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Focal Listen Wireless Chic Purple

Bluetooth 4.1 wireless closed-back headset with dual microphone for all smartphones

Last price 129€95
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Overview

High definition sound with freedom



Discover all of Focal 's expertise and the freedom of Bluetooth with the Listen Wireless Chic headphones. Offering a high quality sound experience and superior comfort, this circum-aural model will give you a great audio performance. Enjoy up to 20 hours of battery life, wireless or wired operation and a dual microphone. Compatible with all smartphones, it will allow you to listen to your music at any time. And thanks to its foldable design, it will fit easily in your bag.


Premium wireless sound quality

The Listen Wireless headphones from Focal feature a 40mm capsule with an exclusive membrane technology. This ensures very high quality sound and remarkable sound neutrality. Enjoy your music to the full thanks to great isolation.

These circum-aural headphones are closed-back to provide optimal conditions for long, durable and enjoyable listening. What's more, they feature Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity for total freedom to enjoy the full intensity of your music without any constraints. Enjoy a maximum battery life of 15 hours for unbridled pleasure.


Modern and stylish design

Listen Wireless features earpieces with a Black High Gloss finish. With a soft touch headband, this model is perfectly suited for mobile use. Indeed, the Listen Wireless headphones can easily be folded and stored in their soft carrying case.

The Focal model is also equipped with a double microphone with "Clear Voice Capture" system for perfectly audible conversations with great clarity. Control the volume and track selection from the dedicated buttons on the headset.


Enhanced comfort

For long hours of listening to your favourite tunes, Listen Wireless headphones feature ear cups with heat-sensitive memory foam. This comfort is enhanced by a redesigned headband for better weight distribution.

Compatible with all smartphones, these Focal headphones come with a carrying case and a detachable cable for wireless or wired use, depending on your wishes.


Main features :

  • Closed-back wireless headphones
  • Bluetooth 4.1connectivity
  • Outstanding sound quality
  • Lightweight and comfortable on-the-go headset
  • Great isolation
  • Metallic finish in purple
  • Headband with soft touch material
  • Ear cups with memory foam
  • Dual Clear Voice Capture microphone for clear conversations
  • Compatible with all smartphones
  • Battery life: up to 20 hours
  • Weight: 300 g
  • Accessories included: carrying case, detachable cable with mini-jack input, USB cable
Logistics information : This product is not available for delivery in the following locations: Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland.
Specifications
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General information

Product name

Focal Listen Wireless Chic Purple

Brand

Focal

Model

LISTEN WIRELESS CHIC POURPRE

Design

Headset type

Over-Ear

Headphones configuration

Closed back

Ear coupling

Circumaural

Use

Hi-Fi

Foldable

Yes

High-Res audio

No

Active noise cancelling

No

Audio specifications

Speaker diameter

40 mm

Bandwidth (Min frequency)

15 Hz

Bandwidth (Max frequency)

22 kHz

Impedance

32 Ohm

SPL Max

122 dB SPL

Harmonic distortion

0.4 Percent

Connectivity

Remote control

No

Volume control

Yes

Connector(s)

3.5mm Jack Male Stereo
Bluetooth
Mini USB

Wireless

Wireless

Yes

True Wireless

No

Bluetooth

Yes

Bluetooth technology

Bluetooth 4.1

Bluetooth codec

aptX
SBC

NFC

No

Range

15 m

Integrated voice assistant

Without voice assistant

Power supply type

Battery

Battery life

20 Hour(s)

Physical characteristics

Color

Violet

Headphone weight

300 g

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Legal warranty

Product referenced on 22 May 2018

Customer reviews
Global rating
8/10
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  • by JonathanC
    Posted on 8 Feb 2022
    Bought on 25 Jan 2022 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 5

    Not so impressive

    Frankly, not crazy, I clearly expected better for Focal and for the price. I had previously a Plantronics BackBeat Pro, in the same range of headphones and close in terms of price. I was very happy with it, but after a few years of use, I had to change it. I wanted to buy the same one again, but Plantronics being gone, it was difficult to find BackBeat Pro (even Pro 2). I saw some good reviews on this Focal, and I said to myself "well, why not". In the end, it's a little bit hard on the ears, the ring is not very comfortable, and the sound... well I'm really disappointed. The quality is not there (not as much as on the BackBeat Pro anyway), the sounds are heard from far away, the bass is not heavy enough, so it impacts the spatialization. So for a short listening session, for mp3 or a phone call, it's ok, but for the rest, there are obviously better headphones.

    Model: Focal Listen Wireless Chic Olive
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  • by KevinM
    Posted on 15 Jan 2022
    Bought on 14 Jul 2021 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 5

    Mitigated

    - The sound: it is clear, detailed and the volume is satisfactory. The highs are very well balanced and not shrill. But there is a serious lack of bass. For someone who has always used low-end wired headphones, this is a clear improvement.

    - Comfort: after a while the headband hurts. It is not comfortable over time. The same goes for the ears. If your ears are small, they will get hot because the coil is very close to the ear (or even touching it).

    -Details: When used wirelessly, the BT connects quickly and does not disconnect without your permission. I'm not sure if it's a good idea to use it with a cable, but it's a good idea to use it with a cable, because it's not a good idea to use it with a cable. The length of the cable did not pose any problem for me for use on a PC (count two arms).

    Model: Focal Listen Wireless Chic Olive
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  • by Bristow
    Posted on 12 Aug 2021
    Bought on 14 Jul 2021 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

    A very nice helmet

    We chose this headset for its wired and Bluetooth connectivity.
    It is very beautiful. We just regret the not very big pocket but the advantage is that it doesn't take up much space.
    Very good sound and headphones developed in France!

    Model: Focal Listen Wireless Chic Olive
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  • by Jazz Ad
    Posted on 7 May 2021
    Bought on 8 Apr 2021 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Ideal

    Bought for my girlfriend, I already had the same one in Assassin's Creed version.
    The comfort is perfect, the sound quality is very good in wireless and exceptional in wired, the connections are simple between various devices.
    I've been using it for a while now, but it's a good idea to keep it in mind.
    In addition, this lilac coloured version is very elegant.

    Model: Focal Listen Wireless Chic Purple
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  • by HadrienZ
    Posted on 4 Jan 2021
    Bought on 6 Dec 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    The Listen Wireless is a great headset!

    The Listen Wireless is a Circum Aural headset (it encompasses your ears). The sound is superb. Priced at £250 when first released, the price has come down over time (bought £130) but it is still clearly in the running, making it certainly the best value headphones around at the moment! The foam provides great isolation from outside noise without the need for active isolation (noise reducers) which can be annoying for some. When the bluetooth is activated, the headphones activate an amplifier which significantly improves the sound. It is therefore preferable to use it in bluetooth (this detail is too rarely mentioned). I recommend it to all if you want an affordable bluetooth headset, with a balanced sound, a good autonomy, aesthetic and honest. If you have a Focal headset, you don't need to go to Bose or Sennheiser who won't offer you anything more in terms of sound in this price range, nor Beats who will spend a fortune in marketing to sell you their headset. We have here everything a music lover could ask for, and at the right price. It's worth noting that there are no differences between the classic headphones and the blue, green and purple ones, except for the aesthetics, which are good.

    Model: Focal Listen Wireless Chic Olive
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  • by electroloustik
    Posted on 4 Oct 2020
    Bought on 7 Sep 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 3

    Uncomfortable, unsuitable for music listening.

    Very uncomfortable (I have a big head), even with the glasses off. The headphones, loosened to the maximum, press on the top of the head, on the temples, crush and heat the ears. But the sound is also disappointing. I believed in a problem of driver bluetooth at the beginning, but tested on telephone, computer, bluetooth 4.1 or 5, update of the drivers, connection cable jack: the sound is always the same one. With the jack link, the headphones become passive and use the computer's amp. Classical music or metal, nothing is pleasant, except a bit of pop, but not just any pop. The highs are aggressive, while the mids are muffled, no spatiality. There is also a background noise audible in the periods of silence in bluetooth. I only held it for a maximum of half an hour before removing it with relief. Product made in China, microphone not tested.

    Model: Focal Listen Wireless Chic Blue
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  • by FredericL
    Posted on 26 May 2020
    Bought on 27 Apr 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Perfect

    FOCAL: Brand I had tested in wired, excellent sound, no worries about connection in Bluetooth. Very good product. Good isolation from surrounding noise.

    Model: Focal Listen Wireless Chic Blue
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  • by Totinus
    Posted on 8 May 2019
    Bought on 2 May 2019 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 9

    Good compromise

    I'm loyal to Focal and LDLC, I'm not disappointed. This headset is a good compromise between quality, price, weight and comfort. The only point I regret is a slight murmur in Bluetooth at low volume. The minimum volume level is a little high in a quiet environment.

    Model: Focal Listen Wireless Chic Blue
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  • by ThomasD
    Posted on 2 May 2019
    Bought on 11 Mar 2019 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 7

    Good overall

    The helmet looks good and feels solid. There is a lot of plastic, the touch quality could have been better. It is a little tight in the ears, which can be annoying after several tens of minutes of use. The passive isolation is correct when listening to music. Otherwise, you can hear what is going on outside. This is annoying during telephone conversations. The audio quality is good when listening to music. Paired with my Windows 10 business PC, it doesn't always work very well with Skype Business. My voice stutters from time to time.

    Model: Focal Listen Wireless Chic Blue
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  • by Alain H
    Posted on 9 Jan 2019
    Bought on 14 Nov 2018 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Satisfied

    The headphones cut out ambient noise and allow you to listen quietly without having to turn up the volume too much.

    The quality is good, the buttons are easy to access and the battery life is good.

    The design is a plus

    Model: Focal Listen Wireless Chic Blue
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