[Jodet]

This is crazy. I have the Elegia here since 8 weeks. I know that I need to get used to a new headphone. I went through all of this several times. After 6 weeks I started to compare and the Eligia killed all my other cans, I am sure the Celestee will do similar, but most of you guys will never know, because you have zero patience. Sad for you.

I like to listen to a new pair of cans for half a year before I really judge them.

 

[frix]

I didn't say I gave up on them already. Though I see no reason why I should force myself and get used to something I don't like. We will see how it is after 1-2 weeks. Right now the Aeon 2 Noire left a much better inital impression.

 

[brif]

I've been with my Celestee's for a month today. I'm still not sure if I will keep them. I was a bit disappointed at first too. This was my first pair of Focals. The biggest issue is the fit. I have large ears and unfortunately they touch no matter how I position them. So after about an hour I want to take them off. I have to add a bass shelf (2.5dB/100Hz) to get Celestee to sound the way I like in the low range. I am hoping Andrew does a measure and EQ session with these so I can see what they are really capable of. Man they are beautiful though. I really enjoy looking at them. Love how easy they are to drive too.

 

[pietcux]

If they are not comfortable, let them go. It is like a pair of to small shoes. Maybe try different pads. I have large earlobe too, but they fit just fine. Sony Z7 and Z1R are comfort Kings for large ears, but soundwise not very balanced. At least you would not have to think about boosting your bass.

 

[KaOs492]

Anyone know where i can get a good balanced 4.4mm cable for the Celestee max 150-200$

My Audiophile Ninja 4.4mm cable is amazing, great price

 

[DancingShade]

Well you folks convinced me. After a few weeks deliberation I placed an order for a Celestee via a local distributor. Looking forward to giving these a solid listen once they arrive.

 

[diggygun]

Well you folks convinced me. After a few weeks deliberation I placed an order for a Celestee via a local distributor. Looking forward to giving these a solid listen once they arrive.

I’m waiting for when we open up from lockdown to go to my local dealer to audition them.

 

[Jodet]

I’m waiting for when we open up from lockdown to go to my local dealer to audition them.

It's going to be a long time before I put something on my ears that other people have been wearing on their ears.

 

[Daiyama]

You propably extrapolate from your ears to the ears from others. I, maybe would then think the same.
You know your immune system needs a little push from time to time, especially in these times.

 

[peterinvan]

This is crazy. I have the Elegia here since 8 weeks. I know that I need to get used to a new headphone. I went through all of this several times. After 6 weeks I started to compare and the Eligia killed all my other cans, I am sure the Celestee will do similar, but most of you guys will never know, because you have zero patience. Sad for you.

I have both Dekoni pads for my Elegias. The fenestrated sheepskins are comfortable and neutral. The skeepskin pads boost the bass and sound like the Radiance. I like both and enjoy choosing the pads to suit the music I am listening to. So easy to clip on/off.

 

[rebbhosar]

I have both Dekoni pads for my Elegias. The fenestrated sheepskins are comfortable and neutral. The skeepskin pads boost the bass and sound like the Radiance. I like both and enjoy choosing the pads to suit the music I am listening to. So easy to clip on/off.

Ouuu I dunno man (this is of course subjective); I had the Elegias and bought the Dekoni Sheepskins and I didn't like the effect so much (muddied and the clampforce got pretty nuts on mine). I have the Radiance now and can guarantee it's a completely different animal.

 

[Unichu]

Will a schitt magni 3+ and modi 3 multibit be sufficient to drive them well? I am a bit limited by size since I live in a college dorm.

 

[Nitrium]

Will a schitt magni 3+ and modi 3 multibit be sufficient to drive them well? I am a bit limited by size since I live in a college dorm.

The Celestee? More than enough.

 

[Unichu]

Yh, decided to get that pair since I can't use my openbacks for now due to roommates.

 

[DancingShade]

Feeding these using my Burson Playmate V6 Vivid, which delivers more than enough juice at medium volume on low gain. Giving these a listen now using various albums I'm familiar with. (ie. the Cloud Atlas movie OST and Gravitas by Ultraboss, amongst others). So far so good. Will report back if I encounter any issues. I think Focal might have delivered something quite special.