[cactus_farmer]

XDuoo XA-10

 

[cactus_farmer]

Is that not a good enough source to be able to distinguish the higher bass impact of the Mg Clear over the LCD-X?

 

[jonathan c]

LCD-X 2021 and Focal Clear MG here. LCD-X has more bass volume and more technical, Focals are more dynamic with harder hitting bass (slam), they are just faster.

• I have to go with Andrew_WOT on this with two slight variants. I have LCD-X (2016) and Focal Clear OG.
• To me, Clear’s ‘impactfulness’ extends across the frequency spectrum: but it is not harsh, edgy, strident. I do use the Dekoni fenestrated sheepskin earpads.
• Driven by Icon Audio HP8 (Melz 6N8S pair, Telefunken ECC801S tubes), via Norne Audio Vykari cable, Clear OG has few peers in the area of forceful delivery with air and soundspace.