Focal Stellia

12 reviews

Dec, 2024

Positive
comfort (5)
durability (5)
size (4)
design (3)
sound (2)

Negative
price (4)
bass quality (3)
portability (2)
usability (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 reviews of Focal Stellia. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the soundstage and comfort. The design and durability are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the bass quality and usability.

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price, portability, usability, bass quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Focal Stellia is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Vlad Savov (theverge.com)

Focal Stellia review: the 8K TV of headphones

The finest headphones you can plug directly into your phone's dongle

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

Price and size undermine ambitions for regular portable use ; Bass is heard rather than felt ; Microphonics from cables when no music playing

I can’t dictate to anyone what a particular gadget or product is worth, because each person’s budget and circumstances will differ. That being said, it’s safe to assume that the Stellia at $3,000 is basically blowing whatever headphones budget you have...

Feb, 2019

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Expert review by : Wayde Robson (audioholics.com)

Focal Stellia Closed-Back Headphone Review

Our ears were delighted to review the Focal Stellia headphones. All the high-end technology and build-material of Focal's flagship headphone Utopia is optimized to fit into a closed-back design with style.

Dec, 2020

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Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

Focal Stellia Review: $3,000-worth of headphone purity

The Focal Stellia are $3,000 headphones, and I fear they may have ruined me for life. I wouldn't normally consider myself an audiophile but, like the most dangerous addictions, it only takes …

Incredibly broad, transparent soundstage ; Works with both headphone amps and regular 3.5mm jacks ; Lavish construction spares no expense ; Comfortable enough for hours of listening

$2,990 price tag is considerable ; Low-bitrate music won't suffice ; Cables can audibly rub

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Ian McPhail (rtings.com)

Focal Stellia Review

The Focal Stellia are premium closed-back over-ear headphones that are outstandingly well-built. They're similar to the Focal Elegia but have a more retro look w...

Premium design and build quality.;Good audio reproduction.;Comfortable fit.

Bulky design.;Bass delivery varies across users. Sensitive to glasses.

Apr, 2019

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Expert review by : L. Miller (ecoustics)

Focal Stellia Headphones: Review

Luxurious, superb build quality, and one of the best performing closed-back dynamic headphones we've heard below $4,000. The Focal Stellia are world-class. Luxurious, superb build quality, and one of the best performing closed-back dynamic headphones...

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Apr, 2023

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Expert review by : Louis Gonzalez (headfonics.com)

Focal Stellia Review | Headfonics Audio Reviews

The Focal Stellia is the company's flagship closed headphone featuring a 40mm pure beryllium M Shaped Dome driver. It is priced at $2990.

Jan, 2021

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Expert review by : Olivia Tambini (techradar.com)

Hands on: Focal Stellia headphones review

Luxury headphones, luxury price

Amazing sound quality ; Very comfortable ; Luxury finish

Extremely expensive ; Leather design not suitable for vegans

We thought the Focal Stellias sounded mind-blowingly good, but that $3000 price tag could be a bit excessive.

Feb, 2019

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Expert review by : Hi-Fi Choice (hifichoice.co.uk)

Focal Stellia

Many speaker manufacturers have diversified into headphones in search of a wider audience, but few have enjoyed the level of success of French brand Focal. What began with conventional designs at affordable price points has morphed into a full range of...

Jan, 2020

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Focal unveils Stellia flagship cans

Less than three years since the arrival of Focal's Utopia open-back flagship headphone, the £2,799 closed-back Stellia joins its exalted company, sporting beryllium drivers and the same high sense of listening luxury aimed at audiophiles. With memory...

Apr, 2019

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Expert review by : Marcus Wong (hardwarezone.com.sg)