Focal, the luxury French brand known for its top-tier speakers and headphones, has just introduced two new models to its elite lineup: the Hadenys and Azurys. Made in France and featuring Focal’s patented speaker drivers, these headphones are designed to look great and feel comfortable.

Hadenys: Your Perfect Home Listening Companion

The Hadenys are open-back, passive headphones ideal for chilling in your favorite armchair at home. They’re designed to pick up every little detail in your music, giving you a truly immersive experience.

Inspired by The Hadean eon, when Earth was first formed, the Hadenys have a warm, earthy brown color for a natural, organic vibe. They showcase Focal’s signature honeycomb grilles, genuine leather, and a breathable woven fabric headband and yoke, ensuring they’re as comfy as they are stylish.

Azurys: Versatile Listening On-the-Go

On the flip side, the Azurys are closed-back, passive headphones that work great whether you’re at home or out and about. Targeted at music lovers who want that signature Focal sound in a more accessible package, the Azurys come in a unique blueish hue inspired by the semi-precious stone Azurite, giving them a cool, mesmerizing look.

Premium Sound and Design

Both the Hadenys and Azurys feature speaker drivers crafted in Focal’s Saint-Étienne workshops, the same dynamic drivers found in Focal’s Bathys headphones, which were their first wireless, noise-canceling models launched in October 2022. These 40mm drivers, with an aluminum/magnesium ‘M’-shaped dome, have been tweaked for these new passive models to deliver a “detailed, warm, and dynamic high-fidelity sound.” Each pair comes with a matching carrying case and all the necessary cables.

Pricing & Availability

You can get your hands on the Hadenys and Azurys starting June 2024. The Hadenys are priced at $699 / £599 / €699, while the Azurys are a bit more affordable at $549 / £499 / €549.