Sammanfattning: At MajorHiFi, we're a mixed bag. Some of us like our sound signatures to be warm. Others prefer it clear and bright. And for some, great balance is all it takes. So, know that we all have our biases when awarding the MajorHifi Gold Star. And we don't alw...
Sammanfattning: Some of our viewers on the MajorHiFi YouTube channel have asked about how the Focal Stellia compares in sound to the Focal Clear. At first, I hadn't considered this comparison since they are in such different price points and since The Stellia is closed-b...
Sammanfattning: For most people, the newest closed back headphone from Focal is unattainable. At $2999, it is a headphone reserved for the only the most serious audiophiles. But if this price point didn't scare you off yet, you've probably also had your eyes on the Sennh...
With an impressive sound, fantastic details, and a premium presentation, the Focal Stellia gives the French powerhouse another slam dunk. Despite unfair comparisons to Focal's open-back headphone, the Stellia still manages to stand on its own as an impre...
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
The Stellia is truly outstanding and a welcome addition to the high-end headphone ranks. It rivals the very best open-back competition in a domestic environment, proves to be exceptionally comfortable for long listening sessions and continues to delight w...
Sammanfattning: In common with other designs in Focal's range, its 40mm full-range drivers have an M-shaped diaphragm to deliver a fast, dynamic and neutral performance. It claims a frequency range from 5Hz to 40kHz with 35ohm impedance and sensitivity specified at 106dB...
Refinement, insight and powerful bass, Excellent build and finish, Impressive comfort,
Some practical issues with cable options,
In absolute terms, we still think the open-backed Utopias sound better - they're just that bit more transparent and subtle. But if you must have a closed design, these Stellias are arguably the best we've heard.SCORESSound 5Comfort 4Build 5...
The Focal Stellia is the finest headphone I've ever heard, with exceptional clarity, superb soundstage and imaging, and an exceedingly well-balanced presentation of deep bass, clean mids, and sparkling highs. Even better, it's super-comfortable to wear fo...
