Focal Stellia HiFi Closed-Back Headphones

Description

About the Focal Stellia HiFi Closed-Back Headphones

For us at Rapallo, the Focal Stellia HiFi Closed-Back Headphones represent one of the most impressive closed-back headphones available for serious headphone enthusiasts.

Many high-end headphones require open-back designs to achieve reference sound quality, but Stellia proves that a closed-back headphone can still deliver stunning detail, dynamics and tonal balance while providing useful isolation.

What we particularly admire is the combination of performance and craftsmanship. The Stellia’s Beryllium drivers, precision mechanical design and luxurious leather finish create a listening experience that feels as premium as it sounds. Paired with a high-quality DAC or headphone amplifier, the Stellia delivers an immersive soundstage, powerful bass and exceptional clarity that truly elevates high-resolution music.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are the Focal Stellia headphones open-back or closed-back?
   They are closed-back headphones, designed to provide excellent sound isolation while maintaining high-end audio performance.
2. Do the Focal Stellia require a headphone amplifier?
   While they can be driven by portable players, the Stellia performs best when paired with a high-quality DAC or headphone amplifier.
3. What makes the Stellia drivers special?
   They use pure Beryllium M-shaped dome drivers, which are extremely lightweight and rigid, delivering exceptional accuracy and dynamics.
4. Are the Stellia suitable for portable use?
   Yes. Their relatively low impedance allows them to work with portable music players and high-resolution DACs.
5. Where are the Focal Stellia headphones made?
   The Stellia headphones are designed and manufactured in France.

What the Experts Say

• What Hi-Fi? They describe the Stellia as “closed-back headphones with a top-class sound”, praising their clarity, dynamics and build quality.
• WIRED – reviewers note that the Stellia delivers “detailed, dynamic and richly bass-driven” sound, making them among the most impressive closed-back headphones available

Features

• Reference closed-back headphones for home and on-the-go use
• Exclusive full-range speaker drivers with an ‘M’ shape pure Beryllium dome
• Uncompromising tonal balance, reproduction of the tiniest sound details at both very high and very low frequencies
• Incredible dynamics within a pair of closed-back headphones
• Excellent performance when connected to a portable audiophile player
• Very good ambient noise soundproofing
• Comfortable and ergonomic
• High-quality materials used

Pure Beryllium M-Shaped Drivers

The Stellia uses 40mm full-range drivers with a pure Beryllium M-shaped dome, delivering remarkable precision, speed and detail across the frequency range.

Reference Closed-Back Design

Unlike many flagship headphones that use open-back designs, the Stellia provides excellent passive isolation, making it suitable for both home and portable listening.

Ultra-Wide Frequency Response

With a frequency response extending from 5Hz to 40kHz, the Stellia reproduces everything from deep bass to delicate high-frequency details.

High Sensitivity and Low Impedance

A 35-ohm impedance and high sensitivity allow the headphones to perform well with portable players, DACs and dedicated headphone amplifiers.

Premium Materials and Build Quality

The Stellia features full-grain leather headband and ear cushions, copper accents and high-quality aluminium construction, creating a luxurious and comfortable listening experience.

Exceptional Comfort

Memory-foam ear cushions and ergonomic headband design ensure comfort during extended listening sessions.

Suggested System Pairing – Focal Stellia HiFi Closed-Back Headphones

The Focal Stellia pairs beautifully with high-quality DACs and headphone amplifiers available from Rapallo AV.

Headphone Amplifiers

• Naim Audio Uniti Atom Headphone Amplifier
• Cayin Soul 170HA KT170 Tube Headphone Amplifier
• Cayin BTC-2 Bluetooth DAC Headphone Amplifier

DAC / Streaming Sources

• Volumio Primo Plus Streaming DAC
• High-resolution digital audio players

Ideal For

• High-end headphone listening systems
• Desktop HiFi setups
• Audiophile streaming and high-resolution music libraries

Specifications

Brand: Focal
Model: Stellia
Product Type: Closed-Back Hi-Fi Headphones

Driver Type: 40mm Pure Beryllium M-shaped dome
Frequency Response: 5Hz – 40kHz
Impedance: 35 ohms
Sensitivity: approx. 106 dB

Design: Closed-back circum-aural headphones
Weight: approx. 435 g

Materials:

• Full-grain leather headband and ear cushions
• Aluminum yoke construction
• Copper and leather finish

Included Accessories:

• Balanced XLR cable
• Portable 3.5mm cable
• Carrying case
• 6.35mm adapter

MPN: STELLIA
SKU: Focal-Stellia

EAN / UPC / GTIN: 3544056727162

Why Buy From Rapallo

✔ New Zealand Hi-Fi specialists since 2005
✔ Authorised Focal dealer with genuine products and full manufacturer warranty
✔ Expert advice on DAC and headphone amplifier matching
✔ Free NZ shipping on orders over $299