Just bought these, first impressions are very clear with good sound, no sibilance so far, it's a little aggressive but still well managed, so far so good.
@69Muscle5 жыл бұрын
I just bought the Clears. They are absolutely stunning. I love Focal products.
@shadouxg71503 жыл бұрын
@Fisher Man lol
@Sam-lx1ij3 жыл бұрын
Did you have any problem with the Clear?
@69Muscle3 жыл бұрын
@@Sam-lx1ij no, none.
@ElCapoNinja Жыл бұрын
@Fisher Man actually fries were invented in Belgium….
@ElCapoNinja Жыл бұрын
@Fisher Man lol you’re right
@60zeller5 жыл бұрын
If you want these. Show patience. Focal offers big discounts. I learned the hard way of course.
@davecharvella48545 жыл бұрын
Yep, just saved $400 on my Clears!
@johnclark30675 жыл бұрын
So your advice is to wait until the price drops? Wonder how long that will take...
@TheBebe6665 жыл бұрын
You can buy EL8 for much less than that . Price on ebay for brand new is around 395€ ( 455$ ) . But i'll wait for Elegia since i had both EL8 and didn't like them .
@60zeller5 жыл бұрын
John Clark , just wait, it will happen
@caldrumr5 жыл бұрын
On Focal's Website, you mean, or???
@allansh8283 жыл бұрын
Elegia is my favorite for metal music for its cold and scary presentation. I own Utopia and Stellia but Elegia still has its place in my collection.
@DeadSeaGenesis3 жыл бұрын
That’s what I’m looking for. I enjoy my 650s but I want something more exciting, more forward, more detailed when listening to metal of all genres.
@ultimatemetalguitartones2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info man! I'm looking to upgrade my HD 380 pro and I mainly listen to metal music + record guitar
@fastlanerc82 жыл бұрын
How else does the elegia keep its place in your collection?
@Bootrosgali Жыл бұрын
@@fastlanerc8 lets keep this thread alive!,,,
@caspar_gomez7 ай бұрын
im so conflicted I keep hoping its like you say but then other people say otherwise. If it's like I imagine I'll like it but I can't try it first. I'm coming from ultrasone pro750 and hifiman ananda stealth
@tweakerman5 жыл бұрын
I can't believe, that some people give steve a dislike, I'm a audiophile of 33 years standing, I like to think I'm very knowledgeable on the subject, but steve has so much knowledge, he's excellent, some people do make me wonder, keep them video's coming steve.
@Stew666able5 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more he has a fantastic amount of knowledge, but to each his own.
@supersabrosinho3 жыл бұрын
I just like his 3 min videos. In a world where all the other wankers make a 30+ min video to just say "it has clear mids"
@vladimirussachevsky13155 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve! I have listened to the Massdrop Focal elex “basically” elear with clear ear-pads and I do agree that the Focals are in your face a bit. Great for when you want it but fatiguing after an few hours. Very detailed and dynamic with some good slam, but when I want to relax I turn to my 650’s.
@gwapster135 жыл бұрын
Focal could have easily priced this more similar to the Clear and market it as the closed-back Clear, and probably still sell lots of pairs, given how audiophiles have sort of accepted the ever increasing price brackets. But it's good that Focal has priced it more "reasonably", if $900 is being reasonable these days.
@frosty68455 жыл бұрын
Arnel Enero Focal probably has a higher end closed back in the works
@Bootrosgali Жыл бұрын
Getting a pair for 400 tomorrow. Ahhhhhhhhappy days my friend,, my firste aphile phones and theyll be a true 1k pair ,, its the closedback headphone bargain of the centurry,,, one of!
@Karmakatt6 Жыл бұрын
@@Bootrosgali $500 Canadian, arriving today. Already have a Btr7.. YAY!!
@DavidAzimi18 ай бұрын
$210 Brand New from authorized dealer, Historic low!
@raoulselten94804 жыл бұрын
I went to buy the Audeze EL-8 closed backs once. I was really diappointed. Their sound was decent and balanced but also BOOORING. I thought the dynamics to be horrible. Nothing popped, nothing had any life to it. Also the midrange was a little recessed for my taste. I think the Elegia might be what I'm after then! And thanks for the comparison to the EL-8C!
@zeza8603 Жыл бұрын
FOCAL all day, everyday.
@Nick-s-f5 жыл бұрын
A ''bright'' headphone can be bright for several reasons. Upper-midrange glare or resonance is the worst offender, but sharp treble can be a problem as well. I am curious about how the Elegia is perceived as bright.
@dododale-ni7bf Жыл бұрын
french make better hp than tanks, that is good to hear!!
@eat_ze_bugs5 жыл бұрын
I love the 'M' shaped Focal driver. If you roll some quality tubes with it they can really sing especially on the low end. Try shining a light on the driver while playing a bass heavy track and you'll get what I mean.
@evil_twit3 жыл бұрын
Because it stops being accurate and sounds muddy :)
@kennethkennelty76525 жыл бұрын
How do they compare vs Beyerdynamic DT 1770?
@vote4ulvio5 жыл бұрын
Are these a big upgrade from my Shure srh1540?
@patrickferlaino46215 жыл бұрын
I like my EL8 Titaniums - but I love my Elegia's
@davecharvella48545 жыл бұрын
Recently purchased the Clears, and like you, hate the cord!
@joewinglovemusicАй бұрын
Good morning from Sydney how are you? Just wondering are you still using this headphone pls? Is it worth buying if i find it just under AUD400 please? Thanks a lot! J
@scottgordon17213 жыл бұрын
Steve, You called this one in, good for you ;)
@turbomustang844 жыл бұрын
The Stellia's are the best Headphones I've ever heard but the Elegia is closer to my budget..... Stevey you like grado and you think Focal is too bright ? I'd sell my mother in law to get the Stellia's
@Bootrosgali Жыл бұрын
Weirdly insubstantial review for one of the best closed backs in the world..
@soulfulfool4 ай бұрын
haha yea
@bksherm5 жыл бұрын
Looking for headphones so thanks Steve, Focal is in the running.
@darkroom83173 жыл бұрын
In (almost) one breath Steve said “kinky, stiff... & I think we’re done here”.... well played steve, well played! (Pun intended)
@craneywatch5 жыл бұрын
I have to admit: I haven't tested any better headphones than Focals. If only, I could afford them.
@zombockerman Жыл бұрын
They are on sale for 350 on Amazon right now
@RoverWaters5 жыл бұрын
all high end detailed headphones sound bright
@riseuplight4 жыл бұрын
Rover Waters haha so wrong
@jimis31674 жыл бұрын
Between Audeze EL8 closed and Focal Elegia which bass response is more capable to extend deeper to sub-bass, EL8's or Elegia's???
@EazyRed Жыл бұрын
i have a many PEQ filter for these. Respond to the comment here if ya want it. these things lack bass, vocals are far, real thin. my EQ makes it WAYYY Better and actually sound like its 900$ lmao
@EazyRed Жыл бұрын
@HonkyDigital depends. what sound signature do you like? if you like bright, but with audible, but not boomy bass, ide say get em, otherwise ide say get the DCA Aeon Flow 2 closed for like 800$
@Brandonp764 жыл бұрын
Im confused with something. You dont like these, since they're too bright, but you love grados. So does that mean these are brighter then the grados, or something else, maybe less natural sounding? Im curios because i was looking for a decent closed back. Side not; I do enjoy grados and headphones on the brighter side of warm. Thanks
@rianredfield52522 жыл бұрын
Try adding that Schitt loki to them and hear what you're missing! 🙂
@spiros065 жыл бұрын
The name is Greek. Ελεγεία. Ι am Greek, that's why I know it. Εlegia in french
@riseuplight4 жыл бұрын
Athanasios Leftheriotis thanks bro
@VijayMohan5 жыл бұрын
Please suggest a sub $1000 headphone which sounds most similar to the Elegia without the tight fit and more comfortable.
@evil_twit3 жыл бұрын
It's a sub 1K headfone now :)
@Bootrosgali Жыл бұрын
@@evil_twit REALLY sub now! :))))))))
@evil_twit Жыл бұрын
@@Bootrosgali as these things happen :)
@bigcjm5 жыл бұрын
Woo this was a scary review. You could absolutely tell Steve didnt like these.
@johnclark30675 жыл бұрын
I don't think Steve prefers forward sounding speakers and headphones. He did have some good things to say about these over on CNET though. Regardless, I am considering buying these headphones.
@bigcjm5 жыл бұрын
@@johnclark3067 bright headphones are definitely an acquired taste. Ofcourse sometimes it's just a case of hearing loss. Still Steve almost always gives positive reviews that's his policy.
@Assimilator7025 жыл бұрын
@@bigcjm Wouldn't a brightly tuned headphone sound less bright to someone with hearing loss?
@bigcjm5 жыл бұрын
@@Assimilator702 yeah. That's my point. Some people like the bright sound. Others just hear so much less of that range it seems balanced.
@fastguitars43805 жыл бұрын
The EL8 has no treble, and if you are into a "cuppy" sound, with too much low midrange, then its your favorite. Oddly enough, no other reviewer, including Inner-Fidelity, has even come close to saying the sound of this headphone is bright, and the trebles also bright. As a matter of fact, every other review you will read, (go read) including InnerFidelity, says almost the opposite of what Steve is describing as this headphone's sound. Not one other reviewer said this headphone has a bright or etched treble. So, thats very interesting. As a matter of fact its the LOW END that most reviewers have stated is quite neutral, tho extended, and most wish for a little bit more.....Some reviewers said the mids are a bit forward...But nothing about the Trebles being bright, or the tone of the headphone being bright. A few reviewers state this is a reference sounding (or very close to it) headphone, including Inner-Fidelity.
@fofocho713 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention Inner-Fidelity
@onetwo60395 жыл бұрын
He said these were bright sounding. So are these similar to the sennheiser hd700?
@gtbweo5 жыл бұрын
The HD 700 isn't bright... They are needle piercing, ear bleeding, fatiguing headphone.
@piratemousey4 жыл бұрын
Close.in my opinion
@tsamplifiers64935 жыл бұрын
How much did you pay for those Steve? How do they compare to the dozen or so phones in the background?
@rabit8185 жыл бұрын
I get the impression the “close or detailed” sound is similar to a professional headphones like the Beyerdynamic pro series. Yes?
@johnclark30675 жыл бұрын
I am considering purchasing these and have heard these described as an "extremely near field studio monitor" type of headphone. That may or may not be what you want.
@rabit8185 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I am OK with the "close and detailed" sound. Probably comparable to my Beyerdynamic Pro
@cornerliston5 жыл бұрын
Hey rabit818, Focal and Beyerdynamic sounds very different. Focal have less treble and more midrange. Personally I think Focal is overpriced for what you get. (I have the Clear Professional headphones.) But the price/sound quality ratio is leveling out severely when you get above $600-700 so no surprise to that really.
@patriotsbiker5 жыл бұрын
@@johnclark3067 That's exactly what I thought when i purchased these. I have the Focal Alpha 80's. Positioning variations notwithstanding, the elegias are the closest experience to monitors that I've tried.
@eastgreenlander50163 жыл бұрын
I just bought these. Very disappointed but might be because they do not pair well with dragonfly cobalt that I use them with: no lower midrange and bass
@bosk1n3 жыл бұрын
@Per Nicolaisen Did you find andy good mobile amp for those?
@eastgreenlander50163 жыл бұрын
@@bosk1n no didn’t try a mobile amp. I returned them.
@scottpolston61372 жыл бұрын
Use a amp plus they need to burn in man I got mine awhile ago and was disappointed at first to but I also own many other over ear closed backs one of which needed 100+ hours of burn in to come alive I’m glad I didn’t return any of them but the elegia does bass just fine but need around 30 or so hours of run time to show what they can do this is not uncommon with any driver rather it’s a headphone home theater car audio it doesn’t matter a burn in is always recommended
@richardlaub8895 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, what are the best headphone you've ever heard?
@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac5 жыл бұрын
Abyss AB 1266
@spiritualarchitect42762 жыл бұрын
@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac Would a Yamaha AS-1200 amp be powerful enough to make the Focal Stellia or Clear MG's sound good? Or do they need some kind of dedicated headphone amp?
@jn37505 жыл бұрын
Steve, you have to test some of the high end Grados (handmade in Brooklyn!!!). They probably blow away most of your foreign counterparts in the same class.
@blejzerosamigos61152 жыл бұрын
So these are bright for you but grados are not.. 🧐 Hmm interesting.
@rianredfield52522 жыл бұрын
Might be time to get those aging ears tested Steve, you might be surprised, happens to the best of us with age you know.
@jonasgmunder72143 жыл бұрын
Focal, worst build quality ever...made in france, tells it all...(i had a Renault) i had to change the cables three times and each time i had to wait two months....Never again focal...went back to made in Germany... I' m happy now...and ps: it chrunches with every little Head Movie...
@miltoncrosbie55675 жыл бұрын
I'll have to go with the assumption Focal products are way over priced, hp or speakers..their prices are insane. Utopia for $3500-4000...I don't think so. I'll stick with BeyerDynamic.
@frosty68455 жыл бұрын
Focal uses incredibly expensive materials in their headphones
@russredfern1675 жыл бұрын
Need something open ended. Those will make you go deaf.
@ericthomas23885 жыл бұрын
Opposite actually
@dnalekaw46995 жыл бұрын
@@russredfern167 open backs cause more hearing damage
@russredfern1675 жыл бұрын
dnalekaw How so?
@dnalekaw46995 жыл бұрын
@@russredfern167 You will need a higher volume with open backs to overcome the background noise. Even in a dead silent room, closed backs require lower volume as the closed back cups lower the ambient noise.