AKG K371 vs Focal Stellia
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AKGK371 | FocalStellia | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2019 | February 2019 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Driver size | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| Back | Closed | Closed |
| Impedance | 32 ohms | 35 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | Dynamic, 50 mm titanium-coated diaphragms with pure OFC voice coils; tuned to AKG's Reference Response curve; 5 Hz – 40 kHz; 114 dB SPL/V at 1 kHz | 40 mm pure beryllium 'M'-shaped dome with frameless voice coil; 5 Hz – 23 kHz (±3 dB) on focal.com, 5 Hz – 40 kHz on the product sheet; sensitivity 106 dB SPL (1 mW, 1 kHz); THD 0.1% (1 kHz, 100 dB SPL) |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 255 g (better) | 435 g |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Fit and ear tips | Over-ear, closed-back with oval earcups; slow-retention foam ear pads; adjustable calibrated headband; earcups swivel 90 degrees; folds; metal-reinforced hinge and band | Circumaural, closed-back; full-grain leather headband, ear cups and ear pads with 20 mm memory foam; solid aluminium yoke; headband and yoke mechanics from Utopia |
| Works with | Detachable cables, 3.0 m and 1.2 m straight and 3.0 m coiled, with 3.5 mm plugs; 3.5 to 6.5 mm adapter | 1.2 m OFC 24 AWG cable with 3.5 mm TRS jack, 3 m OFC 24 AWG cable with 4-pin XLR; 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm adapter; 3.5 mm sockets on the ear cups with locking mechanism |
| Colours | Black | Cognac and Mocha |
| In the box | K371 headphones, 3.0 m and 1.2 m straight cables, 3.0 m coiled cable, 3.5 to 6.5 mm adapter, carrying pouch | Headphones, 1.2 m 3.5 mm cable, 3 m 4-pin XLR cable, 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm adapter, carrying case (250 x 240 x 120 mm), leatherette cabinet |
