The Focal Radiance ranks #203 out of 382 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Focal
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#203 Focal Radiance Discontinued eBay
Pros: Measured response gives it a solid Harman preference score of 72 with a 2.18 dB spread, and its mids sit within about 0.5 dB of target, so vocals and instruments sound natural. It uses 1 x 40mm dynamic with an easy 35 ohm load.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. Presence sits about 3.2 dB low with an 8.1 dB dip near 9.9 kHz, so vocals and instruments lose some bite.
| Released | Sep 2020 (6 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.18 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 40mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 23kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 72 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 35 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-0.7 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.98 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 1 lbs (435g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -5.0 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 | +0.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 118 Hz | -4.0 dB | 1.34 |
| Peak | 4,213 Hz | +4.4 dB | 4.41 |
| Peak | 8,872 Hz | +3.0 dB | 0.77 |
| Peak | 1,206 Hz | -1.0 dB | 0.73 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 58 Hz | +1.1 dB | 4.18 |
| Peak | 2,872 Hz | -1.4 dB | 5.99 |
| Peak | 81 Hz | -0.7 dB | 3.46 |
| Peak | 2,278 Hz | +1.0 dB | 6.00 |
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