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Focal Elegia Circumaural Closed-Back High-Fidelity Audiophile Headphones Expired
$399
$890.00
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Adorama has Focal Elegia Circumaural Closed-Back High-Fidelity Audiophile Headphones for $399 (price drops in cart). Shipping is free.
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Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.
Includes:
- Elegia Circumaural Closed-Back High-Fidelity Audiophile Headphones
- Thermoformed Rigid Carrying Case
- 1.2m Asymmetric Cable (3.5mm TRS Jack)
- 3.5mm to 6.35mm Stereo Jack Adapter
- Full-range speaker-driver with an 'M'-shape aluminum/magnesium dome Ambient noise soundproofing
- Comfortable and ergonomic
- Cup Style: Closed-back
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$399 (price drops in cart) + free s/h @ Adorama
matches previous fp back in August
$399 (price drops in cart) + free s/h @ Adorama
matches previous fp back in August
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Even though I strongly dislike these headphones, thank you for the post.
It's difficult to find a good closed-back headphone in the $400 price range, but I very much enjoy the various Fostex variants (TH610, TH-X00, TR-X00, E-MU Teak, etc.) and other biodynamic drivers (Denon AH-D5200) and think that most people will have a better experience with those even though they are V-shaped and far from neutral -- pretty much the complete opposite of the Elegia.
If you don't need a closed back headphone and are looking for a neutral sound, then a good option that sometimes can be had for close to $400 is the Beyerdynamic DT1990.
Again, everyone's ears are different -- this is just one person's opinion. There are many, many people who are perfectly happy with the Elegia. They are certainly nice to look at, too.
Name 3 headphones he DIDN'T like.
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I'm not sure on the Elex, but check out Dekoni Audio Elite Sheepskin NON-fenestrated pads. They run $60-80. Sometimes you can find them on amazon or sweet water audio, but even buying directly from dekoni is fine. A lot of users swear by these pads in the Elegia thread on head-fi. I have a pair on their way right now to try myself.
Also, for anyone else who has or is getting these 'phones, I saw Andrew from headphones.com mentioned. I tried his EQ profile for a while, and while good, I found Oratory1990's to be even better IMO. Turns these headphones into something completely else. Nice, clean, punchy bass, lots of detail, and pretty decent soundstage as well (for a closed-back anyway).
TBH, IEMs these days around this price range provide better isolation and sound better. It's amazing how much the ChiFi IEMs have changed my perception of closedbacks vs IEMs.
It's difficult to find a good closed-back headphone in the $400 price range, but I very much enjoy the various Fostex variants (TH610, TH-X00, TR-X00, E-MU Teak, etc.) and other biodynamic drivers (Denon AH-D5200) and think that most people will have a better experience with those even though they are V-shaped and far from neutral -- pretty much the complete opposite of the Elegia.
If you don't need a closed back headphone and are looking for a neutral sound, then a good option that sometimes can be had for close to $400 is the Beyerdynamic DT1990.
Again, everyone's ears are different -- this is just one person's opinion. There are many, many people who are perfectly happy with the Elegia. They are certainly nice to look at, too.
I own both, i like the hd800s more because of the exceptional soundstage. I mostly listen to classic music so hd800s is a perfect fit for me. Clear, on the other hand, is very clear and i like it as well, just not as much as my hd800s. I just ordered the utopia and plan to sell my clear soon.
Really want to try the Clear, but not ready to drop that kind of cash just yet.
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Also I concur not to take buying advice for Zeos. I enjoy his videos for entertainment but he praises almost everything and it's in his best interest to praise things so you follow his affiliate links and buy more stuff. It's good to see more people are starting to realize he's not a good audio reviewer. For build quality and design I think he's still one of the best though but take his audio opinions with a huge grain of salt.
Depends on your use-case scenarios. Some very minimal google searching will better inform your decision prior to spending hundreds of dollars.
For me, these Elegia headphones were a great match with my iFi HipDac, the music I tend to listen to the most, and the way that I use headphones.
I listen to a lot of bluegrass and acoustic ensemble music as well as some modern singer song-writer folk. My wife, as well as most of the known universe of humans, doesn't want to hear a banjo ...like, ever. I tend to listen to music at my desk and while in bed, and I prefer over the ear headphones for comfort. I bought these Elegia not too long ago, and would buy again in a heartbeat at this price.
These aren't "fun" headphones, and I would not recommend them for EDM, rap, R&B, or similar bass-heavy genres. If you want to hear every instrument, subtleties in vocal delivery, etc. AND you intend to take these on the go, then I think they're a sweet spot in the sub $600 range.
As I mentioned many times, the best headphones I've ever had was Philips SBC-3396. It received highest recommendation from British What Hi-Fi? Magazine, full review in June 1997 issue (though issues between June 97 to end of 1998 listed SBC-3396). I own two pairs of those. I also own a couple of Sennheisers and the last headphone purchase I made was Philips SHP9500 for $48 (returned SHP9600). Nothing comes close to 3396, not even a $500 Sennheiser.
There is also an important point that people don't mention. Have your ears checked. If you can't even hear above 15kHz, then you don't need to buy super expensive headphones. I could listen 20kHz when I was in my 20's. Now I'm down to about 17kHz. Your hearing loses high frequency as you age, even if you take good care of your ears (by not listening to loud sounds).
Depends on your use-case scenarios. Some very minimal google searching will better inform your decision prior to spending hundreds of dollars.
There. Fixed it for you.
For me, these Elegia headphones were a great match with my iFi HipDac, the music I tend to listen to the most, and the way that I use headphones.
I listen to a lot of bluegrass and acoustic ensemble music as well as some modern singer song-writer folk. My wife, as well as most of the known universe of humans, doesn't want to hear a banjo ...like, ever. I tend to listen to music at my desk and while in bed, and I prefer over the ear headphones for comfort. I bought these Elegia not too long ago, and would buy again in a heartbeat at this price.
These aren't "fun" headphones, and I would not recommend them for EDM, rap, R&B, or similar bass-heavy genres. If you want to hear every instrument, subtleties in vocal delivery, etc. AND you intend to take these on the go, then I think they're a sweet spot in the sub $600 range.
You like the Hip DAC? That company, iFi is just sleazy to the core. They refuse to provide their customers with replacement batteries and instead force you to buy into their expensive battery replacement service. You have to send them your Hip DAC to get the battery replaced. They tried this scam with someone I know.
*Eghem, I mean wire.
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