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Review on 🎧 Focal Stellia Closed-Back Over-Ear Headphones (Cognac) – Superior Sound and Style Combination by Mike Carter

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Utopia sound quality without the anemic Utopia sound!

I tested both this and Utopia at my local audio store for 3 hours and ended up ordering a Stellia. Utopia sounded great, but no matter what amp I plugged them into, they sounded anemic. The Stellia sounded fuller, smoother, yet super fast and refined. Sorry, but I don't believe in the BS "THIS IS THIS IS THE ARTIST WANTED THE MUSIC TO SOUND" about Utopia. I've listened to everything from Mazzy Star to KMFDM and Utopia just couldn't keep up when the music got heavy. I HATE the look of the Stellia but luckily for me I can't see her when listening! To be honest, this is something you don't buy from Amazon. Find a local audio shop and try both. I left with headphones that I didn't expect to buy.

Pros
  • High test scores for grip and durability
Cons
  • Not as thick as other options