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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£570
  • Avg. price in US: ~$400
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Focal Elegia review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

4.2

Technical Score

20.0%

9.0

User score

Good
4.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

5.3

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

5.3

Design

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

2.8

Calls & Controls

Poor
9.0

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

9.5

Popularity

User score:
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4.4
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4.5
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4.4
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4.5
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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

Exceptional
  • 2.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    0.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

  • 0.5
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    16.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 2.7
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    0.0

    Companion app

  • 2.5
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Focal Elegia is a premium circum-aural closed-back headphone featuring 40mm aluminum/magnesium 'M'-shape dome drivers (5Hz–23kHz frequency response) and low 35-ohm impedance, making it easy to drive with portable devices. Renowned for its exceptional passive isolation, fast transients, and detailed, punchy sound, it offers remarkable midrange clarity and high-end build quality using materials like solid aluminum, leather, and microfiber. Main pros include its comfortable design for long sessions, great soundstaging for a closed-back, and excellent detail retrieval. Cons often cited are the very stiff, microphonic 1.2m stock cable, a slightly heavy (430g) construction, and a somewhat analytical or 'wonky' tonality in the lower treble that some users prefer to correct with EQ.

Technical Specifications of Focal Elegia

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

5.3

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

5.3

Design

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

2.8

Calls & Controls

4.2
Focal Elegia has a technical score of 4.22 points, which is lower than that of 82.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

9.5

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
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4.5
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4.4
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4.5
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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

9.0
Focal Elegia has a user score of 9.01 points, which is higher than that of 85.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
9.5
Focal Elegia has a popularity of 9.5 points, which is higher than 70.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.2

Overall score

40.0%

7.5

Price

5.9
Focal Elegia has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.9 points, which is lower than 85.5% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Focal Elegia does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Focal Elegia uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Focal Elegia uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

5 Hz
Focal Elegia reaches a lowest frequency of 5 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 10.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Focal Elegia does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Focal Elegia is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

0
Focal Elegia has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 74.1% of headphones and equal to 25.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Focal Elegia does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

N/A
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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wired
Focal Elegia supports wired connectivity, equal to 52.6% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Focal Elegia does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

no
Focal Elegia does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Focal
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

430 g
Focal Elegia weighs 430 g, heavier than 96.2% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

4.4
Focal Elegia has a clamp force of 4.4, higher clamp force than 50.7% of headphones and equal to 4.2% of headphones.
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Focal Elegia vs the average headphone

  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    Focal Elegia has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Focal Elegia has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 25 mm more spacious earcup width
    Focal Elegia offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (68 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
    What it is: Internal width of the earcup cavity
    When it matters: When earcup fit affects comfort and pressure around your ears.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Focal Elegia offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (68 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.68 mm vs 43 mm
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    Focal Elegia has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
    When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <=1%

    Focal Elegia has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Focal Elegia has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Focal Elegia has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 3,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Focal Elegia has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (23,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24000 Hz

    Focal Elegia has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (23,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.23000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 12.6% higher user score
    Focal Elegia has a higher user score than the average headphone (9.01 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Focal Elegia has a higher user score than the average headphone (9.01 vs 8.000).9.01 vs 8
  • 25 mm more spacious earcup width
    Focal Elegia offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (68 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    Focal Elegia has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    Focal Elegia has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Focal Elegia has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 3,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Focal Elegia has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (23,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.

Total
Overall
Design
Sound
  • 97.2% higher weight
    Focal Elegia is heavier than the average headphone (430 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Focal Elegia uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Focal Elegia has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • No voice assistant support
    Focal Elegia does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 97.2% higher weight
    Focal Elegia is heavier than the average headphone (430 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Focal Elegia is heavier than the average headphone (430 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.430 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    Focal Elegia does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
    What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
    When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Focal Elegia does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 6.33x more expensive
    Focal Elegia is more expensive than the average headphone (£570 vs £90).
    Focal Elegia is more expensive than the average headphone (£570 vs £90).£570 vs £90
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Focal Elegia has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
    When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2

    Focal Elegia has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.0 vs 1
  • 14.6% worse value for money
    Focal Elegia has worse value for money than the average headphone (5.88 vs 6.736).
    What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
    When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
    Focal Elegia has worse value for money than the average headphone (5.88 vs 6.736).5.88 vs 6.74
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Focal Elegia uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    What it is: Cable designed to resist tangling
    When it matters: When you often carry wired headphones in a bag or pocket.

    Importance: LOW

    Focal Elegia uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
Total
Overall
Design
Calls & Controls
Features

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United Kingdom
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4.4
528 Reviews
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4.5
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528 Reviews
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What customers like about Focal Elegia?

  • Exceptional midrange clarity and detail retrieval for a closed-back design.
  • Premium build quality using high-end materials like aluminum and microfiber.
  • Very easy to drive from portable sources due to high sensitivity and low impedance.
  • Excellent noise isolation and minimal sound leakage for office or travel use.
  • Generous padding and comfortable ear pads for long listening sessions.
  • Spacious soundstage that feels wider than most traditional closed-back headphones.

What customers dislike about Focal Elegia?

  • Stock cable is widely criticized for being too stiff, short, and microphonic.
  • Bass response lacks sub-bass rumble and may feel thin to 'bassheads'.
  • Polarizing frequency response with 'wonky' or recessed areas that benefit heavily from EQ.
  • Relatively high clamping pressure can cause discomfort during extended wear.
  • Bulky design makes them less portable than other travel-oriented headphones.
  • Timbre can occasionally sound slightly metallic or unnatural on certain tracks.

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Simple Audio Review: Focal Elegia - James Fiorucci's Portfolio

The Focal Elegia is a technically capable closed-back headphone that offers mixed real-world performance, especially given its original £899 launch price and subsequent drop to around £400. On the positive side, it features premium materials like suede and real leather, delivers an impressively wide soundstage for a closed-back model, and boasts pinpoint imaging perfect for...Read more

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10/11/2021
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The Focal Elegia is a high-end, closed-back headphone that delivers premium aesthetics and luxury build quality, weighing in at 420 grams with deep, angled ear cups designed for comfortable extended listening. Its standout mechanical strength lies in its high sensitivity despite low impedance, allowing it to easily deliver strong dynamics from low-powered audio sources without...Read more

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The Focal Elegia is a closed-back, wired, over-ear headphone priced at £799/$899 that adopts the design aesthetic and technical DNA of Focal’s premium open-back models. It features an angled 40mm aluminum/magnesium driver positioned close to the ear to maximize dynamics and tonal balance. To combat the typical sonic drawbacks of closed enclosures, Focal implemented an optimized...Read more

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01/01/2019
Focal Elegia Review - AUDIO/connect

The Focal Elegia is a high-end, closed-back headphone designed for portability, sharing design elements with Focal's open-back Utopia series. It features premium construction, including aluminum forks, microfiber earcups, and specialized internal diffusers to eliminate standing waves. To address the limitations of closed designs, a clever bass-reflex port is integrated behind the...Read more

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miniklangwunder.de
18/11/2018
FOCAL Elegia Review - Reference-Class Closed-Back High-End Headphones

Focal Elegia Review Summary The Focal Elegia is an impressive closed-back, dynamic high-end headphone that successfully carries over the premium design, build quality, and comfort of its open-back siblings like the Elear and Clear. It delivers an authentic, intimate soundstage with a punchy, well-extended sub-bass that avoids the artificial upper-bass bloat common in other closed...Read more

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lowbeats.de
16/07/2021
Deal of the Week: Focal Elegia Over-Ear Headphones

The LowBeats review designates the Focal Elegia as a "Purchase Tip of the Week" following a 35% price reduction, awarding it 4.6 out of 5 stars. The closed-back headphones are praised for delivering an open, expansive soundstage with high efficiency (105 dB/35 ohms) and precise, accurate bass. While lauded for build quality, the review notes a lack of excessive sub-bass for...Read more

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lowbeats.de
04/12/2018
Focal Elegia Over-Ear Headphones Review – The Closed-Back Alternative

The LowBeats review highlights the Focal Elegia as a premium closed-back headphone featuring exceptional build quality, including an aluminum headband and comfortable microfiber pads. It offers a balanced, natural sound signature with a surprisingly wide soundstage for its design and boasts a 35-ohm impedance suitable for mobile devices. Conversely, the review notes the headphones...Read more

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ocinside.de
08/11/2018
Focal Elegia Review - OCinside.de

The Focal Elegia is an over-ear, closed-back headphone designed in France to meet high-end audiophile standards, featuring dynamic aluminum-magnesium alloy drivers. While it launched with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of 899 Euros, its market price has significantly dropped over time, making it obtainable for roughly 500 Euros as of mid-2022. Weighing 430 grams, the...Read more

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stereo.de
01/09/2019
Focal Elegia - Test Results - stereo.de", "Focal Elegia - Review Results - stereo.de

The Focal ElegiaGo is described as an excellent, closed-back high-end reference headphone that offers outstanding sound isolation without common closed-back pitfalls, such as unnatural bass or significant heat buildup. With 105 dB sensitivity and 35-ohm impedance, the headphones are highly efficient and easy to drive, making them suitable for mobile devices in addition to home...Read more

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avcesar.com
15/04/2019
Focal Elegia - review, specifications & benchmark - AVcesar

The AVcesar review highlights the Focal Elegia as a highly capable, premium closed-back (or semi-closed) audiophile headphone priced at 999 €. The reviewer praises its analytical and precise sound reproduction, which perfectly resolves fine nuances in high-resolution audio. Key acoustic pros include a remarkably wide and airy stereo soundstage for a closed design, excellent dynamic...Read more

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clubic.com
30/12/2019
Focal Elegia Review: A wise approach to high-end closed-back headphones

The Focal Elegia is a high-end, closed-back hi-fi headphone made in France that offers an exceptionally open, precise, and deep soundstage, avoiding the "claustrophobic" feel common to many closed-back designs. It features an excellent, robust build quality utilizing aluminium and fabric, combined with memory foam earpads that deliver great long-term comfort despite its 410-gram...Read more

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on-mag.fr
20/02/2019
Focal Elegia Review: Quite Simply the Best Made-in-France Closed-Back Headphone

The ON-mag review gives the Focal Elegia high-end closed-back headphones an impressive 4.5 out of 5 stars rating, praising them as a technical triumph. The reviewer notes that Focal effectively adapted the architecture of its previous open-back models by utilizing internal acoustic innovations, such as synthetic earcups lined with diffractor studs and a specialized decompression...Read more

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digitalvideoht.it
10/07/2019
Focal Elegia - Digital Video Home Theater

The Digital Video HT review highlights the Focal Elegia as a high-end, closed-back circumaural headphone priced at €899.00, showcasing the French brand's technical expertise in structural design and resonance control. Architecturally, the review praises its premium build quality, featuring a memory foam microfiber ear pad setup and an aluminum frame that ensures high comfort for...Read more

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afdigitale.it
06/03/2019
Focal Elegia: ultra-elegant, comfortable, and great-sounding

The Focal Elegia is a premium pair of closed-back, over-ear headphones that stands out for its exceptional luxury build quality and striking silver-and-black design. Priced at a list price of €899 in Italy, it delivers high physical value through flexible aluminum headbands and ultra-soft, 20mm memory foam ear pads wrapped in leather. Internally, the headphones feature proprietary...Read more

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fwd.nl
17/08/2019
Our tests of the 2019-2020 EISA Award winners

This article from FWD Magazine provides a comprehensive overview of several premium home entertainment products that won EISA Awards for the 2019-2020 cycle. Evaluated by FWD's experts, the breakdown features highly specific feedback on the performance, features, and value of top-tier televisions, projectors, and audio equipment. The compilation serves as an expert verification...Read more

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alpha-audio.net
01/03/2019
Focal Elegia over-ear headphones review - Alpha Audio

The Focal Elegia is an €899 high-end, closed-back headphone designed with 40mm M-shaped aluminium/magnesium drivers, which are derived from the brand's flagship Utopia line. Built for portable use, it features a lightweight 430-gram frame made of aluminium, a leather headband, plush ear cushions that provide a tight seal, and a short cable measuring just over one meter. The review...Read more

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hifi.nl
17/02/2019
Focal Elegia review on Hifi.nl", "Focal Elegia by Hifi.nl

The Focal Elegia is a premium closed-back headphone designed for mobile music enthusiasts, heavily echoing the design language, aluminum yolk, and padded microfibre headband of the open-back Elear but completely sealed for on-the-go isolation. Weighing 430 grams, it features a smartphone-friendly 35-ohm impedance and 105 dB sensitivity driven by an M-shaped aluminium driver, making...Read more

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