Focal Pro Listen Professional – Closed-Back Professional Monitoring Headphones
The Focal Pro Listen Professional is a closed-back circumaural monitoring headphone designed for recording, mixing, production and critical listening. Its 40mm full-range electrodynamic drivers use a Mylar suspension with a Mylar/Titanium central dome to combine low moving mass with increased rigidity. With a frequency response of 5Hz–23kHz, 32-ohm impedance and 122dB SPL sensitivity at 1kHz/1Vrms, Listen Professional is designed to deliver detailed, dynamic monitoring while remaining easy to drive from professional audio interfaces, headphone amplifiers and compatible portable equipment.
Key Features
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Closed-Back Professional Design: Provides acoustic isolation suitable for recording, monitoring, editing and production environments.
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40mm Full-Range Drivers: Large electrodynamic transducers provide full-range reproduction from a single driver in each earcup.
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Mylar/Titanium Diaphragm: Combines a lightweight Mylar suspension with a rigid Mylar/Titanium central dome for controlled transient reproduction.
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5Hz – 23kHz Frequency Response: Wide bandwidth extends from deep low frequencies through the upper treble region.
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32Ω Impedance: Relatively low impedance provides compatibility with a broad range of professional and portable headphone outputs.
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122dB SPL Sensitivity: High sensitivity enables substantial output from compatible headphone amplifiers and audio interfaces.
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Low Distortion: Rated at 0.3% harmonic distortion at 1kHz / 100dB SPL.
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Professional Monitoring: Designed for detailed evaluation of recordings, tracks and individual frequency registers.
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High Acoustic Isolation: Closed earcups and engineered earpads help reduce external sound and limit leakage.
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Memory-Foam Earpads: Thermosensitive, high-resilience memory foam adapts to different face shapes for improved coupling and comfort.
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Engineered Earpad Materials: Microfiber and acoustic fabric are combined to help balance bass, low-midrange and upper-midrange reproduction.
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Comfort-Focused Headband: Designed to distribute weight evenly and reduce pronounced pressure points during extended sessions.
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Robust Earcup Finish: Structured black coating provides resistance to everyday knocks and scratches.
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Two Detachable Cables: Supplied with both long coiled and shorter straight cables for studio and mobile applications.
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Protective Carrying Case: Dedicated rigid carrying case is supplied for storage and transportation.
Acoustic Specifications
| Product Type |
Closed-Back Professional Monitoring Headphones |
| Headphone Design |
Circumaural / Over-Ear |
| Operating Principle |
Closed-Back |
| Driver Type |
Full-Range Electrodynamic |
| Driver Diameter |
40mm |
| Diaphragm |
Mylar / Titanium |
| Frequency Response |
5Hz – 23kHz (±3dB) |
| Impedance |
32Ω |
| Sensitivity |
122dB SPL @ 1kHz / 1Vrms |
| Harmonic Distortion |
0.3% @ 1kHz / 100dB SPL |
40mm Driver Technology
| Driver Diameter |
40mm |
| Driver Principle |
Electrodynamic |
| Driver Configuration |
Full Range |
| Suspension Material |
100% Mylar |
| Central Dome |
Mylar / Titanium Alloy |
| Design Objective |
Low Moving Mass & High Dome Rigidity |
| Low-Frequency Extension |
5Hz |
| High-Frequency Extension |
23kHz |
Electrical Specifications
| Nominal Impedance |
32Ω |
| Sensitivity |
122dB SPL @ 1kHz / 1Vrms |
| Harmonic Distortion |
0.3% @ 1kHz / 100dB SPL |
| Passive / Active |
Passive |
| Built-in Headphone Amplifier |
No |
| External Power Required |
No |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| Wireless Operation |
No |
| USB Audio |
No |
Acoustic Isolation
| Enclosure |
Closed Back |
| Passive Noise Isolation |
Yes |
| Active Noise Cancellation |
No |
| Engineered Earpads |
Yes |
| Earpad Materials |
Microfiber & Acoustic Fabric |
| Earpad Filling |
Thermosensitive High-Resilience Memory Foam |
| Sound Leakage Reduction |
Provided by Closed-Back Circumaural Design |
Comfort & Ergonomics
| Fit |
Over-Ear / Circumaural |
| Earpad Type |
Memory Foam |
| Headband Design |
Weight-Distribution Optimised |
| Headband Adjustment |
Adjustable |
| Earcup Articulation |
Yes |
| Extended Session Use |
Designed for Professional Monitoring |
| Headphone Weight |
280g / 0.61lb |
Cables & Connections
| Cable Connection |
Detachable |
| Studio Cable |
5m / 16.5ft Coiled Asymmetric Cable |
| Portable Cable |
1.4m / 4.5ft Straight Asymmetric Cable |
| Cable Connector |
3.5mm TRS |
| 6.35mm Adapter |
Included |
| Balanced Cable |
No |
| Analogue Connection |
Yes |
| Digital Connection |
No |
Professional Applications
| Studio Monitoring |
Yes |
| Recording |
Yes |
| Tracking |
Yes |
| Mix Checking |
Yes |
| Editing |
Yes |
| Music Production |
Yes |
| Critical Listening |
Yes |
| Portable Monitoring |
Yes |
Included Accessories
| Carrying Case |
Included |
| 5m Coiled Cable |
Included |
| 1.4m Straight Cable |
Included |
| 3.5mm to 6.35mm Adapter |
Included |
Carrying Case
| Carrying Case Included |
Yes |
| Case Width |
212mm / 8.34" |
| Case Height |
111mm / 4.37" |
| Case Depth |
239mm / 9.43" |
| Purpose |
Headphone & Accessory Storage / Transport |
General Specifications
| Brand |
Focal Pro |
| Model |
Listen Professional |
| Product Category |
Professional Monitoring Headphones |
| Design |
Closed-Back Circumaural |
| Driver |
40mm Full-Range Electrodynamic |
| Diaphragm |
Mylar / Titanium |
| Frequency Response |
5Hz – 23kHz (±3dB) |
| Impedance |
32Ω |
| Sensitivity |
122dB SPL @ 1kHz / 1Vrms |
| THD |
0.3% @ 1kHz / 100dB SPL |
| Weight |
280g / 0.61lb |
| Wireless |
No |
| ANC |
No |
| Quantity |
1 Headphone |
System Integration
The Focal Pro Listen Professional is a passive wired monitoring headphone and does not require a dedicated external power amplifier for typical use. Its 32-ohm impedance and high sensitivity allow it to work with compatible professional audio interfaces, headphone amplifiers, mixers, monitor controllers, DAC/headphone amplifiers and portable devices with suitable analogue headphone outputs. The supplied 5m coiled cable is suited to fixed studio work, while the shorter 1.4m straight cable provides a more convenient option for mobile and portable monitoring.
