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A well-built set of cans for the buyer who wants a long-term desk companion.
Manufacturer's suggested retail price at launch. Check retailers for current availability.
A 2.8 puts its noise isolation in the bottom 10% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 88 of the 240 we've cataloged.
A 4.5 puts its audio quality in the top quarter of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 42 of the 240 we've cataloged.
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Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 48% of the 241 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 199 of 240 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 | -3.0 |
| 25 | -1.1 |
| 32 | 0.6 |
| 40 | 1.9 |
| 50 | 2.5 |
| 63 | 2.1 |
| 80 | 1.2 |
| 100 | 0.2 |
| 125 | -0.6 |
| 160 | -1.7 |
| 200 | -2.4 |
| 250 | -2.9 |
| 315 | -3.1 |
| 400 | -3.1 |
| 500 | -2.8 |
| 630 | -1.9 |
| 800 | -0.8 |
| 1000 | -0.0 |
| 1250 | 0.9 |
| 1600 | 1.4 |
| 2000 | 2.1 |
| 2500 | 3.1 |
| 3150 | 7.5 |
| 4000 | 8.2 |
| 5000 | 2.4 |
| 6300 | 3.6 |
| 8000 | 5.1 |
| 10000 | -1.5 |
| 12500 | -7.3 |
| 16000 | -7.4 |
| 20000 | -17.1 |
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 | -3.3 |
| 26 | 1.5 |
| 33 | -0.1 |
| 41 | -0.1 |
| 52 | -0.0 |
| 65 | -0.1 |
| 82 | -0.1 |
| 103 | -0.1 |
| 130 | -0.0 |
| 163 | -0.1 |
| 205 | -0.2 |
| 259 | -0.2 |
| 325 | -0.3 |
| 410 | -0.7 |
| 516 | -1.0 |
| 613 | -1.2 |
| 772 | -1.8 |
| 972 | -2.2 |
| 1220 | -2.7 |
| 1540 | -2.3 |
| 1940 | 0.2 |
| 2440 | 4.7 |
| 3070 | 1.7 |
| 3870 | 11.2 |
| 4870 | 20.4 |
| 6130 | 19.8 |
| 7720 | 24.7 |
| 9720 | 19.7 |
| 12200 | 10.4 |
| 15400 | 18.4 |
| 19400 | 23.0 |
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 verdict
The Focal Hadenys are an extremely good set of open-backed headphones that are not only durable, but sound great too. Though the cost is steep, you are getting your money's worth.
✓Liked: Sound quality, Comfort, Durability, Forgiving to eyeglasses
✕Could be better: Price, Mass
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