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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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The Elex represents the culmination of Focal's brilliant engineering minds coming together to bring the best of Elear and Clear to create a truly great dynamic headphone listening experience.

Our take: Reviewer Fc-Construct found the Elex to be a meaningful upgrade from the Sennheiser HD 600, offering a crisp treble forwardness and air with greater clarity and openness. "But what truly sets the Elex apart from the HD 600 and almost every other headphone under $1,000 is its punch and dynamics. It brings a level of energy and liveliness to music that compels you to engage in the listening experience." Read the review

Unparalleled Acoustic Precision and Elegance
Discover a world of sonic perfection with the Focal Elex headphones, a true testament to the relentless pursuit of audio excellence. Crafted by the renowned French audio manufacturer Focal with 40+ years of experience in audio, these headphones seamlessly combine state-of-the-art technology with a timeless design, offering an unparalleled listening experience that will transport you into the heart of your favorite music.

Immersive Soundstage and Unrivaled Clarity
Designed with the utmost precision, the Focal Elex headphones boast an open-back architecture that delivers a breathtakingly wide soundstage. Immerse yourself in a rich and three-dimensional auditory landscape, as the Elex effortlessly recreates the artist's intended presentation with remarkable clarity. Whether you're exploring the delicate nuances of classical orchestras or rocking out to the thunderous beats of contemporary tracks, the Elex headphones faithfully reproduce every detail, ensuring an emotive and lifelike performance.

Exquisite Engineering and Premium Materials
Crafted with a perfect blend of artistry and advanced engineering, the Focal Elex headphones feature an array of premium materials to optimize performance. The 40mm aluminum-magnesium M-Shaped cone acoustic drivers are meticulously designed using Focal's cutting-edge technology, ensuring accurate and controlled sound reproduction across the entire frequency spectrum. Luxurious, perforated memory foam ear pads provide exceptional comfort for extended listening sessions, while the sturdy yet lightweight construction ensures durability and portability without compromising on style. The perforated microfiber on the pads also helps tame the bass on the headphones to bring it to a level everyone can enjoy.

Precision and Perfection in Every Note
At the heart of the Focal Elex headphones lies Focal's 40mm M-Shaped aluminum-magnesium cone that replicates the technology Focal uses in their speakers that they are world-renown for. The extensive audio knowledge from Focal's team combined with their unique driver technology combines the best of both worlds, allowing the Elex to deliver punchy and impactful bass, smooth midranges, and detailed highs with unmatched precision. Experience your favorite tracks with a newfound depth and emotional resonance, as the Elex effortlessly reveals subtleties you never knew existed.

Ergonomic Design for Long-Lasting Comfort
Designed with your comfort in mind, the Focal Elex headphones boast an ergonomic construction that minimizes listening fatigue, making them ideal for prolonged listening sessions. The adjustable headband ensures a personalized fit for any head shape, while the generously padded ear cups envelop your ears with a gentle touch, providing a secure yet gentle seal to enhance sound isolation.

Timeless Aesthetics
True to Focal's legacy of timeless design, the Elex headphones feature an elegant and sophisticated appearance that complements any style. The combination of sleek lines and premium materials exudes a sense of luxury, while the discreet branding adds a touch of exclusivity to the overall look.

Unleash the full potential of your music collection with the Focal Elex headphones - a remarkable fusion of art, science, and unparalleled acoustic prowess. Elevate your auditory senses to new heights and indulge in the purest form of musical pleasure with the Focal Elex, now available at Headphones.com.

Specifications
Sensitivity: 104 dB SPL / 1 mW at 1 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.3% at 1 kHz / 100 dB SPL
Frequency Response: 5 - 23,000 Hz
Driver Type: Dynamic
Impedance: 80 ohms
Headphone Weight: 450 grams
Warranty: 3 year manufacturer's warranty

This is a Final Sale item so it is non-returnable but does include a 3 year warranty. If you have made a purchase before, on headphones.com, you can use the Discount Code SONIC5 for an additional 5% off.

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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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02-28-2024 at 01:01 PM.
02-28-2024 at 01:01 PM.
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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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02-28-2024 at 01:04 PM.
02-28-2024 at 01:04 PM.
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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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02-28-2024 at 01:06 PM.

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02-28-2024 at 01:06 PM.
These sound amazing but they are built like trash. I had 2 pairs and both lasted less than a year. After the 2nd pair went out I got a refund from drop.
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02-28-2024 at 01:36 PM.
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These sound amazing but they are built like trash. I had 2 pairs and both lasted less than a year. After the 2nd pair went out I got a refund from drop.
what broke for you?
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02-28-2024 at 01:50 PM.
02-28-2024 at 01:50 PM.
Can't risk a Focal until they fix their drivers popping
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02-28-2024 at 01:52 PM.
02-28-2024 at 01:52 PM.
I'm gonna get blasted for this but even at 400 it's not worth the gamble. Yes they're great sounding headphones... while the voice coil lasts. They are riddled with qc issues (to this day) that simply outweigh the positives. Also, the earpads have a tendency to disintegrate very quickly, and they are $200 to replace direct from focal. There are 3rd party pads out there but they change the sound enough that it's not ideal.
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02-28-2024 at 01:55 PM.
02-28-2024 at 01:55 PM.
I typically buy headphones second hand to save cost.

The only reason I'm considering these new through this authorized retailer is because of the 3 year warranty knowing how many people have had QC issues.

My understanding is the driver(s) pop and/or just stop working altogether, which is strange because Focal is a respected loudspeaker manufacturer.

For those whose broke, were you listening at loud volumes or something? What caused the driver(s) to fail?
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02-28-2024 at 02:00 PM.
02-28-2024 at 02:00 PM.
Quote from TrentWalker :
I typically buy headphones second hand to save cost.

The only reason I'm considering these new through this authorized retailer is because of the 3 year warranty knowing how many people have had QC issues.

My understanding is the driver(s) pop and/or just stop working altogether, which is strange because Focal is a respected loudspeaker manufacturer.

For those whose broke, were you listening at loud volumes or something? What caused the driver(s) to fail?
Thanks for the insight and to the others commenting on this thread.

Although I'm motivated to grab a set of high end headphones, I'll pump the brakes on this deal.

I didn't even think about replacing the ear pads with OEM ones to preserve the sound integrity...
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02-28-2024 at 02:41 PM.
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Can't risk a Focal until they fix their drivers popping
i have 2 focals (these elex and elegia) and have had zero issues.

i've owned many headphones from sennheisier, hifiman, fostex, audeze, zmf.... these are my favorite in terms of sound, comfort, and build. elex is endgame for me, which is crazy considering i paid $350 open box from headphones.com.
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02-28-2024 at 02:55 PM.
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There's probably a lot of people that have never heard of focal since it's not something you can buy at Best Buy and they don't have any big advertising campaigns but they are a great company that just goes by the reputation out of France and make some unbelievable quality products. I have their top-of-the-line speakers in my car and they are incredible.
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Quote from JasonDB :
There's probably a lot of people that have never heard of focal since it's not something you can buy at Best Buy and they don't have any big advertising campaigns but they are a great company that just goes by the reputation out of France and make some unbelievable quality products. I have their top-of-the-line speakers in my car and they are incredible.
People have heard of Focal.
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People have heard of Focal.
OK, smart guy. I guess that makes you cool! As for a lot of other people, I just gave my opinion is that OK with you? I guarantee you if you walk up to people on the street 95% of people or more have not.
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OK, smart guy. I guess that makes you cool! As for a lot of other people, I just gave my opinion is that OK with you? I guarantee you if you walk up to people on the street 95% of people or more have not.
So you freak out about my opinion. Classic. People have heard of Focal, that's all.
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So you freak out about my opinion. Classic. People have heard of Focal, that's all.

I'm not freaking out. Your comment was stupid and pointless. What did it accomplish?
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I'm not freaking out. Your comment was stupid and pointless. What did it accomplish?
I think it accomplished the thought that people know who Focal is. Are you ok?
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