Focal Listen Wireless review

Comfortable to wear and simple to use, you get a whopping 20 hours of listening time from a full charge. And there's an audio cable too, so you can still use them even if the battery's flat. The sound quality is good at a low level but at higher levels we found it lost some of the bass.

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The biggest sticking point with the Focal Listen headphones is going to be that $299 sticker on the box. If that doesn’t put you off, these headphones are worth checking out as a set of high-quality wireless headphones that should be able to take a beating while offering superior sound and comfort. This is my first experience with Focal headphones, and they’ve earned a spot on my map.

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At £179 the Focal Listen Wireless are some of the best-sounding full-size Bluetooth headphones you’ll find at the price. The Focal Listen Wireless don’t have active noise cancellation, of course, and elements of their design are less well thought-out than you’ll find elsewhere. However, it’s only comfort that stops this pair from earning an even higher score.

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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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The corporate is aware of how to produce top quality merchandise, albeit at a really excessive worth level. Whether or not it’s for comfort or as a result of your telephone producer thought it en Vogue to take away the headphone jack, the Focal Listen Wireless are an outstanding set of Bluetooth cans that may get painfully loud.

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Focal is more than capable of making stunning pairs of headphones, but the Listen Wireless don’t quite meet the company’s usual high standards. They’re not, overall, an especially bad pair of cans – but at their price, the lack of transparency, dynamism, and questionable perceived build quality mean it’s entirely justifiable to want more. There are better alternatives for the money.

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They deliver outstanding Bluetooth wireless range and hands-free performance, but you'll want to plug them in to get the best sound.

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The Focal Listen Wireless stand up to some of the best wireless headphones in this price point and arguably some priced higher. Focal continually impresses us with their sound and build quality and their comfort is pretty amazing as well. If you’re looking for really great sounding wireless headphones, these are a pair you should consider.

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Like its predecessor, the Focal Listen is aimed at listeners who want balance to accommodate their varied tastes in music. Those seeking to exclusively indulge in hip hop or electronica would be better off looking elsewhere. For that reason, these headphones won’t appeal to every user subset, but those looking for warm, detailed sound will feel right at home here.

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Obviously, we love the sound of these for the money. Unless you have a larger head, they should fit and feel just fine. They really are the perfect versatile headphone. You can travel with the Listen Wireless and easily drive them with your smartphone or use Bluetooth for the ultimate in convenience. The Listen will appreciate that better portable DAC. Then you can use them at home to really kick back and enjoy the music.

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