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  • @ZReviews
    @ZReviews  3 года назад +36

    $76.92 a week for 6 months will get you at least 2 steak dinners a week 4+ if you cook yourself. Also... Check out...
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    • @dinucojocaru9507
      @dinucojocaru9507 3 года назад

      Hey Zeoz long time sub. I got a pair of 1more xiaomi mi headphones. Basically the trident but with less engineering and more xiaomi. Got em dirty cheap but the reason was that it was the second gen wich is more controversial. Can you at least see if any of the patrons can sent an opinion. Since i don't have many headphones i don't have a reference to how good/bad they are.

    • @psychopopdesign
      @psychopopdesign 3 года назад

      @@dinucojocaru9507 probably bc they’re xaomi and suck

    • @dinucojocaru9507
      @dinucojocaru9507 3 года назад

      @@psychopopdesign well they are based on tridents and use same berilium driver. That's why I wanted to cmpare

  • @quincyfreeman2901
    @quincyfreeman2901 3 года назад +131

    That cable stays up better than I do...

  • @grandmasteraj855
    @grandmasteraj855 3 года назад +36

    I think we measure everything in steak dinners from now on.

  • @alanmarkkristensen2878
    @alanmarkkristensen2878 3 года назад +21

    Been using a pair of elegias and a dragonfly on the bus to work for about a year. Missed the final stop so many times it was becoming a problem.

  • @terryscanlan6738
    @terryscanlan6738 3 года назад +10

    I own Elegias and love them. They definetely deserve a good amp. My Asgard 3 is great. The original wire broke in 2 - 3 weeks and I was glad to see it go. A nice Periapt cable is perfect.

    • @Assimilator702
      @Assimilator702 3 года назад +2

      I have an Asgard 3 also and it’s a small but noticeable improvement over a Magni 3+ with the Elegia.

    • @phreak1118
      @phreak1118 Год назад

      I just got a pair today on craigslist for $125. I will pair them with my Jotenheim and Bifrost 2 to see how they stack up against my Clears.

  • @reflection1119
    @reflection1119 3 года назад +5

    Love the Elegias!.... So well balanced and great soundstage... At times the lower mids can feel a tad bloated but most of the time just... Love the Elegias...

    • @superash82
      @superash82 3 года назад +1

      I was surprised by the soundstage for a closed back headphone. They have good 3D imaging also.
      For me there’s a dip in the mid bass, but I do listen to a lot of electronic / alternative music, so I probably notice it more

  • @NickHeng
    @NickHeng 3 года назад +1

    Got them a year ago. Really like them. Built beautifully as well. Bought them on sale bundled with a Dragonfly Red for $800 dollarydoos at the time. No regrets.

  • @tonyhewett
    @tonyhewett 3 года назад +8

    Got these as a birthday gift about 8 months ago. Dekoni sheepskinned them for passive bass enhancement and they're f**king awesome

    • @miloa.2684
      @miloa.2684 2 года назад +1

      Literally just got my dekoni elite sheepskin pads and the bass is killer I don’t even need to EQ them anymore idk how that’s even possible

  • @jimis3167
    @jimis3167 3 года назад +4

    Finally! Some good closed-backs review! Oh my god! Thankyou!!

  • @haneesh22
    @haneesh22 3 года назад +3

    I have owned them for nearly 2 years and they are absolutely amazing, I use them with Emotiva bas-X (with the jumpers) and Beyerdynamic amp sounds excellent on both.

    • @haneesh22
      @haneesh22 3 года назад

      It also sounds well with a portable fiio amp this is just an amazing headphone in general all round performance. May need to eq for bass.

  • @briangee100
    @briangee100 2 года назад +1

    Love the passion in your reviews mate!!

  • @hotlapkyle
    @hotlapkyle 2 года назад

    Just got my pair and they are perfect in every way.

  • @brianmateosantiago7508
    @brianmateosantiago7508 3 года назад +3

    My Focal Celestee headphones arrived 2 days ago and I love them! The quality, the looks, how they sound punchy, smooth and clear at the same time. You should test them to see how they compare.

  • @ncc74656m
    @ncc74656m 2 года назад +3

    Just scooped these on Adorama for $379. I am very pleased.
    Now to get a really great DAC/Amp (probably the Gryphon), a set of cables, and I'll have the foundations of a really spectacular audio system (especially since I have Ety ER4SRs too).

  • @crowblack307
    @crowblack307 3 года назад +6

    Bought my Elegias 9 months ago! They are,hands down, an absolute 'must' for any collector! I watched a few 'build' vids about them. Man, these things are a marvel. They are energetic and are so much fun for any genre. The braided cable is 'noisy' when listening at lower volumes and yes, it's way too short. Don't think, just get 'em.

    • @miloa.2684
      @miloa.2684 3 года назад

      How do they sound with electronic and hip/hop?

    • @bethcarney5274
      @bethcarney5274 2 года назад

      @@miloa.2684 Garbage. Mine showed up today and have already printed return label. Get what you pay for. Every. Time.

    • @miloa.2684
      @miloa.2684 2 года назад +2

      @@bethcarney5274 I felt the same way when I first got them but I kept hearing about the elite sheepskin ear pads for these headphones and gave it the benefit of the doubt and it actually sounds way better so much so I decided to keep them

  • @Wolfwing24426
    @Wolfwing24426 3 года назад +7

    Stellia owner for about a year now, take them everywhere I go and would not trade them for the world 😃. I do however honestly prefer the color scheme of the elegia and ESPECIALLY celestee. Do you know of any service to possibly get them custom painted?

  • @RhubarbSenpai
    @RhubarbSenpai 3 года назад +5

    I'd definitely be interested in your take on the Radiance / Celestee. Sounds like they're both very similar, but with more bass in the Radience.

  • @TheCangle
    @TheCangle 3 года назад +12

    I bought these for 430 on Adorama middle of last year. I found them to be an exciting headphone that can be a bit bright at times. Using the dekoni sheepskin pads I got more bass presence which I found a bit lacking in the stock configuration. However, close backs, regardless of their tuning are more fatiguing for me than open backs so I ended up giving them to a family member. I also own the Ether Cx now which I would agree is more neutral than the Elegia and not as exciting. Comfort wise I prefer the Ether but the Elegia wins in aesthetics IMO. I had a couple issues with these that caused me to give them to a family member. The seal sometimes was a bit aggressive, using fenestrated pads fixed this but then I lost bass so I stuck with the non-fenestrated sheepskin pads. Also when I used them for video games it sounded like there was a hole in the upper bass low mids that sounded really odd but I didn't notice this issue so much with music. Glad you like them though and will continue on watching your review.

    • @shakenbake2k479
      @shakenbake2k479 Год назад

      They're on sale on a few sites for 400 flat new today. Absolute steal imo

  • @DjGravyMix
    @DjGravyMix 2 года назад

    You convinced me to buy these. Thank you very much

  • @Merkava76
    @Merkava76 3 года назад

    Bought myself a and still waiting for them to arrive, pretty mustard to listen to them 🤟😈🎶🔥

  • @darylwayne611
    @darylwayne611 Год назад

    Just picked these up for a little over $500 CDN on Amazon, just have to wait for a week before they come. Thanks for helping me decide. Love your energy!! Great vids!!

  • @bxown3d
    @bxown3d 3 года назад +8

    Currently listening to this review with my Elegias on my head at work. I go portable with these baddies everyday. No issues. They are by far my favorite headphone in my collection. I bought them for $500 as a floor model

    • @disco4535
      @disco4535 2 года назад +1

      Just curious, but why do people do this? Why would they take time watching a review of something they not only have, but are currently using lol? I can't understand it. Are people just trying to help justify their purchase, maybe a little buyers remorse because of the laughable price for plastic?

    • @TomMaiaroto
      @TomMaiaroto 2 года назад +5

      @@disco4535 yes and also watching for other gear that someone is pairing with them. sometimes other tips too. things to try.

    • @TheSecurityAgency
      @TheSecurityAgency 2 года назад +4

      ​@@disco4535 Just curious.
      Why some people watching reviews about the laughable priced pieces of plastic, moreover read comments and comment on comments, hmmm, interesting isn't it?

  • @MsValerie1000
    @MsValerie1000 2 года назад +1

    Gee wiz, I wish there was a headphone store with the same collections of Headphones you have. How nice it would be to try each one and pick the right one for my taste of music and budget. Thanks for the reviews.

  • @wille769
    @wille769 3 года назад +18

    I just got some B-Stock Elegias last week, along with my Elexes. Really love both so far, amazing.
    Elex? Still an open back headphone, still prefer it to Elegia. Detailed without being fatiguing, well rounded...amazing.
    Elegia? A closed back that just doesn't give up much. Not too boomy, well rounded, detailed, surprising soundstage for closed. Highly recommend both.

  • @stockboy87
    @stockboy87 2 года назад +1

    The most informative AND funniest review I have watched for these headphones....and I thank you for that!!! :-)

  • @masterxyr
    @masterxyr 3 года назад +9

    have had my Elegias for almost a year now. They were on my keep-dreaming-list at 999€, but saw a deal once and that was it. Did my homework before pulling the trigger and thought there couldn't be too wrong with them (without auditioning them). So I now finally have something that sounds looks and feels great. Other phones are koss esp 95x and h59x jubilees. The focals do nothing wrong. I hear texture in the bass, full-bodied vocals, male or female, everything is detailed, highs are present with ever being sybilant or piercing, extension everywhere, I hear down to 20ish Hz. they're actually an all-round great set. they maybe have a little emphasis on mids? just a smidge? Nothing steals the stage here, perhaps because the imaging too is great. The Koss sound amazing for me, but they just look like a plastic toy... :(

    • @Assimilator702
      @Assimilator702 3 года назад +1

      I hear some emphasis on the upper mids. David Lee Roth’s voice can get a bit shrill at high volumes in some of the newer remasters. But thats nit picking as they’re an amazing headphone with tremendous dynamic capabilities.

  • @zcreto
    @zcreto 3 года назад

    Finally xD had these a while now and been waiting for u to review these 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @orborbea9844
    @orborbea9844 2 года назад +3

    I own the focal listen pro , and it got to me. I tried several headphones after that. The meze 99 classic, Sony wh mx10004. Beyerdynamic dt-770 pro. Shure aonic 50 etc. Always went back to the focal. Saw this review , found a sweet deal online. Received them yesterday. 🤯

  • @johnsmith970
    @johnsmith970 3 года назад +6

    These are great for the sale price, I'm not one to spend that much on cans but I got them from adorama for like $430 and I'm totally satisfied.
    I think they sound controversial to people because their tuning is dependant on the pads and therefore the fit/seal. If they don't fit your noggin right they're going to sound wonky and bass light, but if you get a good seal I think they have great bass extension, detail, and imaging.

    • @Assimilator702
      @Assimilator702 3 года назад +1

      Yeah my head is in the narrow side and I barely get a good clamp. Dekoni Elite Sheepskins improve the bass a but these headphones make me wish for a GIANT head.

  • @BillyKueekSG
    @BillyKueekSG 2 года назад

    Wanted a 2nd closed back headphone so I bought the Elegia, my first Focal headphone. I was impressed by it and went on to buy the Clear MG.

  • @quincyfreeman2901
    @quincyfreeman2901 3 года назад

    Got these a couple weeks ago for $360 (without the janky stock cable) used in great condition. Fricking good for their used prices. Especially if you are down to EQ a little.

  • @potion95
    @potion95 2 года назад

    I’m about to buy a pair and I’m very excited :)

  • @jungec
    @jungec 3 года назад +3

    Nice Job. Love those cans :)

  • @KING_DRANZER
    @KING_DRANZER 3 года назад

    I have experienced them and I can bet they are detailed but forgiving and warm. Not have high roll-off on the high end but I guess that is what Focal was going for. Smooth transition through out the frequency range. Not meant for critical listening. Details not lost but recessed and bit off(making it smooth and pleasurable to hear). Those who are looking for closed back headphones for critical listening in that budget range. Get second-hand MDR-7520 if unable to find a new one.

  • @DDomiJi
    @DDomiJi 3 года назад +4

    I love my Elegias. They are awesome and just full relaxed sounding. Intimate, rich and beautiful. If i want more lifeness and space i switch to my Aryas - but i still love my Elegias :-)

    • @clichehabitat8306
      @clichehabitat8306 3 года назад +1

      Hey bro do you have a 3rd party xlr balanced and if you do.what cables do you use

  • @donaldgeorge6656
    @donaldgeorge6656 3 года назад

    I agree the Elegia is a wonderful headphone. I did change out the cable

  • @Squidbillies
    @Squidbillies 3 года назад

    Love my Elegias, cable is a joke and mine broke in a month, but I couldnt even be mad.. Now I am after an open back that will satiate me for a while, sights are set on Elex...

  • @dennislehman3897
    @dennislehman3897 2 года назад

    I just got a pair of these and find them to be amazing.

  • @sameebah
    @sameebah Год назад

    I tuned into this review because I'm about to select a new set of headphones to replace a pair which failed under warrenty.
    I had planned to look at the Meze Classic 99, but the dealer has a pair of these ex-demo with full warrenty at £499 . . .
    Loved your approach and 'lack of f#@ks given' about being "respectful" to expensive brands. Subscribed 😁👍

  • @auresims
    @auresims 3 года назад +1

    Bought it at half the price because of the Celestee arrival, thanks for the review

  • @iknowyounot88
    @iknowyounot88 3 года назад +3

    You should try out the Dan Clark Aeon 2 Noire, for a closed planar I hear it's great, and needs more reviews!

  • @svmacmanus9832
    @svmacmanus9832 3 года назад +1

    Elegia owner here:) Been using these for about since mid 2020 when I bought them for $400:) and I love them. Only downside is the headphone cables which the cable for the left channel cuts in and when the cable moves:( Cable sucks anyways so I upgraded to XLR balanced cable. Looking to get either the Celestee or the Radiance next.

  • @carlosguevara7506
    @carlosguevara7506 3 года назад +3

    I saw this video I went on the Internet and I found a brand new elegia for 450 euros. I find them a tad bright, soundstage is very impressive for a closed back (definitely more soundstage than S 6xx). Imaging is fantastic, and bass depends on the song but always very fast. They feel very delicate when I hold them , but could be just that they are so pretty I hold them with too much care haha. Keep in mind these are my first impressions..

  • @keithjones1924
    @keithjones1924 2 года назад

    Best, I have ever heard. Bought them over the Singxer amp, I can get that later. ON a Monolith THX, JDS LABS Element, BTR5 with 2.5mm, and XDO5.

  • @ultimatemetalguitartones
    @ultimatemetalguitartones Год назад +1

    I've owned em since June and been using em with the Sonarworks profile for recording / mixing guitars / listening to music. They rock. The cable is the only downside -

  • @The8lueSpirit
    @The8lueSpirit 2 года назад +1

    I had a pair in 2020 - sold them to fund my Focal Radiance purchase. I missed them so much I bought another pair used for around $300.

  • @LakerTriangle
    @LakerTriangle 3 года назад +2

    Love my Elegia's with Dekoni pads (bass bump).

    • @Assimilator702
      @Assimilator702 3 года назад +1

      Dekoni Elite Sheepskins? That’s what I have in my Elegia.

  • @bakakafka4428
    @bakakafka4428 3 года назад +1

    Are Focal pads all interchangeable? Put leather Celestee pads on this for instance?

  • @boozedduck
    @boozedduck 3 года назад +23

    Great headphones. Bought these last year on discount. Sound stage, imaging, separation, and detail on these are all amazing. Folk, acoustic, vocals, and anything well recorded in general on these will shine (though you can still enjoy your black metal with these as well). The bass on these is really good, though a little light by default. I use the bass boost feature on an Xduoo XD05 plus, and it takes the bass right where it needs to be. Also, the stock cable is garbage, so be prepared to invest in a new one ($15 - $20 should cover you if you're running these SE).
    Question: anyone know how long the pads are supposed to last?

    • @jasonbhatnagar7134
      @jasonbhatnagar7134 2 года назад

      DMS said that the tuning makes strings sound off and drums to sound boxed in. What do you think of that? Also, do you use the stock pads? I was thinking of getting the Elegia and running it off a L&P W2 balanced as well as my Sony ZX-507

    • @boozedduck
      @boozedduck 2 года назад

      ​@@jasonbhatnagar7134 I personally don't hear anything off regarding strings or drums. I do wish there was a little more energy in the higher frequencies, but that's my only quip. I'm still using stock pads, so I can't speak on how they might sound with other pads. Finally, with the sources you mentioned, they should sound great.

    • @Assimilator702
      @Assimilator702 2 года назад +2

      @@boozedduck Try the Dekoni Sheepskin Elite pads. Doesn’t change the tuning much and gives a slight boost to the bass. Pad life will depend on hours of use per day and how clean the pads stay. Sweat and dirt will obviously break them down faster.

  • @theodorezurla496
    @theodorezurla496 3 года назад +67

    I'm sure I'm not the only one who is very confused and disappointed that this isn't a celestee review🤦‍♂️😂

  • @RojasTKD7
    @RojasTKD7 3 года назад +3

    $399 at Adorama right now (while supplies last. I just grabbed a pair to try out. Seems their blowing out their stock for the newer models.

  • @TheCharlesAtoz
    @TheCharlesAtoz 3 года назад

    Hey Zeos- Your reviews are getting addicting! Question- Have you rewired your Grado Hemps?

  • @kristoffer8740
    @kristoffer8740 3 года назад +41

    You should try to get your hands on the Focal Celestee, which imo is better then the Elegia. Celestee is an Elegia with more bass and with a proper pinna gain. Elegia is by the way discontinued.

    • @ZReviews
      @ZReviews  3 года назад +12

      Celestee is on the way.

    • @kristoffer8740
      @kristoffer8740 3 года назад +3

      @@ZReviews Nice! Looking forward to your review of the Focal Celestee. BTW your wrists are fat as fuck.

    • @tosvus
      @tosvus 3 года назад +2

      Celestee is boring compared to the Elegia. Technically more accurate though..

    • @Yos115
      @Yos115 2 года назад +1

      Double the price though! At least where I live

    • @soraflame66
      @soraflame66 Год назад +1

      Dekoni sheepskin pads+ bass boost eq/button BOOM Elegia are bass legends problem solved amazing for the price

  • @JTB--
    @JTB-- 3 года назад +21

    3 weeks from now... _Focal Celestee _ Best Focal Yet

    • @falcodarkzz
      @falcodarkzz 2 года назад +1

      that aged like milk in the desert

  • @venchenzo4493
    @venchenzo4493 3 года назад +1

    These are my daily driver headphones. I upgraded about 6 months ago from beyerdynamic dt880 premium, Adorama has these on sale every few months for around 500 bucks. Do not pay full price. Great fucking headphones!

  • @rizenace7981
    @rizenace7981 3 года назад

    Have you used and of the Apollo Interfaces before? If so what do you think on a headphones perspective?

  • @dasninjastix
    @dasninjastix 3 года назад +1

    I bought them on sale but never liked the sound signature or the odd resonance in the cups. It sounded like too much reverb and the sound was too dry and sterile. Even with EQ I couldn't get it to balance out. They were okay on my iFi amp/dac with the bass boost but using them portably was not an option. I finally swapped on a pair of Dekoni pads meant for the Beyer DT line. The pads are much bigger and thicker than the stock Elegias. The swap resolved the tonal issues I had with the headphone and brought out the mid and sub bass. It's a highly capable driver but I think the acoustic tuning is off. I'm not sure if there are Focal-specific pads that would result in the same effect. I half-want to buy the Dekoni pads for the LCD line and apply though because they seem even thicker. The Elegias are super detailed and clinical but anemic in the low end and the low mids. It's an angular headphone too, not much is smooth stock. Having some thicc suedes definitely helped to round out the sound. Still isn't warm by any stretch but it's balanced.

  • @J_Montagu
    @J_Montagu 3 года назад

    Bought one second-hand half of a year ago paired with a JDS labs element 2. Used it for everything, movies, videos, gaming etc. stopped looking for new headphones for a while because of it. Still surprised by how good it sounds sometimes when I'm listening to music. My Only gripe is the cable, looks nice but short and stiff.

  • @tz2405
    @tz2405 3 года назад +3

    had the elegia for a bit, it wasn't my cup of tea. timbre was a bit metallic for me, had a problem with bass roll off since i couldnt get a good seal, but i could see why some people love it.

  • @TheRealDeal_81
    @TheRealDeal_81 9 месяцев назад +2

    Just picked up a pair of Elegia's a couple days ago after watching your review. Great review, and bang on the money. Soundstage and imaging are among the best, if not the best I've heard on a closed back pair of cans, and the mids and highs are really something on them. Transient attacks are flawless and evocative, and vocals have an almost ethereal quality to them.
    I knew with these being from Focal, bass wasn't going to be their strength - and it isn't - but what it does manage, it delivers on. It never sounds muddy, muffled or boomy, just punchy and clear. If only they delivered a little more authority on the lower end, they'd be a 10/10. But at this price point, you can't ask for much else.
    TL:DR - you want a pair of headphones you're gonna wear and headbang with? These aren't it. But if you want headphones you can sit back, relax and listen to for hours with haunting clarity and stunning detail, these are definitely some of the best headphones for the money.

  • @PhaymerPhoto
    @PhaymerPhoto 3 года назад +3

    These are great headphones but do sound better with dekoni sheepskin elite pads on. Love them!

  • @teenineboa8811
    @teenineboa8811 2 года назад

    I don't have a store near me to try both these out but... any comparison available between the Quad Era-1 and the Elegias? They are same price here currently and two on my shortlist.

  • @argleschnarble9441
    @argleschnarble9441 Год назад

    Bought these for $500 AUD a couple days ago... Waiting for them to arrive, but everyone has said that these are amazing and I can't wait to try them.

  • @diamond4829
    @diamond4829 2 года назад +5

    you pushed me off the fence ... I found an "as new" set locally on a buy and sell web site. Got them for 500 Canadian / 400 US. Just wanted to say I'm super happy. Using them for gaming also .... and they are fantastic !!

    • @diamond4829
      @diamond4829 2 года назад +7

      Just an update ..... as they broke in they just keep getting better and better .... no regrets. 🤗

    • @millenwagon
      @millenwagon 7 месяцев назад

      Still got them?

  • @VandepoelM
    @VandepoelM 3 года назад

    is this a good upgrade from a Fidelio X1? i love the X1's but i want the same but better.

  • @christopherlevesque6871
    @christopherlevesque6871 Год назад +1

    As posted on another channel about the Focal Elegia: As a one-and-done purchaser type -- the polar opposite of the serial upgrader sort -- my approach is that of an "all in" variety. This assumes (accurately or otherwise) that Focal really knew what they were doing with this design but perhaps rushed the tonality a bit (so, hello Celestee/Radiance/Stellia?). Accordingly, I snagged the Dekoni Stellia pads (seems like the best combination of characteristics -- better sealing than stock, but not as hermetic as the full sheepskin set), Meze 99 cable (inexpensive, more flexible and less microphonic than stock, and with a 2.5mm balanced connection allowing for more amp power and, I suppose, at the margins, clarity), and EQ'd the Elegias at oratory 1990 (via a Qudelix 5K), slightly adjusted, in turn, through my interpretation of an on-line graph depicting the frequency effects of the Dekoni pads.
    I never did listen to the Elegias in stock form owing to the wealth of instructive on-line reviews and technical resources (including as to the tonality deficits) but believe these Elegias, as modified and EQ'd, are end-game for me as a closed back headphone set. I, too, was never a big headphones EQ adherent, but for a product like this -- equisitely engineered and expensive, yet modifialbly deficient in execution (suggested not only by fellow users but Focal's fairly quick replacement of them with otherwise remarkably similar models), that step struck me as self-evident given my desires and idiosyncrasies.

  • @jackeddinger887
    @jackeddinger887 3 года назад +1

    Zeos how would you compare them against the Neumann NDH 20s?

  • @sameermana2003
    @sameermana2003 3 года назад +2

    I guess I'm a baller cause the elegias are my daily cans that I use when I'm out and about. Feeling very smug right now😎

  • @ca77721
    @ca77721 Год назад

    Can these be listened to at lower volumes or do they have be cranked to hear full dynamics?

  • @Orjan0097
    @Orjan0097 Год назад +3

    are these still worth it in 2023? they are on sale for 50% off brand new here in norway atm.

  • @JaredDee
    @JaredDee 2 года назад

    I am trying to find out which would be better for studio monitoring doing music on an mpc x. I want something that sounds good back at me and isn't too sharp on the highs and sounds good in the lows. I'm trying to decide between the focal enegia and the hifiman he9?

  • @ralphsantos6251
    @ralphsantos6251 2 года назад

    Currently have the DT177X Go but looking to upgrade (bought after your review of them :)) . How do they compare?

  • @arthurhaywood2184
    @arthurhaywood2184 3 года назад +1

    Your reaction is the same one I got at CanJam NYC last year! I didn't buy them but I'll definitely be getting a Celestee!
    BTW....... The Ether CX is way more neutral & transparent but not as dynamic nor is the bass as strong. The Ether CX is definitely more applicable for studio work than the Elegia.

  • @AnkarnoExa
    @AnkarnoExa 3 года назад +1

    @Z reviews Hello mate! I need a little help.^^;
    What would be the best Amp/DAC for a bass head like me, that can give you a lot of bass & can drive my JVC SZ2000 & Goldplanar gl2000?

  • @MrAM4D3U5
    @MrAM4D3U5 2 года назад

    Would you say that these are true hi-fi or is this still a really upper end mid-fi headphones

  • @jamiee156
    @jamiee156 3 года назад +2

    I own Elegia and from day one I haven't been fully on-board with their sound. They come off a little bass light and sound a bit metallic in the highs to my ears when paired with a Topping A90. ..... I don't hate them, just not sure I'm in love with them.

    • @MrKismayaz
      @MrKismayaz 3 года назад +2

      Dekoni Elite Sheepskin pads (non-fenestrated) for the +bass, and/or Resolve/Oratory's EQ profiles

    • @joshmcguffie5156
      @joshmcguffie5156 3 года назад

      @@MrKismayaz Yes! Oratory's EQ transformed the Elegia for me. The pad swap is also a must.

  • @rcorser1
    @rcorser1 3 года назад

    Great video!!

  • @willtato8778
    @willtato8778 3 года назад +1

    Place cozying up nicely

  • @Liosha_Green
    @Liosha_Green 3 года назад +2

    whats going on with sound demo? couldn't watch it even with vpn

  • @gordonpearce
    @gordonpearce 3 года назад

    LOL might have to dust mine off and have a listen. Purchased just before WFH for a year, so have been on nice open backs.

  • @josetoha6504
    @josetoha6504 3 года назад +1

    I have not heard the Stellias, but I am pretty happy with muy Eligia. Id I could find a fault, is that the emphasis on the midrange/vocals is a bit too much. I know they are not very strong with the bass, bit I it has not bothered me that much like it would in loudspeakers. My biggest problem is that I have not tested as many headphones so I can't compare them to others. I have a pair of old Bowers & Wilkins P7 that the Eligias blows them away for sure, but they are in different price bracket anyway. I do want to get a pair of open back (Clears or Elex) but that would also be un unfair comparison.

  • @kyveriver4316
    @kyveriver4316 Год назад +1

    are these not good for studio mixing use?

  • @agmos01
    @agmos01 2 года назад +1

    I love mine. Best headphones I've had. Hands down.

  • @lateknights1
    @lateknights1 3 года назад +14

    Can you please redo the Clear or do the new Clear MG at some point? Because those are the best Focal makes IMO.

    • @falcodarkzz
      @falcodarkzz 2 года назад

      Not even close, Utopia & Stellia are better by a mile. I own the clear and the Stellia are miles ahead imo…

  • @traindeluxe3789
    @traindeluxe3789 3 года назад +5

    I was comparing Clear and Elegia a year ago in the shop and decided to buy the Clear. Elegia had more detail than Clear, but it sounded very narrow stage to me. Just my impressions.

  • @nortonfamily6711
    @nortonfamily6711 3 года назад +7

    If anyone is interested in buying a pair of these cans, I'm selling my 4 month old pair at the moment.
    Edit: Thank you Z, you helped me sell my pair for $175 more than what i payed for it new lmfao

  • @ias3068
    @ias3068 Год назад +1

    These are awesome headphones for price. 100 hours of break in and using ifi zen dac. I have added balance headphone cable from meze, it improved the bass, bass got very good after break in as well 21:55 . It is bargain of a price to be honest. Excellent build quality remember it was sold at $950 price point. They are still a available $300-$400 online

  • @djclass005
    @djclass005 3 года назад

    I had to choose between Elegia or second hand Ether C flow 1.1 for about the same price, and I bought the Ether’s. Amazing, but a bit lacking in bass. Especially with cheaper amps

  • @pclijsters
    @pclijsters 3 года назад

    Just ordered them for €499 (about $600) from FNAC in France... seems they ship worldwide.

  • @keiths5931
    @keiths5931 3 года назад

    I recently sold a pair of Clear Pros. I thought they were meh with my Violectric V200 and BiFrost 1 gen 5 DAC. However coma, when I plugged them into my good ole Crack amp, the cans sounded really liquidy and just lovely but the bass was a bit bloated. So I switched from a tung-sol 5998 to a 7236 (which I think has a bit lower imp or just tighter bass) and the bass was not as flabby and reasonably quick and impactful. If I had kept the Clears, I probably would go for a good triode tube amp (like the Inspire or Amp&Sound) to even better power them and retain the tube liquidly and magic. But thats the thing, an SS amp like the Violectric or Element II I have should power those fine but they sound very meh over them. I heard LESS difference with ZMF cans going from SS to tube (all of them save the Verite Closed and Atticus) Perhaps they are just very revealing of their amplification/source.

  • @dmitris77
    @dmitris77 3 года назад

    Do the Celestee next. Would be awesome to see what you think about the Elegia’s successor

  • @fabianstanislaus5925
    @fabianstanislaus5925 2 года назад

    I have a serious problem with the spring for it presses the
    earcup on my head below my ear and prevents a good seal above my ears.
    This results in a lack of bass that would otherwise be there. I think of
    taking these springs out but am not sure of it yet because of the
    warranty... I hate it when minor details that don't add to the function
    anyway ruin something great.

  • @martinmedrano
    @martinmedrano 3 года назад

    Hey z can you review the xduoo ta-10r the newer model of the ta-10 that you liked. Keep up the great work and thank you for the videos.

  • @adamgarlow5347
    @adamgarlow5347 2 года назад

    I am interested in buying them (if there's a killer ebay deal) after hearing this and DMS review. I have the DT 177X GOs and while I love them, I keep getting a bit of sibilance. I want something that sounds great, is built well and doesn't hiss at me like a snake if a female vocalist comes on.

  • @rommyisme
    @rommyisme 3 года назад +1

    Amazon got discount to $599 now. I just bought them. I don't like them as much as elex as it is not as dynamic but since it's closed so I should not compare the two I guess. The sound signature here is very balanced neutral. Bass is accurate not very heavy which I love. The other parts are very detailed. I'm not an audiophile so I would say it's not as bright as elex. Sounds brilliant though. :)

  • @McOuroborosBurger
    @McOuroborosBurger 3 года назад +1

    You should look into some Shure SRH1840 headphones. Reviews are great but they seem to be slept on in terms of RUclips reviews.

  • @kevinboyer8179
    @kevinboyer8179 3 месяца назад +1

    How is the bass /do they sound good with rap

  • @tomrayse3790
    @tomrayse3790 2 года назад

    Elegia or hifiman sundara for mixing and mastering?

  • @mttrashcan-bg1ro
    @mttrashcan-bg1ro 6 месяцев назад +1

    How do these compare to the Focal Radiance?

  • @Beati3
    @Beati3 6 месяцев назад +3

    Bought these for $329 ... Australian dollars, in a Boxing Day sale. They arrived yesterday and I've now been ruined for everything else. They're a revelation. Blow my Hifiman HE-X4s out of the water. I love sales! ❤

    • @peterkite2162
      @peterkite2162 6 месяцев назад +3

      Addicted to audio, I've come here to justify the same purchase hahahahah

    • @drumuzikalan
      @drumuzikalan 6 месяцев назад +1

      I'm on the same boat. Haven't received mine yet. Looking forward😂

    • @mattkarai3433
      @mattkarai3433 4 месяца назад

      Just picked these up from AA today, patiently awaiting God tier sound for $329