Focal Listen

Good value ; Clear, clean and wide sound

Headband becomes uncomfortable ; Less bass power than some

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

Clear and balanced sound ; Very comfy to wear ; Good noise isolation ; Killer battery life

We could’ve used a little more bass ; No multipoint Bluetooth

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...

Excellent balanced audio ; Good bass, without pushing too far ; Great comfort around ears ; Easy to pack along

A little bulky and weighted ; Inline controls lack volume button

The lack of boosted bass in the Focal Listen is actually addition by subtraction. Some listeners will probably feel the lows don’t pulsate enough, whereas others, especially audiophiles, will feel the balance is more in tune with what the artists...

Smooth sound ; Solid organisation ; Acceptably poised midrange

Creaky headband ; Humdrum low frequency response ; Lacklustre overall performance

A pair of headphones that doesn't manage to stand out from the crowd

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

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

If you're looking for huge bass or completely flat response, the Focal Listen Wireless headphones satisfy neither criteria. Instead, they will appeal to listeners who want something closer to flat response, but are happy to receive some extra richness...

Balanced, audiophile sound ; Good noise isolation ; 20-hour battery life

No multipoint Bluetooth or ANC ; Disappointing value ; Fingerprint and dust magnet

The Focal Listen Wireless offer phenomenal sound but little else. Without multipoint Bluetooth, active noise cancellation or auto play/pause these headphones feel antiquated when compared to the competition.

Solid build ; Rich bass ; Smooth treble ; Good amount of detail

Need more punch and aggression ; Not as comfortable as other headphones

A pair of headphones that can go loud with a rich and insightful sound

Excellent build quality ; Rich, balanced sound ; Great noise isolation

Uncomfortable after long periods ; Awkward remote

The Focal Listen ticks all the right boxes, offering excellent sound and build quality at a mostly affordable price. Overall, the Focal Listen offer a thoroughly enjoyable listening experience. I love their balance, build quality and understated design...