Focal Celestee Headphone Review | Are they THAT good?

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Focal Celestee Headphone Review | Are they THAT good?

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Everything is relative. That’s the only way you can look at French audio brand, Focal’s gorgeous new Celestee headphones - with their nearly $1,000 price - and keep a straight face. That’s because, in the world of audiophile gear, you don’t compare the wired-only Celestee to wireless models like Sony’s WH-1000XM4, or even Apple’s very expensive AirPods Max. Instead, you must compare them to other ultra-high-end headphones, like Focal’s Stellia - a set of cans that look identical to the Celestee, but which cost just shy of $3,000. Suddenly, $990 seems like a pretty good deal.
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0:00 - Intro
1:31 - Carrying Case and Accessories
2:41 - Design and Build Quality
3:16 - Comfort
3:36 - How Do They Sound?
6:57 - Should You Buy the Focal Celestee?
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@Caleb_Denison 3 жыл бұрын

The price is a shocker, I know! And I'm also loving the Sennheiser HD 560 S, a remarkable open-back headphone and only $200! Still in love with the Celestee, though. Glad I got to experience them.

@xk4l1br3 3 жыл бұрын

Bring back Gadget Daddy!! ;)

@artarealmblazer8452 3 жыл бұрын

So which is better for the money?

@moneshbhalodi2379 3 жыл бұрын

Man if you find this cable stiff, I'm curious as to what would do you do if Focal shipped them with the Focal Clear cables lol.

@adypyc 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Caleb, I've been seeing those KEFs (thinking they're Q750?) for so long that I now like them to the point of thinking I should get a pair :)). Why not do a review of those as well? I'm so curious how you think they sound, even compared to a soundbar when it comes to movies :D

@allansh828 3 жыл бұрын

Celesteé is like a budget offering from Focal

@krmatiu 3 жыл бұрын

It’s great to hear a musicians prospective. I don’t think many “reviewers” actually know what instruments actually sound like.

@PantsaBear 2 жыл бұрын

@@wzero07 Focal makes great sounding* stuff, definitely have some problems with how their built in some regards (creaking, earpad discoloration, headband maintenance, cables being too stiff/short). Still make great headphones, just a lot of caveats to it, especially when comparing to brands like Sennheiser (say what you want about their sound, but they always make things built-to-last and extremely user-friendly)

@22bigpick 3 жыл бұрын

I started getting into the Focal brand with their car speakers over a decade ago and currently run their Aria system in my main home system. I can confidently say that this brand never disappoints and always punches above its weight class in terms of both build quality and sound quality for what you pay for.

@stevenjackson8226 3 жыл бұрын

I have Focal Elexes and Clears (love both, got the Clears to explore what might be available between the two). Two things: 1. I appreciate that you appreciate the case, particularly its style, quality, and functionality. Yes, it is all that. And it's a $150 to buy outright. 2. The cables. It seems that everyone complains about the Focal headphone cables. Yes, they are stiff and that can be a little inconvenient, but I'm heartened to see you point out - and no one else seems to - is that the cable quality is absolutely first-rate. Material, fit, finish, even style and design are all excellent.

@PantsaBear 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree with that. I dont think the problem with Focal accessories or build is "quality" but rather usage experience. Cable is great materials, but is stiff. Some of their headphones creak or discolor easily, but theyre made with high-quality materials. Really is a case of style sometimes getting in the way of substance.

@lapuissance7488 3 жыл бұрын

I bought them a few weeks ago, and oh boy they’re worth every penny!!

@odzinski 3 жыл бұрын

I bought them six weeks ago. I pair them with AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt. I have been very happy with their performance. When I don't listen to them I look at them. They are beatiful.

@crisyorke1328 3 жыл бұрын

Try Chord Mojo, I have my Celestee paired with it, and it sounds lush!

@triumphant_54 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@_falafey 3 жыл бұрын

“As a musician they made me feel things I haven’t felt in years.” SOLD. Time to start saving. Thanks. Great review!!

@sYnDaEx 3 жыл бұрын

You should check the Focal Radiance, they're better and more beautiful. And yes a little bit more expensive.

@StrangerInParadise58 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. I love my Focal Celestees. They are right next to my bed on my nightstand, connected to and driven by the XDuoo XA-10 headphone amplifier. Oh, man ... the musical enjoyment!

@ajin8521 3 жыл бұрын

I've spent more money on headphones than any other thing I've ever owned .

@shadouxg7150 3 жыл бұрын

Ur not alone buddy ur not alone

@miloa.2684 3 жыл бұрын

ODESZA fan I see ;)

@LavaLampZone 2 жыл бұрын

🥂

@jacobdorsey2440 Жыл бұрын

Speakers for me but just bought a set of these and a btr7 so on my way

@nvc. 3 жыл бұрын

Im not allways on the hunt for the best but i do like sound enough to have a 15K home sound theater and 1K headphones. But these focal really got me interested.. love the design

@crispylineslim5041 3 ай бұрын

I totally agree with finding jewels in tracks when listening on high-end headphones. I find joy in going back through all of my favorites and hearing them for the first time.

@stephantranquille6681 3 жыл бұрын

Damn straight I want the best possible sound out of my mobile device. I have invested in a external DAC and $500 Senheiser headphones. One day, when I'll have the funds I will blindly purchase the Celestee because Focal produce some of the best speakers in the world.

@POINDXTRMUSIC 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see Focal coming into the consumer realm more

@akqr8 3 жыл бұрын

Sound quality is very important to me, I started off thinking that $500 for headphones was absurd and now own a number of $2000+ headphones and think they’re totally worth it. Law of diminishing returns is very real though.

@cassiecat7038 3 жыл бұрын

Hi which of your high ends do you like best? thx

@RealTruth_ Жыл бұрын

Which ones are best? With bass?

@jcgoobee 3 жыл бұрын

I got it a couple of weeks ago and pair it with the ADI 2, I have to say I love it, and worth the long wait to get a pair.

@jacksonville4932 3 жыл бұрын

How are they still? I like LOTS LOUD music. Do you think the bass with distort when I turn that shit up?

@jcgoobee 3 жыл бұрын

@@jacksonville4932 they are still good. I don't listen to music in high volume so I can't comment on that, but with regular volume listening, I really enjoy them.

@st4rbuk 3 жыл бұрын

I have focal speakers in my living room which I absolutely love. My xm3’s are good but focal headphones... that would be a treat

@YoungBlaze 3 жыл бұрын

But how are you listening to your music? Vinyl?

@Saichokilla 3 жыл бұрын

Your production value is so much higher than the competition. Others have such low-quality video footage and it feels so unscripted. I don't want to hear people waffling through. I love the way you guys get to the important information in an easily digestible and enjoyable way. Digital Trends need to be on top! Enjoying the gaming videos as well. Keep those up. Back you Caleb!

@polattanoglu756 3 жыл бұрын

Caleb you are brilliant at every review be it TV or headphones.

@links9636 3 жыл бұрын

I got mine on Monday and I totally agree with your review. Try playing the Jurassic Park theme in MQA on Tidal with your Dragonfly Cobalt. So good I almost wept. One thing though, I couldn’t get good sound out of them on my PS5 yet but I am working on that.

@ChironZore 2 жыл бұрын

Getting these today for a week on review tour...can't wait to try them! Awesome review, I like your style!

@djnom1833 3 жыл бұрын

I’d like to see a review of the MG clear pro by you, those look hot also with the red and black.

@mikedergalev 3 жыл бұрын

Audeze CRBN was announced which drives me nuts 🥰 contender for my 40th birthday present among Abyss products as well. Im currently 36, have a few years of grind))

@crisyorke1328 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought the Celestee yesterday and I am impressed.

@kugelschreiber5678 3 жыл бұрын

I got to demo them at a friends place. They're good. My MAIN issue, though, is that soundstage is REALLY lacking. Yes, I know that they're closed backs, but I also have DT177x's, and they soundstage significantly better than the Celestee's. Granted, my daily drivers are the Arya's and the Clear MG's, so I'm spoiled when it comes to soundstage (yes, they're open backs, but you get my point).

@abrahanneyra1657 3 жыл бұрын

Would say little soundstage like narrow? I have oppo pm3 and it's like that but is good anyway, or perhaps you meant different? I'm looking for upgrading with something like this for outdoors

@kugelschreiber5678 3 жыл бұрын

@@abrahanneyra1657 Apologies for responding almost a month later, but I say little soundstage in relation to how "tall" it is. Like I said; I'm used to the Arya's which are known to be the best soundstaging headphones punching even beyond their price point. For comparision; the Arya's are INCREDIBLY tall, wide, and vast (think about being alone at a concert, and music is blasting from every direction. Every sound is vast. The 177x's are like if you went into an opera hall, squeezed the infrastructure a little, and started playing music. Then the Celestee's are like if you were in a small NYC studio. Extreme as it may be, that's how the Celestee's soundstaged for me. Again, this is my own personal taste - you may hear things differently, so don't take my word for it. The Celestee's DO sound beautiful though. It's kind of like if you took the 6xx's and turbocharge them/reduced the soundstage. Idk much about the oppo pm3's, but I'd assume you're fine.

@abrahanneyra1657 3 жыл бұрын

@@kugelschreiber5678thanks for the detailed explanation, I had the 650s, and soundstage was fine but interesting comparison, and see Celestee are like my oppos maybe, perhaps bigger but I'm leaning to buy them, they look beautiful and seeing you using them outdoors is good sign I assume, I mostly listen music from home to work, walking, ty a lot

@lindaschafter3134 3 жыл бұрын

My husband’s dream headphones! Where can you get the stand pictured in the video?

@kevanovic 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant production quality and content..keep up the good work

@anarchohelenism 5 ай бұрын

Great headphone. It's got its quirks and hardcore audiophiles might scoff at it, but it's got more character than any other high-end headphone I own, and I'm a fan of that.

@kevingarciamurga6890 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I have a pair of Focal Chora 806 and is one of the best buys of my life

@edicspaz 3 жыл бұрын

Spent all my money on home theater audio (for films, not super into music), never been into headphones before. But after hearing this review I have found myself browsing around. What have you awoken in me??

@stevenr5149 3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget a $1000 headphone amp may be down the line as well. ;)

@HiFiGOAudio 3 жыл бұрын

This sounds like a closed back Clears. Loved the Clears when I tried them last at my friend's place.

@Dovndyr13 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Though I kind of disagree that they sound like an open-back, I love mine too. I think they are better sounding than my Elegia. Found them for 700$ new, so would recommend to save a bit and buy the Celestee in stead of the Elegia

@stephantranquille6681 2 жыл бұрын

You've confirmed exactly how I feel whenever I put the Celestee on which to my trusted Samsung S10+ via a Chord Mojo. Everything is where it should be. I believe they represent the best value headphones on the market when it comes to sound, looks and value. Thanks Caleb x

@crisyorke1328 2 жыл бұрын

Same. I paired it with Chord Mojo and it's amazing! Though it's a bit to tight on my head.

@TheBebe666 11 ай бұрын

2 years forward and these are now available for under 700$/€ ( new ) or 500-600 slightly used.

@laurentbidault7992 3 жыл бұрын

I have this one and I use on fiio m11 pro... Just amazing combo

@pbelone23 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered them due to your review. I am excited to get them!

@crisyorke1328 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@povertyspec9651 3 жыл бұрын

Try out Focal car speakers. They are awesome!

@Darmixo 3 жыл бұрын

I have plannar magnetics from Audeze, performance/price ratio is really good vs regular headphones. Plannars are extremely dynamic and detailed without being sibilant.

@hellguard2002 3 жыл бұрын

Bass response?

@tomdavis6371 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered these babies last night. Looking forward to getting them. I purchased the Audeze LCD-2 about five months ago, a different animal I know but I needed a quality closed back because I have an autistic son who is anything but quiet when watching his favorite TV shows or playing a game. LOL

@tomdavis6371 2 жыл бұрын

I listened to mine for about a week and decided to send them back. I found then to be underwhelming. I was unable to get onboard with their absolute lack of soundstage. I found them to be quite boring.

@onetwo6039 3 жыл бұрын

Yes.... I will save up for these!!!!!

@tretchroots9803 3 жыл бұрын

Caleb can you please do a best of the best wireless earbuds review at every price point, the are so many it's hard to choose.

@Caleb_Denison 3 жыл бұрын

I'll sure try!

@pmizz7959 3 жыл бұрын

During the quarantine I’ve gotten into the audiophile game with speakers. KEF LS50 wireless 2....but I’m. It as picky about audio quality on the go... Even post quarantine I don’t imagine myself doing a lot of critical listening on the go

@mrk131324 Жыл бұрын

The Celestee is the sweet spot for closed back headphone. Closed backs are secondary headphone for office, train or airplanes, anyways. Your primary listening headphone will be an electrostatic or - if money is an issue - an electrodynamic open back. So no reason to spend the big bucks for a travel headphone. From Focal it is the most affordable option and in my opinion even the best. But the question is of you would not do better with an IEM.

@jzitty 3 жыл бұрын

I am very into music. So much so, I just bought the B&O H95'S

@humanmale1085 3 жыл бұрын

Im sure they sound decent but with b and o you pay extra for the style. For the same money many other headphones will outshine them in the audio department.

@jzitty 3 жыл бұрын

@@humanmale1085 I have b&w px7 and px, airpods max, Sony whxm3, m&d mw 40, 50+, 65. By the best sounding of the bunch. In another level. Like here air moving through a sax Reed, reverb on a kick drum I haven't heard level. Need to here to believe...

@jzitty 3 жыл бұрын

Correction, hear

@jzitty 3 жыл бұрын

Left off I have the money mw 60 too, and the b&o h9i. The 95's are ridiculously good in comparison

@humanmale1085 3 жыл бұрын

@@jzitty awesome man! But seriously, if you got the cash check out a wired pair..grab a portable amp like the chord mojo and get an open back pair of headphones like the focal clears. It's a whole new world of awesome.

@musaddiqahmed3975 3 жыл бұрын

thank youuuuuu for reviiewing audio gears. THANK YOU. (review more, please)

@enigmaa453 3 жыл бұрын

I"ve finally got myself a pair of Focal Clears (the OG ones) and an Arche to pair them with and boi, I would never regret getting them. Can't wait to get a better speakers setup than the terrible Sony speakers and Kenwood amp i've got right now.

@tb5703 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, great review! I like good quality sound like you. But nowadays i listen to it with my phone on spotify etc. I still have a good CD en LP player though. I now own the B&W PX7 Carbon. When considered above, would the Focal be a big upgrade or does it really shine when plugged in to a good receiver with a good quality CD etc and the B&W would be the best for listening like i do 90% of my time. Love to hear your opinion!

@michaelheiber8672 2 жыл бұрын

I have one follow up question that I didn't get from the review: How does the sound compare between using just a phone and a dedicated DAC? I got these as a gift and I don't know if I should invest in a DAC... If you have any advice on making that decision it would be greatly appreciated! I just listen to spotify. Very good review over all, thank you!

@snipe3045 3 жыл бұрын

I will pick one up

@jeromewhitmill733 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I like anything focal!

@trietmaiminh1297 3 жыл бұрын

Can some one help me to choose Focal Celestee or LCD XC 2021? I need comparation about quality. thank youu so much

@orborbea9844 2 жыл бұрын

Should receive them tomorrow. Can’t wait ! I tried the focal elegia before .. but it was missing something. Impossible to explain.

@alexsmith1207 Жыл бұрын

How are they?

@orborbea9844 Жыл бұрын

@@alexsmith1207 heaven in your ears 🤩

@bitterbuffalo8997 3 жыл бұрын

I have a $1k priced headphone, worth it to me.

@xilnes7166 3 жыл бұрын

I was a bit skeptical at first, got to listen to a friend's brand new one, I bought it off him for 100$ extra, couldn't wait on shipping... he ordered another one the same day... the sound feels like 2500$-2800$...

@jacksonville4932 3 жыл бұрын

I bet you've never listened to 2500 to 2800 headphones. atleast for a long time

@thomasferrarojr.9772 3 жыл бұрын

@@jacksonville4932 What an arrogant, presumptuous comment. How do you know what they've personally experienced.

@omeee 3 жыл бұрын

@@thomasferrarojr.9772 Focal Stellia is exactly that price and it is a better headphone with a different tonality.

@stevel4329 3 жыл бұрын

I am always looking for the next best thing! It gets stupid sometimes. Like right now I have the NAD M10, The Dali Rubicon 2's, The Bowers & Wilkins PI7's and the Hiby New R6. This is a hobby that I can not touch some of these other people that's for sure but it is fun. I have gone through numerous pairs of in ears looking for the best sound and now feel I have found them in the B&W PI7's. Over ears have done Beyer Dynamic, Sony, Dali, Shure, etc... Now I am looking at these as I too think they are gorgeous!

@marlowe1537 3 жыл бұрын

I agree the Celestee is gorgeous, but most headphone hobbyists (like me) prefer open back headphones for airier and more natural sound and wider soundstage; high end closed back cans are a distinct minority. (Seriously, do you want to walk around outside with huge expensive headphones like this?) I have the Focal Elex (a still available $700 Drop exclusive variant of the now discontinued Focal Elear which originally sold for $1K); it's an open back headphone that has the same basic construction and look of the Celestee but an all black color scheme and the cups are metal mesh grill instead of dimples. It's considered superior to the original Elear and a bargain. But my best headphone is the Aeolus, a $1200 open headphone handmade by ZMF (wait time after ordering is generally 2-3 months), a boutique maker near Chicago. Aside from amazingly good sound it is, like all ZMF cans, a work of art with cups made of rare woods, all aluminum chassis, and pads and headband of leather or suede.

@jkhmonkey_kfp_pentium_ii_cpu 3 жыл бұрын

Would I walk outside with these? Probably yes. I've walked around with my Ether CX and Aeon 2 closed before (admittedly to weird looks from passerbys). If I do end up buying these, it would be more for portable use than indoors; I have plenty of open backs for that. May need to look into some aftermarket cables though... P.S. the Aeolus are great headphones, good choice!

@peterxiao6217 2 жыл бұрын

Wow you guys actually reviewed a pair of headphones and it was a good review! Unlike MKBHD who can’t actually review shit

@stevel4329 3 жыл бұрын

Testing a pair later in the week!

@Chandlor23 3 жыл бұрын

Focal was to be my sennheiser replacment but the truth is there are way to many people complaining about every single model of the focals left or right failing withing a year... I would love to see some long term users opinions

@KevinSmathers79 3 жыл бұрын

I've had my Focal Clear for 2.5 years and use them every day. I love them and have had no issues at all whatsoever. The only complaint I have is that the headband is not removable/replaceable, and it's a light grey color. Over years of use, it can start to look a bit dingy from absorbing the oils in your hair. I clean it a couple of times a year with a mild laundry detergent with passable results.

@camarykaren 3 жыл бұрын

Love the looks of these headphones. I'm always looking for the next best Cans or iem. As far as cans I love my Focal Utopia which is my end game. For a long time hopefully . Iem still looking. Thanks for the good video and some insight on you.

@amadismusic_SWORDFISH Жыл бұрын

Hey I was wondering if someone tryied them with mojo2? how does they pair ?

@falcodarkzz 3 жыл бұрын

Not many comparisons to other headphones?

@sumatralex250 3 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of any high-end headphones that used to be designed for recording jobs. Its package must have the words to say.

@YoungBlaze 3 жыл бұрын

I have wal marts onn headphones

@jacksonville4932 3 жыл бұрын

I'm purchasing the celestees in the next 3 months

@ThomasHoffDE 3 жыл бұрын

i have a ton of headphones, but use my Senn HD600s mostly. I loved this review with the musical references along with high end headphones. very interested in these. curious if u think it is better to invest in a DAC (like Schitt, etc_) first or the headphones ? I use Amazon HD, so getting high quality streaming with my HD600's but want more. Love your reviews -keep them coming

@rsrs8632 3 жыл бұрын

I am not an audiophile, but my personal opinion is this: get the headphone first. These are 35ohm headphones, while the senn is 300 ohm. These do not need the high impedence gear the senn needs. They need very accurate gear, but not high impedence. I would (and have done) buy the headphone, break them in, and than go and find a good dac/amp. I have bought the focal clear. Used them on my phone (sony xz2), they sound better on my fiio x5, and even better with the xduoo xp1 amp attached. There is probably a better solution, just haven't found it yet. But the clears are 55ohm, so results may vary....

@omeee 3 жыл бұрын

DAC / AMPs are overrated as hell. Apple dongle for 10$ is great if you do not have money to spend on dac/amp. HD600 will be way worse on a 20000 dac / amp than any focal headphone on a apple dongle. headphones do 90% of the sound.

@taraqaziztanvir9386 3 жыл бұрын

Bro,make some videos to unbox the best home theaters in the world 2021.

@Ulka.suleymanli Жыл бұрын

Nice stand. Where it can be purchased?

@michaellindquist31 2 жыл бұрын

Caleb, I just purchased these Focals. I would like to get the same stand you are using for yours. Where can I find one? I see nothing like it on Amazon. Thanks.

@theodorezurla496 3 жыл бұрын

Wow surprised to see you dip in audiofile land lol im getting my celestee today! Super excited, I suggest you get a fiio Btr5 for your pair 👍

@silverfish27 3 жыл бұрын

Its very difficult to find good closed back headphones. There are many reviews of hifi open back, but when going to closed back... Only for studio use, which is probable too neutral. I have been a couple months doing research (no, cannot hear any, shops are closed in here for a long time) and basically between the DT 770 80 Ohms and the Focal Elegia, there seems to be a huge gap in contenders. I am seriously considering the Celestee though, just cannot pay this money without trying them first About a DAC, I am thinking between the dragonfly cobalt and the IFI Hip Dac, which lately seems to be preferred by most. I think for this case, probably the dragonfly will be better as it offers a bit more soundstage, which most reviewers agree the Celestee are short of. Any suggestions?

@The8lueSpirit 3 жыл бұрын

Literally driving my focal elegia’s via the iFI hip DAC as I’m sitting here watching this. It’s incredible, would highly recommend it.

@ahartfie 3 жыл бұрын

Not always looking for bigger/better since I found Grado and Schiit. I think the law of diminishing returns comes into play at some point.

@RogueAgentX 3 жыл бұрын

Even if it didn't, the law of diminishing bank account certainly does

@Revan83 11 ай бұрын

I have listen this cans in audio shop, and they sounds pertty good! Much better than Beyerdynamic T5 Gen 3 (compared with it) or my Kennerton Gjallarhorn GH-50 JM Edition. But maybe not better than my LCD-2 Rosewood 2021. Anyway, now I want to by them, or may be even Focal Radiance, that slightly more bassy.

@Bdr2sv01 3 жыл бұрын

Wanted these but ordered the Radiance. Have you tried them? What's the difference between them?

@chrome1994 3 жыл бұрын

Yeahh I am always on the hunt, just can't afford them most times lol

@abrahanneyra1657 3 жыл бұрын

Great, how good are they for outside? About isolation?

@ronnybru1639 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought these and the Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M

@Lead_Foot 6 ай бұрын

I had a chance to try them and was pretty disappointed. Their open backs are much better but tbh I think they all require EQ. Even the utopia wasn't all that impressive compared to my focal clear.

@waltwilcutts37 3 жыл бұрын

I used to always move up to the best I could afford constantly. Nowadays I appreciate quality but I have other areas I prefer to spend that money.

@christopher1800 3 жыл бұрын

A few things to consider: the Celestee does NOT isolate sound very well: others can clearly hear what you’re listening to, and you can hear some external noise coming through as well. I’d almost call it a hybrid as a closed back. I think they are best suited for detailed listening in slightly lower volume (jazz, classical music, singer/songwriter with few instruments). It’s not really all *that* black/white... I listen to lots of pop/rock as well and these are still excellent, but probably lack a bit of character / ‘thump’ for those who demand it. But that’s just my personal observation/opinion. :). I absolutely *love* the Celestee for my (very all-purpose) use.

@robertliskey420 3 жыл бұрын

Oops spoke too soon this month's stereophile we have the focal Arche only 5K. I wonder how all you feel about this thought " it's not the phones it's the source" I was just forced into retirement 65 and out the door so have had lots of stuff in and out some midfi some hifi. I have some old equipment that blows new stuff (except super high end) away. two examples that have freaked fellow audio nuts out. I lucked out at a garage sale and bought a box of 1/2 track factory r to r mane early 60's have Otari and the monster Pioneer 1/2 track tapes play as new scares some these are red seal mercury etc, this when rtor was show off so well made.. They come out of my best purchase a mint pair of Altec model 19's for hold on ...1K$ very few speakers can do a theatre pipe organ like them especially with little power.. I like what Caleb said My phones are AKG designed by Quincy Jones sound great and comfy for hours made the old way in Austria. not much money love all the great content keep it up

@cassiecat7038 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think about the fact it’s closed back? Have you had a chance to compare to the Clear?

@mcubaynes 3 жыл бұрын

Of i want focal in ceiling speakers, will they sound has good had bookshelf speaker like klipsch RP600

@steveee2511 Жыл бұрын

my celesees arived hust 3 hours ago listening you with them conected to my hp gaming laptop

@lth_lch 3 жыл бұрын

Not really into closed back over ears at all, since I prefer IEMs for isolation and portable use, but Focal's open backs are some of the best in the business.

@christopher1800 3 жыл бұрын

It’s weird because I own the Celestee... and I’d almost call it a hybrid. Closed backs should prevent others from hearing what you’re listening to, but these definately don’t do that.... and they don’t fully isolate external sound either. Closed backs are usually much better at that.

@Morden97 3 жыл бұрын

I wish Focal made their headbands a bit larger. My damn large head gets uncomfortable with the Elegia

@dovyhk 2 жыл бұрын

How about Focal Stellia?

@trx03 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@rogerhuston8287 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel, but don't use these with your phone. At the very least use a DAP, or a mobile headphone amp. Run them balanced as well.

@HH60gPaveHawk 2 жыл бұрын

Why on earth would you “need” run 35ohm/105dB headphones balanced? 🤣 they work fine out of a phone for mobile listening

@robjlang 3 жыл бұрын

Have you used them with a TV / console? If so better than a similarly priced sound bar?

@marlowe1537 3 жыл бұрын

I exclusively use various headphones with TV/Blu-rays (I live in a small studio apartment), including a similarly priced open backed Focal pair, a somewhat cheaper Sennheiser and a more expensive ZMF. I use a separate DAC (connected to the TV via optical for two channel PCM) and separate headphone amp. I doubt that any soundbar regardless of price comes close to the sound quality. You could certainly match or exceed the sound quality with AV components and separate speakers, but it would be considerably more expensive. (I live and watch alone; a soundbar or speakers may make more sense in larger rooms with multiple viewers.)

@gabemartinez1012 2 жыл бұрын

I have the AirPods Max most expensive headphones i ever had. How do they compare in just pure sound?

@LaVey1999 2 жыл бұрын

I hope this is a joke :) This is no comparison. This is destroying. When you have a little DAC or Amp or just a smartphone it's enough to don't ever call of AirPods Max. You can play High-Res Audio with the Celestee, not with your AirPods Max and the only have AAC. On the Go you're not wrong with AirPods Max but still, this is no way a comparison. The Celestee is on a Elite level. It's tuned near the Harman Target. The Celestee don't need much power to sound great, but I recommend to use a DAC/Amp. Then you get the best out of it with a strong bass. Bass: good impact and rumble with a Dac/Amp Mids: a bit forward vocals Treble: with High-Res music good, but without not so much (it's a closed back), but still years better than AirPods Max The Dynamics of the Celestee are unmatched under 1.000$. The ''biggest'' downside is the Soundstage, the Celestee don't really have one. (I like Apple)

@EricRosenfield 3 жыл бұрын

But wait are they neutral on tone, more ‘v’ shaped or what? I feel like you didn’t tell me enough to differentiate between other headphones in the category, or cheaper well-reviewed headphones like the Sundaras or the BD Zues.

@christopher1800 3 жыл бұрын

I own these. I’d say they are in the neutral zone more or less. I’m not much of an audiophile though, I only have a general understanding of some of these terms. :). I’d say the Celestee is excellent for detailed listening (f.i. jazz and classical music). Someone listening to pop/rock might want a bit more character / ‘thump’... although it’s fine for me. (I listen to many different kinds of music).

@lucc7116 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing vídeo thank u somuch

@robertliskey420 3 жыл бұрын

Those are the cheap ones believe it or not the utopia's are 4K oh well

@leighton138 2 жыл бұрын

how are they listening to metal punk and ska ? and mixing

@johngotti8544 Жыл бұрын

Really great and punchy slam bass to it 👍

@marcom.7995 Жыл бұрын

I think you are wrong about the Celeste ... I have the Max, Shure SE846, Momentum 4 and the Marleys ANC ... And the Celeste Does not Best any of these. In fact, the ones I always grab on the way out are the Marleys ... The Celeste are very Fancy, and these cans are Gianormous! ...Im waiting on a DAC; if not better, then they are going back...! ...I wanted to like these so bad ... I truly did! I think if you Pay 1K it should be more than "a Meh"! ..they are Louder, Brighter, and Not deep...

@armandsant1143 2 жыл бұрын

saving my money

@scottpolston6137 2 жыл бұрын

Lol the Elegia I have now that’s a golf ball to a tee pun intended

@phialpha88 3 жыл бұрын

were you by chance able to compare them to the Clears? Any thoughts?

@KevinSmathers79 3 жыл бұрын

I have been using the Clear as my daily driver for a few years and got the Celestee a couple of weeks ago. I think the Celestee has a bit more punch in the low end, and the treble seems slightly brighter than the Clear. The Clear unsurprisingly has a wider soundstage and better separation. I'm very happy with the sound of the Celestee and feel like they make an excellent complement to the Clear. The only thing I don't like about the Celestee is the stock pads. The plastic ring around the speaker grille presses against the upper fold in my ear. Over time that gets quite uncomfortable, so I swapped the pads out with a pair of Dekoni Elite Hybrid. These color the sound just a bit, but make the headphones significantly more comfortable. Let me know if there's anything more specific you'd like to know!

@phialpha88 3 жыл бұрын

@@KevinSmathers79 hey thanks a lot for taking the time. I think I'll be getting the celestee this week if I can. Thanks for the tip on stock pads!

@cassiecat7038 3 жыл бұрын

@@KevinSmathers79 Hi considering the wider soundstage and better separation of the Clears would you recommend them over the Celestees, if you had to pick just one? thank you

@KevinSmathers79 3 жыл бұрын

@@cassiecat7038 I think it depends on how you intend to use the headphones. If you're going to using them primarily at home in a quiet environment where sound leakage and outside noise aren't a factor, the Clear is a great choice. I've used mine pretty much every day for 2 years and love them. I also prefer the Clear for music production/mixing applications. On the other hand, if you're going to use them in a noisy environment or in a situation where sound leakage might bother other folks, the Celestee is the better choice. The sound quality between the two is very similar, and I find that I'm completely satisfied with the sound from both of them. The difference in soundstage and separation doesn't occur to me unless I'm REALLY listening for it. In the last few weeks, I've used the Celestee quite a bit more than the Clear. I use them when listening to music/watching videos while my wife watches TV. I've taken them to the office with me. I even took them on a small trip to listen to in the hotel. They're a bit more practical in that regard. I think it comes down to how and where you're going to be using them. Hope that helps!!