I own the Clear Mg, Radiance, and Bathys. I’m a fan.

Yeah, it was a reasonable/effective solution before low-impedance cans became more of the norm (presumably with the rise of the walkman/discman, where for similarly cost-sensitive reasons you'd rather need higher currents than higher voltages).

While it may flatter the Sennheisers, a few hundred ohms of output impedance will have much less agreeable effects for a lot of cans/IEMs, so I just want to assure OP that his headphone dongle is behaving as a modern headphone amp ought to.

Its a Station on Apple Music app. They partnered with TuneIn.

Or directly on TuneIn app.

TuneIn sounds better. There’s is a 7 day trial.

Can you recommend me an álbum of Ibiza chill music? Thank you .

Oh baby youre so deep

if you want something better I can easily point to the 770 Pro 80 ohm. Other than that maybe DT 700 Pro x if you don't mind spending more.

This setting seems to 'fixed' the headphone for me, it's closer to the demo unit I tried out now. its much better, but still, if it needs EQ then I don't think I can let it pass, it's a studio headphones, it isn't supposed to need EQ to begin with. I can't imagine mixing with this and have to compensate for this much bass.

EQ

Could you share a link?

found it

I would love to try them out, but I require the cable to only attach on one side, which means most of them wouldn't work for my primary setup.

The open backs (Clear, Utopia) are very well tuned with particularly good dynamics and impact. Soundstage is smaller than something like a HD800S or Arya but sometimes you want that. The HD800S soundstage can be big to the point where it feels unnatural and lacks impact, the Clear feels more natural and has much better punch.

Soundstage while smaller than headphones with the very largest soundstage is still larger than the Sennheiser HD6X0 series. The OG Clear as /u/lh-95 says is a direct upgrade to the HD6XX, it's a very similar sound signature, but more technical, more detailed, more "clear", like the veil has been lifted. So if you like the HD6XX, you'd probably like the OG Clear.

Build quality is poor (the headband is a particular point of failure and is creaky even if it hasn't failed) and failure rates (both headband and driver) on certain models are very high. Replacement parts are ridiculously expensive, this includes the pads which are $200 MSRP. If you are in the US though there are some places selling Focal pads at lower prices, around $100. Third party pads are available but sound different.

It depends I think as well what you can pick them up for. The A$999 Addicted to Audio (Australia) price on the OG Clear is equivalent to US$600 ex-tax which is an insanely low price for the OG Clear.

Many prefer the OG Clear to the Clear MG, which seems overly dark. I haven't heard the latter, but I suspect I'd prefer the OG Clear which is a great headphone, if not perfect (but nothing is).

Is there a headphone that doesn't get hate? Utopias are among my favorite all-rounder headphones, though their QC rep scares me a bit and replacement pads are as extortionately priced as the headphones. Their stock cables are also pretty shit, so if you're the kind of person to buy expensive cables, that's something else to budget for. I think these are headphones on the HD600 upgrade track, if that makes any sense. If you don't dig those, you won't dig these, and vice versa.

Only have experience with the Clear MG, its a awesome allrounder.

Wow I'm sure these will be groundbreaking! Or maybe not.

> Guys, after years of experimenting with my ZMF Aeolus and Focal Clears, spending countless hours debating open backs vs closed backs, and drooling over Schiit DACs and amps, I finally figured out the secret to audio nirvana... It was the Koss Porta Pro all along!

(Generated by a-fi bot, seemed relevent here 🤣)

Random question: are you using Powerline ethernet? Those things spam EMF like there's no tomorrow.

Have you tried 700 Pro X or Sundara closed-back? If so let me know how you think. I’m looking at those.

I first listened to Focal Clears auditioning them next to HD800S and Hifiman Arya Stealths.

They did not stand out to me for any particular aspect whilst the HD800S had that grand soundstage and the Aryas were great in their all round technicalities.

Unfortunately the HD800S were not suited to my music choices and I experienced sibilance with the Aryas and ended up not buying any of them.

I then realised that whilst the Clears didn’t “stand out” there wasn’t anything wrong with them. Technically great, with an enjoyable sound signature (for me) and available at a discounted price (in Australia) I bought them on a whim thinking I was “settling”.

Now after several months of living with them, I’ve become very appreciative of them. With great dynamics, a fun tuning and good levels of comfort without being too picky with sources they truly a jack of all trades, master of none.

In my mind they’re basically a direct upgrade to my HD6XXs and I don’t find the compulsion to buy anything else dynamic driver based. I have become cautious about the headband but no issues have developed with my manhandling and was a bit peeved about the cost of the pads (ZMF to the rescue) but am definitely a fan of Focal now and would look towards a newer Clear Mg or perhaps a Utopia if I decided to full send.

I love them and don’t feel like I’m missing out on much (except for maybe having a planar for the sake of having a planar)

Yes of course I do, you don't?

🤦

My clear og hasn't broken yet. It's my favorite and most expensive.

You also have a night/amp? ;)

Rights now i am testing various closed and open backs. I tested 6 so far. I had the unpleasure to listen to K371 and had the same impressions. I used it with ifi hip dac 2 and after 10 minutes i decided to return them asap. Maybe i got a bad pair but i will not give them a second try.

I dont need this , but I immediately looked to see how much it would cost me. Nice

Gotta fix the posture and headphones are on backwards. First thing I noticed.

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