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Focal Clear

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User ratings:
58
3.8 out of 5
58 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.6 out of 5
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5 stars
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Pros

  • balanced XLR lead is commendable
  • no-EQ response across my test tracks was decent
  • excellent build and finish into the equation

Cons

  • sound bright but sibilant/ringing
  • high frequencies are a bit weak
  • innate resonances and unwanted stored energy

Key specs

  • 55 Ω
  • , 104 dB
  • 5, 28000 Hz
  • Open
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Focal Clear - Pros & Cons

Focal Clear

Pros

  • balanced XLR lead is commendable
  • no-EQ response across my test tracks was decent
  • excellent build and finish into the equation
  • Stereo placement is precise and stable
  • solid and powerful rendition
  • Clear Mg are comfortable
  • The quality of the materials is excellent
  • They are impressively stylish
  • the Clear and Clear Professional are very decent headphones
  • comfortable and very well-built
  • are very comfortable and well-built

Cons

  • sound bright but sibilant/ringing
  • high frequencies are a bit weak
  • innate resonances and unwanted stored energy
  • some detail lacking and some brightness that was bothersome
  • none are using the exact fixture down to coupler and pinna
  • nasty clicks
  • too small to significantly shift the stereo image
  • They lack a bit of low bass
  • lack a microphone
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • big

Focal Clear - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
55 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
450 g
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Focal Clear - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
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Dimensions
Weight15.87 oz
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Connectivity
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector
  • XLR
  • 3.5mm
Detachable cableyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • Grey
  • Silver
Acoustic designOpen
Attachment typeHeadband
Foldableno
Noise isolatingno
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Sound
Impedance55.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 104
Frequency range5 - 28000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
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Power
Battery operatedno

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Focal Clear Focal - Editorial Reviews (12)

4.6
Based on 12 reviews
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Focal Clear Focal Clear Mg review
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whathifi
Published: 29.06.2021
Focal Clear Mg review
5.0

Open-back headphones that live up to their name

Focal Clear Focal Clear Mg Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 21.04.2021
Focal Clear Mg Review
4.0

The Focal Clear Mg are audiophile headphones with a very premium design and a comfortable fit. They're the next generation of the Focal Clear, and unlike their p...

Focal Clear Focal Clear review: Are these $1,500 headphones worth it?
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Tom's Guide
Published: 20.01.2020
Focal Clear review: Are these $1,500 headphones worth it?

Focal Clear's sound profile is even higher-end than its price

Focal Clear Focal Clear review: headphones for the stylish audiophile
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The Verge
Published: 23.10.2017
Focal Clear review: headphones for the stylish audiophile
4.5

These $1,500 headphones from France feel and sound divine

Focal Clear Focal Clear Review
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Audiophile On
Published: 27.10.2020
Focal Clear Review

In this Focal Clear review, we will be discussing the famous French speaker manufacturers latest mid priced audiophile headphones and comparing it to other options on the market. We also include purchasing advice and recommendations so you can make an informed choice.

Focal Clear Focal Clear Mg Headphones Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com
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HomeTheaterHifi.com
Published: 29.09.2021
Focal Clear Mg Headphones Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com

Focal of France keeps pressing to deliver innovative and great-sounding headphones. I reviewed this headphone’s predecessor, the Focal Clear, and much of the DNA from that superb listening device has made it into the Focal Clear Mg headphones, with major improvements in sound and comfort.

Focal Clear Review: Focal Clear
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www.themasterswitch.com
Published: 26.03.2020
Review: Focal Clear
4.3

See our in-depth review of the Focal Clear headphones, with our analysis of the design, comfort and fit, sound quality, accessories, and more.

Focal Clear Focal Clear Review
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SoundGuys
Published: 24.11.2017
Focal Clear Review

French audio company Focal has made some pretty great products in the past, but the new Focal Clear open-back headphones are my favorite.

Focal Clear Focal Clear review: One of the finest headphones money can buy (and you’ll need lots of it)
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 06.10.2017
Focal Clear review: One of the finest headphones money can buy (and you’ll need lots of it)
5.0

Astounding transparency, detail, clarity, and dynamics only begin to describe these cans' truly reference-quality performance.

Focal Clear Focal Clear MG review: officially the best wired headphones at the T3 Awards 2021
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T3
Published: 07.06.2021
Focal Clear MG review: officially the best wired headphones at the T3 Awards 2021

The Focal Clear MG headphones are about as good as it gets for luxurious home hi-fi

Focal Clear Focal Clear Mg review
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TechRadar
Published: 26.09.2021
Focal Clear Mg review

World-class headphones that offer stunning clarity and dynamics

Focal Clear Focal Clear MG
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AVForums
Published: 16.03.2021
Focal Clear MG
5.0

Hi-Fi review of the Focal Clear MG Headphone

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