The Focal Hadenys ranks #25 out of 165 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Focal
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#25 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.
| 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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