{"id":2660,"date":"2021-01-28T22:29:45","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T22:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/?p=1336111"},"modified":"2021-01-28T22:29:45","modified_gmt":"2021-01-28T22:29:45","slug":"focals-new-celestee-headphones-are-a-990-audiophile-luxury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=2660","title":{"rendered":"Focal\u2019s new Celestee headphones are a $990 audiophile luxury"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

French audio company Focal today announced the Celestee<\/a>, a new set of closed-back headphones for audio enthusiasts. At $990, they are definitely on the premium side of the price spectrum, but at a glance, the headphones at least offer a design in line with their luxury aspirations. I mean, just look at these things:<\/p>\n

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Featuring a navy blue and copper design, the Celestee sit below the company\u2019s Stellia<\/a> ($2,999)and Radiance<\/a> ($1,300) headphones, but are replacing the company\u2019s earlier Elegia<\/a>.  If the Celestee is anything like Focal\u2019s other fancy headphones, the large leather earpads should provide hours of comfort. The headphones should also provide a decent amount of isolation from ambient sounds, although with no active noise-cancellation circuitry, don\u2019t expect these to block out sounds like a Sony or Bose.<\/p>\n

Like the Radiance, the Celestee uses an aluminum\/magnesium, 40mm driver covering the full range of frequencies. They\u2019re also designed to be easy to drive from portable devices, meaning your phone \u2014 or more likely these days, your phone dongle \u2014 should have enough power to get decent sound from them. In terms of accessories, the headphones come with a sturdy carrying case and a 4-foot cable with a 3.5mm jack, as well as a 1\/4 inch adapter.<\/p>\n