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expirediconian | Staff posted May 28, 2023 06:01 PM

Focal Elegia Circumaural Closed-Back Audiophile Headphones

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

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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 slickdewmaster | 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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mbnine
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Absolutely yes! I can't speak for the other models' failure rate in Focal's line as I've only bought the Elegia's from Adorama (but searching on this topic indicates YES). But 1 year and 2 months after I bought this model, the headband broke and there's nowhere to buy a replacement headband. I am now going to attempt to 3D print a replacement part but my hopes are not high. I did keep them hanging on a headphone rack but this shouldn't cause this failure to happen.
BOTTOM LINE: Don't waste your money on a product that will break because the mfr decided to bond plastic to metal with no mfr support. I couldn't imagine spending thousands on a Focal Clear or Utopia model only to have it break with normal use. Avoid this brand at all costs. I should've done my research first.
jmacie
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is this the same ones that everyone was saying the headband breaks easy and they don't honor thw warranty about 2 weeks ago?

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May 29, 2023 02:48 PM
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JayDee917May 29, 2023 02:48 PM
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Decent deal. That original price is crazy, they're usually $399.
May 29, 2023 06:13 PM
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musajiMay 29, 2023 06:13 PM
607 Posts
I wish to own focal speakers one day. Maybe I should just settle for a pair of cans ... 😂
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May 29, 2023 06:22 PM
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jmacieMay 29, 2023 06:22 PM
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is this the same ones that everyone was saying the headband breaks easy and they don't honor thw warranty about 2 weeks ago?
May 29, 2023 07:11 PM
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mbnineMay 29, 2023 07:11 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank mbnine

Quote from jmacie :
is this the same ones that everyone was saying the headband breaks easy and they don't honor thw warranty about 2 weeks ago?
Absolutely yes! I can't speak for the other models' failure rate in Focal's line as I've only bought the Elegia's from Adorama (but searching on this topic indicates YES). But 1 year and 2 months after I bought this model, the headband broke and there's nowhere to buy a replacement headband. I am now going to attempt to 3D print a replacement part but my hopes are not high. I did keep them hanging on a headphone rack but this shouldn't cause this failure to happen.
BOTTOM LINE: Don't waste your money on a product that will break because the mfr decided to bond plastic to metal with no mfr support. I couldn't imagine spending thousands on a Focal Clear or Utopia model only to have it break with normal use. Avoid this brand at all costs. I should've done my research first.
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May 29, 2023 08:01 PM
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jmacieMay 29, 2023 08:01 PM
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Quote from mbnine :
Absolutely yes! I can't speak for the other models' failure rate in Focal's line as I've only bought the Elegia's from Adorama (but searching on this topic indicates YES). But 1 year and 2 months after I bought this model, the headband broke and there's nowhere to buy a replacement headband. I am now going to attempt to 3D print a replacement part but my hopes are not high. I did keep them hanging on a headphone rack but this shouldn't cause this failure to happen.
BOTTOM LINE: Don't waste your money on a product that will break because the mfr decided to bond plastic to metal with no mfr support. I couldn't imagine spending thousands on a Focal Clear or Utopia model only to have it break with normal use. Avoid this brand at all costs. I should've done my research first.
Thanks a lot I really have broken every pair of headphones I have had so don't want more of the same I appreciate it!
May 29, 2023 11:27 PM
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pfgivMay 29, 2023 11:27 PM
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Quote from musaji :
I wish to own focal speakers one day. Maybe I should just settle for a pair of cans ... 😂
If you're serious, save up. It is worth it. I have focal Sopra No2 LR, Sopra center, Sopra No1 for surrounds, then 4x 300 series in ceiling for atmos. It's beyond amazing sound.
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May 29, 2023 11:31 PM
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Mr.P707May 29, 2023 11:31 PM
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These headphones have a very mid-focused tuning. If you are not into doing EQ and you enjoy a more v shaped sound I would pass on these even though the price is attractive. I got them a few months ago and ended up returning them because I just didn't love the sound

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May 30, 2023 03:22 AM
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musajiMay 30, 2023 03:22 AM
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Quote from pfgiv :
If you're serious, save up. It is worth it. I have focal Sopra No2 LR, Sopra center, Sopra No1 for surrounds, then 4x 300 series in ceiling for atmos. It's beyond amazing sound.
10k speakers???? I had been eyeing chora bookshelves which are said to be a good value for $$$.
May 30, 2023 03:22 AM
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TalentedDirt661May 30, 2023 03:22 AM
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Quote from pfgiv :
If you're serious, save up. It is worth it. I have focal Sopra No2 LR, Sopra center, Sopra No1 for surrounds, then 4x 300 series in ceiling for atmos. It's beyond amazing sound.
What amp do you use?
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May 30, 2023 03:45 AM
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pfgivMay 30, 2023 03:45 AM
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Quote from TalentedDirt661 :
What amp do you use?
Here's my set up. Waiting to replace my rear surrounds with kanta bookshelves, and that's the last piece of the puzzle to my set up. I don't think I'll ever change my speakers again.

Home theater: LG OLED 77 C1, Panasonic DP-UB9000P1K, Anthem AVM70 8k, Monolith m8250x, 2x Apollon PNC1200 Monoblocks, 1x Apollon NCMP270, 7.2.4, Focal Sopra No2's x2 LR, Focal Sopra Center, Focal Sopra No1's x2 surrounds, SVS Prime Bookshelf, Focal 300 ICW8 x4, SVS PB 16 Ultra x2
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May 30, 2023 01:45 PM
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shedeusMay 30, 2023 01:45 PM
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Quote from Mr.P707 :
These headphones have a very mid-focused tuning. If you are not into doing EQ and you enjoy a more v shaped sound I would pass on these even though the price is attractive. I got them a few months ago and ended up returning them because I just didn't love the sound
Yes, so true. Sound absolutely amazing for vocal based performances but odd for others (some things like metal, instrumental jazz) because of tuning

That said, it's worth owning for this tuning imo because it's spectacular for things that benefit from "enhanced" mids
May 30, 2023 03:27 PM
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d3a1zMay 30, 2023 03:27 PM
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Quote from shedeus :
Yes, so true. Sound absolutely amazing for vocal based performances but odd for others (some things like metal, instrumental jazz) because of tuning

That said, it's worth owning for this tuning imo because it's spectacular for things that benefit from "enhanced" mids
Check out the Sennheiser 660s2. If you look around you should be able to find a pair about ~$400 or so. Much more energetic than most of the 6 series. the thing I love about Senn's is in 10 years I will still own them. My 650's are approaching 12 years I believe. I have been wanting to try the Focal's for a while, but can't bring myself to spend $300 on something with well documented QC issues. Maybe if they hit $150 or so I will give them a shot knowing that they will break, but for me I much prefer not having to treat my headphone like glass.
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May 31, 2023 02:11 AM
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zachary80May 31, 2023 02:11 AM
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Quote from d3a1z :
Check out the Sennheiser 660s2. If you look around you should be able to find a pair about ~$400 or so. Much more energetic than most of the 6 series. the thing I love about Senn's is in 10 years I will still own them. My 650's are approaching 12 years I believe. I have been wanting to try the Focal's for a while, but can't bring myself to spend $300 on something with well documented QC issues. Maybe if they hit $150 or so I will give them a shot knowing that they will break, but for me I much prefer not having to treat my headphone like glass.
I love Sennheisers, I've owned the 580/650/58XJ and listened to the 580 Jubilee and 600, as well as listened to the Clears and Utopias and neither was a good upgrade for me, definitely listen in person first. I think the 58XJ or 600 would be good enough for about everything. My main headphones are Stax or Audeze but if I simplified I'd probably just drop to just the 58XJ. Comparing these to closed headphones like the Elegia isn't really fair, but you mentioned open ones which I have more experience with.
May 31, 2023 12:23 PM
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BenitoFMay 31, 2023 12:23 PM
51 Posts
Ordered a set! I also ordered the a Hart Audio 2.5 balanced cable and some sheepskin ear pads for them. I will be pairing them with a Qudelix-5K DAC Amp and will EQ them using Oratory1990 EQ preset. Apparently when you do all of that they become very close in sound to the $900 Focal Clear as internally they are pretty much the same except these are closed back headphones. I have had only one set of headphones/earphones in the last 8 years and that's the Shure SE846. If after burn in and a good week or two I don't like them I guess I can return them or sell them and should get pretty much my money back. I mostly listen to classic rock, metal and some pop music. Sometimes I do also listen to some 60's and 70's music and also but rarely I do also listen to classical music.

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Jun 03, 2023 12:50 PM
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NorbRevJun 03, 2023 12:50 PM
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Sound wise, how do these compare to the Focal Clear OG? I really love the sound of those, but was hoping for a closed-back set to accompany them.

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