FullBright1
Headphoneus Supremus
Received the Cleer Next Headphones.
Here are my initial impressions...
They are a dynamic ironless magnesium driver design that sounds close to Planar Technology,
If you didn't know they were a dynmaic headphone, you'd think they were refined Planar Tech.
If you are looking for an impressive set of microscopes for your ears, then lay your money down, for these.
There is nothing that ive heard, in this price range - $699 USD, that surpasses these headphones regarding detailed sonic analysis of all your favorite tunes.
Phrases like. : Analytical Perfection..... Sonic Transparency....... Detailed analysis........would definitely categorize what this set of headphones can do.
Perhaps the cliche of all cliche's is... "You'll hear things in your music that you've never heard before"... and this is NO JOKE when you strap these babies on your head and fire up your favorite "go to" song list.
Initially, you'll feel they are "sort of bright sounding", but that is always the Ear's initial reaction to an analytical listening experience as provided by really good headphones, and these are really good headphones.
Yes, they are modestly tuned to be north of the Treble Neutral Zone, but, they dont really delve into the land of SSSSSSSSSSS......
Think "Crisp" treble, vs, 8kHz awful.
Soundstage is comfy wide.
Ear Cups are comfy, and mildy warming your ears while you listen.
Headphones are noticeable when worn, but not noticeably heavy.
The overall aesthetic of this Headphone is "High Tech"
The Cleer Next will not forgive any badly recorded music.
Do you love Low Rez MP3 files, then look elsewhere.
Bass response is more about accuracy and truth regarding presentation and balance, tho these headphones do reach quite deep.
Is the bass too accurate to give loves of thumping dance music an epiphany? Ummmm, id have to let you decide that....as these are not exactly a bass-lover's go to set, but, as im a person who wants balance and accuracy as my headphone's prime directive, vs, "fun to listen to", experience, .... then....im a bit anti-bass head headphones biased.
The Mids that are provided by the Cleer Next, are articulate and insightful, vs lush and smooth. Upper mids are slightly punched but not into the land of "HONK".
This is a set of headphones that i would say are designed to please audiophiles, but will please a studio professional a whole lot more.
There is a real sense of "listening to the Music Mix" when you listen to any song using the Cleer Next.
These are really good sounding headphones with real leather pads....
Comfort is 8/10
Fatigue Free Listening 8/10
Sound Quality is 8.8+
Build Quality is 9+
Satisfaction Guarantee for most buyers, i'd estimate at 7.9/10
Maybe the most remarkable thing about these headphones is how they retrieve so much detail and provide so much articulate clarity and musical accuracy, yet, never sound harsh... and all this from a non-planar design.
Who will love them? Those looking for all the musical details. The sound of these headphones reminds me of a "WHO" song from the '60s...."I can see for miles and miles".... as you will, with these on your ears.
Who will hate them? Extreme Bass lovers. Lovers of "rolled off treble"..
Box is good, nice interior.
Cable is (1) Long, with 1/4 Gold adapter.
Cable is thick, black, stiff, heavy, quality.
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Here are my initial impressions...
They are a dynamic ironless magnesium driver design that sounds close to Planar Technology,
If you didn't know they were a dynmaic headphone, you'd think they were refined Planar Tech.
If you are looking for an impressive set of microscopes for your ears, then lay your money down, for these.
There is nothing that ive heard, in this price range - $699 USD, that surpasses these headphones regarding detailed sonic analysis of all your favorite tunes.
Phrases like. : Analytical Perfection..... Sonic Transparency....... Detailed analysis........would definitely categorize what this set of headphones can do.
Perhaps the cliche of all cliche's is... "You'll hear things in your music that you've never heard before"... and this is NO JOKE when you strap these babies on your head and fire up your favorite "go to" song list.
Initially, you'll feel they are "sort of bright sounding", but that is always the Ear's initial reaction to an analytical listening experience as provided by really good headphones, and these are really good headphones.
Yes, they are modestly tuned to be north of the Treble Neutral Zone, but, they dont really delve into the land of SSSSSSSSSSS......
Think "Crisp" treble, vs, 8kHz awful.
Soundstage is comfy wide.
Ear Cups are comfy, and mildy warming your ears while you listen.
Headphones are noticeable when worn, but not noticeably heavy.
The overall aesthetic of this Headphone is "High Tech"
The Cleer Next will not forgive any badly recorded music.
Do you love Low Rez MP3 files, then look elsewhere.
Bass response is more about accuracy and truth regarding presentation and balance, tho these headphones do reach quite deep.
Is the bass too accurate to give loves of thumping dance music an epiphany? Ummmm, id have to let you decide that....as these are not exactly a bass-lover's go to set, but, as im a person who wants balance and accuracy as my headphone's prime directive, vs, "fun to listen to", experience, .... then....im a bit anti-bass head headphones biased.
The Mids that are provided by the Cleer Next, are articulate and insightful, vs lush and smooth. Upper mids are slightly punched but not into the land of "HONK".
This is a set of headphones that i would say are designed to please audiophiles, but will please a studio professional a whole lot more.
There is a real sense of "listening to the Music Mix" when you listen to any song using the Cleer Next.
These are really good sounding headphones with real leather pads....
Comfort is 8/10
Fatigue Free Listening 8/10
Sound Quality is 8.8+
Build Quality is 9+
Satisfaction Guarantee for most buyers, i'd estimate at 7.9/10
Maybe the most remarkable thing about these headphones is how they retrieve so much detail and provide so much articulate clarity and musical accuracy, yet, never sound harsh... and all this from a non-planar design.
Who will love them? Those looking for all the musical details. The sound of these headphones reminds me of a "WHO" song from the '60s...."I can see for miles and miles".... as you will, with these on your ears.
Who will hate them? Extreme Bass lovers. Lovers of "rolled off treble"..
Box is good, nice interior.
Cable is (1) Long, with 1/4 Gold adapter.
Cable is thick, black, stiff, heavy, quality.
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