Focal Listen Professional (2018)

Name: Focal Listen Professional
Brand: Focal

A closed-back, over-ear wired studio headphone for sound engineers and music producers.

Overview

The Focal Listen Professional is a studio headphone from the French maker Focal. It was announced on March 26, 2018, at the NAMM show in California. It was built for sound engineers and music producers who need accurate monitoring away from the studio. The design is closed-back and circum-aural, so it isolates well, and it ships with a compact, rigid carrying case. It has been discontinued, but select retailers and secondhand markets still have it.

Specifications

Frequency Response	5Hz - 22kHz
Impedance	32 ohms (conflicting: 8 Ohms reported)
Sensitivity	122 dB at 1kHz
Weight	10 ounces
Warranty	1 year
Original Price	$299.99

Design

The Listen Professional is a closed-back, circum-aural headphone with a black exterior and burgundy ear cups. That makes it look a lot like the Clear Professional. The driver uses 100% Mylar suspension and a Mylar-titanium alloy cone, part of Focal's exclusive cone technology. The 32-ohm impedance means it delivers enough volume in all situations. It isolates sound and is made for portable, professional use.

Context

Focal announced the Listen Professional at NAMM 2018 in California. It was positioned as a portable studio monitor for audio professionals who need reliable performance on the go.

Market

The Focal Listen Professional was originally priced at $299.99. Retailers such as audio46.com now list it as discontinued. It is out of production, and it has been seen for sale at prices as low as $189.99, so the retail value has dropped.