Sony
MDR7506
$98.00
Focal
Based on 28 Reddit mentions
$606.75
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.
I'll take the Focal Elegia over Bokeh; I love the Bokeh because it's a work of art (and it is quite nice sounding), but it's not the BEST sounding closed back.
Daemonxar in r/Schiit
March 13, 2026 2:08 AM
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I have a pair of Focal Aria 906s on Focal stands, and a Audiolab 6000CDT CD transport in my main system. I bought the 906s after falling in love with the sound signature of my 2 pairs of Focal headphones (Elear open back, Elegia closed back). They are wonderful. I would have gone for the 936 floorst
...mschnittman in r/audiophile
July 13, 2025 12:44 PM
2
I love the screwball colors and went one step farther:Amazon.com: Linsoul Tripowin GranVia Upgraded OFC Headphone Replacement Cable, Dual 3.5mm Connector to 4.4mm TRRRS Stereo Headphone Cable,for HE4XX/HE-400i/HE400se/Goldplanar/Focal ELEGIA(Purple, 1.5m) : Electronics
The-0mega-Man in r/Hiby
December 18, 2025 9:48 PM
1
Hifiman Sundara Closed, HE-R9, Audivina (a $1500 headphone). Hifiman cannot make a competent closed back, sadly. Most of the Sonys, Audio Technicas, and AKGs under $1000 (and I haven’t tried any of the ones above that price point). All of the Beyers. Every single one. ALL OF THEM. For me, the closed
...Daemonxar in r/hifiadvice
January 6, 2026 6:29 AM
1
I have a huge collection of headphones, but wired headphones are not my main focus, though I already own or have had a lot of them. Ocal Celestee, Elegia (my favorite), Hifiman XS... I currently have Focal Hadenys (open) and Focal Azurys (closed). They are nice and portable, but I still prefer the E
...Jackkal00 in r/BowersWilkins
March 26, 2026 6:12 PM
1
Tenho 5 fones da Focal, particularmente o Elegia é o fone da Focal fechado que mais gosto. Concordo plenamente com sua opinião. Está faltando na foto o meu Hadenys ( Aberto)... na foto tem o Celestee, Azurys, Bathys e o Elegia, todos fechados.
Jackkal00 in r/audiofiliabrasil
July 5, 2025 2:12 AM
1
I really like the vidar amp, especially for its size. I think it was worth it. I had NAD M10 then upgraded to the chord qutest and went for vidar since had good reviews its size is compact little beast. That combo sounds so much better the NAD M10. I liked compact design and all in 1 with m10. It so
...Legitimate_Elk4521 in r/watercooling
May 19, 2025 3:00 AM
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