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DARK SECRETS: 2 - The Real Truth

I've spent weeks listening to five-star wired headphones. Now, going back to wireless is nearly impossible

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Focal Theva No.1

Focal’s Theva No.1 is a capable pair of standmounters that excels in delivering scale and sonic authority.

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I’ve listened to almost every pair of premium wireless headphones this year – these are the ones I’m recommending to most people

Jacks of all trades, masters of many

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I listened to the new Focal Diva Mezza Utopia, a $69,000 ‘lifestyle’ speaker – here’s how high-res wireless audio makes a difference

Focal's new Diva Mezza Utopia made its US debut at Audio Advice Live 25, and these speakers' next-level sound quality was a highlight of the show.

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Focal Bathys Mg

Focal’s flagship wireless headphones aren’t cheap, but this level of sound quality rarely is.

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I listened to spatial audio on a 7.4.4-channel Focal speaker system, and now I need to up my Dolby Atmos music game

Focal's 7.4.4-channel Utopia Cinema speaker system is being showcased at Audio Advice Live 2025, and it delivers exceptional sound with both movies and Dolby Atmos music.

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Samsung, Elac and Focal: here are the five freshly announced products that we can't wait to test

Our favourite reveals from some of the biggest hi-fi and AV companies from the last month

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KEF’s first Dolby Atmos soundbar is a winner, new Focal speakers revealed, Q Acoustics tested and more

There was some important hi-fi and home cinema news amongst the Prime Day noise last week

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Focal's new luxury loudspeakers will take you to audio Utopia

Focal has taken its flagship luxury speakers and adds even more power and precision.

Focal's high-end Diva Mezza active speaker system aims to push "the boundaries of wireless hi-fi"

Bigger, more powerful and even pricier than the five-star Utopia

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Neat, convenient and great audio – I’m surprised this best-of-both-worlds hi-fi product isn’t more popular

It nails the balance between performance and convenience better than any alternative

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Focal’s luxury Utopia Diva speakers are now smooth operators

Focal's beautiful sci-fi speakers are now available with smooth, shiny surfaces.

Woman Finds A Way To Stop Neighbor From Blasting Music: “This Is Genius!”

"I haven't met them in person yet, but I have felt their presence in bass so powerful it shakes my floor boards and walls."

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Focal's brilliant Bathys headphones just got a massive magenesium membrane upgrade

Magnesium drivers and new microphones promise improved audio and ANC on the new version of the Focal Bathys headphones.

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I just tested these $1,099 headphones with magnesium drivers — and they could be your next pair of premium ANC cans

Focal's updated the Bathys with the MG moniker for improved sound and a new bronze color.

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Focal's high-end wireless headphones promise improved comfort, better ANC and greater musical precision

Focal's Bathys MG over-ears promise a more layered sound alongside better noise cancelling and exceptional all-day comfort.

Focal's five-star Bathys headphones dive deeply into darkness

The superb Focal Bathys wireless Hi-Fi headphones get a brand new colour option.

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Save roughly £300 on these deeply expressive five-star audiophile headphones

The entertaining, expressive Focal Clear Mg have fallen from £1399 to £1102 at Amazon.

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Save up to £1299 on Focal, Naim, Triangle and WiiM at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025

Big savings across a huge range of hi-fi kit, from speakers to streamers to headphones and more…

I tried the ultra-exclusive Bentley Batur with a £25k Naim sound system

What does a car stereo worth £25,000 really sound like?

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I'm not a pro sound engineer, but if I was, Focal's Utopia Main would be the studio monitors for me

Focal Utopia Main: you've seen the Diva towers, now see the dedicated in-studio monitors.

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NAMM 2025: You (probably) can't afford them, but Focal's $50k Utopia Mains might be your new dream monitors

Drawing on decades of research and innovation, the passive Utopia Mains are described as the "ultimate Focal studio monitors"

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Focal Diva Utopia

Focal’s Diva Utopia promises high-end hi-fi performance from a stylish, neat and mostly wireless all-in-one package.

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Rewind: the Sonos Arc Ultra appears, a top 'tip' for earbud makers and more

Plus our verdict on Apple’s latest AirPods 4 with ANC, Focal’s floorstanders – all in our latest news digest.

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Focal Aria Evo X No3

The Focal Aria Evo X No3 are supremely refined and forgiving, making for a fatigue-free listening experience.

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