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Focal Sphear High Resolution In Ear Headphones

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
151
Old Reviews
58
Unverified
13
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Review Analysis - 80 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
 39
earbuds, sound, focal, sounding, price
+85%
-15%
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" ...  They sound good but the build quality is not up to par with the price they cost, the metal part you see on the outside of the headphones they fell off of mine and I am not happy at all, if this gets resolved I will change my rating, but until then I do not recommend Focal unless they up their build quality.  ...  "
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" ...  The microphone is also excellent - very clear and does a nice job of filtering out background noise.  ...  "
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" ...  For the price, these sound just right.  ...  "
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" ...  Some songs sound fine. ... I tried adjusting the equalizer on my V30 which has an extremely high quality sound card for HiFi.  ...  "
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" ...  Rich, full sound.  ...  "
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" ...  Very detailed sound.  ...  "
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" ...  Highly recommended for a true & accurate sounding earbuds.  ...  "
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" ...  they have a great sound, booming base.  ...  "
Comfort
 23
ear, fit, comfortable, wear, sound quality
+57%
-43%
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" ...  Used them at the gym and they worked great even while moving and sweating.  ...  "
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" ...  These are the first pair of earphones I've had that rival full over-the-ear headphones.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent sound, IF you can get them to fit into your ear! ... I have been using in-ear head phones for many years now. ... I must admit, these have amazing sound quality, but because of their shape, you can not get them to fit very well into your ear.  ...  "
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" ...  They fits in my ears nicely and I've worn them for 4hrs+ while studying without any discomforts.  ...  "
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" ...  I've tried all of the different tips and regardless of what I use, they just don't feel like they fit well and are comfortable.  ...  "
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" ...  I have these inserted into my head most of the day - every day. ... They're extremely comfortable and they sound really good.  ...  "
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" ...  Try all three sizes and chose the best size for your ear.  ...  "
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" ...  In addition, it makes me comfortable even when I wear very long time.  ...  "
Bass
 18
detailed, mids, highs, sphears, lows
+100%
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" ...  They nailed the bass really well - strong bass, but not overbearing.  ...  "
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" ...  The bass is pretty great and so are the Mids, which improve after each song, those highs though.  ...  "
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" ...  While the flats are very clear, the bass is nearly absent when you listen to music on these. ... In video files, it provides some bass.  ...  "
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" ...  Would prefer a little more bass to be perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  they have a great sound, booming base.  ...  "
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" ...  The bass is still a little too subtle and the sound stage is a little too confined. ... Deep clean bass.  ...  "
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" ...  Focal Sphear -Detailed,dynamic,bright and punchy bass ... Bowers and wilikins C5 series 2 - detailed, laid back sound,lots of bass ... Bang and olufsen h3 2nd gen -Detailed, high mid/vocal presence, decent bass ... 1more Quad driver - Detailed, excellent soundstage, balance sound, clarity is the best, best sounding of the 4  ...  "
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" ...  I bough this pricey earbuds based on reviews indicating high quality and reach bass experience. ... Mid range are fine, hi-fi , and bass .  ...  "
Fit
 15
ears, ear, ear pieces, tight, sound quality
+73%
-27%
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" ...  First, as with all IEM's, these do require the proper fitting tip.  ...  "
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" ...  I've tried all of the different tips and regardless of what I use, they just don't feel like they fit well and are comfortable.  ...  "
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" ...  These are simply the best Universal-fit IEMs I've ever tried.  ...  "
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" ...  For a bit more money (or even less) these are all you need once you get the proper fit.  ...  "
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" ...  These sound soooooo good and they fit so well in my ear. ... I have never had a pair of buds fit this well.  ...  "
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" ...  hold on, still dancing in my room . ... saw these on a top 5 list at number 3. i had tried Bose before but they didn't want to make a tight fit (maybe it was just my ears?).  ...  "
Price
 12
worth the money, paid, elsewhere, affordable, worth
+75%
-25%
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" ...  They sound good but the build quality is not up to par with the price they cost, the metal part you see on the outside of the headphones they fell off of mine and I am not happy at all, if this gets resolved I will change my rating, but until then I do not recommend Focal unless they up their build quality.  ...  "
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" ...  For the price, these sound just right.  ...  "
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" ...  I expect more durability and better materials from a product in this price range.  ...  "
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" ...  Best earbuds i've ever heard at any price.  ...  "
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" ...  For the price I paid, I am amazed at the sound.  ...  "
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" ...  Awesome earphones with audiophile quality at a very affordable price!  ...  "
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" ...  The price has gone down almost 50% in past month making them a great bargain.  ...  "

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