Focal Listen Wireless On-Ear Headphones (Blue)

Focal's Listen Wireless is well-built Bluetooth headphone with rich, refined sound imbued with a lot of presence -- perhaps too much for some people.

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  The Focal Listen Wireless has a sturdy design, fits comfortably and snugly, and sounds excellent for a Bluetooth headphone. It folds up to fit in an included neoprene case and comes with a cable for wired listening. It also works well for making calls.

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  The sound is a tad bright, which can make some music sound harsh. Heavier than some competing models. Lacks active noise cancellation.

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

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  Balanced, rich, crisp sound signature., Comfortable earpads., Includes cable for passive listening.

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  Cable lacks inline remote control., Not for those seeking huge bass response.

Focal is no stranger to these parts and their wares have impressed the Techaeris crew. The company has a track record here, winning four Techaeris Top Pick awards and now hoping for their fifth. The company sent over their latest offering, the Focal Listen Wireless headphones.

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  Nice build quality, Very comfortable, Extraordinary sound, Great battery life

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  Bass lovers may not enjoy these

Though the Focal Listen Wireless aren't the best value when it comes to Bluetooth, over-ear headphones, they're comfortable, aptX-compatible, and provide 20 hours of CD-quality playback.

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  Great isolation, aptX-compatible, Multipoint connectivity, 20-hour battery life, Clear Voice Capture, 15m Bluetooth range

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  Bulky, Poor control layout, Expensive

“Focal’s Listen Wireless headphones cut the cord but kept the amazing performance.”

I’ve reviewed many of Focal’s headphones and am continually impressed how this French speaker company allows its innovative—and expensive—audio expertise trickle down into their less expensive products. Case in point: the Focal Listen Wireless headphone.

Focal's wireless headphones are solidly built and pack a powerful punch which will keep you listening to the songs you love for hours.

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  Comfortable. Wireless. Fantastic Battery.

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  No active noise cancellation. Headphone buttons aren’t great.

For a pair of headphones that came out a couple years back, they still hold their own quite a bit today. Listen Wireless provides an awesome sound quality experience in quiet settings.

Full-size headphones with great sound and value, but long-term comfort could be better

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  Good value, Clear, clean and wide sound

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  Headband becomes uncomfortable, Less bass power than some

Focal’s Listen Wireless Chic headphones offer the ultimate blend of price and luxury Established French audio company Focal already made a name for itself in the consumer electronics segment with a number of popular devices it used to branch out in recent years, with its products coming in the form...

I have been using these nearly daily for the last 3 weeks, mainly while walking the dog for an hour or so after work, but also while sitting in the dining room when I cant have my speakers playing. I have found the sound to be pretty good, lots of detail, roomy sound and deep clear bass.