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Focal Clear headphones
If you do get a tube amp, make sure it’s not an OTL. Clear doesn’t play well with high output impedances- makne
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Focal Clear headphones
What headphones were you used to listen to before? And what dac and amp do you use?- makne
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Focal Clear headphones
The bass quantity on the Clear doesn’t really have that much to do with power, as they’re pretty easy to drive. You can put them on an amp with a high output impedance (like I suspect the integrated Denon amp mentioned above has) and that will boost the midbass a lot. I do not recommend it...- makne
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Focal Clear headphones
He stated in his original comment that he had purchased a Clear Professional. Now, I own the regular Clear and still decided to buy an aftermarket cable for it. Even though the Clear cables are a huge step up from the Elear/Utopia cable, it’s still a bit too thick and stiff for my liking...- makne
- Post #5,740
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Focal Clear headphones
1) I use a Forza audioworks cable that I’m quite happy with. Doesn’t have the same «click» as the stock cable has (because of the ridge on the stock connector), but plugs in just as securely as a regular 3.5mm connector. Only thing that bothers me is that the connectors are a bit longer than the...- makne
- Post #5,718
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Focal Clear headphones
Soundstage definitely on the smaller side for an open-back, but imaging and separation, the proportions of the soundstage is all truly excellent. Especially in depth/layering I feel like the Clear is exceptional. For soundstage size and spaciousness, the Clear can’t compare to my HEX v2, but the...- makne
- Post #5,515
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Focal Clear headphones
They’re so tonally balanced, they’ll handle anything tbh. If it’s a good production, it’ll sound good. That said, stuff with tight and powerful dynamics, and that is not reliant on huge soundstage, is probably the best.- makne
- Post #5,470
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Focal Clear headphones
It's not just about power, but the quality (THD+N etc..). I do think you'll hear an improvement. The Clear is pretty sensitive/low impedance and yeah doesn't need a lot of power, but is revealing enough to show the quality of upstream components. Yet, it's relatively forgiving in terms of...- makne
- Post #5,446
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Focal Clear headphones
The Focals actually have pretty different sound signatures in terms of frequency response (Elear is a bit dark with very absent 3-5k region, Clear is pretty downright neutral harman-style, Utopia is a bit lean/bright with more aggressive upper treble), there's much more than driver material that...- makne
- Post #5,445
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Schiit Eitr impression and USB-SPDIF converters discussion
My Eitr has been working flawlessly since I bought it (not long after release). I often unplug and connect to different sources (macbook, pc, iphone) and turn on/off devices with the Eitr connected, never had an issue. Connects instantly. The Eitr’s power is connected to a Monster power surge...- makne
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Focal Clear headphones
From measurements (and to my ears), the Clear’s bass is pretty much on neutral harman-style. You probably prefer/are used to a bit more bass than that. Personally I use the HEX v2 when I want something with just a bit more bass. The Clear does respond quite well to eq (at least when driven...- makne
- Post #5,256
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Focal Clear headphones
anything with a high output impedance will screw with the FR, basically will boost midbass- makne
- Post #5,255
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Focal Clear headphones
Most aftermarket cable makers can make a cable for the Clears, as they use simple 3.5mm mono plugs. Personally I use a hybrid copper/silver cable from Forza Audioworks which I like a lot, very good looking, flexible lightwheight etc. There are many other good cable makers aswell such as effect...- makne
- Post #5,192
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Focal Clear headphones
Woo audio stands come both as a double and as a single. Maybe a double for the two Focals, and then a single for the HD800?- makne
- Post #5,099
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Focal Clear headphones
Schiit Loki may be what you want :) As easy as possible RCA in RCA out, 4 band eq with knobs. Looks good aswell- makne
- Post #5,096
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