[iFi audio]

I would go with the Forzas... probably the cheapest ones, I know folks who have Forza "entry-level" copper cables with their Clears and/or 650/6xx and it looks very nice.

We've been using Forza's cables for years on the road, and MAtt (The Forza owner) is a great guy.

As for sound quality, subjectively to me his cables are better enough over stock cables that they're worth taking into consideration.

 

[bythebookiii]

Does anyone konw the inner size of focal elegias earpads? And how the comfort compares with the t5p 2nd and msr7b?

 

[Benaudio]

65 by 50 mm at the seams inner pad dimensions

 

[JoePR31]

The stock cable is just very short, not bad. Longer replacements are affordable and extensions work just fine.



That was a short lived special that I don't think you can find anymore. If you can please point me to it, I'd buy a second pair.

I paid $500 for an open box demo but I think I'd still be very happy at the going price of $690.

I love my Elegia, but I’ve got to strongly disagree with you regarding the stock cable. It is absolute crap. It looks good, and seems well made, but that’s an illusion that is literally only skin deep. I baby my headphones and their cables, yet the the left side of the stock Elegia cable started going intermittent less than 2 months into ownership, and failed completely a few days later. And I know I’m not the only one who’s had that experience. It’s also ridiculously stiff...and intrusively microphonic.

 

[bythebookiii]

I love my Elegia, but I’ve got to strongly disagree with you regarding the stock cable. It is absolute crap. It looks good, and seems well made, but that’s an illusion that is literally only skin deep. I baby my headphones and their cables, yet the the left side of the stock Elegia cable started going intermittent less than 2 months into ownership, and failed completely a few days later. And I know I’m not the only one who’s had that experience. It’s also ridiculously stiff...and intrusively microphonic.

What about using a replacement 4.4 balanced cable? Better than a 3.5?

 

[iFi audio]

ridiculously stiff...and intrusively microphonic.

Two things that take joy out of using great cans. Personally I would be willing to pay for an aftermarket cable just to have these two issues sorted.

 

[ev666il]

Personally I would be willing to pay for an aftermarket cable just to have these two issues sorted.

I've been using custom cables with my Elegia since day one and I couldn't be happier. The stock cable was way too short and stiff for my taste.

 

[iFi audio]

I've been using custom cables with my Elegia since day one and I couldn't be happier.

I hear you, for cans this good I'd rely on stock cable only if I really had to.

 

[bythebookiii]

Any

I've been using custom cables with my Elegia since day one and I couldn't be happier. The stock cable was way too short and stiff for my taste.

any recommendations of replacement 4.4 cable?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/183168574965 anyone knows if this one works for the elegia?

 

[bythebookiii]

So do I. Will soon compare them to my MSR7 which I'm using for three years now, hence the question above. I expect to be naturally biased towards MSR7, unless Focal will blow me away. I'd be rather trying to justify the investment than protect it, thus I was hoping that if there is somebody here in the opposite position to mine, he or she could share their counterbalancing thoughts.

How did it go with the Elegias vs the msr7b?

thanks

 

[KC2020]

I love my Elegia, but I’ve got to strongly disagree with you regarding the stock cable. It is absolute crap. It looks good, and seems well made, but that’s an illusion that is literally only skin deep. I baby my headphones and their cables, yet the the left side of the stock Elegia cable started going intermittent less than 2 months into ownership, and failed completely a few days later. And I know I’m not the only one who’s had that experience. It’s also ridiculously stiff...and intrusively microphonic.

Hey whatever works for you.

I have the Focal Elegia, Clear Pro and Utopia. I stuck with the stock cable on all of them and have had none of the issues you've had.

 

[GiullianSN]

The left side is a known issue by Focal, if a survey is made with all Focal owners a good part of them had problems with the Left side of the cable. Doesn't mean ALL will have an issue, but if one has, is a good chance it will be on the left side.

Curious to see how they will come with the new models (if will have have ones).

 

[HardstyleLoco96]

It's been a few days since I've been on this thread. But honestly, I thought I'd be using my new headphones the most but the Elegia I think have truly taken a special space in my heart. I always go back to them, it's closed headphone that sounds spacious, very detailed, very clear, amazing low end, mids and treble and just gets most things done right. Yes the Ultrasone Edition 11 to me though is a step ahead when it comes to enjoyment, damn they get me singing and start tapping my hands or feat. Extremely fun and engaging headphone with great clarity and detail and imaging that can scare and excite you. The soundstage on them is insane as well. But the Elegia are just so heavenly. I have fallen asleep wearing them so many times with a massive smile on my face. And after wearing the Dekoni Leather earpads for a while now, they do soften up a bit. Extremely comfy now

 

[GiullianSN]

Yeah...I need to jump in the new pads.

Elegia - music, relaxing and everything.
DT1990 - gaming (A12t also amazing for FTS)
IEMs - Music and general use.

I can't get the same imaging, details and separation when gaming, compared to the DT1990.

 

[lpd2]

What amps are you guys using and or recommending???
Asgard 3 4490 myself might move to pure class A or one of the super low distortion units Atom or THX possibly
Anyone using Xduoo xd05??