures that the weight is spread out evenly over the head, preventing the user from feeling any pressure in certain areas, which can be very uncomfortable during long working sessions. The horizontal and vertical rotation of the ear cups operate thanks to one single part: a joint integrated into each one. The ear cups also feature a black structured covering, making them resistant to impacts and scratching. |
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Sound quality | 4.3 | — | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Comfort | 3.2 | — | — | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Noise cancellation | 3.8 | — | — | 3.6 | — | 4.2 |
Quality of material | — | — | — | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.2 |
Sold By | Zorro Sounds | mifo Direct | Amazon.com | STC Distributors (Serial # Recorded) | HIFIMAN | Slam-Dunk |
connectivity tech | Wired | Bluetooth 5.3 | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | On Ear | In Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | 3.5mm Jack | wireless | 3 5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
noise control | sound isolation | active noise cancellation | sound isolation | sound isolation | — | sound isolation |
headphones jack | — | — | 6.35 mm Jack, 3.5 mm Jack, 2.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Retractable | Detachable | Retractable | Retractable | Detachable | Fixed |
control type | control | Media Control | Media Control | — | Media Control | Noise Control |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 4.72 x 3.94 x 4.33 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.5 pounds |
ASIN | B07C5BXV58 |
Item model number | 3544056725045BL001 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #162,780 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #2,178 in On-Ear Headphones #3,576 in Over-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 26, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Focal |
Item Weight | 2.5 Pounds |
Units | 1 None |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Listen Professional is packed with Focal expertise. For six years now, the French manufacturer’s historic expertise in designing high-performance transducers has been directed at a new speciality: headphones. Listen Professional circum-aural closed-back headphones are the fruit of this research, and are an essential tool for giving sound engineers total control over their work, whether in the studio or on a business trip. Besides their undisputable acoustic performance, they also provide maximum comfort.
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Customers like the quality of the headphones. They say they are top-notch, wonderful, and beautiful. However, some customers have different opinions on sound quality and comfort.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the headphones. They say they are top-notch, wonderful, and have a perfect sound. They also appreciate the build and the case.
"...I love the case it comes in, it makes it easy to pack for travel. Definitely recommend these" Read more
"Supposedly made in France, these headphones are top-notch...." Read more
"Love the quality" Read more
"...I love the look, the color, the fit, the cables (wired is my preference) everything except the most important part, the sound...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is great, the closed back provides some noise insulation, and is good for listening to genres like hip-hop, drum and bass, etc. However, others say that they sound muffled, the bass doesn't go deep, and the sound staging is too narrow for their liking.
"...PROS-Build Quality 10/10-sound quality is amazing-hardshell caseCONS-outside sound leaks in a little...." Read more
"...Perfect amount of noise cancellation and there’s little to no noise that you can hear if you’re in the same room as me...." Read more
"...’s surprising how bass lite my work is, because these headphones are bass heavy (I’m overcompensating) it’s misleading me...." Read more
"...The closed back also provides some noise insultation, leading to a more immersive experience...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that it's very comfortable and comes in beautiful packaging, while others say that the headband is not comfortable, they become painful after an hour, and the overhead piece is not cushioned.
"...My one issue around these is the headband comfort. The headband is NOT comfortable!..." Read more
"These are super comfortable and the sound quality is amazing!!..." Read more
"...On top of that, they’re not the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever used either. So this selling point of long term use is wrong...." Read more
"...The comfort is pretty average to me but I have thick hair so it could be different for you." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the usability of the headphones. They mention that the product is not suitable for professional use, and it's difficult to work long hours with them.
"...my ears to these headphones, and have finally concluded they’re not good for pro use I rely on honesty and accuracy and this hasn’t got that!..." Read more
"...Audition and the sound quality is below par so much, they are pretty much unusable for someone like me who needs the exact precise sound...." Read more
"Cannot work long hours..." Read more
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PROS
-Build Quality 10/10
-sound quality is amazing
-hardshell case
CONS
-outside sound leaks in a little. But if you're in a studio setting this won't bother you.
Only other irritating thing is the picture shows a headphone stand and splitter. This doesn't come with those. The picture is kinda misleading in that regard.
All in all very happy with this purchase!
My one issue around these is the headband comfort. The headband is NOT comfortable! It's made of hard plastic with a very thin layer of not-very-soft padding. After about 20-30 minutes I start to experience discomfort wearing these.
I wouldn't let this discourage you from buying the Focals however. There are a bunch of headband covers on Amazon that add extra cushioning. I got this one and it will arrive in the next few days: https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Replacement-Protector-Compatible-Headphones/dp/B082W5S9PG/
(I will update the review once the cover arrives to see if it helps.)
Big Bass is sensed by the entire body and not just the ears, so headphones will never be on equal footing with full-range speakers. Nonetheless, bass is pretty good and not overdone, and isolation from external noises is really good.
They are slightly bulky. The curved headrest on airplane seats interferes a bit with an otherwise perfect fit.
After using these exclusively for air travel over the last few years I've learned the left channel is about 5dB quieter than the right channel. I sort of notices it early on, but always dismissed it blaming my ears equalizing unevenly to the lower air pressure at altitude.
Pay attention to this "feature" and be ready to send them back. Unfortunately I figured this out 1 month after the manufacturer's warranty expired.
On top of that, they’re not the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever used either. So this selling point of long term use is wrong. It’s rigid plastic on the headband making it completely inflexible to movement and adjustment.
But finally today these 5 month old headphones, dissapointed me the most when the red dye of the ear foam transferred on to one of my favourite shirt collars! A LOT!
Save your money, ears, and your clothing and buy something actually made for “professionals”.
Even if I was a “consumer” using this product, I don’t expect dye transfer after 4-5 months of light usage of a $300 pro headphone!
Dissapointed!
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Out of the box the headphones sound a little dull, I feel this is where a lot of the more negative reviews have stemmed from but after a good run in period for me was around 72 hours (typical of most High-end audio headphones and speakers) the sound really opens up. Lows sound controlled and precise with no muddy-ness and highs are sharp and snappy.
My best advice for these looking at these headphones, without a headphone amplifier these can sound a little underwhelming, when used with an amplified source they get the power they need to sing.
----Calidad de sonido: Los Focal Listen Professional se destacaban por su calidad de sonido. Yna respuesta de frecuencia equilibrada que permite a los usuarios escuchar con precisión y claridad, lo que es esencial en aplicaciones de estudio y monitoreo.
----Diseño cerrado: Al ser auriculares cerrados, proporcionan un buen aislamiento del ruido externo y reducen la fuga de sonido. Esto los hacen adecuados para entornos de estudio donde es importante evitar que el ruido ambiente interfiera con la grabación o la mezcla.
-----Comodidad: Destacan la comodidad de los Focal Listen Professional, gracias a su diseño ergonómico y las almohadillas suaves. Esto es importante para largas sesiones de trabajo en el estudio.
Construcción robustaCable desmontable
Le son est excellent, le confort est génial. Focal listen pro 10/10. 👍