I havent heard every closed-back headphone on the market, but Ive heard more than most people.
Now you might add the Focal Stellia to that list.
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The Stellia came as something of a surprise.
Im glad it did.
But the Stellias tuning and design make it my favorite of any of the companys headphones.
Aesthetically, the Stellia is stunning.
It feels worth its price too, with cushiony pads and a metal frame that exudes class.
There also a slightly iridescent sheen to the logos on the earcup a nice touch.
My only qualm is the annoyingly stiff cable (also a problem on the Elegia).
Contributing to the Stellias portability is its high sensitivity (106dB) and low impedance (35 Ohm).
Thats no easy feat for a closed-back headphone.
Compared to its closed-back sibling, the Elegia, the performance boost is apparent.
It was good for acoustic tracks but not my choice for mainstream music or some orchestral performances.
No such issues with the Stellia.
A quick look at frequency response measurements Ive made for both headphones confirms what Im hearing.
Its also not nearly as portable.
The Stellia just gets so many things right that the narrow soundstage sticks out prominently.
And though its presentation isnt particularly wide, it still manages to sound surprisingly open.
Youll have to forgive the obvious pun, but the Stellia is simply a stellar pair of headphones.
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