Latest Thread Images

IMG_4054.jpg
IMG_7820.jpeg
IMG_4125.jpeg
IMG_7750.jpeg
IMG_7504.jpeg
IMG_7482.jpeg
IMG_4365.jpeg 20240305_184615.JPG 4365CF56-4F6D-4DD6-A126-8EC91DCE04AA.jpeg photo_2024-03-01_16-05-53.jpg Jart Audio + Focal Clear - 2.jpeg Jart Audio + Focal Clear - 3.jpeg Jart Audio + Focal Clear - 4.jpeg 20230415_174103.JPG Screenshot_20240105_141724.png Loudness.png 60E7AC5F-9B58-48A7-853A-46DC6A80EDFD.jpeg 0E74D646-56D3-4132-B744-B77A1AC1B1FD.jpeg DAAB8E16-F385-4AC9-844F-B4E1FCA35A8A.jpeg 20240102_222450.JPG
See full thread gallery...
Focal Clear headphones
Apr 3, 2018 at 4:07 AM Post #3,271 of 12,543
endressth said:
I am really impressed about the clears, i even prefer them to the Utopia....utopia sounds a bit too revealing, especially on bad recordings...and you have to spent a lot more money ... The Elear is nice, but lacks upper midrange. The clear is among the best over ear headphones in the world and worth the price
Click to expand...

How would you compares the Focal Utopia vs. the Ultrasone Signature Pro? I have the Signature Pro for 2 year, I really like it. 1 of the reason I go w/ that is because it's portable. The Focal Utopia is not portable but it does comes in a box. So I'm really interested in knowing how's the sound quality difference?
 
Apr 3, 2018 at 6:28 AM Post #3,272 of 12,543
Hello happy hopping,

I have to admit I am not a big fan of Ultrasone (and i guess you are...). My house is only 230km away from their manufacturing location and I basically tested all their product lineup.....especially the more expensive ones....which are...yeah...not that great considering the price. I dont remember how the signature pro sounded to be fair and honest, but you should check the measurements from tyll and compare them with the utopia. Even here in Germany, Ultrasone has a rather bad reputation....

As is said, I ended up with the Clear, because to me, these are the best bang for the buck . The clear is not cheap, but you get what you pay for. And this sentence cannot be applied to every high end over head earphone ^^, often you spend a lot of money having huge expectations and in the end the only feeling you got is disappointment.
 
Apr 3, 2018 at 12:17 PM Post #3,274 of 12,543
LordBorg said:
Yes, I do that alternating between the Clear and my LCD-2C and Aeon Flows... they're so different that IMO they complement each other... I use the ones that I feel like at that moment and depending on the kind of music I'm listening to as well.
Click to expand...

Focal Clear, Focal Elear, MrSpeaker Aeon Open, and Audeze LCD 2C in front of me right now. Had use all of them for the last few days.

Technical wise about micro detail level, soundstage quality, separation in sound, definitely Clear in top position. Elear is still as good as ever, but Clear really step up the bar and I feel it's really more mature headphone compare to its sibling (both sound quality and build quality wise). Biggest improvement in term of neutrality, micro detail, soundstage, and definition of each instrument/vocal notes.

Both planar remains unique in presentation compare to dynamic brother, Aeon for its warm and inviting sound, LCD 2C as the prince of darkness.

For now, based on my taste and my song selection, I think have Clear and LCD 2C would be the best option.
 
Apr 3, 2018 at 12:39 PM Post #3,275 of 12,543
endressth said:
Hello happy hopping,

I have to admit I am not a big fan of Ultrasone (and i guess you are...). My house is only 230km away from their manufacturing location and I basically tested all their product lineup.....especially the more expensive ones....which are...yeah...not that great considering the price. I dont remember how the signature pro sounded to be fair and honest, but you should check the measurements from tyll and compare them with the utopia. Even here in Germany, Ultrasone has a rather bad reputation....

As is said, I ended up with the Clear, because to me, these are the best bang for the buck . The clear is not cheap, but you get what you pay for. And this sentence cannot be applied to every high end over head earphone ^^, often you spend a lot of money having huge expectations and in the end the only feeling you got is disappointment.
Click to expand...

I like Focal and their customer service, they are excellent. I bought Ultrasone 1 to 2 yr. ago, and the street price at the time is about $1600 for the signature pro. I also look into Sennheiser at the time, but the deciding factor is: a product made from a good country, such as UK, Italy, France, Germany etc. and it has to be foldable, because I'm using it at the gym only.

So I end up w/ Ultrasone. I'm interested in this Focal Utopia because it's Berylium based. Other than that, it's members here at the Ultrasone Signature Pro thread that highly recommend the Signature pro
 
Apr 3, 2018 at 2:47 PM Post #3,277 of 12,543
endressth said:
You are using an 1600 dollar headphone in the gym? :-D ... Haha nice job right now i imagine someone's wearing the utopias while doing cardio .... wow what a picture in my mind
Click to expand...
We have a guy at our incredibly loud, obnoxious, LA Fitness using a pair of Utopia's with the Woo portable tube amp. Rachael Ray and Ed Sheeran are constantly blaring ads every 45 seconds on the PA above... The guy is always wearing a Mercedes tshirt too :)
 
Apr 3, 2018 at 3:24 PM Post #3,278 of 12,543
MrPanda said:
We have a guy at our incredibly loud, obnoxious, LA Fitness using a pair of Utopia's with the Woo portable tube amp. Rachael Ray and Ed Sheeran are constantly blaring ads every 45 seconds on the PA above... The guy is always wearing a Mercedes tshirt too :)
Click to expand...
That’s incredible....using a Utopia in the gym is a TRUE audiophile. Take note y’all!

Edit- did you mean Lana de Rey? Or Is dude listening to cooking shows on there. Please tell me the latter...
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Apr 3, 2018 at 3:25 PM Post #3,279 of 12,543
MrPanda said:
We have a guy at our incredibly loud, obnoxious, LA Fitness using a pair of Utopia's with the Woo portable tube amp. Rachael Ray and Ed Sheeran are constantly blaring ads every 45 seconds on the PA above... The guy is always wearing a Mercedes tshirt too :)
Click to expand...

This man should be arrested lol. I don't even let my cats get close to my pair.
 
Apr 3, 2018 at 6:28 PM Post #3,282 of 12,543
MrPanda said:
We have a guy at our incredibly loud, obnoxious, LA Fitness using a pair of Utopia's with the Woo portable tube amp. Rachael Ray and Ed Sheeran are constantly blaring ads every 45 seconds on the PA above... The guy is always wearing a Mercedes tshirt too :)
Click to expand...

Just one reason I don't go to the gym. :wink:
 
Apr 3, 2018 at 7:54 PM Post #3,283 of 12,543
Another great review in the latest The Absolute Sound by Steve Stone on the Clear!
 
Apr 4, 2018 at 5:02 AM Post #3,284 of 12,543
Just got a mail from my dealer, said that I'll get a brand new one to replace the one that I had with some production issues, but it's in back-order since they are still sold out. Very nice service! Shame about the availability, the Clear is Clearly in crazy demand worldwide.
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.

Users who are viewing this thread

Total: 6 (members: 0, guests: 6)
Back
Top