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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£480
  • Avg. price in US: ~$600
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Focal Azurys review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

4.5

Technical Score

20.0%

7.0

User score

Good
4.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

5.0

Sound

20.0%

4.1

Features

10.0%

6.0

Design

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

4.4

Calls & Controls

Poor
7.0

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

3.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.3
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4.3
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Very good
  • 2.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    0.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

  • 0.8
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    3.0

    Weight

    16.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 2.7
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    0.0

    Companion app

  • 3.1
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    3.0

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Focal Azurys is a premium, closed-back wired headphone featuring Focal's patented 40mm Aluminum/Magnesium 'M'-shaped dome drivers, engineered for a balanced, high-fidelity sound signature with a slight bass emphasis and clear, detailed treble. Designed for portability and ease of use, it boasts an exceptionally low 26-ohm impedance and 100dB sensitivity, allowing it to be easily driven by smartphones and laptops without an external amplifier. Main pros include its lightweight 306g magnesium frame, genuine leather and breathable fabric construction for superior comfort during long sessions, and impressive passive isolation for home or office use. However, some users note a slight upper-midrange glare around 3.5kHz, a soundstage that can feel intimate or congested due to the closed design, and a lack of active noise cancellation (ANC) for noisy environments.

Technical Specifications of Focal Azurys

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

5.0

Sound

20.0%

4.1

Features

10.0%

6.0

Design

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

4.4

Calls & Controls

4.5
Focal Azurys has a technical score of 4.46 points, which is lower than that of 74.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

3.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.3
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4.3
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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

7.0
Focal Azurys has a user score of 6.95 points, which is lower than that of 79.4% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
3.1
Focal Azurys has a popularity of 3.1 points, which is lower than 59.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.0

Overall score

40.0%

8.0

Price

5.9
Focal Azurys has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.9 points, which is lower than 85.5% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Focal Azurys does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Focal Azurys uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Focal Azurys uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

15 Hz
Focal Azurys reaches a lowest frequency of 15 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 58.5% of headphones and equal to 5.7% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Focal Azurys does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Focal Azurys is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
Focal Azurys has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Focal Azurys does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

N/A
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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wired
Focal Azurys supports wired connectivity, equal to 52.6% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Focal Azurys does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Focal Azurys supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Focal
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

306 g
Focal Azurys weighs 306 g, heavier than 82.7% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Focal Azurys vs the average headphone

  • In-line controls
    Focal Azurys includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
    What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
    When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.

    Importance: LOW

    Focal Azurys includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    Focal Azurys has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Focal Azurys has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.15 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Focal Azurys has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24000 Hz

    Focal Azurys has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.22000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 7 newer release date
    Focal Azurys was released more recently than the average headphone (2,024 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
    June 2024
    What it is: Official release or launch date of the model
    When it matters: When you want a newer model for fresher features, longer support life, or simply to avoid buying into an older generation.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2020

    Focal Azurys was released more recently than the average headphone (2,024 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.2024 vs 2017
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    Focal Azurys has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Focal Azurys has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • In-line controls
    Focal Azurys includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 7 newer release date
    Focal Azurys was released more recently than the average headphone (2,024 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
  • 40.4% higher weight
    Focal Azurys is heavier than the average headphone (306 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Focal Azurys has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 10 dB lower max SPL
    Focal Azurys has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
  • 40.4% higher weight
    Focal Azurys is heavier than the average headphone (306 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Focal Azurys is heavier than the average headphone (306 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.306 g vs 218 g
  • 5.33x more expensive
    Focal Azurys is more expensive than the average headphone (£480 vs £90).
    Focal Azurys is more expensive than the average headphone (£480 vs £90).£480 vs £90
  • 14.8% worse value for money
    Focal Azurys has worse value for money than the average headphone (5.87 vs 6.736).
    What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
    When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
    Focal Azurys has worse value for money than the average headphone (5.87 vs 6.736).5.87 vs 6.74
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Focal Azurys has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Focal Azurys has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 15% lower user score
    Focal Azurys has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.95 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Focal Azurys has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.95 vs 8.000).6.95 vs 8
  • 10 dB lower max SPL
    Focal Azurys has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    What it is: Maximum safe sound pressure level
    When it matters: When high-volume headroom is part of your use case.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=116 dB

    Focal Azurys has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.100 dB vs 110 dB

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What customers like about Focal Azurys?

  • High comfort levels with plush memory foam and breathable fabric padding
  • Premium build quality using durable materials like magnesium and aluminum
  • Well-balanced and fun sound signature with impactful, accurate bass
  • Extremely easy to drive with laptops or phones without needing an external amplifier
  • Attractive and unique design featuring a distinctive blue colorway
  • Includes a high-quality, color-matched hard-shell carrying case

What customers dislike about Focal Azurys?

  • Passive isolation is only average and struggles to block loud background noise
  • Wired-only design lacks modern features like ANC, Bluetooth, or app support
  • Stock cable is noted for having a 'rubbery' feel and annoying cable memory
  • Upper midrange can occasionally sound harsh or exhibit 'glare' on certain tracks
  • Inline microphone quality is mediocre and fails to effectively reject environmental noise
  • Closed-back design can lead to heat buildup around the ears during long sessions

Expert reviews

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head-fi.org
07/05/2024

The Head-Fi community thread on the Focal HadenysGo ($699) and AzurysGo ($549) introduces these headphones as a new mid-fi generation featuring lightweight, ergonomic designs inspired by the Bathys, with the Hadenys (open-back) and Azurys (closed-back) offering a smoother, more neutral, and punchy sound profile compared to traditional Focal models. Both models feature low-impedance...Read more

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audioreviews.org
05/04/2025

The Focal Azurys (closed-back) and Hadenys (open-back) are lightweight, easily driven headphones, though they lack a balanced cable in the package. The Azurys offers a comfortable, fatigue-free sound with natural bass, yet is described as slightly unmemorable, lacking fast transient response and high-end detail. Conversely, the Hadenys provides superior, hard-hitting bass and a wide...Read more

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soundstagesolo.com
01/07/2025

The Focal Azurys is a wired, closed-back headphone model priced at US$599 (£499 / €549) that serves as the entry-level option in Focal's lineup, heavily borrowing design cues and transducers from the brand's popular Bathys wireless models. Featuring a distinctive azure-blue finish with concentric ring grilles on the earcups, it has a lightweight, 306-gram construction made primarily...Read more

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majorhifi.com
31/10/2024

The Focal Azurys ($549) is a stylish, closed-back, mid-fidelity headphone designed by Major HiFi as an accessible entry point for beginner audiophiles. Built in France, it features a premium construction consisting of a leather-wrapped headband, memory foam earpads, and a lightweight magnesium yoke, all styled in a striking azurite blue finish. On the technical side, it utilizes...Read more

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tomsguide.com
24/06/2024

Focal Azurys Overview The Focal Azurys is a premium pair of closed-back, wired headphones priced at $549, designed to bring high-end audiophile sound to a more accessible price point. Built with luxury craftsmanship, it shares the same elegant design, removable earpads, and magnesium construction as Focal's pricier models. Internally, it utilizes a proprietary 40mm...Read more

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soundguys.com
10/06/2024

The SoundGuys review of the Focal Azurys positions these $549 USD wired, closed-back headphones as a comfortable, premium-built entry into high-end audio, featuring magnesium yokes and leather construction. Key pros include an engaging, natural sound with punchy bass and high efficiency, allowing them to be driven easily by mobile devices. However, significant cons include a lack of...Read more

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rtings.com
28/01/2026

The Focal Azurys are wired, closed-back headphones featuring a lightweight, comfortable design and highly accurate, warm sound driven by well-matched aluminum and magnesium drivers. They excel in comfort for long-term use and offer an excellent, detailed audio profile with a durable, detachable cable featuring a functional in-line microphone. RTINGS.comConversely, the review notes...Read more

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ericboisseau.com
23/06/2024

This review evaluates Focal’s modern trio of audiophile headphones—the active Bathys and the passive, wired Azurys and HadenysGo —all of which utilize the brand's proprietary 40mm aluminium/magnesium "M"-profile dome transducers. The Focal Bathys stands out as an active Bluetooth 5.1 wireless headphone featuring Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), a built-in DAC, and a 30-hour battery...Read more

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01net.com
28/06/2024

The Focal Azurys is a wired, passive, circum-aural hi-fi headphone that delivers exceptional audio performance at a relatively accessible price point for the luxury French brand. Key pros include an impeccable build quality with high-end materials like a leather-and-fabric headband, magnesium yokes, and dense memory-foam ear cushions that provide incredible comfort for hours of...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
12/09/2024

The Focal Azurys is a closed-back Hi-Fi headphone. It costs 399.00 € and scores 5 out of 5 stars. French brand Focal launched it in June 2024. The design borrows heavily from the nomadic Focal Bathys model. It weighs 305 grams, which feels light. The magnesium yokes and leather headband look beautiful. The ear cups fold flat into a hard case. The package includes a short 1.25-meter...Read more

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leclaireur.fnac.com
08/04/2025

The Labo Fnac review awards the Focal Azurys mid-range wired headphones a strong 4 out of 5 stars, praising them as a beautifully designed, high-fidelity option best suited for quiet, stationary listening. The lab test highlights exceptional technical performance, specifically noting a near-perfect score for distortion control (9.5/10) and superb overall signal sensitivity....Read more

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on-mag.fr
25/01/2025

The Focal Azurys and Lensys Professional are a new generation of French-made, closed-back headphones built on a matching lightweight (306g) chassis borrowed from the brand's Bathys model. Pros include an exemplary and robust metal build, premium fabric pads, and very effective passive sound isolation suitable for portable use. On the cons side, the headband is slightly narrow,...Read more

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hifi.nl
30/11/2024

The Focal Azurys is a stylish, closed-back headphone priced at 549 euros that makes the brand's luxury lineup more accessible to mobile music enthusiasts. It features an elegant blue and dark grey design signature to French aesthetic standards, weighing just over 300 grams with soft earpads that distribute pressure well across the head. Equipped with a 40-mm aluminium-magnesium...Read more

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