The memory-foam ear pads appear perforated, but in actual use they do not allow for any real airflow
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When it launched “the world's best headphone” last summer Focal really put the wind up the headphone community. This sweeping, ‘endgame' statement had consumers and critics alike clamouring to hear what the fuss was about, and is likely the reason I had...
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There's little doubt that people will want the Utopia by Tournaire edition headphones, but on only a few generally will.They will be lucky people indeed through. These are the Ferrari of audio listening. They even almost cost as much.And we can safely...
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