Focal Listen Professional Headphones Review

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  • Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
  • Checking out the Listen Professional headphones from Focal, a pair of comfortable over the ear headphones with a hard case and 2 detachable cables.
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Комментарии • 79

  • @kristoferkristensen9021
    @kristoferkristensen9021 3 года назад +20

    "... heard about these back in 'Nam."
    Thank you for your service.

  • @peterroper9090
    @peterroper9090 2 года назад +4

    Love these, nice clean sound, great build quality and feel

  • @joechapman8208
    @joechapman8208 6 лет назад +8

    Nice to see they've gone further than just fixing the iffy build quality of their phones! This might bring me back in. I used to have Spirit Pros (which broke irreparably, as you might have guessed!). The way they handled bass was odd but useful. When electronic bass was right, it would feel quite overblown, but the threshold of 'rightness' to get that extreme bass response had a definite borderline to it. So, if I wasn't hearing the bass and thinking, "Too much!", then I knew I hadn't gone far enough with EQ/compression/harmonics etc. It was an odd thing to get used to, and not the most pleasant monitoring experience, but I have to admit there were far fewer problems with a night-time headphone mix translating to the monitor speakers in the daytime.

    • @SoundsAndGear
      @SoundsAndGear  6 лет назад +3

      I hear ya, that's them the Spirit Pros lol, I couldn't think of the name. I tried them at a few trade shows but they weren't comfortable on my head lol. Yeah, as with any monitor, it takes some getting used to. They are cool, can't be pushed too hard (which I don't normally do anyway), but nice and comfortable and feel well built.

    • @rossharris9936
      @rossharris9936 3 года назад

      Do you know how they compare to Akg 712s...I’m really interested in focal headphones....how do u feel about the more expensive focals in the range? Ie the elgias etc👑

    • @joechapman8208
      @joechapman8208 3 года назад +2

      @@rossharris9936 No idea, sorry! I discovered the combination of Sonarworks Reference with DT880 Pros after that, which kind of makes all headphone choices irrelevant until I'm willing to drop a large sum of money on a distinctly better set from a much higher price bracket, and I find that hard to justify given that what I have now works so well functionally. I have friends who use Audeze and of course those are remarkably good and do reveal a little more, but I think the lion's share of improvement there is mostly in the pleasure of the sound. Of course, that's an important factor in terms of enjoying your time when working, but in terms of just getting the work done I have what I need right now. Also I think there's something to be said for getting a type that's easily replaceable and affordable so that if they do break I can definitely get the same model and get back to it, never having to adjust to a new type.

  • @Dangeruss
    @Dangeruss 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for the info. I've never heard of these headphones before. Good job on the video. 👍🏾👍🏾

  • @grandzmuzik
    @grandzmuzik 4 года назад +2

    What would you recommend for headphones? Used in studio with loud music in the background

    • @SoundsAndGear
      @SoundsAndGear  4 года назад +2

      Headphones are super personal, but I'd say something that is closed back in your case, so you can get some isolation from external noise.

  • @DProces
    @DProces 6 лет назад +3

    Focal Listen. I think they are super good and the sound is good and they are doing very well on my head: D

    • @SoundsAndGear
      @SoundsAndGear  6 лет назад +1

      Nice, definitely a nice pair of headphones.

  • @VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM
    @VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM Год назад

    Thanks your video is helpful and to the point. I'm looking into getting these. I play drums and they look comfy, durable, and not too big, I have a smaller head so I don't want massive loose phones. And these seem good for mixing later too.

  • @2shls475
    @2shls475 3 года назад +1

    Is it good enough by comparison with M40x, M50x, MDR-7506, and CD900ST ? I'm looking for the monitoring headphone. your clip is very good tho :)

    • @SoundsAndGear
      @SoundsAndGear  3 года назад +1

      I haven't used those others so I can't compare, but I like them a lot.

  • @ArielASMR
    @ArielASMR Год назад

    I've currently got krk but the bins have perished and that's disappointing. So I have been looking at these, as the bins look comfy and soft and long lasting. I've got tiny ears so I might see about getting ones like these for video editing. Thank you for the review

  • @SharifSourour
    @SharifSourour 6 лет назад +3

    Durability is a nice feature!

  • @AveMcree
    @AveMcree 6 лет назад +8

    Damn... my weakness is anything with the color red. I'm going to buy it lol.

    • @SoundsAndGear
      @SoundsAndGear  6 лет назад +3

      Ahahahaha lol I hear ya, you like what you like! :)

    • @polescalante
      @polescalante 6 лет назад

      hahaa!! did you buy them?

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree 6 лет назад +1

      @@polescalante nah I've been working on other things

    • @polescalante
      @polescalante 6 лет назад +1

      Ave Mcree good for you. Cheers

  • @edman4828
    @edman4828 6 лет назад +2

    Hey, cool review bro...is it true that the headband padding is too thin? And may have a hot spot on your head? I always choose comfort over sound. Thanks for your time!

    • @SoundsAndGear
      @SoundsAndGear  6 лет назад +2

      I haven't ran into that issue, I also have a lot of hair though LOL.

    • @edman4828
      @edman4828 6 лет назад +1

      SoundsAndGear lol, no worries, appreciate the feedback. Is there another hp in the same price range?

    • @SoundsAndGear
      @SoundsAndGear  6 лет назад +2

      Hahaha, yeah there are a few out there, I haven't tried them all though. I've been using the Yamaha MT8 for a while so I'm just looking to try out a few different ones so I can share my thoughts with the community.

    • @edman4828
      @edman4828 6 лет назад +1

      SoundsAndGear Awesome man, appreciate it. Keep them coming! 👍

    • @SoundsAndGear
      @SoundsAndGear  6 лет назад +1

      Will do, thanks for the support!

  • @ER_aka_RAM
    @ER_aka_RAM 4 года назад +2

    Would you say they’re ‘night-n-day’ compared to 7506s?! Were the highs you mentioned still as harsh since reviewing them?! I know they have a major break-in requirement.
    Thanx for the honest review

    • @SoundsAndGear
      @SoundsAndGear  4 года назад +3

      I'm not familiar with the 7506's but this have definitely been one of my favorite headphones, between these and the Neuman ndh 20.

    • @ER_aka_RAM
      @ER_aka_RAM 4 года назад +2

      SoundsAndGear Awesome! ... I was making an assumption everyone knows SONY’s standard with the 7506’s, but the Focal’s should be a much better alternative for long periods of usage. ThNx for the feedback

  • @winstonsmith8240
    @winstonsmith8240 Год назад

    Nice review.
    4 years on I can get these for $170. Might just go for it.
    Thanks.

  • @Arman...
    @Arman... 4 года назад +1

    Do they bleed alot?
    for track recording

    • @SoundsAndGear
      @SoundsAndGear  4 года назад +2

      Nah, they are closed back so not too much

  • @SimpleBreakDude
    @SimpleBreakDude 5 лет назад +2

    Great review I'm interested in getting these how would you compare these to the Yamaha MT-8 or other headphones in terms of sound quality and comfort?

    • @SoundsAndGear
      @SoundsAndGear  5 лет назад +1

      A bit more comfortable then the yamaha imo, I think the Yamaha may be a bit more "flat" these are flat but there is a bit of warmth to them.

  • @JUNKO____
    @JUNKO____ 6 лет назад

    How could the stereo field be off? It’s a speaker for each ear.

    • @SoundsAndGear
      @SoundsAndGear  6 лет назад +2

      I didn't say it was off, I said the stereo imaging could be a tad more open/wide.

  • @lopdogjustbeats5110
    @lopdogjustbeats5110 6 лет назад

    what about ear fatigue ?
    I listened these headphones which sound really good but are closed-back.
    Do you are tired after a very long session (like 5 hour)

    • @SoundsAndGear
      @SoundsAndGear  6 лет назад +1

      I've been using them off and on since I had them. ( I switch out with my Yamahas) but fatigue wasn't an issue for me, of course, everyone has different tastes when it comes to headphones and what they like to hear.

    • @lopdogjustbeats5110
      @lopdogjustbeats5110 6 лет назад

      Thank you

    • @SoundsAndGear
      @SoundsAndGear  6 лет назад

      No problem.

  • @SharifSourour
    @SharifSourour 6 лет назад

    Looks nice! Never heard of Focal before so great to learn.

    • @SoundsAndGear
      @SoundsAndGear  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @completebeats8771
      @completebeats8771 5 лет назад +1

      I first heard of Focal about a year ago, when I was on a search for better nearfield monitors. I ended up purchasing some Focal Alpha 50 monitors, that I like. But I want to see if using these headphones will help me to 'tune' my monitors so the low end references properly.

    • @veladon7
      @veladon7 5 лет назад +1

      Focal Studio Monitors, they have been around for some time Awesome Monitors forget the headphone

    • @SoundsAndGear
      @SoundsAndGear  5 лет назад

      Hmmm, not sure if they will help "tune"

    • @completebeats8771
      @completebeats8771 5 лет назад +1

      @@SoundsAndGear I was asking because I reached out to Focal Support, to ask them the best settings for my monitors, since they are like inches away from a wall. And their response was to use monitor headphones to 'tune' my monitor speakers. Which is a process I'm not familiar with.

  • @johngkotsis4408
    @johngkotsis4408 4 года назад +2

    I am between Focal Listen Pro and Meze 99 Classics - any thoughts?

  • @jroc2k
    @jroc2k 6 лет назад +1

    What's going on Saint Joe! Those headphones look amazing, I like the flexibility of them

  • @blacksky2867
    @blacksky2867 4 года назад

    Focal Listen Pro OR Audio Technica ATH-M70X ?

  • @DonVD
    @DonVD 3 года назад

    Focal Listen Pro or Sennheiser HD 650

    • @SoundsAndGear
      @SoundsAndGear  3 года назад

      I don't know, haven't tried the HD 650.

    • @MrSilksoul
      @MrSilksoul 2 года назад

      HD 650 are open back. Those are two different things so you can't compare them. Open backs are designed for mixing so it will bleed sound a lot.

  • @heliopijpe
    @heliopijpe 4 года назад

    Compared to the Senn HD25's? Anyone :-)

  • @SilentDeezy
    @SilentDeezy 2 года назад

    *Bending headphones* "I definitely think they're a step up in terms of build quality..."
    *Snaps headphones*

  • @slammingsamples8855
    @slammingsamples8855 6 лет назад +2

    So bendy!

  • @jmansoto2324
    @jmansoto2324 6 лет назад

    I need help, these or the beats studio 3 wireless??

    • @SoundsAndGear
      @SoundsAndGear  6 лет назад +2

      Never used the Beats so I can't compare.

    • @jmansoto2324
      @jmansoto2324 6 лет назад

      thanks, how about the bass? are good?

    • @SoundsAndGear
      @SoundsAndGear  6 лет назад +2

      Depends on what your taste is, I gave my thoughts on various aspects of the sound in the video. Of course, that's just my personal opinion.

    • @kirstieh8094
      @kirstieh8094 2 года назад

      Beats are ridiculously overrated.