Focal AZURYS

Name: AZURYS
Brand: Focal
SKU: 3544058727160
Price: 399.0 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (7 reviews)

Focal Azurys: Closed-Back Headphones for Immersive Listening

Focal, a renowned French manufacturer of audio equipment, has introduced the Azurys, a closed-back headphone designed to deliver an immersive, high-quality listening experience. These headphones combine Focal’s expertise in speaker technology with an elegant and comfortable design, making them an appealing choice for audiophiles and music enthusiasts.

Sound Quality

Thanks to its closed-back architecture, the passive Azurys headphones can be used at home or on the go. They are aimed at all music lovers and enthusiasts who want to enjoy Focal sound through an accessible product.

At the heart of the Focal Azurys are proprietary 40mm “M” shaped aluminum-magnesium dome drivers. This patented Focal innovation combines the rigidity of aluminum with the damping properties of magnesium, resulting in precise and dynamic sound reproduction across the entire frequency spectrum. The drivers deliver deep, impactful bass, smooth treble, and clear, detailed midrange, allowing listeners to enjoy their favorite tracks with exceptional clarity and realism.

The acoustic treatment applied to the earcups minimizes resonance and ensures accurate sound reproduction. The closed-back design of the Azurys provides excellent isolation, preventing sound leakage and allowing users to immerse themselves in their music without disturbing others or being distracted by outside noise.

Design and Build Quality

Azurys features the same design and noble materials as Hadenys: genuine leather, braided fabric, aluminum, and magnesium. However, what sets it apart is its unique bluish hue, inspired by azurite, a semi-precious stone renowned for its many virtues. This shade brings a singular and captivating touch, highlighting the aesthetics of the headphones.

The aluminum headband offers a constant curve between the headband and the earcups, ensuring a perfect fit and even weight distribution for extended comfort during long listening sessions.

The earcups are equipped with memory foam cushions that adapt to the shape of the user’s head, providing excellent isolation from external noise. The structured black coating of the earcups offers resistance to shocks and scratches, ensuring that the headphones maintain their impeccable appearance over time.

Comfort and Ergonomics

Focal has paid particular attention to the comfort and ergonomics of the Azurys, ensuring a pleasant listening experience even during extended sessions. The headband features a constant profile that evenly distributes weight across the head, avoiding pressure points and fatigue. The memory foam earpads provide a secure and comfortable fit, adapting to different face shapes and providing effective noise isolation.

Benefits

Immersive and high-quality sound reproduction
Excellent sound isolation for focused listening
Comfortable fit with memory foam ear cushions and even weight distribution
Sleek, modern design with premium materials
Versatile connectivity options for home and on-the-go use
Durable construction with shock-resistant and scratch-resistant ear cups

What the press says

The rest of the sound signature meets expectations, although I would still say it feels more spacious than most closed-back models in this price range. The treble may be brighter than some might prefer, but for those like me, it adds a lively and engaging edge.

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Le reste de la signature sonore répond aux attentes, bien que je dirais toujours qu'elle semble plus spacieuse que la plupart des dos fermés dans cette gamme de prix. Le aigu peut être plus brillant que certains ne le préfèrent, mais pour ceux comme moi, il ajoute un avantage vivant et engageant.

The Hadenys (open-back) and Azurys (closed-back) from Focal are fraternal twins that champion a proven design philosophy, letting the case design dictate each model’s personality. By stripping away wireless frills and harmonizing all other components (driver, yoke, pads, wiring), Focal highlights the sonic trade-offs between openness and isolation. If you own one, you’ll immediately understand the other; with both, you’ll rarely worry about picking the wrong headphones for the occasion.

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Les Hadenys (ouverts) et les Azurys (fermés) de Focal sont des jumeaux fraternels qui plaident en faveur d'une mécanique éprouvée et laissent le design du boîtier dicter sa personnalité. En supprimant les fioritures du sans-fil et en harmonisant tous les autres composants (haut-parleur, lyre, pads, câblage), Focal met en lumière les compromis sonores entre ventilation et isolation. Si vous possédez l'un, vous comprendrez immédiatement l'autre ; avec les deux, vous aurez rarement peur de choisir le mauvais casque pour l'occasion.

Documentation

Technical data sheet
French

Technical Specifications

Construction

Headphone type: closed-back circumaural
Drivers: 40 mm aluminum-magnesium dome, “M” type
Headband: genuine leather and breathable woven fabric
Magnesium yoke for added lightness
Insulating and comfortable ear cushions, suitable for all morphologies

Audio Performance

Impedance: 26 Ω
Sensitivity: 100 dB SPL / 1 mW at 1 kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.3% at 1 kHz / 100 dB SPL
Frequency response: 15 Hz - 22 kHz

Physical Characteristics

Weight: 306 g (without carrying case)
Supplied cable: 1.25 m mini-jack cable with remote control and microphone
Carrying case: 24 × 21 × 7 cm

User reviews

Florent

Very beautiful headphones with an impeccable finish.
Comfort is excellent because the fabric ear pads are breathable. No fatigue even after a few hours of listening.
Isolation is excellent, which is actually why I bought them, as I owned the focal Hadenys, which leaked too much sound and could disturb the people next to me.
The sound is truly delightful, with bass that is present but not overpowering, and the treble is just right.
The soundstage is really wide for closed-back headphones.
A cable for home listening is missing, because don't be misled by the description suggesting portable use: these make perfect hi-fi headphones at home, powered in my case by an atoll hd 100 amplifier.
Every listening session is a pleasure with a setup made in France.

Comment from 28 October 2026 — Experience from 1 October 2026

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Casque tres beau et à la finition irréprochable.
Le confort est excellent car la matière des oreillettes en tissu est respirante. Pas de fatigue même après quelques heures d'écoute.
L'isolation est excellente , c'est d'ailleurs pour cela que je l'ai acheté, car je possédais le focal Hadenys qui laissait trop fuir le son et cela pouvait déranger les personnes à côté de moi.
Le son est vraiment délicieux avec des basses présentes mais pas envahissantes, les aigus sont juste comme il faut.
La scène sonore est vraiment vaste pour un casque fermé.
Il manque un câble pour une écoute sédentaire,car ne vous fiez pas au descriptif qui le destine à un usage nomade, il fait un parfait casque hifi à la maison, alimenter pour ma part avec un ampli atoll hd 100.
C'est un plaisir à chaque écoute avec un ensemble fabriqué en france.

Didier

Very beautiful HiFi headphones...nice finish....very comfortable.... Lightweight despite its size... the sound quality is there...really very happy with my choice.

Comment from 22 June 2026 — Experience from 28 May 2026

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Très beau casque HiFi...belle finition....très confortable.... Léger malgré sa taille... la qualité sonore est au rdv...vraiment très content de mon choix.

Wim

These headphones are among the best closed-back headphones I have ever heard. In this price range, they are an obvious choice. Don't expect a neutral, analytical sound, but pure listening pleasure and emotion. You can enjoy them for hours thanks to their great comfort. Don't hesitate, unless you are looking for neutral reproduction.

Comment from 8 June 2026 — Experience from 23 January 2026

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Ce casque est l'un des meilleurs casques fermés que j'ai jamais entendus. Dans cette gamme de prix, c'est un choix évident. Ne vous attendez pas à une restitution neutre et analytique, mais à un pur plaisir d'écoute et à de l'émotion. Vous pourrez en profiter pendant des heures grâce à son grand confort. N'hésitez pas, sauf si vous recherchez une reproduction neutre.

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Manufacturer reference: FOAHALNOMC0U000
GTIN / EAN: 3544058727160