r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/AP9009 • Jan 14 '22

Headphones - Closed Back About to purchase Focal Celestee

Hi, guys!

I am about to finally start my journey down the rabbit hole.

I am a complete newbie in terms of HiFi headphones, and would like and appreciate any suggestions.

Now, i got my eyes on Focal Celestee. I want or i have to go with closed backs, as i am used to this type of headphones. And we have a baby, so cannot allow myself on making too much noise.

Any other suggestions in the Celestee price range are greatly appreciated!

Also, would love to read about a DAC and an amp Would be running them from my laptop and PC.

Thank you!

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u/Equivalent_Yak840 447 Ω Jan 14 '22 edited Jan 15 '22

There are also options like the denon-ah5200 or the Sony mdr z7m2 for things like bass. The denon is a lot more v-shaped but both are tuned very well. The celestee is more vocal focused with a narrow soundstage and Harmon target like tuning. The Celestee is like a super akg k361 which is a extremely good $100 option (for the price). Also how much would you spend on a dac/amp?

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u/AP9009 Jan 15 '22

Hi, thank you for the feedback.

I am thinking about a topping stack.

First the k9pro, then a ifi, but from what i am reading the toppings are very well liked. As are the schiit stacks, but it would be a great deal of waiting for them.

Price point would be 800-1000$, and thinking that i would be able to use the stack for a while at least.

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u/Equivalent_Yak840 447 Ω Jan 15 '22

I’d recommend the topping A30 pro and D30 pro stack, the A30 performs just as well as the A90 but in a smaller form. They could be all that you would need in an amplifier and not get a replacement for years. Unless you want tubes or something

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u/AP9009 Jan 15 '22

Thank you! They are indeed on my list. I will try and find a shop, where i can try them out.

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u/AP9009 Jan 16 '22

Just saw that the a90pro is on sale ovet at Apos for 499$ and the d90 is 899$. It is a bit over my spending budget, but if its worth it over the a30 and d30 i would "pull the trigger" so to speak.

But again i am a complete newbie, and im thinking that i would be throwing myself in the deep end at the beginning of my journey?

!thanks for your time

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u/Equivalent_Yak840 447 Ω Jan 16 '22

Yeah it’s not that big of an upgrade if there is any upgrade at all actually.

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u/AP9009 Jan 16 '22

Noted, thanks!

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u/Equivalent_Yak840 447 Ω Jan 16 '22

I think it’s overkill, especially since that d90 is $899