Focal

The closed-back Focal Elegia headphones include a premium braided cable and protective case. Sometimes I just have to pause and reflect on the high-end headphone magic that's come from Focal's French headquarters these past few years. Since Focal went all-in with their game-changing Utopias , they've been releasing world-class headphones at an amazing clip. They just announced the Elegia — their first premium closed-back model — at the 2018 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. I was fortunate enough to spend some time with a finished product before the official launch. These headphones share many of the attributes that made me such a big fan of the Utopia and Clear headphones. Like those two instant classics, the Elegia delivers a deluxe personal audio experience with pristine, über-detailed sound. But the closed-back design offers better noise isolation for wearing in public, while also adding just a bit of low-end oomph. They arrived in a form-fitting case that's both attractive and practical for carrying around. ...