The Focal Elear have been the worst sounding headphone that I have heard so far. I absolutely hated them. They honked so much in my ears that I had to return them to Amazon after 3 weeks. They have a peak in the midrange that I couldn't digest. I was so happy that I got my $1000 dollar back. I don't get it why everyone gives these headphones great reviews.
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BobG55
I can't agree more. I could repeat word for word your review of this overblown, overpriced, God awful headphone. And, you hit the nail right on the head : the peak in the midrange is absolutely incomprehensible. Let me add the very recessed highs & the recessed transient sound. Before hearing this headphone I thought the HD700 was the worst "high priced" headphone I'd heard but it's pretty decent compared to the Elear. I also don't get the praise for the Elear. But, everyone's different.
