SeekerFocal Stellia
The Focal Stellia are decent for neutral sound; they have a fairly balanced sound with overall good audio reproduction. They have deep, punchy bass, good treble, and an even and flat mid-range. However, their bass response is sensitive to fit, and whether you wear glasses, their mid-range is a bit overemphasized, which can make vocals and leads sound slightly forward, and their treble is somewhat veiled, which can negatively affect brightness and detail. Overall, they sound versatile enough to accommodate most genres of music and are comfortable enough to wear for long periods.
-- As reviewed by Rtings
Product details
- Focal Stellia headphones deliver every tiny detail of every song at both very high and very low frequencies without compromising any tonal balance
- Incredible dynamics within a pair of closed-back headphones
- Each component has been developed with optimal acoustics in mind without compromising on style; Because at Focal innovation goes beyond technology; it influences product use and aesthetics
- Focal stellia headphones deliver every tiny detail of every song at both very high and very low frequencies without compromising any tonal balance
PROS
+ Exceptional clarity, dynamics, and soundstage for closed-back headphones
+ Sumptuous design and materials
+ Low impedance lets you plug these into portable players or dongles
+ Comfortable in spite of large size
CONS
- Price and size undermine ambitions for regular portable use
- Bass is heard rather than felt
- Microphonics from cables when no music playing
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Rtings on April 10, 2019
The Focal Stellia are decent for neutral sound; they have a fairly balanced sound with overall good audio reproduction. They have deep, punchy bass, good treble, and an even and flat mid-range. However, their bass response is sensitive to fit, and whether you wear glasses, their mid-range is a bit overemphasized, which can make vocals and leads sound slightly forward, and their treble is somewhat veiled, which can negatively affect brightness and detail. Overall, they sound versatile enough to accommodate most genres of music and are comfortable enough to wear for long periods.
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By The Verge on February 12, 2019
The Focal Stellia are a luxury pair of over-ear, closed-back headphones, featuring Focal’s signature beryllium driver, as previously seen on the Focal Utopia. Priced at $3,000, the Stellia are available to buy immediately from Focal or Amazon.
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By TechRadar on September 22, 2020
The Focal Stellias combine high-quality craftsmanship with a stunning open soundstage, and they sound mind-blowingly good – but that $3,000 price tag could be a tad excessive.
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