Hadenys (ah den ees) and Azurys (ah zur ees), open- and closed-back headphones, are said to be born from the French brand's distinctive expertise in sound. Made in France, these passive headphones combine patented speaker driver technologies, comfort and sophisticated aesthetics "to deliver sensational listening" at home or on the go.

HADENYS, OPEN-BACK HEADPHONES

These open-design, passive headphones are intended for use at home. Focal says they offer an enveloping sound experience, capturing every musical nuance with great richness. Inspired by The Hadean, an eon in which the Earth was first formed, their brown color evokes a return to source, giving the headphones an organic, timeless style. 

Added to this are patented Focal technologies and strong design codes, one of the brand's signatures: honeycomb grilles, genuine leather and breathable woven fabric headband and yoke for even greater comfort and lightness. With Hadenys, listening at home is precise, dynamic and warm. 

AZURYS, CLOSED-BACK HEADPHONES

Azurys passive headphones have a closed architecture, making them suitable for use at home or on the go. They are aimed at music enthusiasts and lovers who want to enjoy Focal sound through an accessible product. 

Featuring the same design and the same premium materials as Hadenys – genuine leather, woven fabric, aluminium, magnesium, etc. – Azurys stands out for its unique blueish hue, inspired by Azurite, a semi-precious stone of many virtues. This shade gives the headphones a unique, mesmerizing effect, highlighting their appealing aesthetics.

Focal's new Hadenys and Azurys headphones feature speaker drivers designed and crafted in France at Focal's workshops in Saint-Étienne. These speaker drivers are the same as those found in the Bathys headphones, which were launched in October 2022 as the brand's first wireless headphones with active noise-cancelling technology and received worldwide acclaim for their exceptional performance. 

These 15/8" (40mm) speaker drivers with aluminium/ magnesium 'M’-shaped dome have been perfectly adjusted to fit these passive headphones and deliver detailed, warm and dynamic high-fidelity sound. Paying meticulous attention to every detail, Focal provides each set of headphones with a matching coloured carrying case and necessary cables.

Available in June 2024, Hadenys will sell for $699 USD / $899 CAD, while the Azurys will sell for $549 USD / $699 CAD. We've already put our hand up for early review samples, so stay tuned!

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