Focal Elegia
FIRST HIGH-END closed-back headphones by Focal
To enjoy an incredible listening experience in total privacy, without worrying about a noisy environment disturbing this moment of pleasure: this is the promise made and kept by Elegia. In these high-end circum-aural closed-back headphones, we have combined the best of our skilfully created technologies, developed and assembled in our workshops in France. Elegia incorporates a new generation of exclusive full-range speaker drivers capable of operating in a small inner environment whilst ensuring exceptional dynamics and the most precise sound reproduction. Whether it’s the motor, the frameless copper voice coil, the dedicated 110 micron surround or the “M”-shape inverted dome, Elegia’s speaker drivers are a mass of innovation dedicated to sound purity. And when connected to portable audio players, these headphones are incredibly high-performing. Zero resonance, excellent soundproofing: the naturalness and realism of the sound is striking from the first few seconds of listening.
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Elegia is equipped with a new generation of electrodynamic transducers which provide great elongation, at the heart of extremely dynamic sound, and a linear, extended frequency response of 23 kHz. The geometry of the new, half-roll NBR surround guarantees a lightweight moving part that is always under control, even at the lowest frequencies and the highest volumes. The sound reproduction is incredibly precise. And thanks to the “M”-shape inverted dome and its larger emissive surface, listening becomes sensational.
Loading a speaker driver into a “small room” makes it extremely sensitive to its environment. Our engineers’ 40 years of expertise and know-how led to specific work being undertaken on the vents, so as not to limit the frequency response in the low-range and thus properly manage the air flow. With Elegia, there is no resonance to disturb the listening experience. And the closed earpads round off the remarkable soundproofing.
With its well-mastered geometry, Elegia’s headband moulds perfectly to the head, providing optimal grip for on-the-go use. The 20mm memory foam microfibre earpads as well as the yoke, which also moulds perfectly to the wearer’s face shape, are both key contributors to the headphones’ supreme comfort. They are also incredibly good-looking: noble materials such as leather, solid aluminium and microfibre finish off Elegia to a tee.
• A 3.5mm stereo jack adapter
• A 3.5mm to 6.35mm jack adapter
• A carefully finished, hard-shell carrying case. Thermoformed in the shape of the headphones, it protects, stores and carries Elegia with peace of mind.
Type
Circum-aural closed back headphones
Impedance
35 Ohms
Sensitivity
105 dB SPL / 1 mW @ 1 kHz
THD
0.1 % @ 1 kHz / 100 dB SPL
Frequency response
5 Hz-23 kHz
Speaker driver
1.57″ (40 mm) ‘M’-shape Aluminium/ Magnesium dome
Weight
0.95 lbs (430 g)
Cable provided
3.94 feet (1.2 m) asymmetric cable (0.14″ – 3.5 mm TRS jack).
0.14″ (3.5 mm) to 0.25″ (6.35 mm)
stereo jack adapter.
Hard-shell carry case provided
10″ x 9″ x 5″ (250 x 240 x 120 mm)
Headphone Review
The Focal Elegia headphones are an incredible pair of cans for those that want a pair of closed-back headphones at under $1,000. It’s hard not to compare them to other Focal headphones — but the fact is that in this price range, these headphones really stand out.
Amazing sound quality
Extremely comfortable
Great design
The stunning design of these headphones is complimented by how comfortable they are.
What HiFi
The Focal Elegias have sublime design and styling, with a solid, spacious sound
The Focal Elegia headphones have a lot going for them and are worth any premium headphone buyer’s serious consideration. They look stunning, are sublimely comfortable, isolate outside noise impressively and deliver a spacious, upfront sound.
Ideal for home and on-the-go listening, their versatility helps set them apart at this price.
Classy design
Ideal for portable listening
Spacious, sophisticated sound
Headphone.Guru
“If you want to experience true sound reproduction that comes alive and takes you to the studio while making your experience private and magical, you need to audition this magnificent transducer.”
The design of the Elegias is excellent, with a terrific industrial look.
InnerFidelity
“Took the headphone world by storm in 2016”