🔷 Focal Elegia

[A_Jedi]

This sale is ridiculous. I almost want to buy a second pair just because it’s such a deal lol.

[Trixbunny]

Recently picked up the Dekoni Elite Sheepskin pads for the Elegia. I actually like them a bit more than the stock pads. They are a lot more comfortable and have better sound isolation. I wasn’t a fan of how comfortable the stock pads were, so wanted to try these out.

The sound change is noticeable, but not night and day. The soundstage is just a bit more narrow and closed sounding, but since it has better isolation, the bass and clarity are improved slightly imo. Sound leakage is less as well.

I don’t think they are worth the price tag as an “upgrade”, but they are a decent option if you don’t want to buy replacement stock pads or just want more comfort and slightly different sound. If you have a bad seal on these when wearing glasses, these will solve that problem. I’m tempted to try out the other Dekoni pads now! Maybe the fenestrated sheepskin pads will be more open and maintain the warmth and comfort…

[gonzoznog]

Man, I am tempted by these at this price… I have completely fallen in love with my Clear.

[M0N]

Worth lol

[A_Jedi]

Do it!

[Salguson]

There is such thread

Buy/Sell and Looking for Thread

Figured since a few people have been using this section to sell things already why not make a thread to post stuff we’re trying to get rid of. at least until there is a proper classified section implemented. If this is not allowed please just delete this… although I’m not even sure there are actual mods active on this site in the first place to even care haha I’m currently selling a bunch of stuff over at r/avexchange, check it out and feel free to pm me here if that’s better for you, thanks fo…

[gonzoznog]

Thanks. I posted this request there. Thought I would ask here as well. I am looking for a pair of these. Anyone wanting to part with a pair for, say, $400 or less I would be most appreciative. I saw this was on sale elsewhere online, but thought I’d check to see if I could find one though the forum first. Anyways, thank you for your consideration. Stay Well and God Bless!

[gonzoznog]

@M0N, I see you used to have a set of these and let them go. Was there something you didn’t like about them? I’m basically intrigued to getting something like a “Closed Clear” so to speak that would be primarily for late night listening of Mastering sessions. Also, out of an AKG 553, 6XX or Clear/Elegia, which would you say is best suited for mixing? I had an NDH-20 [prob would’ve been my best option for Mixing], but sold it to re acquire a set of Denon AH-D7200 after I foolishly sold my first pair. Anyways, Thanks as always. I have said it more than once, but this is my favorite headphone forum on the interwebz. Thanks, yall!

[M0N]

@gonzoznog

Was there something you didn’t like about them

No I actually really liked them but I have been pushing myself to slim my collection recently. The reason I decided to let them go was because of a few things, mainly because I already had the clear and I used these for travel and they aren’t as portable as an aeon 2, and because a coworker really liked them so I just sold it to him, so not really because I didn’t like them, but instead it just made more sense to sell these than other cans I had

@gonzoznog

I’m basically intrigued to getting something like a “Closed Clear” so to speak that would be primarily for late night listening of Mastering sessions

The elegia sounds like a good candidate lol. While it’s not quite on the same level as the clear for a closed back it’s probably as similar as you can get

@gonzoznog

Also, out of an AKG 553, 6XX or Clear/Elegia, which would you say is best suited for mixing?

Probably the clear, but it depends. Actually working with the focal presentation is kinda a learning curve, you gotta get used to how it stages to make sure it doesn’t screw up your mix lol. Otherwise I would say probably a 6xx (preferably a 600) but mainly because I’m super comfortable with that headphone

[11_Clouds]

M0n sorry did you ever post a take on the Neumanns for mixing/tracking, or try them?

[M0N]

I think they are nice, personally a bit too boosted in the bass for my tastes, but generally very usable and are solid enough to where I could use them without issues, but comfort was a miss for me

[11_Clouds]

ya after Senn’s that round small pad is out for me, thank you

[gonzoznog]

Well, I missed the boat on the Adorama sale. If anyone has a pair they are looking to get rid of, please let me know! I have a Bottlehead Crack with Speedball upgrade to trade if that interests anyone.

[A_Jedi]

Given the frequency of the sale it will probably be back in a month.

[rmsanger]

Sub’d for adorama deal updates… If it comes back @ $420 ish I’m in…

[gonzoznog]

Sweet. I am looking around now. Keep an eye open for me, if you will. Thanks, y’all!
EDIT: I have found a pair. Used for around 40 hours. Looks decent and comes with original pads and Dekoni Sheepskins. He’s asking $440 shipped. Worth it?

[Grant_Cho]

They look to be in good condition. Not a bad deal if you don’t want to wait for the eventual adorama sale.

[gonzoznog]

Thanks. Patience is not one of my strong suits.

[gonzoznog]

Aaaaaand. I bought them. Pretty stoked since I adore the Clear!

[Kierkegaard]

Elegias and tubes?