Name: Massdrop x Focal Elex Headphones
Brand: Focal
SKU: 63713450afbaff5dab7e8b76
Rating: 3.1 (46 reviews)

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The headband also started making a clicking sound and that's why I returned them. However, I was still really impressed by the dynamics provided by Focal, and now that I've tried more expensive pairs I actually think they're excellent for their price.

One sure benefit to this hobby especially how expensive it can get is that most high end headphones are gorgeous.

<div class="md"><p>One sure benefit to this hobby especially how expensive it can get is that most high end headphones are gorgeous.</p>
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I love my focal elear I have both sets of pads as I bought Elex pads and use them quite a bit but if I want more bass as you did I switch it over to their original elear pads. 

That said I mostly end up listening to Koss ksc75s. It’s funny how that works. For $15 you get an amazing amount of enjoyment out of them. Paired with the E1DA powerdac I play with the eq and boost the bass on them a bit and it’s incredible. 

I think if I can tell you one thing is just to enjoy and try to ignore all else. If you feel good with a pair and enjoy it don’t look for the faults but enjoy the headphone. I don’t know if anything is perfect out there but I highly recommend getting something you can eq like the E1da and playing with that. You really can have a headphone that costs $15 sound like it costs hundreds more.

<div class="md"><p>I love my focal elear I have both sets of pads as I bought Elex pads and use them quite a bit but if I want more bass as you did I switch it over to their original elear pads. </p>

<p>That said I mostly end up listening to Koss ksc75s. It’s funny how that works. For $15 you get an amazing amount of enjoyment out of them. Paired with the E1DA powerdac I play with the eq and boost the bass on them a bit and it’s incredible. </p>

<p>I think if I can tell you one thing is just to enjoy and try to ignore all else. If you feel good with a pair and enjoy it don’t look for the faults but enjoy the headphone. I don’t know if anything is perfect out there but I highly recommend getting something you can eq like the E1da and playing with that. You really can have a headphone that costs $15 sound like it costs hundreds more.</p>
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And that's the reason why I have my flair.

You said your budget is around $500 and wanted great sound and good bass and comfort… check out the Focal Elex. For a little less, Hifiman Sundara

I’m looking for deep bass, rich and crisp sound enhancing technology, excellent acoustics and premium comfort.

<div class="md"><p>I’m looking for deep bass, rich and crisp sound enhancing technology, excellent acoustics and premium comfort.</p>
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Hi, so I previously purchased the HE400i and loved them so much that when they broke in less than a year I didn't even care, I just upgraded to the Sundara. My Sundara arrived and they were like my perfect headphone, I couldn't have asked for more until after 6 months the left driver is dying. Hifiman is willing to replace them, but I am WFH right now and these are my only headphones, they won't send me a replacement pair in advance - understandable, I get it. So now I feel like maybe I should take this opportunity to upgrade to something with better build quality, but similar sound, then RMA my Sundaras and sell off the replacements to recoup some of my losses.

Can anyone recommend me some headphones that will give me a similar sound as the Sundaras but much better build quality under $1000? I prefer to stick with planars. The LCD-2 were interesting but I hear they are very bassy and I don't know if I want that. I like neutral.

Thanks!

<div class="md"><p>Hi, so I previously purchased the HE400i and loved them so much that when they broke in less than a year I didn&#39;t even care, I just upgraded to the Sundara. My Sundara arrived and they were like my perfect headphone, I couldn&#39;t have asked for more until after 6 months the left driver is dying. Hifiman is willing to replace them, but I am WFH right now and these are my only headphones, they won&#39;t send me a replacement pair in advance - understandable, I get it. So now I feel like maybe I should take this opportunity to upgrade to something with better build quality, but similar sound, then RMA my Sundaras and sell off the replacements to recoup some of my losses.</p>

<p>Can anyone recommend me some headphones that will give me a similar sound as the Sundaras but much better build quality under $1000? I prefer to stick with planars. The LCD-2 were interesting but I hear they are very bassy and I don&#39;t know if I want that. I like neutral.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>
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Lost my gamble with Hifiman QC twice in a row, alternatives to Sundara?

The Elex is amazing but I immediately missed the soundstage of my Sennheisers. If I push them I do get the popping in the bass range. I am kind of disappointed in the separation and of course the soundstage, because I was spoiled before. It's an extremely detailed and well rounded headphone, which is what I was going for

I second the focal elex. Easily one of my favorite headphones. The dynamics on it are insane and it has a great frequency response to go along with it.

Own a DT1990, 6xx and 4xx. Using SMSL Sanskrit 10th mk2 and schiit Magni heresy combo.

I keep finding myself going back to the 4xx, I feel like the “dynamics” are drawing me in. I’m drawn to how fast they are, the bass “slam” or punch with the oratory1990 EQ and just how fun they make most music.

Been eyeing a Monoprice M1060c with open back mod as apparently they have slam/punch on par with the LCD2c.

What about hifiman sundara? Just as punchy and fun as the 4xx, it certainly seems to be described as more detailed

Focal Elex also seem to fit this despite being a dynamic.

<div class="md"><p>Own a DT1990, 6xx and 4xx. Using SMSL Sanskrit 10th mk2 and schiit Magni heresy combo.</p>

<p>I keep finding myself going back to the 4xx, I feel like the “dynamics” are drawing me in. I’m drawn to how fast they are, the bass “slam” or punch with the oratory1990 EQ and just how fun they make most music.</p>

<p>Been eyeing a Monoprice M1060c with open back mod as apparently they have slam/punch on par with the LCD2c.</p>

<p>What about hifiman sundara? Just as punchy and fun as the 4xx, it certainly seems to be described as more detailed</p>

<p>Focal Elex also seem to fit this despite being a dynamic.</p>
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Find myself going back to my 4xx especially with EQ, what’s the next step up?

This sort of post is probably better suited to r/HeadphoneAdvice, but I would add the Focal Elex to the list of considerations, depending on what sort of upgrade you're looking for.

The Sundara is a celebrity status headphone, but where should people turn they eyes too for the next upgrade in the line?

 \*who is a worthy successor the Sundara?\* The Beyers 1990s are my immediate thought as a direct upgrade. A very clear, detailed, neutral-ish headphone. 6xx's seem a bit 480p in comparison to the Sunny's, but they're \*very\* popular but not precisely an upgrade. The HarmonicDyne Zeus is one I really wanna try because I'm a bit of a soundstage slut, but that's adjacent to the Sunny's, not a successor. The Grado Sr325x and Tygr 300r are also some adjacent additions. 

Some of you will assuredly chant Edition XS, but Im not certain exactly how much of an upgrade it is, as some people seem to think that even the Ananda isn't worth the step up from the Sundara.

<div class="md"><p>The Sundara is a celebrity status headphone, but where should people turn they eyes too for the next upgrade in the line?</p>

<p>*who is a worthy successor the Sundara?* The Beyers 1990s are my immediate thought as a direct upgrade. A very clear, detailed, neutral-ish headphone. 6xx&#39;s seem a bit 480p in comparison to the Sunny&#39;s, but they&#39;re *very* popular but not precisely an upgrade. The HarmonicDyne Zeus is one I really wanna try because I&#39;m a bit of a soundstage slut, but that&#39;s adjacent to the Sunny&#39;s, not a successor. The Grado Sr325x and Tygr 300r are also some adjacent additions. </p>

<p>Some of you will assuredly chant Edition XS, but Im not certain exactly how much of an upgrade it is, as some people seem to think that even the Ananda isn&#39;t worth the step up from the Sundara.</p>
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Focal Clear vs. Elex Review

Try Sennheiser HD560S or Focal Elex. DT1990 has problematic treble, way out of line for its asking price. Sundara truly is an anomaly, regarding sound quality for the price it is unmatched. In your place, I'd still go for another pair of Sundara

 Sundara truly is an anomaly, regarding sound quality for the price it is unmatched. In your place, I'd still go for another pair of Sundara.

I listened to both and own DT1990.

DT1990 are way more aggressive with treble. If you found Sundara treble unpleasant at times, DT1990 will shout it to you. DT1990 are production headphones and dont forgive mistakes in sound.

DT1990 can be adjusted to be less aggressive with EQ (Oratory1990, etc...), however there are limits.

If you looking for headphones for casual listening (movies, youtube, etc...), check Sennheiser instead. Much easier to listen to.

p.s. /r/headphoneadvice

<div class="md"><p>I listened to both and own DT1990.</p>

<p>DT1990 are way more aggressive with treble. If you found Sundara treble unpleasant at times, DT1990 will shout it to you. DT1990 are production headphones and dont forgive mistakes in sound.</p>

<p>DT1990 can be adjusted to be less aggressive with EQ (Oratory1990, etc...), however there are limits.</p>

<p>If you looking for headphones for casual listening (movies, youtube, etc...), check Sennheiser instead. Much easier to listen to.</p>

<p>p.s. <a href="/r/headphoneadvice">/r/headphoneadvice</a></p>
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I hear nothing but great things about the durability of the DT1990 Pro, and a lot of folks seem to say that they sound very clear, which is super appealing to me as well. I loved the sound signature that the Sundara had, but I didn't like the durability that they had. Within the first day of owning them, the headband adjusting mechanism was already scraping paint off after adjusting it only two times, and the right side of the headband was noticebaly looser than the left one which would actually cause it to slip adjustments down to the notch below the one that it was currently on which sucked, so amazon let me return them. Would the DT1990 Pro be a good pair of headphones for me to look into? Thanks!

<div class="md"><p>I hear nothing but great things about the durability of the DT1990 Pro, and a lot of folks seem to say that they sound very clear, which is super appealing to me as well. I loved the sound signature that the Sundara had, but I didn&#39;t like the durability that they had. Within the first day of owning them, the headband adjusting mechanism was already scraping paint off after adjusting it only two times, and the right side of the headband was noticebaly looser than the left one which would actually cause it to slip adjustments down to the notch below the one that it was currently on which sucked, so amazon let me return them. Would the DT1990 Pro be a good pair of headphones for me to look into? Thanks!</p>
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I thoroughly enjoyed the clear sound of the Sundara, but I returned mine due to the very poor build quality. I'm chasing that really clear sound signature on another headphone, would I enjoy the DT1990 Pro?

The focal elex was my first high end headphone and it is still my favorite. It's an absolute monster of a headphone and you will not be disappointed by it.

<div class="md"><p>Should i buy focal elex? Any suggestions?</p>
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600+$ open back headphones for gaming and music.

Just got that stack and the arias today....I think I've officially started my audiophile journey....now to save up for better headphones 😁

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