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expiredNervousLumber386 posted Feb 28, 2024 02:52 PM

Focal Elex Over-Ear Dynamic Driver Wired Headphones

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$399

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Headphones has Focal Elex Over-Ear Dynamic Driver Wired Headphones for $399. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member NervousLumber386 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Open-back circumaural design
  • 40mm full-range dynamic driver with aluminum-magnesium "M"-shaped dome
  • 20mm-thick perforated microfiber memory foam ear pads
  • Perforated microfiber headband with length adjustment and cup rotation
  • Aluminum yoke
  • Impedance: 80 ohms
  • Sensitivity: 104 dB SPL / 1 mW at 1 kHz
  • THD: < 0.3% at 1 kHz / 100 dB SPL
  • Frequency response: 5 Hz–23 kHz

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  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this product:
    • 3-year manufacturer's warranty
    • Final sale: not returnable

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Headphones has Focal Elex Over-Ear Dynamic Driver Wired Headphones for $399. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member NervousLumber386 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Open-back circumaural design
  • 40mm full-range dynamic driver with aluminum-magnesium "M"-shaped dome
  • 20mm-thick perforated microfiber memory foam ear pads
  • Perforated microfiber headband with length adjustment and cup rotation
  • Aluminum yoke
  • Impedance: 80 ohms
  • Sensitivity: 104 dB SPL / 1 mW at 1 kHz
  • THD: < 0.3% at 1 kHz / 100 dB SPL
  • Frequency response: 5 Hz–23 kHz

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this product:
    • 3-year manufacturer's warranty
    • Final sale: not returnable

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Immacoolguy
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SONICGOLD coupon applied for 10% off until I entered my email address - couldn't get any other coupons to work, seems to be limited to previous customers (and not brand new rewards accounts).

Spoke to their support - SONIC5 will work on this item for ~$20 off but cannot be applied to your first order.

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Feb 28, 2024 04:17 PM
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eeagleFeb 28, 2024 04:17 PM
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This is a great deal! I picked them up from Massdrop/Drop back in 2018 when the price dropped to $699 from the original $799 and never been sorry. They compare to the Clear, and come with both a SE and balanced cable making them great for a wide variety of gear.
Feb 28, 2024 04:30 PM
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gh0stleaderFeb 28, 2024 04:30 PM
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Final sale item btw...

"Final sale items are not returnable but they come with a full warranty."
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Feb 28, 2024 05:46 PM
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NervousLumber386Feb 28, 2024 05:46 PM
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Quote from gh0stleader :
Final sale item btw...

"Final sale items are not returnable but they come with a full warranty."
Sorry, I thought that was in the description. I have added it.
Feb 28, 2024 06:02 PM
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sirdan357Feb 28, 2024 06:02 PM
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Always wanted to try these. I have the Elegia which I like, even though I've barely touched them since I got the Hifiman Edition XS.
Feb 28, 2024 06:21 PM
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Splash15Feb 28, 2024 06:21 PM
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Quote from sirdan357 :
Always wanted to try these. I have the Elegia which I like, even though I've barely touched them since I got the Hifiman Edition XS.
How has the hifiman qc been? I stopped buying headphones after my Sundaras as I considered it my end game.
Feb 28, 2024 06:25 PM
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FatFreddysCatFeb 28, 2024 06:25 PM
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I'm tempted to buy these. It's the lowest price I've seen for new. They have a 3 year warranty, which headphones.com will help manage with Focal. I'm hesitant because of the driver failure issues, the potential for the headband to break (which is not covered by the warranty), and the high cost of replacement ear pads. Decisions, decisions.
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Feb 28, 2024 06:35 PM
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ImmacoolguyFeb 28, 2024 06:35 PM
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SONICGOLD coupon applied for 10% off until I entered my email address - couldn't get any other coupons to work, seems to be limited to previous customers (and not brand new rewards accounts).

Spoke to their support - SONIC5 will work on this item for ~$20 off but cannot be applied to your first order.
Last edited by Immacoolguy February 28, 2024 at 12:22 PM.

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Feb 28, 2024 06:40 PM
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sirdan357Feb 28, 2024 06:40 PM
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Quote from Splash15 :
How has the hifiman qc been? I stopped buying headphones after my Sundaras as I considered it my end game.
Nothing wrong with my set and I got them right when they came out with that model.
Feb 28, 2024 07:12 PM
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d3a1zFeb 28, 2024 07:12 PM
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Do this have the same headband issues as the Elegia did?
Feb 28, 2024 07:16 PM
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gh0stleaderFeb 28, 2024 07:16 PM
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Quote from Immacoolguy :
SONICGOLD coupon applied for 10% off until I entered my email address - couldn't get any other coupons to work, seems to be limited to previous customers (and not brand new rewards accounts).
Nice find!

I'm super tempted to jump on this deal but the final sale concerns me in case these are too bright.(my experience with their car audio products)
Feb 28, 2024 08:36 PM
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LovePotion9Feb 28, 2024 08:36 PM
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Quote from gh0stleader :
Nice find!

I'm super tempted to jump on this deal but the final sale concerns me in case these are too bright.(my experience with their car audio products)
They look like dark headphone from what i see on audioscience review graph.
Feb 28, 2024 08:47 PM
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kexicaoFeb 28, 2024 08:47 PM
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How do they compare to the Sundaras?
Feb 28, 2024 08:54 PM
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animefreeksFeb 28, 2024 08:54 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank animefreeks

I demo'ed the lineup of Focal headphones at our local store, and found that the signature Focal sound has a hole in the upper mid range. Only the Utopias sounded "correct" to me, while the Stellia's were also great sounding, especially for closed back. The Celestees and the Clear Mg didn't feel tonally correct and the soundstage was a bit more narrow than I'd like.

Comparing to other brands such as HiFiMan and Sennheisers, I'd say that Focal has the clarity and resolution with a more intimate soundstage. HFM has tonal and depth advantage going for them, but lacking in resolution. Sennheiser's, depending on which one, has the soundstage advantage but may be lacking in depth.

I have the HFM Ananda V1, HFM HE400i, Sennheiser HD 700, Sennheiser HD 598, and the Focal Bathys in my collection. I find myself reaching for the Ananda's more than anything else. All are driven with a Schiit Lyr 3 w/ the holy grail TSRP tube.

However I think for $399, it's worth a shot in the dark to try these out.
Last edited by animefreeks February 28, 2024 at 01:00 PM.
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Feb 28, 2024 09:01 PM
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L3XANDR0Feb 28, 2024 09:01 PM
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Quote from animefreeks :
I demo'ed the lineup of Focal headphones at our local store, and found that the signature Focal sound has a hole in the upper mid range. Only the Utopias sounded "correct" to me, while the Stellia's were also great sounding, especially for closed back. The Celestees and the Clear Mg didn't feel tonally correct and the soundstage was a bit more narrow than I'd like.

Comparing to other brands such as HiFiMan and Sennheisers, I'd say that Focal has the clarity and resolution with a more intimate soundstage. HFM has tonal and depth advantage going for them, but lacking in resolution. Sennheiser's, depending on which one, has the soundstage advantage but may be lacking in depth.

I have the HFM Ananda V1, HFM HE400i, Sennheiser HD 700, Sennheiser HD 598, and the Focal Bathys in my collection. I find myself reaching for the Ananda's more than anything else. All are driven with a Schiit Lyr 3 w/ the holy grail TSRP tube.

However I think for $399, it's worth a shot in the dark to try these out.
How do these compare to DT 1990 Pro's?

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Feb 28, 2024 09:04 PM
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animefreeksFeb 28, 2024 09:04 PM
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Quote from L3XANDR0 :
How do these compare to DT 1990 Pro's?
Never had the chance to listen to any of beyerdynamic's offerings so I couldn't tell you.
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