The Focal Professional headphone line expands to three models with the new closed-back Lensys Professional headphone that, “delivers an accurate, linear response while providing incredible comfort and isolation.” Crafted in their French workshop that dates back to 1974, the new addition is a high-resolution tool for music production. The closed-back design, detailed ergonomics, and exclusive aluminum/magnesium drivers make Lensys Pro a true premium set of headphones. They join the Clear Mg Professional ($1,499) and Listen Professional ($299) in the Focal Professional headphones collection.
The Lensys Pro Headphones are clearly a very high-end product. With a 5Hz-22kHz frequency response, the low end is firm, tight, accurate, and not hyped or overdone. The treble is smooth and sweet. When comparing them to other premium headphones, they seem to be midrange forward. This bore some examination and, ultimately, the Lensys have a flatter and more accurate midrange, while most other headphones have the traditional midrange scoop, leaving the bass and treble seemingly more prominent. This combination makes them great for detail work on your mix. Extremely comfortable, light, and well-made, this is a premium product.
Focal engineers chose a 1-5/8" (40mm) aluminum/magnesium electrodynamic driver with an ‘M’–shaped dome, promising precise sound reproduction. Aluminum is used to increase the driver’s rigidity and greatly reduce distortion, while magnesium ensures excellent damping. The ‘M’–shaped dome achieves exceptional rigidity creating a linear frequency response and improved sound dispersion. The drivers are angled toward the ears within the earcups to enhance stereo imaging, and the drivers deliver excellent low-end extension.
The Lensys Pro are strikingly designed and exude quality. They come with two cables—a traditional 10’ coiled type and a 4’ straight cable—although I think that most people will find the straight cable to be too short. A standard miniplug connection makes this easily remedied. They incorporate an aluminum headband covered with a breathable fabric and memory foam earpads that are very comfortable and easily replaceable. The earpads offer a high degree of environmental isolation and the Lensys Pro are lightweight at 10.8oz (306g). The hard-shell carrying case ensures the headphones are well-protected.
Lensys Pro are incredible for wherever music is made and are a high-precision tool for audio professionals. They are highly accurate and prioritize detail while maintaining a high degree of comfort and isolation. Truly a product for “golden ears” at this price point, they do not disappoint. $699
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