yes…I wantz these too.
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we have a set that I’ve been using that I nee to review. They are great and made it an easy decision to order the clears
I feel like these are the cheapest way to get Focal headphones, but you may not get the full Focal experience… If that makes sense. Shrugs Never had a chance to try them, but just a feeling I get. Sometimes it’s right, others… Let’s just say shit happens…
Somewhat correct. These are pretty good but not like focals higher end lineup (doesn’t share too many similarities). There is a pretty clear distinction from the higher end and lower end focal, but they are still solid performers nonetheless.
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where do you start the ‘higher end’ bar? Elex? Clear? or Stellia? cause really, if you start at the Elex, thats the second step with only the Elegia in the way. 
Elegia, elex, and beyond lol. Technically the elear but I really wouldn’t recommend that. Focal has a distinct absence of 300-500 range cans
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I think I need to point out that these headphones are detailed and catch a lot of high end detail without being too fatiguing. I spent basically 4 weekends blasting spotify these for 6 hours a piece while working on a storyboard, without having to take breaks (like for my ears) or getting distracted.
I heard these are on ear, not over. what did you find?
Depends on the size of your ear. For me they are technically on ear. But the memory foam (gel?) makes it as comfortable as over ear.
Do you have the 1more triple drive headphone? or the meze 99 headphone? how does it compare?
No sorry. I just have a set of 280 Pros 1st gen, These, Portapros, a pair of audiotechnica broadcast headphones and my stellias atm
the following comparison between the two are based on my 280pros
I would say These are better overall than the 280 pros, not as outright bassy, but has a lot more detail overall. Comparitive listening on A number of Son Lux albums, the vocals are much clearer. I also feel there’s a bit better… Idfk what to call it like the music sounds deeper, less compressed. Voices in the mix that were more distant feel more distant on listens. whereas the 280s the virtual presence is more compressed.
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The bass on these headphones are… not super heavy, you can hear the mid bass and lower bass tones and structure but it doesn’t HIT especially hard meaning you don’t feel it deep in your core like some headphones. just to clarify on that.
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Comfortable on-ear? What sorcery is this?
Jk.
But wow, if they are comfortable that’s great.
Can anyone say how the Listen Pro differs from the Listen, or Listen Wireless?
For ~$100 (USD before tax) difference, you go from:
Focal Listen $199
Focal Lisen Wireless $215
Focal Listen Pro $299 (Same price on Sweetwater and Vintage King)
The listen and listen wireless are alright but TBH I would really recommend going for the listen pros here, they are a noticable improvement
Also b stock listen pros for a good price (currently 222 USD)
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I wear glasses too so I was impressed
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I did not need nor want another pair of headphones… a man may eat cardboard until christmas 2020…
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It’s worth lol
They were the first focals headphones that I heard, we got them a few months ago. I thought the detail was amazing compared to other headphones in the price range and some we have that are more expensive. It made pulling the trigger on the Clears so much easier. If these $300 Focal sound this good, imagine what $1,500 sounds like.
I’m not dissapointed in either and I’m still debating about the Elegia. If someone wanted to get a taste of focal on a budget this is it, IMO
As far as on the ear or over, they are over ear for me.
I actually started pretty high in the focal range and later acquired the listen pros due to a mishap destroying my work drivers and personally liked them a whole lot
Theres similarities in the tonality and feel of the sound which makes it easy to swotch between the two for me
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A small change/mod/fix to the Focal Listen Pro makes them a true hidden gem. I saw a pair like new for sale and picked them up for $98. Out of the box I was less than impressed with the sound of these. So I pulled the pads to take a look. I found a small round white disc made of dense foam glued over the drivers. I carefully pealed these off in case I needed to replace them. Put the pads back on and OMG! These now sound amazing. The bass is enhanced but is tight and punchy. The bass does not bleed into the vocals or sound at all muddy. Vocals are lush and clear. The top end is rolled off but sounds very good. These are now dynamic yet buttery smooth. More of a fun headphone but one that can be listened to for hours with no fatigue. For closed cans they have decent sound stage and imaging is very good. Given they are light, durable, and closed these are great for using when you are out and about. I highly reccomend these with the discs removed. Try it if you own a pair and share your thoughts.
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