Is it a dynamic driver headphone?

Yes, It is a dynamic driver headphone.

What is the size of the driver?

The Focal Celeste features a 40mm dynamic driver.

What is the driver architecture like in Focal Celestee?

Celestee is a closed-back circum-aural headphone hosting 40mm aluminium/magnesium electrodynamic full-range speaker drivers. The larger emissive surface area of the 'M'-shaped inverted dome speaker drivers greatly improves listening clarity.

Does the Focal Celestee come with detachable cables?

Yes, it comes with detachable cables.

Is it an open-back headphone?

No, Focal Celestee is a closed-back headphone.

What is the material of the cable and plating?

The Celestee comes with high-purity OFC 24 AWG cable.

Focal

Focal - Celestee

Name: Focal - Celestee
Brand: Focal
SKU: Focal - Celestee
Price: 59999.00 INR
Availability: OutOfStock

Flagship Closed-Back Headphone

₹ 59,999

MRP: ₹ 99,999

Discontinued

This product is permanently discontinued by the manufacturer and continues to live on in Headphone Zone's Museum.

Unfortunately, even if we desire to, we won't be able to resurrect this product. The Museum is where we pay our respects to end-of-life, old, archived, but not forgotten products. This page was made with a lot of love and will live on for posterity. What to say, we're sentimental people. 😔

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A Beautiful Beast

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

Hey Ashish, thanks a lot for your amazing review!

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!

Design and Comfort:

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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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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!

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 Audiophiles

Ideal for
Desktop Use

Ideal For Casual Music Listening

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.

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.

DESCRIPTION

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sound

FREQUENCY GRAPH

CHEAT SHEET

Regions of the frequency spectrum

SUB BASS
(20Hz - 80 Hz)

The first section of the frequency spectrum is the sub-bass. Everything below 80Hz is sub-bass, so generally, you need a subwoofer or a good pair of headphones (open-back headphones, for example) to hear this region. This region comprises instruments like the Kick Drum and the Bass Guitar. You should be able to hear Sub-Bass if you’re listening on monitors or headphones. But if you’re listening on a laptop or a phone, there’s no way you will hear that.

MID BASS
(80 Hz - 300 kHz)

After the Sub-Bass region, we get into the region known as the Bass or Mid-Bass. This region consists of everything between 80 and 300 hertz. In this area, we’ve got instruments like bass guitar and the low end of a snare. Lots of the low-end vocals as well, because male vocals are going to have the fundamental below 200Hz in most cases.

LOWER MIDRANGE
(300 Hz - 1000 kHz)

Next, if you go from 300 Hz up to 1000 kHz, this is known as the Lower Midrange, and this is a crucial region for music because this is where you get a lot of buildup with guitars, vocals, and even the top-end of the bass guitar especially. Lower Midrange is an area guilty of adding mud to a mix and clarity in this region lifts a track exponentially.

UPPER MIDRANGE
(1 kHz - 6 kHz)

Human hearing focuses inherently on this frequency range. So it’s crucial to get this range right. This region consists of the main focus of the track (e.g. vocals) and synths. Be aware that this is also where you can start to get into harshness and aggressive tones.

TREBLE
(6 kHz - 10 kHz)

After the Upper Midrange, we’ve got the Treble region between 6kHz and 8 kHz, and this is where things start to get harsh. This region is where we have brittleness from instruments like the Hi-Hats and Cymbals. This is also a crucial range for clarity and aggression, especially for female vocals.

AIR
(10 kHz - 20 kHz)

At the end of the frequency spectrum, we get to the Air region or the Top End. This region consists of everything above 10 kHz. This is where we have air and this is where we get a sense of shine and sparkle in our music.

SPECS

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS

DRIVER SIZE	15/8" (40mm) Aluminium/Magnesium ‘M’-shaped dome
IMPEDANCE	35 Ohms
FREQUENCY RESPONSE	5Hz – 23kHz
SENSITIVITY	105dB SPL / 1mW @ 1kHz
THD	0.1 % @ 1kHz / 100dB SPL

CONTROLS & CONNECTIVITY

WIRED CONNECTIVITY	3.5mm and 6.35mm jack adapter
MICROPHONE	No
COMPATIBILITY	Universal

DESIGN & BUILD

HEADPHONE TYPE	Circum-aural closed-back headphones
WEARING STYLE	Over-Ear
WEIGHT	0.95lb (430g)

IN THE BOX

BOX CONTENTS	1. Focal Celestee Headphones
	2. 1 x 4ft. (1.2m) OFC 24 AWG cable with 1/8" (3.5mm) unbalanced TRS Jack connector
	3. 1 x Jack adapter, 1/8" (3.5mm) point socket 1/4" (6.35mm) point plug
	4. Carrying Case (250 x 240 x 120mm)

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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Reviewers' CHOICE

SoundStage Network
Sept, 2021

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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"

"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."

"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."

"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. "

"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."

"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."

"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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What is the warranty on the Focal Celestee and how do I claim it?

Focal Celestee offers a 5 Year warranty on the driver and a 2 year on the rest of the parts. If you need to claim warranty, you can contact us. We are quite friendly people, just sayin. You can read more about warranty here.

Are the cables on the Focal Celestee detachable?

Yes, the cables are indeed detachable. Making for easy storage and convenient for whenever you want to replace or upgrade cables.

Does the Focal Celestee require an amp?

Although your smartphone and laptop will be able to drive it, an amplifier would certainly bring out the true potential of the Focal Celestee. Read more about amplification and why it's important here.

Can I use the Focal Celestee for long hours?

The Focal Celestee has a comfortable over-ear design that also helps in providing ample sound attenuation. The design aims at providing exceptional comfort with its lightweight construction.

Do I get a carry case in the box?

Yes, Focal Celestee does come with a carry case in the box. Keep your Celestee safe from unwanted scratches and fingerprints.

What does 'impedance' and 'Ohms' means?

Impedance is the so-called alternating-current resistance that headphones have under specific standard conditions. On devices with low output impedance, headphones are the louder, the lower their impedance is. In principle, we recommend that you choose headphones with low impedance for use on devices that are operated by battery/rechargeable battery (i.e. most portable devices such as smartphones, tablet computers but also notebooks). You can distinguish between high and low impedance. Usually, the gradations 18Ω, 32Ω, and 80 Ω are used in the low range. In the high range, 250 Ω are common. If you want to get the most out of your system (and it has the power to do so), choose a model with 600Ω.

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