Reviewers Liked
- Clean, robust audio
- Secure ear inserts
- Remote controls support Androi, iOS and Windows phones
- Ships with multiple eartip options, including memory foam tips
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Lacks volume rocker
- Lacks noise-isolation features
Focal Sphear
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.
-- As reviewed by TechRadar
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