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1 / 9A 6.1 puts its noise isolation in the top half of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 87 of the 239 we've cataloged.
A 4.6 puts its audio quality in the top quarter of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 43 of the 239 we've cataloged.
Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 48% of the 238 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 197 of 239 we've cataloged.
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 4.1 |
| 25 | 4.8 |
| 32 | 5.1 |
| 40 | 4.8 |
| 50 | 4.1 |
| 63 | 2.6 |
| 80 | 1.9 |
| 100 | 1.9 |
| 125 | 0.9 |
| 160 | -1.3 |
| 200 | -2.4 |
| 250 | -2.6 |
| 315 | -2.3 |
| 400 | -1.7 |
| 500 | -0.9 |
| 630 | -0.1 |
| 800 | 0.2 |
| 1000 | 0.0 |
| 1250 | 0.1 |
| 1600 | 1.8 |
| 2000 | 5.0 |
| 2500 | 7.6 |
| 3150 | 10.8 |
| 4000 | 9.1 |
| 5000 | 3.0 |
| 6300 | 7.3 |
| 8000 | 6.9 |
| 10000 | -0.6 |
| 12500 | -4.2 |
| 16000 | -4.8 |
| 20000 | -12.1 |
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 1.5 |
| 26 | 1.2 |
| 33 | 0.3 |
| 41 | 0.2 |
| 52 | 0.5 |
| 65 | 0.3 |
| 82 | -0.6 |
| 103 | -0.8 |
| 130 | 0.3 |
| 163 | 2.5 |
| 205 | 4.8 |
| 259 | 7.1 |
| 325 | 9.2 |
| 410 | 9.9 |
| 516 | 10.0 |
| 613 | 9.4 |
| 772 | 10.8 |
| 972 | 13.4 |
| 1220 | 13.3 |
| 1540 | 11.3 |
| 1940 | 11.2 |
| 2440 | 16.6 |
| 3070 | 15.6 |
| 3870 | 26.1 |
| 4870 | 36.6 |
| 6130 | 37.2 |
| 7720 | 37.6 |
| 9720 | 34.7 |
| 12200 | 23.6 |
| 15400 | 34.6 |
| 19400 | 38.6 |
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
The Focal Azurys are a competent, durable, and attractive set of headphones meant to meet the needs of keyboard warriors with deep pockets looking for a more "mature" set of headphones. They're pricy, but hardly a poor investment.
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