Focal Celestee FCELESTEE
Focal
49 Overall Score
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Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Focal Celestee FCELESTEE
92 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
The Focal Celestee headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers, who praise their exceptional sound clarity, detail retrieval, and balanced frequency response. Users report rediscovering music with newfound nuances, though some note the need for a DAC to unlock full potential and mention the short included cable as a minor drawback.
Pros
- Exceptional sound clarity and detail
- Balanced frequency response
- Comfortable fit
- Beautiful design
- Reveals new nuances in familiar music
Cons
- Short included cable
- Requires DAC for full potential
- High price point
Sound quality 6
Detail retrieval 5
Build quality 3
Comfort 2
Cable length 2
Dac requirement 2
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Focal Celestee FCELESTEE | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Ear Cushion | semi-aniline leather | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | leather on the outside with microfiber on the inside | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 23 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Focal Celestee FCELESTEE
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Focal Celestee FCELESTEE
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.
