What is the headband issue?Anyone have seen the issues with the Headband for these, and does anyone have an idea how to prevent it? I saw somewhere there is a new occurrence. Some say they use special tape.
I am a new owner of Elegia after buying it used last week. Hoping more experienced owners can give some advice
Focal headphone headbands are composed of relatively thin plastic and can crack. Some of the posters say that the headband/yoke assembly can be replaced with that from a Hifiman HE400 though its concerning none the less.
From the looks of it, that headphone was used in a way it was definitely not designed to be used. I think they need a rugged portable, not a luxury, audiophile transportable set.Focal headphone headbands are composed of relatively thin plastic and can crack. Some of the posters say that the headband/yoke assembly can be replaced with that from a Hifiman HE400 though its concerning none the less.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/p1cay8/what_900_buys_you_at_focal/
Was the user on the electric chair?:From the looks of it, that headphone was used in a way it was definitely not designed to be used. I think they need a rugged portable, not a luxury, audiophile transportable set.
I wonder if the user did an Abyss "run-it-over-with-a-Jeep-Rubicon" test on itFrom the looks of it, that headphone was used in a way it was definitely not designed to be used. I think they need a rugged portable, not a luxury, audiophile transportable set.
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I wonder if the user did an Abyss "run-it-over-with-a-Jeep-Rubicon" test on it
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No but following the links in that thread was shocking!Was the user on the electric chair?:
I do not own the Elegias or Elears but do own Clear (original). Absolutely no issues with build and quality
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From the looks of it, that headphone was used in a way it was definitely not designed to be used. I think they need a rugged portable, not a luxury, audiophile transportable set.
I do not own the Elegias or Elears but do own Clear (original). Absolutely no issues with build and quality
Thats comforting to know. It reminds me a bit of people being nervous of LCD driver failures. Either way, I'm glad there is a headband assembly replacement thats available worse comes worse. I will say it still does make me a bit nervous to buy Focals at full price. Though thats probably better for my wallet anyway.Have Clears and Elegia's...also "Absolutely no issues with build and quality
Everything is lightweight compared to LCDs
I see you have quite the collection in your signature! How do you find the ZMF Auteur compare to the Elegia and LCD3? They've definitely been a set I hope to be able to audition in the future/
I'm not one for using techy terms, but keeping in mind that the Elegias are closed back, the Auteurs definitely have a more airy feel to them. Honestly though, I actually prefer to the Aeolus to the Auteurs. They are just a hair more detailed, but not so much so that I find myself "analyzing" the music as opposed to just listening and enjoying.Everything is lightweight compared to LCDs
I've read that thread from end-to-end; whilst I agree that the Elegia's build quality is not befitting of a $900 product, the "scars" on the user's headphone tell a deeper story. For what it's worth, though, I'm glad that he managed to attach an old Hifiman headband assembly to the Elegia's driver cups.Focal headphone headbands are composed of relatively thin plastic and can crack. Some of the posters say that the headband/yoke assembly can be replaced with that from a Hifiman HE400 though its concerning none the less.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/p1cay8/what_900_buys_you_at_focal/
I agree with you there, but since its initial release a few years back, the Elegia has become more of a $500 set of cans. At that price point, the build quality is right where it oughta be (or even a schmidge better).
