Focal Hadenys & Azurys Review & Measurements

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 6 тра 2024
  • The closed-back Focal Azurys and open-back Focal Hadenys bring Focal's flagship made-in-France engineering to a more affordable, more compact platform. We take a close look at the Azurys and Hadenys, including measurements and MDAQS.
  • Наука та технологія

КОМЕНТАРІ • 42

  • @nullgator8073
    @nullgator8073 2 місяці тому +8

    Focal needs to make their earpads cheaper and more available

  • @EdTheNerd
    @EdTheNerd Місяць тому +4

    Really wish they kept the sprung earcups of their other models. Its a small thing but having their cups angled nicely every time you hang them up was a nice touch. Tiny gripe aside I'll be grabbing the Hadenys for sure.

  • @bigdoggetom6549
    @bigdoggetom6549 2 місяці тому +3

    You're seriously selling these to me rn

  • @woopygoman
    @woopygoman 2 місяці тому +1

    thank you thank you thank you for including mdaqs scores!

  • @HiFiInsider
    @HiFiInsider 2 місяці тому +5

    I need a Grande Utopia.

  • @warrenpchi
    @warrenpchi 2 місяці тому +6

    New Focals! 🥰

  • @MeihuaPrincessAlyssa
    @MeihuaPrincessAlyssa 2 місяці тому +6

    I had a pair of Focal Clears and they were my favorite headphones of all time... but.. the headband got disgustingly dirty, was impossible to clean, and also impossible to replace. Such amazing headphones but such an awful design flaw to me :(

    • @periquita72
      @periquita72 Місяць тому +1

      The Azurys will look disgusting in less than a month of portable usage. Headphones are not design to be displayed, but to be worn.

  • @shonen84
    @shonen84 2 місяці тому +2

    Always enjoy your first looks, Jude! My Focal Bathys and Clear MGs are my pairs of choice on the go and home. Very interesting that Focal is releasing these at an awesome price point. I guess they will compete primarily with the Sennheiser HD6xx line?

    • @headfi
      @headfi  Місяць тому +1

      Based on price, I don't think that's an unfair assertion (what you said about the Sennheiser HD6XX line). That is, I think someone considering any of the Sennheiser HD6XX headphones should also audition these (especially the open-back Hadenys).

  • @techkernels
    @techkernels 2 місяці тому +3

    OMG, so excited for these, I have the Clear MG and want these

    • @JohnOBryan
      @JohnOBryan 2 місяці тому +2

      Keep feeding the addiction. I currently have the Bathys, Celestee, Elear, Elegia, Clear OG and Radiance. Still plan on buying the Clear MG, MG Pro, Stellia and Utopia's. Had to take a break from the headphones to buy guitar equipment. Looks I'll be adding these to the list.

    • @phobiedufromage2433
      @phobiedufromage2433 2 місяці тому

      clear mg 😂

    • @falcodarkzz
      @falcodarkzz 2 місяці тому +1

      @@JohnOBryan focal headphones are works of art. Celestee and Stellia when displayed are beautiful

  • @Artoria858
    @Artoria858 2 місяці тому +5

    Those look nice

  • @allansh828
    @allansh828 2 місяці тому +4

    Damn, Focal should continue to improve the electronics of Bathys, instead of going back to wired headphones.

    • @falcodarkzz
      @falcodarkzz 2 місяці тому +3

      im 100% certain we'll see a Bathys 2 later this year

  • @aceofspades6667
    @aceofspades6667 2 місяці тому

    Lovely set of headphones

  • @reifortes_8691
    @reifortes_8691 2 місяці тому +2

    I’m actually loving the colour way and design language on both these headphones using the Bathys platform. The lighter weight of the headphones and smaller form factor of the carry case is a definite plus.
    My question now is: Where do the Hadenyz and Azurys fit in the Focal lineup? Are they supposed to replace older models or complement the existing ones?

    • @Q-BMS
      @Q-BMS 2 місяці тому +2

      I assume compliment, fitting at lower price points than their current lineup.

  • @NeoZod19
    @NeoZod19 2 місяці тому

    good job!!!! me it's open air! how do you compare to Philips Fidelio X2HR ? thank you!

  • @AnakChan
    @AnakChan Місяць тому +3

    Tongue twister!!

  • @ANiCKiN
    @ANiCKiN 2 місяці тому +5

    Had to return Bathys. They are way smaller than then Elegia.

  • @razisn
    @razisn 2 місяці тому +5

    What's the point of the Azurys when you can get the Bathys at a very small price premium, apart from the Pro work you mentioned?

    • @residentzero
      @residentzero 2 місяці тому +1

      He just said they sound better

    • @dbean5174
      @dbean5174 2 місяці тому +1

      Frequency Response and usability with other dacs and amps.
      Azurys measures more closely to a harman and audiophile like tuning compared to the slightly consumer-ish Bathys.
      Bathys is meant to be used with its dac mode and kinda ruins the dacs function if it’s used with another since you would be putting a dac on top of another.

    • @Vince96711
      @Vince96711 2 місяці тому

      Better tuning/sound in general.

    • @gwapster13
      @gwapster13 2 місяці тому +3

      Because they sound different maybe?

    • @halimj7
      @halimj7 2 місяці тому

      I wish he did a comparison between the two. I imagine that the sound signature is bassier and warmer on the Bathys with less resolution and separation.

  • @Maver1ck911
    @Maver1ck911 2 місяці тому +1

    Seems like a response to MM100/MM500 from Audeze.
    Also wow, Jude prefers the Bathys over the Lyric 2 and DCA E3 👀

    • @headfi
      @headfi  Місяць тому +1

      @Maver1ck911, I do love the Bathys for what it is, but where did you pick up that I prefer the Bathys over the Lyric 2 and Dan Clark Audio E3?

    • @Maver1ck911
      @Maver1ck911 Місяць тому

      @headfi was merely inference by omission. Seems your comment was not all inclusive 🫣

  • @hakan7346
    @hakan7346 2 місяці тому

    Is it wired balanced?

  • @chronometa
    @chronometa 2 місяці тому +1

    Yea, give me something lightweight for the office and balanced setting.
    Hmmm.
    But audio-technica msr7b
    Sennheiser 620s
    Are interesting competitors for the office at cheaper prices.

  • @markhogquist2000
    @markhogquist2000 2 місяці тому +1

    The only Focals I kinda liked were the Clear MG. Unless these new cans don't have that Focal metallic sound, I will likely pass.

  • @Ganes.h8
    @Ganes.h8 2 місяці тому

    Vive le savoir faire Français 🇫🇷❤

  • @VeeHausen
    @VeeHausen 2 місяці тому +4

    Pass.

  • @dranek
    @dranek 2 місяці тому +1

    Trypophobia =\