Focal Azurys deliver detailed sound, strong bass, and solid build quality at under $500. A top choice for closed-back headphone fans. Focal isn’t exactly the new kid on the audiophile block. They’ve ...

French audio brand Focal has unveiled its latest open- and closed-back headphones, Hadenys (ah den ees) and Azurys (ah zur ees). These passive headphones combine patented speaker driver technologies, ...

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Focal has always been one of the best headphone manufacturers on the planet. But the company has also been one to sell high-end and expensive headphones. So when they introduced the Focal Bathys, they ...

Focal extends its wired headphone range with two affordable models based on the Bathys architecture in open and closed-back configurations. Driving both new headphones are the same 40 mm ...

Having reviewed many headphones, smartphones, and laptops, it’s rare for me to be surprised. In the best of times, a product you don’t expect to care about becomes beloved; in my case, like the Oura ...

Who knew audio gadgets could also teach geography? Focal has looked way, way back into the Earth’s history – 4.5 billion years back, to be precise – for design inspiration for its latest pair of ...

The Azurys uses the same overall design and premium materials as the Hadenys – genuine leather, woven fabric, aluminum, magnesium, and so on. But its aesthetic is more youthful to my eye, thanks to ...

French hi-fi company Focal is known for it superb lines of speakers and headphones. It is not, however, known for its accessible prices. And while its latest wired headphones may still be out of reach ...

There are two new headphones models from Focal that are primarily designed for listening to music indoors. The open-back Focal Hadenys and closed-back Azurys are made from premium materials and ...

Focal Azurys review: Verdict The Azurys are a fantastic-sounding pair of wired headphones. Music is blissful and engaging, thanks to Focal’s well-engineered audio design. There’s some terrific depth ...

The Hadenys and Azurys over-ear wired cans make their debut at High End Munich 2024 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Both pairs of ...