Sure. That is also the way you can look at it. Interesting perspective. Well, I meant kind of similar tuning not a perfect copy of the original. Nobody wants that. Technical performance should go up not the other way with the newer model. But not at the cost of destroying some IMO fantastic...

I would say Focal is pretty cheeky based on DivineCurrent comments. Thanks for the comparison. If this is true indeed and we have something like HD600 and HD650 in general Focal managed to do the thing every fan of Senns classics have been waiting for. Upgraded them both into the modern...

Each to their own I guess. I agree with those who said it looks way better and even more luxurious than Utopia (..and for me than any other Focal headphone). The priority is sound. If it sounds great the colors are not important to me....I agree the original silver Clears are nice but not...

VERY exciting news indeed. I will wait for some in depth reviews especially from headphone show, DMS or Josh Valour. I already have Clear Pro and Elex. What I've learned in this hobby so far it is not worth to jump the hype train immediatelly after initial release. However, we could go blind...

Hi, It looks way too tight from the photo on ebay. O would also fear about the scratches from the zipper right on the plastic with Focal logo. I've been using this one instead...

Is there anyone who can help with one little detail? I'm curious about the black torx t6 screws (6x) for the cosmetic ring for my Clear Pro. Original ones out of the box seems to be a bit damaged from overtightening some of them from factory (I had the same issue on my first pair of Elex)....Not...

Well I can still hear way above 11 kHz (I am not that old only 30 years old..) and listening everything from Enya to Slayer or some hard bass... 😃 Edit: I can't wait to hear velour dekoni and now thinking about some perf. sheepskin variant too. However, dekoni nuggets for headband are way more...

Interesting opinion. I have quite the opposite experience especially with Elex pads. Even better balanced than stock and the velour Dekoni should be even better than stock. All in battle of subjective opinions. What I found with pad swapping is quite surprising. They don't affect sound very much...

Sure.... https://www.headphones.com/blogs/news/dekoni-pad-rolling-on-the-focal-clear EDIT: + Video

I second for Venus Audio cable. Be prepared for some lenghty reply times but eventually you'll get the cable each and every time. I believe it is a one man operation. For Clears I opted for Litz 8 wire combined copper/silver plated cable with Eidolic connectors, 4pin XLR, 2m meters in lenght. I...

It is loosing color a bit when you clean them up . I also noticed some dye bleeding when you lay them down and gently press against paper tissue (and leave them rest for few hours or even a day). Heating them up a bit is quite good to let all of the grease/hair oils get out of them. Just use...

Yes, output impedance is VERY important with Clear, Utopia and all others I guess. Headphone Show/Resolve reviewer recommended some high impedance output amp if you find Utopia bass shy in general - amp will act as eq profile instead some software solution. It will retain everything in FR only...

Thanks for confirmation. Now I will definitely get them along with Dekoni Nuggets...can't wait. Are these the real deal for sure? It iseems like a dream compared to 200 euros on their own site or anywhere else. If so, do they have red variation for Pro version?! I can't find anything...sadly..

Interesting. I have no idea if my pair (3 seems to be my lucky number) is that good but even Coliseum (some smooth-ass bass nice!) or 2049 - (total low rumble) are not clipping on half volume on my jot with internal DAC all maxed out on volume in win mixer and youtube volume....I feel I can go...

Sure Zimmer for the bass torture! Of course add ”Why So Serious” bass around 3:27 for cinema grade subs yeah super low.... Then Kendrick Lamar - DNA (Just wait for the countdown!), Verse and Bishop - Fifth Of Whiskey (Banshee Soundtrack), DJ Shadow - Three Ralphs...Try any of these and if they...

Neutron is not limiting it at all and my S9 is just fine. All pre-amp contols are turned off. I prefer early masterings with tons of dynamic range or vinyl rips over modern dynamically squashed and compressed mess where you can get volume with 10dB over zero when measured in replay gain....Just...

I agree. I just don't get how can you use these straight out of a phone. Seriously, I tried with Galaxy S9 for the chuckles and guess how it sounded? Horrible. Not enough volume even on max in Neutron player, anemic....weak. I'm using them with Yggdrasil A2 and freshly installed Unison board...

Fair enough. I am thinkin' about Dekoni pads too - Elite Velour based on Headphone Show/Resolve reviews recommendations. Maybe even more about “Dekoni Audio Nuggets” for headband. That one looks pretty neat and effective and comfy based on the reviews. The only issie seems to be the pretty...

Congrats. I can only concur. This thing is extremely addictive. Just consider/decide between the regular silver or pro version - same cans with different color scheme and accesories. Regular silver Clears shows pads degradation way more easily than Pro red pads.....Just look at the hassle I went...

Many, many thanks kdphan for this valuable post. You saved me from returning them for repairs. (Still under warranty). The process is pretty lenghty and who knows how would they treat my cans.... I actually have Clear Pro version with the same problem. Exactly the same left side and the same...