[SchwizzelKick66]

$499 now on headphones.com

 

[Cat Whisperer Bob]

I just received the Elex from Headphones.com. Can’t go wrong at $499. Have them running off a Liquid Platinum amp, as their compatibility with tubes were recommended.
So far they sound great! Good bass and percussion, treble isn’t overly bright compared to the Clear. Very pleased.

 

[Rattle]

I just received the Elex from Headphones.com. Can’t go wrong at $499. Have them running off a Liquid Platinum amp, as their compatibility with tubes were recommended.
So far they sound great! Good bass and percussion, treble isn’t overly bright compared to the Clear. Very pleased.

You have a clear as well? I've had a Elex a while and always wondered how it compares to clear.

 

[Cat Whisperer Bob]

You have a clear as well? I've had a Elex a while and always wondered how it compares to clear.

Actually I had a Clear a few months ago. Had to sell them they were too bright. Saw the Elex and liked the reviews so I bought it. Much better for my ears and they’re very comfortable!

 

[jsmiller58]

I have had the Elex since the beginning of their run on (Mass)Drop. Amazing headphones and don’t believe I will ever part with them

 

[jasonb]

I have had the Elex since the beginning of their run on (Mass)Drop. Amazing headphones and don’t believe I will ever part with them

I feel the same (until they break)

 

[Knale]

These things are an absolute steal at 499. I'm such a fan, and they're terrific all-rounders for movies, games, and music. Really happy with them.

 

[jsmiller58]

I feel the same (until they break)

Yeah, I have heard of issues, but I for one haven’t had any. Count me as a very happy Elex owner.

 

[jasonb]

Yeah, I have heard of issues, but I for one haven’t had any. Count me as a very happy Elex owner.

I’ve had mine since April 2020, and no issues yet. But I am aware of the issues and won’t be surprised if something happens one day.

 

[Rattle]

I bought mine used for $350 because I was scared to pay retail with all the issues. Plus I had never heard them. Very amp dependant headphone IMO, I really enjoy them in DNA Sonett2, Liquid platinum, Jotunheim 2 and Nitsch Piety.

 

[oldkid]

I have visited the Paris Audio Video Show last week and listened to the Utopia 2022 for the first time. I went back this weekend to a Focal listening space to try it again and each time I have mentioned that I own an Elex, Focal employees become visibly uncomfortable. It's like they know how close it really is to the Utopia. I can confirm that the gap in sound quality is rather minuscule.

Also, the Clear Mg sounds better than the Utopia.

 

[Cat Whisperer Bob]

I have visited the Paris Audio Video Show last week and listened to the Utopia 2022 for the first time. I went back this weekend to a Focal listening space to try it again and each time I have mentioned that I own an Elex, Focal employees become visibly uncomfortable. It's like they know how close it really is to the Utopia. I can confirm that the gap in sound quality is rather minuscule.

Also, the Clear Mg sounds better than the Utopia.

I listened to the Utopia last week and it had some excellent depth but the upper midrange wasn’t great. I’ll take the Elex at 1/7 the cost any day!

 

[DaOchin]

Elex have been reliable, almost 2 years in for me. Paid $550 and been perfectly happy with them.

 

[musicforants]

does it still have driver issue? or is it fixed ?

 

[jasonb]

does it still have driver issue? or is it fixed ?

What issue are you referring to?