# Focal Radiance - Closed-Back Headphones - Official Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Official Headphone Model Discussion\ **Tags:** focal\ **Created:** [September 15, 2020, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414 "2020-09-15T22:02:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Rhodey](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/rhodey/32/63535_2.png) [@Rhodey](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Rhodey)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/81 "2020-12-07T20:13:02Z")
Did you get some help from [headphones.com](http://headphones.com)? ---
**Author:** ![boxster233](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/boxster233/32/5856_2.png) [@boxster233](https://forum.headphones.com/u/boxster233)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/82 "2020-12-08T02:30:58Z")
You bring up an interesting point that I had. I had my Stellia for a year and complained there was no bass. Everyone else said I was wrong about the Stellia. I recently bought a new set of OEM pads and wow the bass is there. These pads are also thicker and fuller. This makes me wonder if there is some variance in these pads that focal needs to address. ---
**Author:** ![Rhodey](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/rhodey/32/63535_2.png) [@Rhodey](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Rhodey)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/83 "2020-12-08T03:55:45Z")
yeah, wow! That’s a shame you didn’t have them from the start. They definitely have bass haha. Glad you got if figured out! Enjoy! ---
**Author:** ![newernow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/848f3c/32.png) [@newernow](https://forum.headphones.com/u/newernow)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/84 "2020-12-08T18:57:09Z")
Which pads exactly? Do you have a link? ---
**Author:** ![boxster233](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/boxster233/32/5856_2.png) [@boxster233](https://forum.headphones.com/u/boxster233)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/85 "2020-12-08T19:30:43Z")
I bought new Stellia pads. They were used but barely. Same as Focal pads. ---
**Author:** ![hifiDJ](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/hifidj/32/53299_2.png) [@hifiDJ](https://forum.headphones.com/u/hifiDJ)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/86 "2020-12-08T19:34:35Z")
I feel sorry for your wallet…replaced my clear pads not too long ago ---
**Author:** ![newernow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/848f3c/32.png) [@newernow](https://forum.headphones.com/u/newernow)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/87 "2020-12-08T20:14:12Z")
Thanks. It´s a bummer you had to replace them. ---
**Author:** ![boxster233](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/boxster233/32/5856_2.png) [@boxster233](https://forum.headphones.com/u/boxster233)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2020, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/88 "2020-12-09T02:41:43Z")
Well I’d have to replace them anyway. It’s good to replace pads over time. ---
**Author:** ![TheFountainH3d](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/thefountainh3d/32/23304_2.png) [@TheFountainH3d](https://forum.headphones.com/u/TheFountainH3d)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2021, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/89 "2021-02-06T16:08:36Z")
I currently own the Elegia and I love them, however, I often times find myself craving more in the lower end. I’ve heard these satisfy that craving so I’m on the edge of my seat trying to figure out if I should trade them in for a pair of the Radiance. ---
**Author:** ![deafenears](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/deafenears/32/11409_2.png) [@deafenears](https://forum.headphones.com/u/deafenears)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2021, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/90 "2021-02-06T19:52:16Z")
Or a pair of [Celestee](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-celestee-closed-back-headphones-official-discussion-thread/10439). ---
**Author:** ![taronlissimore](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/taronlissimore/32/59_2.png) [@taronlissimore](https://forum.headphones.com/u/taronlissimore)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/91 "2021-03-04T01:38:33Z")
![Radiance A&S 2](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/3X/1/f/1fa58a6e67e4a42f146c6df12cd675fea8b4c496.jpeg) I’ve been doing some Radiance rediscovery as we happen to have two in the office and they’ve been great for putting my head down and getting work done. I’ll need to get the Celestee back from @TylersEclectic to do some A/Bing eventually but I’ve really been enjoying my second go round with the Radiance. Definitely the bassiest Focals. This second go round, the warmth has been somewhat accentuated as I’ve been using both the @ampsandsound Kenzie OG as well as the Feliks Audio Euforia. ![Radiance A&S](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/3X/1/b/1b93ebe2f0ce19f355b9c7cf35d0fde2c4c8b414.jpeg) Listening to my favourite synth and ambient mixes in the office on the Radiance with either tube amp has been audio bliss and I honestly don’t remember the Radiance being this bassy on my first go round with them. This is my first real run with tube amps and I’m loving the experience. They made the Radiance move above the Celestee for me in terms of sound but I haven’t heard the Celestee on this setup yet either so maybe they’ll take the crown back! Some quick tracks for the bass: > **[The Midnight - Crystalline (Dan Sieg Remix)](https://tidal.com/browse/track/115590523)** > > Listen to Crystalline (Dan Sieg Remix) on TIDAL > **[The Midnight - Tokyo Night Train (Claes Rosen Remix)](https://tidal.com/browse/track/115590529)** > > Listen to Tokyo Night Train (Claes Rosen Remix) on TIDAL > **[Solar Fields - Phase 09](https://tidal.com/browse/track/17765015)** > > Listen to Phase 09 on TIDAL ---
**Author:** ![TylersEclectic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/tylerseclectic/32/8751_2.png) [@TylersEclectic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/TylersEclectic)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/92 "2021-03-04T23:51:33Z")
What is this “Celestee” you speak of… 👀 ---
**Author:** ![Lexingtonian](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/lexingtonian/32/32357_2.png) [@Lexingtonian](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Lexingtonian)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2021, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/93 "2021-03-19T02:45:47Z")
Just a quick brag on headphones.com- I placed my order on 3/15 at 12:47pm My order was delivered on 3/16 at 10:07am (this was after routing it to my closest Fedex store) 22 hours shipping- Holy heck you guys! Thanks again @taronlissimore @andrew and the [Headphones.com](http://Headphones.com) crew! Also loving the Radiance- very fun sound signature. ![IMG_7051](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/3X/c/e/ced0702319058abd0cdec4102d7f34896c00292a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![MRHifiReviews](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/mrhifireviews/32/13974_2.png) [@MRHifiReviews](https://forum.headphones.com/u/MRHifiReviews)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2021, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/94 "2021-03-21T20:53:34Z")
I should have a pair of these incoming next week! Does anyone have a Dap they pair with these that has good synergy for sound? ---
**Author:** ![Hansel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6bbea6/32.png) [@Hansel](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Hansel)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/95 "2021-03-26T00:00:25Z")
Any other impressions of the Radiance over the Celestee?? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![MRHifiReviews](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/mrhifireviews/32/13974_2.png) [@MRHifiReviews](https://forum.headphones.com/u/MRHifiReviews)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/96 "2021-03-30T19:48:45Z")
Focal Radiance Headphones Unboxing First Look [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/3X/b/6/b6806db06f8441a8f3aaae40779edb3484cd319e.jpeg "Focal Radiance Headphones Unboxing First Look") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEQR9hIQBAE) Live stream scheduled for this Saturday too! Will drop the link next have a wonderful week everyone! Cheers 🍻 ---
**Author:** ![MRHifiReviews](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/mrhifireviews/32/13974_2.png) [@MRHifiReviews](https://forum.headphones.com/u/MRHifiReviews)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2021, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/97 "2021-04-03T17:43:21Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/3X/9/4/94ec42f2209b768516ce44771c98a1758f3d7b96.jpeg "Focal Radiance Headphones First Impressions Live Stream") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmVVv5FYrgQ) Today at 1 pm PT Los Angeles joined by the man, the myth the legend @ProfFalkin hope to see you all!!! ---
**Author:** ![buenahora](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/buenahora/32/22612_2.png) [@buenahora](https://forum.headphones.com/u/buenahora)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2021, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/98 "2021-05-16T20:50:45Z")
Wondering if the Radiance would compliment well my Clear MG. Thoughts/advice? ---
**Author:** ![BuffaloWing](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/buffalowing/32/34683_2.png) [@BuffaloWing](https://forum.headphones.com/u/BuffaloWing)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2021, 6:31am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/99 "2021-07-12T06:31:13Z")
Heard the Clear MG on Friday and had the Radiance over for Demo for couple days. I wouldn’t personally. I think the Clear MG is a good headphone. Radiance I just can’t recommend, personally. You need a closed back? ---
**Author:** ![Dynamic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/dynamic/32/22504_2.png) [@Dynamic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Dynamic)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2021, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414/100 "2021-07-12T12:15:10Z")
If you need a closed back and can describe what you want, I have heard quite a few at this point. [Previous page](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414.md?page=4) [Next page](https://forum.headphones.com/t/focal-radiance-closed-back-headphones-official-thread/8414.md?page=6)