Focal - Celestee

Flagship Closed-Back Headphone

Sale price₹ 59,999 Regular priceMRP: ₹ 99,999
Discontinued
This product is permanently discontinued by the manufacturer and continues to live on in Headphone Zone's Museum.

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Customer Reviews

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Subhajit Das (Mumbai)
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Value for Money:
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Excellent headphone from Focal

This is my first headphone from Focal.Excellent headphone. Great bass. extremely clear mids. Highs are also clear with lot of details and not harsh at all. Overall Great experience.

Thank you for the great review Subhajit. We hope you had a comfortable shopping. Cheers!

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V.V. (Bengaluru)
Absoulutely incredible

I was a little skeptical at first when buying the Focal Celestee, given the price and the fact that, coming from an HD660S, I didn't expect the increment in sound quality to be that much. But, boy was I surprised with the quality once this burnt in.
Having used the Celestee for almost 3 weeks, I'm so happy with the sound quality and the overall sound signature. Super detailed and not too bright is how I would define the highs, the mids are perfect and the bass just gives you a nice tight hug when powered by the right source (I use my Schiit Hel 2E and Denon AVR). If you are looking to power it off a phone, please not that the bass may not be as dynamic or pronounced as it may be on a dedicated dac-amp.
The build quality needs no comments, its top notch. I had a little creaking, but it sorted itself out after some use. The accessories are also great, love having them around. Focal says this is a portable headphone, but clearly the definition of portable is different in France. The headphones in the carrying case is as large as a neck pillow and as wide as my work laptop. I still carry them regardless. Once you experience this quality, there is no going back in my opinion.
Pros:
- Excelled sound quality
- Detailed bass and dynamics
- Warm sound
- Build quality
Cons:
- Cable is too stiff and short, even for casual listening
- A little creaking from the left yolk
- Not exactly portable
- Very large carrying case and it doesn't fold, like a DC audio Aeon Noire
Conclusion:
An amazing pair of headphones for the price, if you have a great source to power the pair, it just enhances the listening experience exponentially. An additional benefit, it is just so beautiful to look at. Would highly recommend anyone looking to go ahead and consider this as a top option. If you can go have a lit
I would also like to thank Ian from the Headphone Zone team for clearing my queries and recommending this pair.

Thanks a lot for your detailed and genuine feedback, we're glad that you have such positive thoughts about the product and we'll share your thoughts with the brand as well. It'll also help our fellow customers to make the right choice!

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p.s. (Bengaluru)
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Sound Quality:
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Value for Money:
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Best Close back I've heard

The build quality is excellent as you would expect from a Focal.
The soundstage is narrow which would be considered as a downside. The sound quality makes it so good that you will feel the difference if you are upgrading from a bluetooth headphone. The bass response is very good and you can feel the bass. It can be run without an amplifier, but it sure as hell benefits from one. I paired it with a zen dac v2 and the difference in sound quality was night and day. Overall, a very good headphone, very well worth the price.

Hey there, nothing makes us happier than knowing you loved your purchase, hope you had a comfortable shopping experience and thank you for the great review and ratings!

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Ashish (Bengaluru)
A Beautiful Beast

Looks awesome. Sound just as awesome. Love this...

Hey Ashish, thanks a lot for your amazing review!


Designed in
France

Warm & Smooth Sound Signature

Museum with a Warm & Smooth sound signature deliver a relaxed sound that does not overwhelm. This type of sound signature typically reproduces a sound that gives your music a distinctly warm and soothing quality. Vocals and instruments like the saxophone, cello, and piano sound particularly good with this sound signature and is pleasant to listen to music for extended periods. This sound signature is well suited for music listeners who prefer something easy on the ears and listen to genres like Jazz, Blues, R&B and rock sub-genres.


5 Years Warranty
on Drivers

Ideal for
Desktop Use

Metal
Build

40mm Aluminium/Magnesium
Dynamic Drivers

Replaceable Cables

A pair of headphones with a replaceable cable has many benefits, and one of them is if the connecting cable has a problem, it doesn’t mean that you have to buy a new one. If the connecting cable gets pulled or damaged, you can replace it and keep using your good-old headphones or IEMs. This way, your headphones will be protected and will last longer. With the advancements in cable manufacturing, you now get a variety of replacement cables with various termination options, lengths and quality.


Closed-Back Design
Needs Amplification
I love the Focal Celestee. They're gorgeous to look at and hold in your hand. The attention to detail and build is second to none. Focal made the Celestee to be a warm and laidback sounding. But as a closed-back, it's hard to find a better-sounding headphone in this segment.
RAGHAV SOMANI

About RAGHAV SOMANI

Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.

A MASTERCLASS IN FOCAL CRAFTSMANSHIP

Experience the Focal Celestee — a masterpiece in modern design, impressive sound and gorgeous finishes. It features a sophisticated Navy Blue colour that blends harmoniously with the Soft Copper grilles and rings on the earcups. The earpads and headband are generously padded with semi-aniline leather for a luxurious feel.

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BRING THE CONCERT HOME WITH THE 40MM ALUMINIUM AND MAGNESIUM DYNAMIC DRIVER

Experience superb dynamics and accurate sound reproduction with the Focal Celestee. The distinctive "M"-shaped inverted dome speaker drivers with their greater emissive surface area are entirely responsible for this. Your music will sound clear and detailed thanks to these 40mm electrodynamic full-range speaker drivers made of aluminium and magnesium. The earcups have undergone a rigorous acoustic treatment to provide lower resonance and uncompromised audio quality with good bass extension.


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A TIMELESS TREASURE

The Focal Celestee shows off the best of French aesthetics. It blends good looks with comfort and functionality. The aluminium yoke is moulded to fit the listener. An overlaying stainless steel grille covers the earcups. The earcups' leather coating sound proofs them while adding a touch of luxury. The semi-aniline leather and microfiber earpads offer added comfort.

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SO GOOD, YOU'LL WANT TO TAKE IT WHEREVER YOU GO

Carry your Celestee wherever you go with the thermoformed carry case. The closed-back design and 35Ω impedance make it perfect for at-home listening as well as when on the go. It comes with a 3.94 ft (1.2m) asymmetric cable with a 3.5mm (1/8") jack and a 3.5mm female to 6.35mm (1/4") male jack adapter making it compatible with any Hi-Res player of your choice.

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5 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Focal - Celestee comes with a 5 Year warranty on the driver and a 2 year on the rest of the parts from Focal that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Focal's warranty in India.

True Sound, Everywhere - Made in France Since 1979

Focal is synonymous with audio excellence, dedicated to delivering unmatched sound quality across loudspeakers and speaker drivers. Choose Focal for the true essence of original work—experience the distinctive Focal Sound.Versatile in various environments, Focal products bring signature sound to your life. Enjoy Focal's renowned audio quality at home with loudspeakers, hi-fi headphones, sound bars, and integrated systems. Whether in your garden, on the road, or on the move, Focal lets you rediscover your music with fidelity. Professional loudspeakers for recording studios also embody the iconic Focal Sound.

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Soundstage Award

Reviewers' CHOICE

SoundStage Network
Sept, 2021

The Verge

"Like all Focal headphones, the Celestee promises stunning sound quality and superb craftsmanship. Also, they implement sophisticated acoustic treatments that promise to virtually eliminate resonances."

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Headfonia

"The Celestee have been made using a combination of fine materials. Attention has been paid to the finish and detail, plus the accessories, which include a thermoformed woven carrying case."

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What Hi-Fi

"Luxury audiophile headphones for your phone or portable music player. They also use the 40mm Aluminium/Magnesium ‘M’-shaped dome full-range drivers also found inside their closed-back cousins."

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Inner Fidelity

"The Celestee is an incredibly competitive closed-back headphone that rivals or beats the competition, and I can easily say that the Celestee is one of the best closed-back headphones"

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Headphonesty

"The Celestee are terrific closed-back headphones. Design, build quality, and materials are all sublime. The Celestee sound detailed, balanced, and fun. Beautiful design and construction, Easily driven by portable sources."

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Sound-Guys

"These headphones follow up their striking design with decent sound and solid build quality. If you have the right-sized head, you'll never want to take these headphones off. Gorgeous build and design, Great passive isolation."

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RTings

"They have a smooth, warm sound profile. While they lack a thumpy low-bass, their mid-range is exceptionally neutral, ensuring that vocals and lead instruments are present, detailed, and clear. "

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Tech Hive

"The Focal Celestee offer a superior listening experience with breathtaking sonic detail, museum-worthy visual design, and high-quality construction. Incredibly detailed sound, Rock-solid construction, Stunning design."

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Major-HiFi

"They offer one of their most consumer-friendly headphones and deliver the sound signature with the high standard you should be used to with the French manufacturer."

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Head-Fi

"I enjoyed my time with the Celestee, and in a final reckoning I'd say they're absolutely worth the price, especially if design and luxury materials are priorities of yours, and you need a closed back headphone."

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