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expirediconian | Staff posted Apr 18, 2023 07:43 PM

Focal Elegia Circumaural Closed-Back Audiophile Headphones

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$299

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Adorama has Focal Elegia Circumaural Closed-Back Audiophile Headphones for $299. Shipping is free.

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
  • Focal 1 Year Limited Warranty
Features:
  • 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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  • About this deal:
    • This price matches the previous Frontpage Deal.
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 110 Adorama customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Adorama's return policy can be found here.

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Adorama has Focal Elegia Circumaural Closed-Back Audiophile Headphones for $299. Shipping is free.

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
  • Focal 1 Year Limited Warranty
Features:
  • Full-range speaker-driver with an 'M'-shape aluminum/magnesium dome Ambient noise soundproofing
  • Comfortable and ergonomic
  • Cup Style: Closed-back

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price matches the previous Frontpage Deal.
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 110 Adorama customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Adorama's return policy can be found here.

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Written by iconian | Staff

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vid1900
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When the headband breaks, no replacement is available.
mrthrify
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I have both. The XS sound way better with most types of music.The XS is an open back, and has a much wider, airier soundstage then the Elegia, which are closed back.Like all headphones, some sound better or worse depending on what you're listening to and what you're listening to it through. But the XS will often make me go "Wow", while the Elegia never do. The Elegia are okay, and some times sound pretty good, but I have a hard time believing they were ever a $1,000 headphone as they supposedly were when first released. $299 is a fair price for them, but I would recommend spending an extra $100 and getting a B Stock Edition XS from the Hifiman website for $399 if they're still on sale, which they were recently. The B Stock pair I bought seemed brand new in every way, still don't know why they were considered B Stock.
Fawkinchit
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I post every time on these because they break really easy, the head rest will break, and there is zero customer service for it. There also is not a replacement.

Also, the Hifiman's that go on sell here, the more expensive ones, sound wayyyy better.

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Apr 18, 2023 09:51 PM
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Apr 18, 2023 09:57 PM
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kickerofelvesApr 18, 2023 09:57 PM
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I know not everyone seems to like these. I'm not one of those people. Mine is hooked up to the drop THX789 using Tidal or Amazon Prime hi-def. Slightly better & different than my Beyerdynamic DT177x & definitely better to my ears than the Sennheiser Drop 6xx (unless you love mids).

They must be running out of these. Then again lesser known Focal headphones--as opposed to Sennheiser which even Walmart & Fred Meyers carries in-store--probably aren't flying off anyone's shelf so $299 is pretty good I think. My 2 cents.

Edit: Should add as mentioned by StrykerEureka below the cable isn't that great but I use a balanced cable that fit,
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Apr 18, 2023 10:07 PM
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StrykerEurekaApr 18, 2023 10:07 PM
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I got them and returned them. They sound OK but the main issue is the cord they provide. It is so small ( Iam not kidding.. this is ridiculously small) that I have to move closer to my amp.
Apr 18, 2023 10:17 PM
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kickerofelvesApr 18, 2023 10:17 PM
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Quote from StrykerEureka :
I got them and returned them. They sound OK but the main issue is the cord they provide. It is so small ( Iam not kidding.. this is ridiculously small) that I have to move closer to my amp.
Yeah it definitely sucks. I had a balanced cable I could put on them.
Apr 19, 2023 01:01 AM
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d3a1zApr 19, 2023 01:01 AM
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Anyone know if Adarama is an authorized dealer. I have heard of failures and want to make sure the warranty is intact
Apr 19, 2023 01:06 AM
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revocApr 19, 2023 01:06 AM
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I think I read that replacement pads are really expensive or something like that. A hidden cost.
Apr 19, 2023 02:25 AM
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wildbird12Apr 19, 2023 02:25 AM
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Quote from d3a1z :
Anyone know if Adarama is an authorized dealer. I have heard of failures and want to make sure the warranty is intact
Adorama is around for a long time and they are legit.

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Apr 19, 2023 03:06 AM
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Mr.P707Apr 19, 2023 03:06 AM
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I don't need it… I don't need it… I bought it…
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Apr 19, 2023 03:55 AM
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crazygideonApr 19, 2023 03:55 AM
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The Elegia is supposed to be discontinued I think.
Apr 19, 2023 08:15 AM
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SciapodasApr 19, 2023 08:15 AM
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Oh no, I didn't think there was enough left for them to do the sale again I missed out the last two times here I am again...
Apr 19, 2023 11:38 AM
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d3a1zApr 19, 2023 11:38 AM
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Quote from wildbird12 :
Adorama is around for a long time and they are legit.
I know Adorama is legit. Still not 100% sure they are an authorized dealer. Anyone know?
Apr 19, 2023 01:45 PM
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OrabsApr 19, 2023 01:45 PM
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Quote from d3a1z :
I know Adorama is legit. Still not 100% sure they are an authorized dealer. Anyone know?
Looks like it. They are listed on the Focal store locator and states "Only official Focal dealers are listed on the Focal website."
Apr 19, 2023 02:13 PM
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volcsApr 19, 2023 02:13 PM
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Quote from kickerofelves :
Yeah it definitely sucks. I had a balanced cable I could put on them.
What's a good replacement cable for them?
Apr 19, 2023 04:13 PM
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sinhealerApr 19, 2023 04:13 PM
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Quote from volcs :
What's a good replacement cable for them?
Hart Audio

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Apr 19, 2023 06:23 PM
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d3a1zApr 19, 2023 06:23 PM
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I keep reading review after review about the headbands breaking on these and Focal not covering it. Apparently they claim it is wear and tear and want as much as the headphones cost to replace it. Has anyone had any experience with this? I really want to try these, but have generally stayed away from anything except Senn, Beyer, and Meze due to QC issues. I just don't want a $300 paperweight in a year if they break, and personally it is more money than I am willing to risk unless I know the warranty holds up. I would rather try the 660s2 if that is the case.

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