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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£2,640
  • Avg. price in US: ~$3,000
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Focal Stellia 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%

4.7

Technical Score

20.0%

7.2

User score

Good
4.7

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%

6.3

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

5.2

Design

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

2.8

Calls & Controls

Poor
7.2

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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

3.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(45)
United States
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4.5
(45)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

Very good
  • 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 Stellia is a flagship closed-back headphone featuring 40mm pure Beryllium 'M'-shaped dome drivers, a low impedance of 35 Ohms, and a high sensitivity of 106dB SPL, making it exceptionally easy to drive with portable devices. It offers an extensive frequency response of 5Hz–40kHz and is characterized by a warm, energetic sound signature with fast, punchy bass, highly detailed mid-range vocals, and precise imaging. Major pros include its luxurious build quality using full-grain cognac and mocha leather, supreme comfort for long sessions, and class-leading isolation for a high-end dynamic headphone. Notable cons include a somewhat intimate soundstage compared to open-back models, cables that can be stiff or microphonic, and a slight mid-range forwardness that may affect natural timbre for some listeners.

Technical Specifications of Focal Stellia

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%

6.3

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

5.2

Design

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

2.8

Calls & Controls

4.7
Focal Stellia has a technical score of 4.74 points, which is lower than that of 57.8% 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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

3.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(45)
United States
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4.5
(45)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

7.2
Focal Stellia has a user score of 7.24 points, which is lower than that of 74.8% 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.
3.1
Focal Stellia has a popularity of 3.1 points, which is lower than 59.7% 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%

1.0

Price

4.0
Focal Stellia has a quality-to-price ratio of 4 points, which is lower than 98.1% 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 Stellia 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 Stellia 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 Stellia 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 Stellia 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 Stellia 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 Stellia 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 Stellia 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 Stellia 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 Stellia 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 Stellia 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 Stellia 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

435 g
Focal Stellia weighs 435 g, heavier than 96.7% 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

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Focal Stellia vs the average headphone

  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Focal Stellia has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
    What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
    When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Focal Stellia has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    Focal Stellia 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 Stellia 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
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Focal Stellia has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 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 Stellia has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    Focal Stellia 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 Stellia 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 %
  • 4 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Focal Stellia has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (106 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 Stellia has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Focal Stellia has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    Focal Stellia has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Focal Stellia has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    Focal Stellia 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 %.
  • 4 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Focal Stellia has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.

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Sound
  • 99.5% higher weight
    Focal Stellia is heavier than the average headphone (435 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Focal Stellia 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 Stellia has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • No voice assistant support
    Focal Stellia does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 99.5% higher weight
    Focal Stellia is heavier than the average headphone (435 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 Stellia is heavier than the average headphone (435 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.435 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    Focal Stellia 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 Stellia does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 29.33x more expensive
    Focal Stellia is more expensive than the average headphone (£2,640 vs £90).
    Focal Stellia is more expensive than the average headphone (£2,640 vs £90).£2,640 vs £90
  • 69.6% worse value for money
    Focal Stellia has worse value for money than the average headphone (3.97 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 Stellia has worse value for money than the average headphone (3.97 vs 6.736).3.97 vs 6.74
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Focal Stellia 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 Stellia has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.0 vs 1
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Focal Stellia 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 Stellia uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 10.5% lower user score
    Focal Stellia has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.24 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 Stellia has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.24 vs 8.000).7.24 vs 8
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United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
45 Reviews
United States
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4.5
45 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers like about Focal Stellia?

  • Outstanding clarity and detail retrieval, often cited as being on par with top-tier open-back headphones
  • Exceptional build quality featuring premium materials like full-grain leather, aluminum, and stainless steel
  • Highly efficient and easy to drive, performing well even with portable devices and smartphones
  • Energetic and punchy dynamics with excellent 'slam' and well-textured bass
  • High level of comfort for long listening sessions due to soft memory foam ear pads and even weight distribution
  • Impressive noise isolation and minimal sound leakage for a passive closed-back design
  • Luxurious unboxing experience and high-quality accessories, including a premium hard-shell carrying case

What customers dislike about Focal Stellia?

  • Prohibitively high retail price, leading some to question the overall value proposition compared to cheaper models
  • Included stock cables are often described as stiff, cumbersome, and prone to microphonics (mechanical noise)
  • Intimate soundstage that lacks the expansive sense of distance found in open-back alternatives
  • Tonal quirks in the upper-midrange that can occasionally make vocals sound 'shouty' or instruments sound 'honky'
  • Polarising 'mocha and cognac' colour scheme that some users find 'showy' or unattractive
  • Bulky, non-collapsible design makes them less portable than typical travel headphones despite being easy to drive
  • Genuine light-coloured leather components are subject to patina and potential discoloration over time

Expert reviews

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whathifi.com
21/03/2019
Focal Stellia review

The Focal Stellia is a premium pair of closed-back headphones, priced at £2,795 / $3,000, that delivers a mature, refined, and highly detailed sonic performance. Re-engineered from the open-back Utopia model, they feature a 40mm Beryllium dome drive unit optimized to reduce distortion while remaining easy to drive with portable music players and DACs. The exceptional build quality...Read more

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rtings.com
10/04/2019
Focal Stellia Headphones Review - RTINGS.com

The Focal Stellia are high-end, closed-back headphones delivering a neutral, versatile sound profile with deep bass, flat mids, and good treble quality. They are noted for their luxurious build, comfort during long listening sessions, and inclusion of a premium carrying case. Key cons include highly variable bass response based on fit and glasses, along with slightly veiled treble...Read more

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hometheaterhifi.com
16/09/2020
Focal Stellia Headphones and Arche Amp/DAC Review

The Focal Stellia is a premium closed-back headphone ($3,000 MSRP) that delivers an exceptionally balanced, natural, and intimate sound quality across a wide variety of musical genres. It features 40mm dynamic drivers with lightweight and stiff pure Beryllium diaphragms, contributing to a high sensitivity of 106 dB that makes the headphones remarkably easy to drive with smartphones...Read more

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positive-feedback.com
04/01/2021
Focal Stellia Headphones - Positive Feedback", "Focal Stellia Headphones - Positive Reviews

The Focal Stellia is a premium closed-back headphone featuring 40 mm beryllium dome drivers with a variable density architecture to reduce distortion and control resonance. The reviewer, a longtime two-channel audio audiophile, notes that the headphones transcend typical closed-back design limitations by delivering an expansive, highly refined soundstage, breathtaking resolution,...Read more

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headfonics.com
27/01/2021
Focal Stellia Review - Headfonics

The Focal StelliaGo is a luxury, closed-back headphone featuring a neutral sound signature with a smooth midrange, excellent micro-details, and airy treble that avoids harshness. While the bass is clinical and fast, the lowest sub-bass may lack impact for some listeners, and the headphones require a long, demanding burn-in process to reach optimal performance. Despite a high price...Read more

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headphoneer.com
03/07/2023
FOCAL STELLIA REVIEW - The Headphoneer

The Focal Stellia is a premium closed-back flagship headphone that delivers an intimate, detailed sound signature characterized by a sweet, "milk and honey" midrange, smooth highs, and deep bass. Key advantages include its high sensitivity and low 35-ohm impedance, which make it exceptionally easy to drive from portable sources without requiring high-end amplification. Additionally,...Read more

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audioholics.com
13/02/2021
Focal Stellia Closed-Back Headphone Review - Audioholics

The Audioholics review highlights the $3,000 Focal StelliaGo as a luxurious, high-performance, closed-back headphone featuring 40mm pure Beryllium dome drivers that deliver exceptional sonic clarity, detail, and a well-balanced, audiophile-grade, sound. Key advantages include its 35-ohm low impedance, which allows for easy driving with portable equipment, and premium comfort from...Read more

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majorhifi.com
27/02/2019
Focal Stellia Review - Major HiFi

The Focal Stellia is an ultra-premium, closed-back headphone priced at $2,999 that features a Beryllium driver and a 100% copper voice coil designed for high-end isolation and performance. A major strength of this headphone is its impressive, tightly controlled low end that delivers deep, detailed bass without bleeding into other frequencies, pairing beautifully with hip-hop and...Read more

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audiosciencereview.com
16/11/2021
Focal Stellia Review (Closed-Back Headphones) - Audio Science Review

The Focal Stellia is a luxury, closed-back headphone costing US $2,990 that delivers exceptional styling and comfort, yet ultimately falls short in technical performance. On the positive side, the headphone features an outstanding, luxurious industrial design reminiscent of high-end fashion brands, coupled with angled drivers and plush, oval ear pads that make its heavy weight...Read more

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12/05/2022
Focal Stellia - Sound Advice Review

The Focal Stellia is a premium, French-made, closed-back headphone priced at £2,899 that offers exceptional engineering and breathtaking, lifelike sound quality. It features a lightweight pure Beryllium driver and a carefully engineered perforated metal earcup that enhances frequency response, resulting in a perfectly pure, detailed, and effortlessly musical listening experience...Read more

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wallofsound.ca
11/06/2024
Review: Focal’s Stellia Headphones – Wall of Sound

The Focal Stellia is a luxury, closed-back headphone retailing at $3,999 CAD that delivers a highly refined, three-dimensional soundstage with a natural, effortless warmth. A major technical advantage of the Stellia is its low 35-ohm nominal impedance, allowing it to be easily driven by low-power sources like iPads, laptops, and vintage receivers, unlike more demanding...Read more

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audiokeyreviews.com
07/10/2021
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The Focal Stellia is a premium, circumaural closed-back headphone ($2,990) that delivers exceptional, top-of-the-line performance primarily suited for high-end home audio systems rather than portable use. Visually stunning with its mocha and cognac color scheme, the headphone features a robust yet comfortable build utilizing a 1.6-inch pure Beryllium "M"-shaped dome loudspeaker with...Read more

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headphonesty.com
18/01/2022
Review: Focal Stellia – Baby, You're a Star!

The Focal Stellia is characterized as an exceptionally detailed and energetic closed-back headphone that delivers an engaging, highly resolving, and warm listening experience, noted for its quick transients and deep, punchy dynamics. While offering a massive sense of horizontal space, the review notes a minor limitation for users desiring an extremely wide or hyper-extended...Read more

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14/08/2020
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The Focal Stellia is a premium circumaural, closed-back wired headphone that delivers extraordinary audiophile performance featuring deep, well-balanced bass, clean mid-ranges, and sparkling highs. It is constructed with high-end luxury materials, including full-grain leather across the memory foam earpads and headband, alongside a rigid pure-beryllium dome driver designed to reduce...Read more

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headfonia.com
02/03/2020
Focal Stellia Review - Headfonia", "Focal Stellia Review by Headfonia

The Headfonia review of the $3,000 USD Focal Stellia highlights the closed-back headphones as a luxury product featuring exceptional build quality, including cognac-and-mocha full-grain leather and beryllium drivers that are easily driven by portable devices. Performance pros include a rich, fast bass response, excellent isolation, and a spacious soundstage rarely found in...Read more

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soundstagesolo.com
20/02/2019
SoundStageSolo.com - Focal Stellia Headphones

The Focal Stellia is a premium closed-back headphone ($3000 USD) that delivers a highly neutral, balanced, and fatigue-free listening experience across multiple musical genres. Employing a speaker-like 40mm beryllium diaphragm with an "M-shaped" dome, the headphones successfully minimize high-frequency distortion while producing a punchy, controlled bass response. A notable strength...Read more

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hifi-ifas.de
22/09/2019
FOCAL STELLIA - High-End Headphones in an Elegant Design

The Focal Stellia is a luxury, closed-back over-ear headphone crafted from premium materials like full-grain cognac and mocha leather, anodized aluminum, and stainless steel. Designed for both home and high-end mobile listening, it features a 35-ohm impedance and a patented 40mm M-shaped pure beryllium dome driver that delivers an incredibly wide frequency response of 5Hz to 40kHz....Read more

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connect.de
22/08/2019
Focal Stellia Review

The Focal Stellia is an ultra-premium, closed-back headphone designed with exceptional French style, featuring high-end materials like mocca and cognac leather, a matching leather storage box, and a matte-finish aluminium frame. Priced at €3,000, it stands out technically by utilizing a large 40-millimetre pure Beryllium dome driver that spans a frequency response of 5 to 40,000...Read more

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lowbeats.de
23/07/2019
Review: Focal Stellia Over-Ear Headphones + Focal Arche Headphone Amp

The LowBeats review defines the €3,000 Focal StelliaGo as a premium, closed-back headphone featuring beryllium M-dome drivers that offer exceptional, linear sound quality, high efficiency (35-ohm), and excellent isolation, though it suffers from a stiff, ergonomic, and a cheap-feeling stock cable. Paired with the Focal ArcheGo, a €2,500 Class A DAC/amplifier, the system shines...Read more

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stereo.de
01/06/2019
Focal Stellia - Test Results", "Focal Stellia - Review Results

The Focal Stellia is a premium closed-back headphone featuring 40mm pure Beryllium drivers, designed for high-end audio performance with a low 35-ohm impedance suitable for mobile devices. Key strengths include exceptional dynamic range, high resolution, and intense detail with a surprisingly wide, open soundstage for a closed design. However, the high-end model is hindered by a...Read more

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homecinema-fr.com
13/05/2019
HCFR Review: Focal Stellia Closed-Back Headphones

The Focal Stellia review on HCFR News & Forum highlights the headphones as a highly premium, closed-back addition to Focal's flagship audiophile lineup. Evaluated as an alternative to the open-back Utopia, the review praises the Stellia for its exceptional adaptation of the "M"-shaped Beryllium driver technology. A major pro is its engineering, which provides high-end acoustic...Read more

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homecinema-fr.com
13/05/2019
HCFR Review: Focal Stellia Closed-Back Headphones

Focal Stellia Review Summary The Focal Stellia is a high-end, closed-back headphone that delivers an exceptionally balanced, neutral, and lively sound profile using high-performing beryllium transducers. It stands out for its remarkable tonal equilibrium, offering highly precise, firm, and energetic bass without any boomy or muddy exaggeration. The midranges provide realistic,...Read more

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on-mag.fr
23/02/2020
Focal Stellia Review: When the best closed-back hi-fi headphones showcase true 'made in France' luxury

The review from ON-mag.fr highly praises the Focal Stellia as a masterpiece of "made in France" luxury and one of the finest closed-back high-fidelity headphones ever created. Positioned at a premium price of 3,000 euros, it serves as the closed-back counterpart to the famous open-back Utopia model. The reviewer notes that Focal has successfully adapted a 40 mm pure beryllium dome...Read more

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global.techradar.com
22/03/2019
Focal Stellia review

The Focal Stellia is an incredibly luxurious pair of closed-back, over-ear headphones that delivers a magnificent audio performance, though it comes with an exceptionally high price tag of 32,990 kr. Boasting high-end 40mm beryllium drivers and an expansive frequency response of 5Hz–40kHz, these headphones produce a remarkably wide, open soundstage and astonishingly detailed sound...Read more

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afdigitale.it
22/03/2019
Focal Stellia: the closed-back headphones to own... budget permitting", "Focal Stellia: the must-have closed-back headphones... if your budget allows

The Focal Stellia is a premium pair of closed-back headphones that delivers outstanding audiophile performance by adapting the elite technology of the open-back Focal Utopia into an isolated design. It features a redesigned 40mm Beryllium dome driver, specialized cup venting with EVA foam absorption, and dual-material ear pads crafted from genuine leather and acoustic cloth to...Read more

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hifi.nl
27/07/2019
Review: Yamaha C-5000 and M-5000 Amplifier Combination – A True Flagship

The Yamaha C-5000 preamplifier and M-5000 power amplifier form a high-end flagship statement that effortlessly delivers a natural, rhythmic, and neutral soundstage with immense speaker control and definition. Boasting exceptional build quality, a thick single-piece aluminum front panel, and a symmetrical "folding book" internal layout with copper-shielded toroidal transformers, this...Read more

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hifi.nl
07/01/2021
Cyrus Audio i9-XR Review

The Cyrus Audio i9-XR is a premium, high-end integrated Class AB amplifier priced at €3,399 that delivers impressive, heavyweight performance from a uniquely compact "half-width" chassis. Designed to compete with much larger rival systems, it outputs 2 x 91 Watts (into 6 Ohms) and features upgraded internal circuitry focused on noise reduction. This includes an overhauled...Read more

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hifi.nl
04/10/2019
Review: Focal Arche – The dream partner for your Focal headphones

The Focal Arche is a premium, dual-mono Class-A DAC and headphone amplifier designed in collaboration with fellow French audio brand Micromega. Priced at just under €2,500, it features a minimalist, compact black metal design that easily fits on a desk and includes a highly practical, integrated aluminum headphone stand. Internally, the unit relies on two AK4490 Velvet Sound chips...Read more

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fwd.nl
14/03/2021
Review: T+A HA 200 and Solitaire P - amplifier and headphones

The T+A HA 200 and Solitaire P form an incredibly luxurious, "endgame" head-fi system crafted by an engineer-centric German brand, carrying a combined price tag of around €11,000. The HA 200 is a highly flexible, 7 kg desktop DAC/amplifier operating in pure Class A mode, utilizing dual toroidal transformers to pump out a massive 2 x 50 Watts of power,,,. It features customizable RGB...Read more

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alpha-audio.net
28/03/2019
Focal Stellia Headphones Review

The Focal Stellia is a luxury, closed-back, high-end headphone priced at €2999, designed for audiophiles seeking an isolated, private listening experience. True to Focal's premium standard, the product delivers a high-end experience from the start with outstanding packaging that feels like a true "unboxing feast". The build quality utilizes genuine leather for the headband and ear...Read more

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hifi.nl
10/08/2019
Review Focal Stellia: A Closed Utopia

The Focal Stellia is a highly successful, luxurious closed-back flagship headphone that expertly balances a universally engaging sound with audiophile-grade precision. Priced at 2,999 euros, it features a distinctive, 1970s-inspired metallic bronze and cognac brown leather design, housing an exceptionally light yet rigid M-shaped pure beryllium dome driver. A major strength is its...Read more

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