Abstract: It feels like Christmas morning here at Major HiFi. In a few hours time, the Focal Clear will arrive at our doorstep. There has been a lot of hype about these headphones. They are the mid-point-in price, and perhaps quality-between Focal's other audiophil...
No sibilance, no distortion, enchantingly pleasant to listen to, Lifelike vocals and instruments, Luxurious ear pads and enduring comfort, Excellent carry case and cable selection
More bass would have made them perfect, Not designed to withstand reckless use, You'll need a good amplifier to get the most out of them
Includes a complete set of quality cables and protective carrying case, Stylish, rocksolid build quality constructed with aluminum and comfy microfiber earcushions, Amazing soundstage, imaging and highs, all around more wellrounded product than Elear
A highend priced headphone designed for the deeppocketed consumer, The light coloring of Clear may attract dirt over time, Suspiciously similar to Elear in look, feel and in sound, questionable whether it's worth the extra $500
It's difficult to find fault in the acoustic signature of Clear on any level. That said, without hearing a direct comparison, it's difficult to discern exactly what problems Clear was meant to solve with Focal's upper-end headphone line, if not simply the...
Better sound than many $2,000 headphones we've heard, Astounding, lush sound reproduction, with exceptional transparency, resolution, and dynamics, Incredibly comfortable, thanks to exquisite materials and first-rate build quality
The price tag will be an insurmountable barrier for many, Sound leakage is a downside to most every open-back headphone
These are among the finest headphones you can buy, and they're priced accordingly...
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Published: 2017-10-06, Author: Theo , review by: macworld.com
Better sound than many $2,000 headphones we've heard, Astounding, lush sound reproduction, with exceptional transparency, resolution, and dynamics, Incredibly comfortable, thanks to exquisite materials and firstrate build quality
The price tag will be an insurmountable barrier for many, Sound leakage is a downside to most every openback headphone
Incredibly detailed sound, big bass, Nice case and cable selection
Spills everything, Highs a bit subdued
The Focal Clear does what a $2000 headphone should; bring a level of clarity to music you may not have heard before. With subdued highs and very open backs, these are more for private listening than ultra-critical...
Abstract: The market for headphones is growing and is expected to grow at a compound annual rate growth of over 7% for the next five years and is expected to exceed $20 billion in revenue by 2023. Little wonder then that we are seeing so many new players in the hea...
Restitution sonore naturelle et précise, Spatialisation et immersion à couper le souffle, Distorsion très basse, Fabrication et finitions impeccables, Excellente sensation de confort, Accessoires très complets
Toujours cette petite tendance chaleureuse dans le rendu, Sécurité de la fixation câble/casque un peu légère
Que dire du Focal Clear, si ce n'est que le fabricant vise encore très juste avec ce modèle ? Remarquablement immersif et précis, ce casque haut de gamme pousse d'un petit cran l'expérience d'écoute et de confort de l' Elear. Les ajouts sont pertinents e...
