beyerdynamic T1 (3rd generation) vs Focal Radiance
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| beyerdynamicT1 (3rd generation) | FocalRadiance | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2020 | October 2020 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Driver size | – | 40 mm |
| Back | Open | Closed |
| Impedance | 32 ohms | 35 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | Tesla dynamic drivers, individually measured and matched in pairs, open-back; 5 – 50,000 Hz; 100 dB (1 mW); max. 124 dB (300 mW); THD < 0.05% (800 Hz, 1 mW); power handling 300 mW; Hi-Res Audio certified | 40 mm aluminium/magnesium 'M'-shaped dome; 5 Hz – 23 kHz; sensitivity 105 dB SPL (1 mW, 1 kHz); THD 0.1% (1 kHz, 100 dB SPL) |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 360 g (better) | 435 g |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Fit and ear tips | Over-ear, open-back; headband pressure approx. 4 N; replaceable velour and memory foam ear pads; stainless steel, anodised aluminium and Alcantara | Circumaural, closed-back; full-grain leather ear pads and headband with 'Diamond' motif; solid aluminium yoke |
| Works with | Detachable 3 m double-sided cable of OCC 7N copper with gold-plated 3-pole 3.5 mm jack and screw-on 6.35 mm adapter; optional balanced cables with 4-pin XLR (3 m) or 2.5 mm 4-pole jack (1.4 m) | 1.2 m OFC 24 AWG cable with 3.5 mm unbalanced TRS jack; 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm adapter |
| Colours | – | Copper finish with Bentley 'Diamond' motif |
| In the box | T1 headphones, 3 m cable with 3.5 mm jack, 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm adapter, hard case | Headphones, 1.2 m 3.5 mm cable, 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm adapter, hard-shell carrying case (250 x 240 x 120 mm) |
