[Satir]

n/a

 

[uelover]

What I have read over the past couple of posts is the expression of a strong desire for Focal to create a closed-back headphones - I guess we all love their headphones so much that we would like to have a similar ones that's closed too.

Now, without needing to develop a thesis (on Head-Fi forum) as to why a closed-back headphone is important, I propose that writing an email directly to Focal would prove to be a lot more productive. If there are enough of such emails, the Focal Marketing Department would be convinced of a strong market demand for a closed-back TOTL headphone.

 

[ubs28]

Nomax already said Focal are working on a closed headphone.

 

[emrelights1973]

The maybe the reason for less closed back headphones are in the market because of something called IEM or even better CIEM.....

 

[ubs28]

Closed back headphones are more popular than open headphones in this market.

Look at Beats, Bose and so on .... They outsell open headphones

 

[Satir]

There are more than few who cannot wear IEM/CIEM phones because of ear canal issues and/or just don't find in-ear phones comfortable for long listening sessions. I am one and have meet others at headphone shows who have similar issues with in-ear phones.

 

[Satir]

n/a

 

[dontfeedphils]

Can we get back to the Clear? Focal doesn't make a closed set, some think they should, some think they should've months ago. Some people prefer closed, some prefer open, some prefer IEMs. Can't make everyone happy.

I'd rather discuss the headphones at hand.

 

[qrtas]

@ubs28 More popular doesn’t mean better sound. More popular means for the masses. The masses don’t really care much about sound. The audiophile community is a very small compared to the community that uses Bose and beats and usually we don’t care what the masses use. We look for the best possible sound, not what the masses are are using

 

[Beagle]

Nomax already said Focal are working on a closed headphone.

Should be out by this afternoon..

 

[banco-sg]

Should be out by this afternoon..

Wait what? For real?

 

[Beagle]

The way Focal spews out headphones these days? Wouldn't doubt it..

 

[loplop]

Does anyone have or want to give a side to side comparison of the LCD-X and the Clear?

I have both. To me, these headphones are quite different; although they both have wildly different amplification preferences (IMO) so it's hard to really directly compare as each seems to prefer different amplifiers... so you're always listening to a slightly different chain.

Generally, though, the Clear is more even-sounding in terms of frequency response, has somewhat drier but very detailed bass, presents a more open soundstage, and has better microdynamic shading and detail retrieval. LCDX has more power in the sub-bass region, hits a little harder, has a more intimate "stage," and has a slight warmth and lushness to the midband.

Hope that helps!

 

[conquerator2]

Were there any comparisons vs the Aeon and Ether Flow Open? That'd be awesome

 

[franz12]

Nomax already said Focal are working on a closed headphone.

Should be out by this afternoon..

Yup. focal spirit classic bluetooth is coming this afternoon.