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Focal Elear

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Pros

  • unobtrusive and comfortable
  • mids are smooth
  • and highs are crisp and clean

Cons

  • with not a line or curve of its entire form being superfluous
  • PS1000e is hardly a fair comparison for soundstage and imaging
  • easy to get a handle on

Key specs

  • 80 Ω
  • 5, 23000 Hz
  • Open
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Focal Elear - Pros & Cons

Focal Elear

Pros

  • unobtrusive and comfortable
  • mids are smooth
  • and highs are crisp and clean
  • Build quality
  • design
  • and comfort
  • Elear is clearer and more open
  • Their detail and transparency are uncanny
  • the space between microphone and singer feels tangible:
  • bass weight
  • dynamic ease

Cons

  • with not a line or curve of its entire form being superfluous
  • PS1000e is hardly a fair comparison for soundstage and imaging
  • easy to get a handle on
  • Gizmodo Australia The music faded
  • cheap moisturiser and op shop shirt
  • they were too far above me and my budget
  • didn t feel too much of a burden
  • Peasant amps bowed down in the presence of The King
  • Headphones are unnatural compared to speakers
  • it s hard to escape the hype on this headphone
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Focal Elear - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
80 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
450 g
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Focal Elear - 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
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
Cable length4
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector6.3mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery operatedno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Aluminium,Black
  • Black
Acoustic designOpen
Attachment typeHeadband
Body material
  • Aluminium
  • Leather
CategoryAudiophile
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Sound
Impedance80.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 23000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.3 %
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Features
Carrying caseyes

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Focal Elear Focal - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.9
Based on 12 reviews
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Focal Elear I Want To Vigorously Make Out With Focal's Elear And Clear Headphones
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 12.02.2018
I Want To Vigorously Make Out With Focal's Elear And Clear Headphones

I lifted the magnetic latch of Focal Elear’s cardboard storage box, its soft lining reminiscent of acoustic foam, as though pushing open a heavy mahogany door. Within, I found the open back headphones reclining on a chaise lounge by an open fire, shirt open. “I’ve been waiting for you,” Elear...

Focal Elear Focal Elear Over-Ear Headphone Review
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Audioholics Home Theater, HDTV, Receivers, Speakers, Blu-ray Reviews and News
Published: 14.06.2016
Focal Elear Over-Ear Headphone Review

Focal has just drastically upped its headphone game with two very high-end models. Utopia and Elear are made in France and about to hit the market. We got the exclusive on the Elear review sample.

Focal Elear Gramophone Dreams #13: Audeze The King & Focal Elear
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Stereophile.com
Published: 29.11.2016
Gramophone Dreams #13: Audeze The King & Focal Elear

My passion for listening to music through headphones is fueled by the enhanced sense of intimacy and extra feeling of connectedness I experience in rediscovering recordings I already love. You know the old audiophile cliché: It's like hearing my record collection for the first time. High-quality headphones provide a sharper-than-box-speaker lens that lets me experience lyrics, melodies, and instrumental textures more close-up and magnified.

Focal Elear Focal Elear headphone review – The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 10.09.2016
Focal Elear headphone review – The Gadgeteer
Focal Elear Review: Focal Elear - Hyperior - Headfonia Reviews
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Headfonia Reviews
Published: 22.06.2017
Review: Focal Elear - Hyperior - Headfonia Reviews

The Focal Elear is Focal's most affordable high-end headphone. It's been on our recommended list ever since it came out. A full review, now on Headfonia!

Focal Elear Focal Elear Headphones
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Sound & Vision
Published: 12.01.2017
Focal Elear Headphones

Performance Build Quality Comfort Value

Focal Elear Review: Focal Elear Open Back Headphones
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Technabob
Published: 10.07.2016
Review: Focal Elear Open Back Headphones

Headphones are like cars. There are cheap and basic ones that get the job done, and then there are Ferraris. The Focal Elear is one of the luxury

Focal Elear Focal Elear Review | The Headphone List
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The Headphone List
Published: 05.03.2017
Focal Elear Review | The Headphone List

A review of the Elear open-back full-size headphones from legendary speaker manufacturer Focal

Focal Elear Focal Elear Open-Back Headphones Prove You Get What You Pay For
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GearDiary
Published: 24.04.2017
Focal Elear Open-Back Headphones Prove You Get What You Pay For

“These cost how much?” Raina asked. “Just listen to them,” I urged. Raina put on the headphones and played some of her favorite tunes.“ It didn’t take long for her to become a fan of

Focal Elear Focal Elear Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 20.12.2018
Focal Elear Review
3.9

The Focal Elear are good open-back critical listening headphones. They are very well-built and very comfortable for long listening sessions thanks to well-padded...

Focal Elear 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 Elear Focal Elear headphones review: Should you ever pay $1000 for headphones?
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iMore
Published: 02.06.2018
Focal Elear headphones review: Should you ever pay $1000 for headphones?
3.5

Focal's Elear headphones are made for diehard audiophiles — a niche market where you can find better for less.

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