Focal Sphear

durability, comfort

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Strong audio performance. Secure fit with multiple eartip options.

No water-resistance rating. Poor inline mic. Dull design.

The Focal Sphear Wireless earphones deliver a good audio experience, with two useful EQ modes, for a reasonable price. The fit is secure and the overall design is comfortable and easy to use. What's missing is an IP rating for water resistance that...

Comfortable for long periods ; Rich, mid-forward sound ; Lightweight

No volume control on remote ; Average noise isolation ; Plastic build

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. For a...

Clean, powerful audio performance with robust bass and bright highs. Ships with multiple eartip options, including memory foam tips.

Could use a bit more high-mid presence.

There's plenty to like about Focal's Sphear earphones. The no-nonsense design places an emphasis on a secure fit, and the drivers deliver an accurate sound signature. Some might wish for a slightly stronger high-mid presence, but you would never call...

Wonderfully subtle, balanced and weighty sound ; Fluid dynamics ; Comfortable fit ; Clear with voices ; Classy design and build

Could be a touch more expressive

A gorgeous pair of in-ears that have a full-bodied, detailed sound that’s engaging to listen to

The Focal Sphear is a lightweight, comfortable in-ear headphone that stays in your ears and sounds impressive for the price, with full bass and pleasantly crisp treble. There's an inline one-button remote and microphone for cell phone use and a carry...

They let in a little more ambient noise than your typical noise-isolating headphone and the headphone's added transparency magnifies the flaws in poorly produced tracks or heavily compressed recordings.

The Focal Sphear is a relatively affordable audiophile-grade in-ear headphone that's easy to listen to for long stretches.

The Focal Sphear is a lightweight, comfortable in-ear headphone that stays in your ears and sounds impressive for the price, with full bass and pleasantly crisp treble. There's an inline one-button remote and microphone for cell phone use and a carry...

They let in a little more ambient noise than your typical noise-isolating headphone and the headphone's added transparency magnifies the flaws in poorly produced tracks or heavily compressed recordings.

The Focal Sphear is a relatively affordable audiophile-grade in-ear headphone that's easy to listen to for long stretches.

Great sound, premium looking design.

Might be a bit pricey for some.

For a first foray into the world of high-end in-ears, the Focal Sphears clearly mean business. That said, at $180 they are probably beyond what most shoppers are looking for in a pair of in-ears. Instead, we feel that they'll primarily appeal to...