Short answer: the HEDD Audio D1. It ranks #22 of 216 over-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $799. The Focal Hadenys ranks #31, rated 4.2/5, at $749, $50 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
What the Focal Hadenys does well: In oratory1990’s measurement it earns a preference score of 87 with only 1.73 dB of deviation, so its tonal balance is among the closest to what most listeners prefer. The catch: A 9.6 dB dip near 9.7 kHz softens cymbal shimmer and sibilance, so the top end can sound slightly muted.
Buy the HEDD Audio D1. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $50 with the Focal Hadenys does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| HEDD Audio D1 | Focal Hadenys | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799.00 | $749.00 |
| Ranked | #22 of 216 in Over-Ear Headphones | #31 of 216 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 89 (median of 3 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) | 87 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 1.62 dB standard deviation | 1.73 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.18 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -0.37 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 28 Hz (-5.9 dB at 30 Hz) | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.1 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Back | Open | Open |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 50mm dynamic | 1 x 40mm dynamic |
| Impedance | 32 ohms | 26 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | 100 dB/mW |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (350 g) | 0.6 lbs (294 g) |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 25Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
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The Two Headphones In Full
HEDD Audio D1: $799.00 Headphones.com eBay
Full HEDD Audio D1 review and specifications →
| Released | Nov 2025 (11 months ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.62 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 50mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 89 (median of 3 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 32 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 28 Hz (-5.9 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.18 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (350 g) |
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Focal Hadenys: $749.00 B&H Photo Video eBay
Pros: In oratory1990’s measurement it earns a preference score of 87 with only 1.73 dB of deviation, so its tonal balance is among the closest to what most listeners prefer. Every band from sub-bass to treble stays within about 1 dB of target, with sub-bass just 1.1 dB short at 30 Hz, giving full, extended bass without bloat. At 26 ohms and 100 dB/mW it plays loud from a phone or dongle, and 294 g is light for an open-back over-ear.
Cons: A 9.6 dB dip near 9.7 kHz softens cymbal shimmer and sibilance, so the top end can sound slightly muted. The open back leaks sound and blocks no outside noise, which rules it out for commuting or shared offices. The Audeze LCD-XC is rated a step higher, though it costs more.
Full Focal Hadenys review and specifications →
| Released | May 2024 (2 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.73 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 40mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 25Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 87 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 26 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.1 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.37 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (294 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -3.4 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +6.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 53 Hz | -6.4 dB | 0.50 |
| Peak | 432 Hz | +1.5 dB | 2.45 |
| Peak | 2,376 Hz | +3.1 dB | 3.04 |
| Peak | 3,557 Hz | -3.5 dB | 4.37 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,095 Hz | -0.9 dB | 2.21 |
| Peak | 4,998 Hz | +2.0 dB | 5.07 |
| Peak | 6,125 Hz | -2.2 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 654 Hz | +0.5 dB | 2.56 |
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