Focal Elegia | Closed-Back Dynamic Headphones

Our Take The Elegia is quickly becoming our go-to closed-back headphone for travel and use around our office. While not quite the level of stunning clarity as the Stellia, the Elegia actually represent an incredible performance value for its class. If you're looking for closed-back under a grand, the Elegia should absolutely be on your short list. Read our full review.

From Focal

Elegia is the new, and the first, audiophile circum-aural closed-back headphones. Integrating the best of exclusive technologies from Focal, Elegia guarantees remarkable listening quality, everywhere and anywhere. Every component has undergone cutting edge research and been meticulously considered. The sound reproduction is precise and the power is certainly not lacking.

 

To enjoy an incredible listening experience in total privacy, without worrying about a noisy environment disturbing this moment of pleasure: this is the promise kept by Elegia. These circum-aural closed-back headphones incorporate 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.

Headphone
Driver Size	1.57" / 39.88 mm
Driver Type	Dynamic
Design	Over-Ear (Circumaural)
Earcup Style	Closed-Back

General
Frequency Response	5 Hz to 23 kHz
Sensitivity	105 dB at 1 kHz / 1 mW
Impedance	35 Ohms
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.1%

Connectivity
Audio Connector	1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Straight
Adapter (Included)	1/4" TRS
Connector to Earpiece	2 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm

Cable
Design	Y-Type
Color	Black, Silver
Detachable	Yes
In-Line Remote/Microphone	No
Cable Length	3.94' / 1.20 m (Flat)

Physical
Material of Construction	Aluminum, Fabric, Leather
Weight	0.95 lb / 430 g

• Thermoformed, rigid carrying case in the shape of the headphones.
• 1 asymmetric cable 1,2m (3.5mm TRS jack)
• 1 stereo jack adapter 3.5mm to 6,35mm