“…the Stellia is simply a stellar pair of headphones.”

“The Focal Stellia is not only a luxuriously designed headphone, it’s also hands-down the best performing closed-back headphone I’ve ever heard, no matter the musical genre. For me, the Stellia’s combination of luxury design and materials, along with its unparalleled sound quality, justifies its luxury price. I found the Stellia to be beyond reproach from a sonics perspective, exhibiting a linear response across the audio spectrum.”

“The Stellia’s build is lovely, just as we would expect for a product at this level. The combination of high quality leather, beautifully shaped metal parts and unusual colour blend of mocha and cognac works well, giving the headphones a strong aura of undeniable luxury. … Simply the best closed-back headphones we’ve heard, with an appropriately aspirational price tag”

“Without doubt the finest closed-backed headphones we have had the pleasure of reviewing. There’s nothing we don’t like about the sound quality. The pillowy soft ear-cups engulf the senses brilliantly, blocking out all but the most obnoxious ambient noise, while the leather and metal design is beyond opulent and perfectly executed, even if they are a bit too brown.”

“With an impressive sound, fantastic details, and a premium presentation, the Focal Stellia gives the French powerhouse another slam dunk.”

“Everything about the headphones looks and feels premium. A listening experience thats as comfortable as it is great-sounding. One of the best things is just how dynamic music is. Frequency response is beautifully detailed. Low-end is punchy and precise without getting muddy by any means. Mids on these headphones are nicely tuned, while the high-end is superbly detailed and clear.”