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Focal Elegia High-Fidelity Closed-Back Circum-Aural Headphones
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Brand | Focal |
Model Name | Focal Elegia |
Color | Black/Silver |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- High-end closed-back design for home use and on-the-go
- Exclusive full-range speaker-driver with an 'M'-shape aluminium/magnesium dome (patent pending)
- Incredible tonal balance, which is able to reproduce the subtlest sound details at both very high and very low frequencies
- Excellent performance when connected to a portable audiophile player.
- Very good ambient noise soundproofing - Comfortable and ergonomic
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About Focal
We Focal, strive to create sound equipment that honours the artist’s musical creation and empowers you to feel a new dimension of the music. We want every nuance to be revealed with precision and purity.
To do this, we push the limits of the current boundaries in sound technology, and go beyond the traditional approach thinking differently. With Focal, let the sound thrill your senses until you go beyond the usual perception of music and discover new fields of emotion.
EXPERIENCE MUSIC EVERYWHERE
FIRST HIGH-END CLOSED-BACK HEADPHONES BY FOCAL
Elegia is an audiophile circum-aural closed-back pair of headphones from Focal. The ergonomic design makes them incredibly comfortable and offers excellent sound isolation, making these headphones the ideal solution for long listening sessions. Continuing its headphone development programme, the Focal R&D team has introduced several new innovations, all with incredible audio performance in mind.
- High-end closed-back design for home use and on-the-go
- Exclusive full-range speaker-driver with an 'M'-shape aluminium/magnesium dome (patent pending)
- Incredible tonal balance, which is able to reproduce the subtlest sound details at both very high and very low frequencies
- Very good ambient noise soundproofing
- Comfortable and ergonomic
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COMFORT AND ELEGANCEWith its well-mastered geometry, Elegia's headband moulds perfectly to the head, providing optimal grip for on-the-go use. The 20mm memory foam microfibre earpads as well as the yoke, which also moulds perfectly to the wearer’s face shape, are both key contributors to the headphones’ supreme comfort. They are also incredibly good-looking: noble materials such as leather, solid aluminium and microfibre finish off Elegia to a tee. |
EXCLUSIVE SPEAKER DRIVERSElegia is equipped with a new generation of electrodynamic transducers which provide great elongation, at the heart of extremely dynamic sound, and a linear, extended frequency response of 23 kHz. The geometry of the new, half-roll NBR surround gives a lightweight moving part that is always under control, even at the lowest frequencies and the highest volumes. The sound reproduction is incredibly precise. And thanks to the "M”-shape inverted dome and its larger emissive surface, listening becomes sensational. |
PERFECT SOUNDPROOFINGLoading a speaker driver into a “small room” makes it extremely sensitive to its environment. Our engineers’ 40 years of expertise and know-how led to specific work being undertaken on the vents, so as not to limit the frequency response in the low-range and thus properly manage the air flow. With Elegia, there is no resonance to disturb the listening experience. And the closed earpads round off the remarkable soundproofing. |
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Sound quality | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.0 |
Comfort | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 5.0 |
Noise cancellation | 3.9 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 3.4 |
Bass quality | 4.1 | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 3.6 |
Value for money | — | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 3.9 |
Sold By | ODcompany | AudioExchange | Liquid Audio Inc | GRAMOPHONE | GRAMOPHONE | HIFIMAN |
connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | On Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | connector type | 3.5mm Jack | — | 6.35mm Jack, 3.5mm Jack |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 1.2mm | — | 3.5mm Jack, 6.35mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Detachable | Detachable | Detachable |
control type | Noise Control | — | — | Media Control | Media Control | — |
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Product Dimensions | 5.05 x 10.05 x 10.05 inches |
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Item Weight | 4 pounds |
ASIN | B07J5MDMTQ |
Item model number | ELEGIA |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #167,099 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #3,648 in Over-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 10, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Focal |
Item Weight | 4 Pounds |
Units | 1.00 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Product Description
Elegia is an audiophile circum-aural closed-back pair of headphones from Focal. The ergonomic design makes themincredibly comfortable and offers excellent sound isolation, making these headphones the ideal solution for longlistening sessions. Continuing its headphone development programme, the Focal RandD team has introduced severalnew innovations, all with incredible audio performance in mind. The full-range 'M'-shape aluminium/magnesiumdome speaker driver provides a very high frequency response, which is the basis for Elegia’s supremely dynamicsound. In addition, the frameless voice coil, which is lightweight yet incredibly stiff, reproduces the minutest detailsthat adds to the convincing all-round performance. With its incredible tonal balance combined with long-termcomfort, the Elegia is a key reference in the high-end closed-back headphones sector.
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and value of the headphones. For example, they mention that it has an unreal soundstage for closed backs, it's well built and worth the money. They also appreciate the comfort and detail of the product.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say it has a wide soundstage, deep bass, and an unreal soundstage for closed backs. Customers also appreciate the tonal balance, which results in a very favorable treatment of vocals. The treble is smooth and easy to listen to, and the bass is fast, flat, and precise. Overall, customers say the headphones are great for long listening sessions, and their closed back blocks out room noise.
"...After several hundred hours of listening, they now sound excellent with an almost flat eq on my Hiby R3 Saber digital audio player, as opposed to a..." Read more
"...prefer most is the Beyers, mostly the DT770 because the closed back blocks out room noise and is pretty important when the nearby racetrack fires up...." Read more
"...Another big plus to these headphones is that they have excellent sound isolation even for closed back headphones so it makes them extra useful for..." Read more
"...These result in a very favorable treatment of vocals especially female...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the headphones. They say the construction is top notch, the appearance is one of a high-quality, well-built product, and it feels like quality headphones. The build is amazing and feels solid in hand. Some say it's one of the greatest headphones they've ever heard. The case is very nice and the overall cohesiveness is better than the Elears. Overall, customers find it to be a very unique headphone.
"...The overall appearance is one of a high-quality, well-built product...." Read more
"...substantial and the adjustment has a nice solid click to it, much higher quality than the DTxxx line. The only real issue on comfort is that cable...." Read more
"...element separation and spatial location is very goodreally good build quality - best looking phones I have..." Read more
"...back endgame and I strongly believe this is one of the greatest headphones I've ever heard, right up there with the best of them."..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention that the headband is very thick but comfortable, and the top has very soft felt velour. The sub-bass is soft and textured, but overall it leaves a lot to be desired. The treble is also smooth and easy to listen to.
"...They are fairly comfortable - large, but not too heavy. The overall appearance is one of a high-quality, well-built product...." Read more
"...The headband is comfortable and I don't feel any issues with it at all even considering how much heavier these are compared to the DT770...." Read more
"...Price aside, these headphones are wonderful in every regard. The comfort is amazing after you either get used to them or break them in a little..." Read more
"...( which sound awful for music listening, but are super comfortable ), and these are second to none...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the headphones. They say that it is worth the money, excellent, and an incredible bargain. They also say that the headphones have the best cost to performance factor out there. Customers also mention that the earpads are fairly inexpensive to replace. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of the product.
"...Another plus to these headphones is that you can find fairly inexpensive replacement earpads on ebay, and these are easy to switch out on the..." Read more
"This pair of headphones is simply a killer for the price and for that alone they're worth buying...." Read more
"Is this the best headphone out there? No, but it is an extremely good value for the current price of < $400...." Read more
"...as I was about finally getting top-notch audiophile cans at a moderately low price - order a pair before they’re all gone...." Read more
Customers appreciate the headphones' detail. They mention that the level of detail these cans extract is excellent, and the headphones pay meticulous attention to detail. Customers also appreciate the clarity and spatial detail, saying that no detail gets missed. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sound quality and the exciting presentation.
"...Music sounds dynamic and detailed like a seat in the middle of the performers, vice a seat in the audience watching the performers at a distance,..." Read more
"...a sound similar to the Beyers but more balanced and certainly more defined...." Read more
"...What it does every well is imaging and overall detail which I have been making use of in gaming as well as getting overly analytical with music at..." Read more
"...clarity, especially in the higher registersdetail retrieval is just below top tier..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the headphones. They mention that the build quality is excellent, and the overall appearance is incredible. The treble is clean and detailed, but also unresolving and softened in the upper reaches. It doesn't look like cheap plastic, and has warm and accurate bass, slightly accentuated mids, and accurate trele without being sharp and defined. Overall, customers are happy with the product's appearance and recommend it to others.
"...The treble is sharp and defined but not overdone or taxxing for long listens and the mids are there but not emphasized...." Read more
"...Surprising airiness for closed back. Overkill for movies and other non-critical listening.Caveats -Bass does lack weight...." Read more
"...The most neutral closed back I have ever heard and there is really not much else I can compare it against, much less for the price...." Read more
"...Very impressive.SOUNDSTAGE: They're closed back, so it's not going to blow any minds, but if you prefer closed-back headphones, these..." Read more
Customers like the fit of the headphones. For example, they mention it's a good enough fit without causing much discomfort. Some say the headphones are large, but not too heavy. They're also comfortable for their head size and shape. The clamp force is just right for them, and the sound is tight, punchy, and controlled. Overall, most are happy with the fit and sound quality of the product.
"...They are fairly comfortable - large, but not too heavy. The overall appearance is one of a high-quality, well-built product...." Read more
"...is what's responsible for the good isolation couple with quite large pads that will fit your ears since my large ears are accommodated for very..." Read more
"...The headphone has a slight smaller soundstage. Its definitely wide for a closed back to the point that someone would think its open if they didn't..." Read more
"...The sound was too good. The only problem is that they are only comfy for small heads...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the cable that comes with the headphones. They mention that it is stiff, rigid, and kinks easily. Some customers also say that the cable could be of better quality, especially for the price. Overall, customers are disappointed with the quality and quantity of the cable.
"...The only real issue on comfort is that cable. The cable is short and stiff, and when it pokes me in the neck it brings me out of whatever I'm in..." Read more
"...The stock cable is also quite stiff as well which made it quite unwieldy, though it isn't necessarily a bad cable since it feels quite durable..." Read more
"...Cables need to be replaced - the supplied ones are stiff and just bad.Replacement ear pads are desirable...." Read more
"...well and is robust/well built, is very unwieldy because the kinks in the cable never work themselves out...." Read more
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Comfort, yeah no problem I can wear these all day with the default ear pads. The headband is comfortable and I don't feel any issues with it at all even considering how much heavier these are compared to the DT770. The headband feels substantial and the adjustment has a nice solid click to it, much higher quality than the DTxxx line. The only real issue on comfort is that cable. The cable is short and stiff, and when it pokes me in the neck it brings me out of whatever I'm in so I ordered a cable from Hart Audio which resolved that issue.
Sound, I've heard people say these don't do bass well so I was concerned, however I find the bass much better than the DT770, tighter more controlled but still punchy and I'd say even more pronounced. The treble is sharp and defined but not overdone or taxxing for long listens and the mids are there but not emphasized. Overall I'd say it provides a sound similar to the Beyers but more balanced and certainly more defined. If you like the mid forward curve of the Sennheisers these likely are not going to be your cup of tea. For me they do what I want just fine.
Amp wise they drive just fine off of my Topping A30 or the DarkVoice 336, and likely even better on better equipment. Within the $400 range these are the closed backs to beat in my opinion.
Price aside, these headphones are wonderful in every regard. The comfort is amazing after you either get used to them or break them in a little (I can't quite tell which is the case for me) since they felt a bit too strong with the clamping pressure at first, but just after two weeks I found that I was able to wear them longer than any other pair of headphones that I own (even my Sennheiser HD660s which I believed to be the most comfortable things every once I pad swapped them).
The sound quality superb, but that was to be expected at this price point. What it does every well is imaging and overall detail which I have been making use of in gaming as well as getting overly analytical with music at will. The sound staging is also quite wide which is not something that I'm used to so it was much appreciated that it compromised nowhere. Overall frequency response is quite great, though due to them being quite neutral, they might be considered "bass light". They impress me as well considering that they're closed back headphones which have such big and wide presentation that rivals some open backs around their current price pont.
One mod that I have done to them is getting an aftermarket cable since the stock one is quite short which is great for mobile use, but at my desk setup was a nightmare to deal with. The stock cable is also quite stiff as well which made it quite unwieldy, though it isn't necessarily a bad cable since it feels quite durable overall. A benefit to the aftermarket cable that I got as well is that it's balanced which wasn't something I was looking to actively improve the headphones with, but they benefitted quite a bit from it since it filled out the bass a bit more which remedied the fact that they were "bass light".
Another big plus to these headphones is that they have excellent sound isolation even for closed back headphones so it makes them extra useful for important listening if that's something that you would like to use them for. The slightly spring loaded mechanism is what's responsible for the good isolation couple with quite large pads that will fit your ears since my large ears are accommodated for very well.
Build quality is potentially the weakest point of these headphones not that it is necessarily lacking in that department. They have quite a nice leather headband on the top with very soft felt velour from the looks of it which aids in keeping them in place on top of your head with plenty of metal bits where it's important. The only potential complaint would be in the the ear cups themselves that house the drivers being plastic which doesn't boast the most confidence, but it is in the least mission critical area as far as longevity is concerned.
The Focal Elegia is a great pair of headphones that makes no compromises at its original price point and even less so now. All the sound qualities that make up a good headphone are there without sacrificing another aspect, even going so far as to rival open backs at any price point lower than $900 in spaciousness while still out performing in every other category.
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Aconsejo encarecidamente cambiar las almohadillas por unas de cuero que valen 99 pavos ( mejor no digo la marca, pero busca en internet ) y el cable por algun cable hecho a mano ( en general todos los cables de serie son basura y suenan a goma) para elevar la calidad a cotas infinitas . Lo de las almohadillas es para aumentar los graves y bajar los medios ... fundamental .
Lo del cable lo agradeceras ...