For a first attempt at making an in-ear headphone, Focal knocked it out of the park with the Sphear. They sound great with all types of music and offer an exciting, mid-forward presentation that will make your toe tap with the music. They may not be the b...
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Published: 2017-05-04, Author: Lewis , review by: techradar.com
Comfortable for long periods, Rich, mid-forward sound, Lightweight
No volume control on remote, Average noise isolation, Plastic build
Focal's first in-ear headphones offer clear and balanced sound at an affordable price. While not as bulletproof as some of the competition, the Focal Sphear sound so good it's hard to get upset over its plastic build and average noise isolation...
Abstract: They are 1.3metres long from earbuds to a half ‘y' shape 3.5mm connector.Unlike almost everyone else that incorporates the microphone into the same component as the track adjustor Focal keep them separate with the microphone being 12cm down from the left...
Published: 2015-12-11, Author: Chris , review by: reviewed.com
Abstract: If you're no knee deep in the world of high-end audio, you could be forgiven for not knowing about Focal. Pronounced Fo-CAL, it's a French company known for making components for several other high-end manufacturers. Up until recently, Focal has been most...
The Focal Sphear is a lightweight, comfortable in-ear headphone that stays in your ears and sounds impressive for the price, with full bass and pleasantly crisp treble. There's an inline one-button remote and microphone for cell phone use and a carry case
They let in a little more ambient noise than your typical noise-isolating headphone and the headphone's added transparency magnifies the flaws in poorly produced tracks or heavily compressed recordings
The Focal Sphear is a relatively affordable audiophile-grade in-ear headphone that's easy to listen to for long stretches...
Wonderfully subtle, balanced and weighty sound, Fluid dynamics, Comfortable fit, Clear with voices, Classy design and build,
Could be a touch more expressive,
It's a minor worry in an otherwise accomplished performance, though.That full-bodied sound and excellent design have won us over - we'd spend £100 on these in-ears.See all our Focal reviews...
Precise audio, Distortion not an issue, Well designed, sturdy body, Compatible with all platforms
Upper mids & highs overemphasized, Some elements in the low mids get blotted out by bass, Sluggish bass, No volume control, Relatively little passive isolation, Not always comfortable to wear after an hour of use
Frankly, we were expecting more from Focal. The Sphear offer you a generally satisfactory listening experience and an interesting design, but upper mids and highs are far too heavily emphasized and the passive isolation could be better...
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Published: 2019-06-21, Author: Alex , review by: techaeris.com
Signature balanced Focal sound, Great noise isolation, Great battery life for this size of in-ear, Competitive price
Some components feel cheaply made and not very premium, No USB Type-C
The Focal Sphear Wireless is certainly a win for Focal when it comes to the sound department. They sound amazing, they sound like Focal headphones which is what you want. I was disappointed in the build quality of some of the components. While they're not...
The Focal Sphear are $149 earbud-style headphones aimed at audiophiles, featuring an excellent build quality that comes with some premium touches. The fit is comfortable and the Sphear comes with a nice selection of tips, though it's still not as secure a...
