# Focal - Official Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Official Headphone Model Discussion\ **Tags:** focal\ **Created:** [August 1, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881 "2018-08-01T21:03:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![generic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/generic/32/61169_2.png) [@generic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/generic)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2021, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/43 "2021-02-16T20:07:12Z")
“Too long, didn’t watch”: They use a magnesium coating on the drivers to reduce driver weight. This increases speed, range, and dynamics. The voicing is tuned to closely resemble Focal’s studio monitor speakers and ensure consistency. [The description makes them akin to the Utopia with different driver technology. I’m guessing they focused on the pro market because they may also be bright.] ---
**Author:** ![BuffaloWing](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/buffalowing/32/34683_2.png) [@BuffaloWing](https://forum.headphones.com/u/BuffaloWing)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2021, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/44 "2021-02-16T21:10:48Z")
“Shit, these are bright and the timbre is way off” “Call them … Professional…” ---
**Author:** ![hifiDJ](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/hifidj/32/53299_2.png) [@hifiDJ](https://forum.headphones.com/u/hifiDJ)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2021, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/45 "2021-02-16T21:15:46Z")
These do look better than the OG Clear Prof imo… and looks better built (hopefully) ---
**Author:** ![prfallon69](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/prfallon69/32/43781_2.png) [@prfallon69](https://forum.headphones.com/u/prfallon69)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2021, 9:03am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/46 "2021-02-17T09:03:32Z")
Happy Cake Day @BuffaloWing. ---
**Author:** ![hifiDJ](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/hifidj/32/53299_2.png) [@hifiDJ](https://forum.headphones.com/u/hifiDJ)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2021, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/47 "2021-02-26T19:33:17Z")
Anybody have any experience with the Focal Shape series? I want to upgrade from my Kef lsx…I don’t really want to get a monitor per se but I have heard the shapes are great at being “audiophile speakers” as well. Going to use them nearfield on desk so any thoughts appreciated! ---
**Author:** ![hifiDJ](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/hifidj/32/53299_2.png) [@hifiDJ](https://forum.headphones.com/u/hifiDJ)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2021, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/48 "2021-03-19T22:43:21Z")
![Screen Shot 2021-03-19 at 15.41.21](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/3X/5/9/5989973b91ab5deb2b4f5b86928018484965ad7e.jpeg) ![Screen Shot 2021-03-19 at 15.41.08](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/3X/8/d/8df8ff10a28e906ad1d4cd18ea0e4a647d12e104.jpeg) Welp, decided to try it for myself! Please don’t disappoint me! Also, if anyone is interested in the shape series too feel free to ask me questions… ---
**Author:** ![OneMic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/onemic/32/24955_2.png) [@OneMic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/OneMic)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/49 "2021-05-20T03:52:49Z")
Do focal headphones generally have a strong clamp force? I have a large head, Ananda was a bit tight for me, Eikon/ K7xx / X00’s were great, for reference. ---
**Author:** ![Twinguin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/twinguin/32/21077_2.png) [@Twinguin](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Twinguin)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 6:26am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/50 "2021-05-20T06:26:25Z")
I cannot compare to the other models, but I found the Focal’s clamp force ok (I have the Elegia). Works nicely for me, even in longer sessions, and while wearing glasses. As a reference, I have a 58 hat size (that’s roughly 23"). ---
**Author:** ![taronlissimore](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/taronlissimore/32/59_2.png) [@taronlissimore](https://forum.headphones.com/u/taronlissimore)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/51 "2022-04-23T03:07:48Z")
A little video @Resolve did from our trip to France in October. Includes Focal’s main office in St-Étienne and their cabinet factory in Bourbon-Lancy [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/3X/8/0/80cbaef2ee79547c3f483d17e1bab9be9072a66b.jpeg "We got to visit Focal's factory in FRANCE!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3gTZ8dOpbA) ---
**Author:** ![Resolve](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/resolve/32/51647_2.png) [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/52 "2022-04-23T04:33:26Z")
And for those wondering, there are several @taronlissimore cameos in this one. Man of mystery Paul as well. ---
**Author:** ![generic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/generic/32/61169_2.png) [@generic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/generic)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/53 "2022-04-23T12:43:20Z")
Nice video. It illustrates why enthusiast headphones are so expensive: limited market size, extreme quality control needed for their tiny drivers, hand assembly needed for small and oddly shaped parts, and located in an extremely expensive labor market. Focal isn’t that far away from Geneva, Switzerland. Luxury Swiss watches are made around there, and certainly have similar production requirements. > [@Resolve](#): > > several @taronlissimore cameos in this one. Yep. Why not add some intros: “Hi, I’m Taron and I do XXX”? ---
**Author:** ![Resolve](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/resolve/32/51647_2.png) [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/54 "2022-04-23T15:30:36Z")
> [@generic](#): > > “Hi, I’m Taron and I do XXX” You learn something new every day. ---
**Author:** ![generic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/generic/32/61169_2.png) [@generic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/generic)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/55 "2022-04-23T15:45:04Z")
“Hi, I’m Taron and [this is my rack](https://forum.headphones.com/t/hifi-racks/17607/7)!” ---
**Author:** ![Resolve](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/resolve/32/51647_2.png) [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/56 "2022-04-23T15:54:09Z")
That was a risky click… could’ve been a lot worse hahaha. ---
**Author:** ![AceofSpades](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/aceofspades/32/19697_2.png) [@AceofSpades](https://forum.headphones.com/u/AceofSpades)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/57 "2022-04-23T21:10:28Z")
that’s pretty badass! I live in Utah and have toured Zu, Tekton, and Spatial audio labs but none manufacture their own drivers. They really just assemble the cabinets, damping, and final package. Would be pretty sweet to watch the tweeter stamping and woofer fabrication process. ---
**Author:** ![deafenears](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/deafenears/32/11409_2.png) [@deafenears](https://forum.headphones.com/u/deafenears)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2022, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/58 "2022-07-23T00:47:55Z")
Focal appears to have a Bluetooth/wireless ANC headphone in the works, Focal Bathys. ![r2uj55escr791](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/3X/1/d/1d93de6ccf3acb14870a0fd63631673dc340cc7d.jpeg) > **[FOCAL Bathys | aptX](https://web.archive.org/web/20220625120104/https://www.aptx.com/products/focal-bathys)** > > High-end active noise canceling headphone. [https://fccid.io/OV3-BATHYS](https://fccid.io/OV3-BATHYS) ---
**Author:** ![chrisnyc75](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/chrisnyc75/32/41282_2.png) [@chrisnyc75](https://forum.headphones.com/u/chrisnyc75)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2022, 1:13am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/59 "2022-07-23T01:13:46Z")
Sort of… ish. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/3X/9/9/990b75c01ba6cb8f0fbfbf477c11ccbf7b392081.png) ---
**Author:** ![deafenears](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/deafenears/32/11409_2.png) [@deafenears](https://forum.headphones.com/u/deafenears)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/60 "2022-10-03T23:13:53Z")
… and more. > **[Bathys Review: Focal’s First Wireless Headphone w/ ANC](https://web.archive.org/web/20221003045052/https://www.audioholics.com/headphone-reviews/bathys-review-focal2019s-first-wireless-headphone-w-anc/#specCollapse)** > > Focal launches Bathys, French high-end headphone brand's first Bluetooth wireless headphone with Active Noise Cancelling. It lets your in aptX Adaptive, but USB DAC Mode must be heard to be believed. Waiting for [Headphones.com](http://Headphones.com) to release more info in the other dedicated thread [https://forum.headphones.com/t/mystery-focal-release-10-04-2022/](https://forum.headphones.com/t/mystery-focal-release-10-04-2022/) ---
**Author:** ![Rhodey](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/rhodey/32/63535_2.png) [@Rhodey](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Rhodey)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/61 "2022-10-18T18:54:14Z")
Introvert and extrovert. Brothers, but different 😁 Update on the Utopia. After some burn in all day yesterday and last night, they’ve come alive in the lower FR. Much more weight now. Makes them feel like they have a soul. The dynamics and imaging seem to have improved as well. Haven’t heard og but I feel these are right where they need to be for me in the upper FR. I don’t think I’d want more. Very musical, punchy, and engaging. Oh, and I’m very surprised by the stage. Not too narrow and great depth imo. Compared the bass to radiance and the Utopia is where it needs to be. Radiance is a little much but fun as a closed back, especially in that price range. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/3X/3/6/36630d1a9b4db9efacbfda219e5521e1c02a4b5c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![SebastienChiu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/sebastienchiu/32/19437_2.png) [@SebastienChiu](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SebastienChiu)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2022, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881/62 "2022-10-18T19:26:31Z")
Congratulations, glad you are loving the Utopia more after the burn in! [Previous page](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-official-thread/1881.md?page=4)