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Randall H.

Really love these headphones! My favorite headphones have been Focal Clear Pros and have been using them with a GoBlu dac for using with my phone... but they are just to bulky to travel with. I prefer open back and thought I had found the ultimate HP's in the Clear Pro. For travel i have been using the AirPod Max but they are to small for my ears and cause some discomfort after a shot time...so I took a chance on these Bathys. Even though they are closed backs they sound awesome. The fit is...

Focal Bathys

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Ashley B.

This is the new addition to my headphone collection. It joins my Audeze LCD-X & my Hifiman Arya. In my mind this completes my home gear's capacity to listen to all kinda of genre that I enjoy. What the Focal Clear outperforms in is musical intimacy. Whether it is Adele with her amazing vocals, or listening to piano Jazz that requires you to be right there, hearing the impact, the Focal Clear delivers. When I need more instrumental space and roominess, I start to transition to the LCD-X and ...

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David C.

I've only been using the HD 820 for a few days, but they sound wonderful! Very open. I wouldn't believe they were closed-back phones in a blind test. The engineering with glass reflection into baffle works really well. There is no harshness, and I don't hear any muddy midbass. They are easy to use for many hours without fatigue. They seal well, even when wearing my glasses. The cables are excellent! I'm sure I will enjoy them even more as my ears adjust to their signature. The sale price made it...

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Ethan V.

These headphones are absolutely stunning! They sound amazing, and have a really nice instrumental separation. The base is perfect for my liking, and has a very accurate Sound Stage. My favorite part of this all is that it can run off any sort of device because it's so easy to run! Go and get yourself an apple dongle dac, and you will love the sound! I would highly recommend

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Larry M.

Have the AirPod max and sennheiser momentum 4. They are very good cans in their own right. Looked at the reviews on the bathys by trusted reviewers. Was impressed. Pulled the trigger and received my bathys in 2 days. Headphones.com is excellent in every aspect. I’ve tried the ML 5909 and B&W 8 and the bathys blow both away when it comes to sound. Not close. Great balance and such a realistic sound. The ANC is very good, Focal got the balance between sound and ANC just right. They are ...

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Forrest C.

This is a great first attempt at a Bluetooth headphone from Focal that really elevates the listening experience relative to it's competition. Looks: Great! But pretty mid compared to some of Focal's more stunningly crafted wired options (looking at you Radiance) Build: Pretty great as long as you don't compare it to other Focal wired headphones Connectivity: Pretty mid. Only two devices at a time, but the connection is super strong and is powerful over long distances. DAC mode is cool, but n...

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Oleh B.

Probably the best piece in bluetooth headphone segment money can purchase. Absolutely love it. The only concern is that sometimes when quality of track changes from hi-res to mp3 some interface might be heard.

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Jeff M.

Was really expecting the laws of diminishing returns to kick in as I moved up but surprisingly that is not the case here. I am supremely surprised at the level of detail, staging, and imaging over the 789 I was using previously. Very glad I made the move as it really helped show how truly special the Fostex drivers from the T50RPs are. I have some Open Alphas I made and WOW they sound like a different set of cans through the Burson. In a good way! Also makes my OG Clears sing. Still think I pref...

Burson Soloist 3X Performance - Open Box

Ramon C.

These headphones are an excellent addition to my collection. I wanted a portable closed-back and these certainly fit the bill. They sound really clear, clean with a nice low end. Although they sound better when wired, they are the best sounding bluetooth headphones i have ever heard. Getting them open box from Headphones.com saved me $100 and made it easier to make the purchase. Happy Customer.

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John B.

Real talk, this is exactly what I have been seeking in the many purchases of headphones and IEMs I have made over the years. I can pretty much guarantee, unless there is some dire need that arises, I won't be selling these IEMs. They are detailed, spacious, clear, true fidelity to instrument sounds, and they are beautifully balanced. Nothing screams or gets drowned in the playback. Nothing gets muddled or bloated, either. The Blanc will go down as a long sought and highly valued feat of sound pr...

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Johnny E.

I'm pretty fussy with my audio and needed a portable solution that isolates. My preference is open back, full sized cans.....but this is not always practical. My source is A&K Kann Max with high res FLAC or Tidal Masters/MQA. Very impressed with the detail retrieval, bass response and soundstage (really surprised how well these iems present themselves). They compliment my Hifiman Edition XS and behave quite similarly (but are wayyyyyy more efficient). I don't like to use EQ and both the XS ...

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Fred S.

The open box deal looked new. Headphones is great to deal with and buy from. These are so far the best cans I’ve heard for me personally. I have tried all the Flagships including Abys AB-1266 phi tc, Susvara, and HE-R10P. I still think Susvara has best soundstage, mids and timbre but I love the highs and punchy sound of the Utopia. Overall I reach for Utopia more. I also am running the Utopia off some very high end equipment so your experience may not be the same. I go from I phone14 to Chord ...

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Michael M.

I had the Soloist 3XP and loved it but needed a pre-amp for a new pair of Benchmark AHB2s so upgraded to the Soloist GT as I needed more input/output flex, but wow got so much more! The sub out for one, very useful for both headphone use or pre-amp use. As a headphone amp, yes it is slightly more dynamic than the 3XP was but it is way more powerful. But as a pre-amp it is awesome. The Benchmark amps for those who know them are extremely dynamic and transparent and upstream my KTE version Holo Au...

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Paul L.

The Meze 109 Pro is an excellent upgrade from my Grados. I've used the same Grado 125s for 15 years and enjoyed their sound the whole time. But, these Meze 109s are a substantial step up in fidelity. The two words that come to mind in describing them are refinement and comfort. I use a Schiit Audio Freya S preamp, Denafrips Ares II DAC, and a Schiit Magni Heresy headphone amp. I find the 109s to be a very good match with this system. As a counterpoint to the solid state Schiit components, the ...

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John M.

These are everything people say. While I have headphones that are more spacious / soundstage-y, and some that are more resolving, and several that cost 2x as much, these are the ones I reach for daily. If I’m listening to Mingus or Fleet Foxes or White Stripes or Martha Argerich or Joni Mitchell, these are the phones that are most likely to be on me. Combination of engagement, comfort, and joy of reproduction. Not joking, these represent maybe 10% of my total headphones investment but 55% of my ...

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Kaushik S.

I am a believer. 🖤 Thank you Focal 🤍 *An unnecessarily long review of the Focal Bathys* As I sit here blissfully streaming John Coltrane’s Blue Train: The Complete Masters on Qobuz 96/24 via DAC mode on my now well-burned in Focal Bathys headphones, a cliche expression comes to mind - “sometimes you have to let things go in order to truly appreciate them”. This could not be more true with my first experience with Focal headphones, which I’ve summarized below for your amusement (and hopefully be...

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Doug B.

The long and short is that these IEMs are amazing! A disclaimer first: This is my first venture into High-End IEMs, and I'm coming from Bluetooth PowerBeats3 buds. Music I Listen To: Bassnectar, Florence and the Machine, The Lumineers, Slipknot, Eminem, Shakey Graves, Apes of the State. Device I'm using to power these IEMs: Samsung Galaxy S8 (Qualcomm variant) without a DAC. Alright, now that you have a "floor" of my setup and experience, let's jump in! I spent two weeks obsessively researc...

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Kelly M.

Endless reading on headphones and all the other stuff that goes with them. The Clears are super (my first hi end headphones. But I have some very nice IEM’s- ie600 and 64Audio Nio). Sound is wonderful. The comfort and openness make up for any minor sonic shortcomings vs some very nice iems. Very high build quality. Very strong support from headphones.com. And at the clear out pricing I bought them at, a great deal. They didn’t suddenly get $700 worse. Happy listening.

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Robert C.

A perfect match with my Audeze MM-500 headphone. I have been looking for a quality headphone amp for quite some time. Guys at Headphones.com are very helpful. Also got the Burson Supercharger 3A power supply...simply improves the sound one further notch.

Burson Soloist 3X Performance

Henri S.

Let's start by stating that although I am a headphone freak, I am not qualifying as a true audiophile; at least not the way people do perceive it (I do not go deep enough in my analyses nor spend enough money). Once this is said, I now own 3 Focal phones: Focal Elex (with Massdrop), Focal Bathys and Focal Elegia. I also own plenty of Sennheiser headsets and other brands like Ultrasone, Audio Technica AKG etc... Here is what I like about the Focal Bathys: - Excellent sound overall. I am really n...

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Terry P.

Very surprised with how great these IEMs sound. Not to mention the stock cable is better quality than most upgraded cables I have seen. I love the L shape changeable tips.

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Ravi P.

Symphonium makes some really good IEMS. The bass hits like a truck, better than most dynamic drivers. I can hear clarity in the drums and deep sub-bass rumbles. The upper midrange is slightly calm and recessed, lending itself to an open sound. The treble is GOD TIER, extremely smooth, and well extended. The treble never becomes harsh or sharp, when listening to vocals I can hear textures in the voices which other iems simply cannot pick up. The sound signature on this is Neutral with bass boost....

Symphonium Audio Helios In-Ear Headphones

Robert K.

These headphones are bringing out nuances in the music that I have never heard before. The spacing of the instruments, plucking of the notes, background sounds, depth, etc. are remarkable, at least to my ears. It’s like hearing often played songs the first time. Grade A highly recommended!

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Roberto R.

I've made two purchases from headphones.com and it's always a good experience. From the timely arrive of the merchandise to their follow. I will definitely buy from them again. Thank you headphones.com.

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Leon K.

Outstanding product! The LIRICs arrived less than 48 hours after I placed my order - headphones.com has continuously provided wonderful service. The LIRICs have exceeded my expectations - the vibrato of the strings, the breaths, the fingers on the frets...it is all present and where it should be. The LIRICs and the Focals were listed as "open box" but they both arrived as new - sealed box. Thank you for a great purchasing experience at a time when supply chain and logistics/shipping issues have...

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Matthew R.

These were a pretty big level up for me... coming from Bose QC 25, it could not be more of a stark difference in build quality, sound clarity, and experience.... It's like jumping from a DVD to Ultra-HD... the difference is impossible to miss. They pair great with my PS Audio Sprout100; both highly recommended for those who like good sound but don't want to go down the uber expensive technical rabbit hole.

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Matthew B.

I spent 4 months carefully doing research and saving up for these, constantly talking myself in and out of getting them. Finally I hit the big red button and purchased them. A couple days later they arrive and I did a test. I currently own a pair of hd6xx’s and hifiman sundaras. I listened to a song on my sundaras and then immediately switched to these. I got scared for a moment, worrying I had wasted my money until I kept listening. The more songs I listened to the more I realized how truly ama...

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Gary J.

Feliks Envy is a sonic beast. It easily drives my Susvaras and has a huge bottom end with crystal clear lids and highs. All my headphones sound better. The Envy is highly recommended.

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Leon K.

Outstanding! As previously noted, the "open box" item arrives as new with all cables, literature and packaging. The presentation is an impressive introduction second only to the quality of the product. I paired the Focal Clears with the xDSD Gryphon DAC and have enjoyed discovering the nuances of audio that I have been missing.

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Miguel B.

The Focal Radiance is a fantastic headphone that meets every expectation I had with warm dynamic tuning, comfort that lets me wear them for hours, and a solid premium build! I purchased these as an open box deal and was happy to see that they arrived in basically brand new condition, shout-out to Headphones.com for their great service and I look forward to purchasing more from them in the future.

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Rodolfo C.

I’ve gone through quite a few headphones. From Razer, senheisser, astros. I have to say these are my favorite ones. Sound is out of this world. The bass hits and you can really feel it. Treble and miss are crisp and clean. Gaming is outstanding and you can really hear with pinpoint accuracy and feel really immersed in the game. Battery life is really mind blowing as it really last for days without charging. Microphone is top notch with no weird feedback and the built in noise cancellation reall...

Audeze Maxwell Wireless Headphones

Andrew S.

The FOCAL CLEAR headphones are going to be "most" people's top shelf headphones. The Goldilocks of phones. Just exactly right ! For the "most" critical and discerning these are definitely going on their very short list of preferred high enders.. That is, until they compare the price.. THEN, the evaluation simply has to tighten up in favor of the FOCAL CLEAR. These are excellent phones in any price range.. Great presentation box with a really nice hard case carrier. Out of 10 for value and c...

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Tae K.

These are my second pair of the Clears after selling my first paid that I had bought from Headphones.com and regretted it ever since. These are end-game headphones for me, even after coming from the ZMF Atriums.

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Oto E.

Let me tell you, writing a review for one of the best In-Ear Monitor (IEM) headphones requires a structured approach that covers different aspects of the headphones' performance. Here's a step-by-step how I test headphones. Just recently I purchased a new ThieAudio Monarch MkII IEM. It is one of the few headphones I own (Hifiman, Audeze, Etymotic, Grado) and I love to listen to music too. Design and Build Quality: The Monarch MkII is even more beautiful than in pictures. It is like...

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Rich Z.

Really enjoying the DX320. I'm using Hifiman Arya and VE Ext with it and it's really great. Crystal clear and incredibly detailed. It handily powers the Arya which is known for wanting more juice than other headphones. The Android build is solid. Pretty minimal. I'm using Apple Music lossless and when I'm near my laptop I switch over to DAC mode. I A/B tested it against some of the USB dac/amps I have and the difference is real and noticeable. Very happy with the purchase.

iBasso DX320 Flagship Digital Audio Player (DAP) - Open Box

Jeffrey H.

As a bang for the buck guy, I honestly never thought I’d spend $890 on headphones, let alone gamble it on an all sales final online order (I returned AT LEAST a half a dozen headphones to Amazon…) But WOW I’m glad I did! I own Sundara, R70x, HD560S, HD58X, DT990, WM4, and others, but now want nothing on my head but Focal Clear. They are practically flawless. They compel me to listen to every song I’ve ever enjoyed, including all heavy metal in my head banging youth. With EVERY single song (m...

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Beverly M.

These are fabulous headphones. My 75 year-old husband says the quality of the sound is great for watching TV. And I don’t have to hear the TV if I’m out in the yard. Shipped right away and the price was right! Thank you.

Sennheiser RS 175 Headphones

Thomas B.

I started out years ago with the original Bose noise canceling headphones, upgraded to wireless B & O set a few years ago, but the Focal Bathys is definitely in a class of its own. Night and day difference!

Focal Bathys Headphones - Open Box

Steven M.

I can only compare the DunuSA6 to my Shure SE846 which I use at work through Shure's Bluetooth adapter because cables just get in the way. Using a track from Patricia Barber album "Cafe Blue" called "Morning Grace" (high notes from a female voice , standup bass, electric guitar, piano, and lots of great drum work, make this my favorite track [flac] for comparing). Never use equalizer. With atmospheric switch on , the bass is complex and more then enough on the SA6, while the separation of diffe...

Dunu TopSound Studio SA6 In-Ear Headphones

Michael H.

Like new. Arrived early. Sound and look great. I upgraded from Elegias and these have a better sound in every way that my ears can measure. That was all I was looking for. This web business is excellent in every way. I will always check here first!

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