Focal Celestee FCELESTEE
Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740
What Buyers Say
Focal Celestee FCELESTEE
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
Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740
The Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its excellent sound quality after EQ adjustment, robust build, long battery life, and comfortable fit for average-sized heads. However, several verified reviewers report severe discomfort for larger heads, muddy default sound, subpar ANC compared to older models, and a lack of bass. The product seems to divide opinion strongly based on head size and sound expectations.
Pros
- Excellent sound after EQ
- Long battery life
- Robust build quality
- Comfortable for average heads
- Great noise cancellation for some
Cons
- Uncomfortable for large heads
- Muddy default sound
- Weak ANC for some
- Lack of bass
- No automatic power-off when charging
Scores
Specifications
| Focal Celestee FCELESTEE | Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.29 kg |
| Ear Cushion | semi-aniline leather | memory foam |
| Headband | leather and microfiber | Faux Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 23 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 36 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 119.4000015258789 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 119.4000015258789 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, THX Spatial Audio with Head Tracking, Adaptive Noise Cancelling, Up to 60 Hours Battery, Microphone for iPhone Android - True Black |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Skullcandy App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
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)
Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740 offers 7.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 37 specs.
