[headstef]

...Plan to hook up the Neumann later, Deo volente, and do an a/b with the Clear OG.

That would be very interesting. I have only listened to the MG Pro and the Utopia (2022) in comparison with the Neumann.

 

[Ben86]

Has anyone tried "FiiO LL-RC 2024" modular headphone cable with any of Focal headphones? FiiO says that it is compatible with Clear, Elegia, Stellia... I'm looking for a good quality (sound and build) balanced 4.4 cable for my Focal Clear and Elegia heaphones to order from EU or Aliexpress under 100€

Post in thread 'Furukawa Monocrystalline Copper Headphone Cable LL-RC 2024 Is Officially Released!' https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fur...4-is-officially-released.972019/post-18022111

Also found this new "Meze 99" 4.4 balanced cable that should be compatible with Focal Clear and Elegia as well it looks thinner and more practical than FiiO cable.

https://www.wifimedia.eu/en/meze-audio-99-series-ofc-balanced-upgrade-cables.html?id=269307881

 

[Ichos]

Has anyone tried "FiiO LL-RC 2024" modular headphone cable with any of Focal headphones? FiiO says that it is compatible with Clear, Elegia, Stellia... I'm looking for a good quality (sound and build) balanced 4.4 cable for my Focal Clear and Elegia heaphones to order from EU or Aliexpress under 100€

Post in thread 'Furukawa Monocrystalline Copper Headphone Cable LL-RC 2024 Is Officially Released!' https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fur...4-is-officially-released.972019/post-18022111

Also found this new "Meze 99" 4.4 balanced cable that should be compatible with Focal Clear and Elegia as well it looks thinner and more practical than FiiO cable.

https://www.wifimedia.eu/en/meze-audio-99-series-ofc-balanced-upgrade-cables.html?id=269307881

 

[Ben86]

How is the sound? Is it an upgrade from stock cable?

 

[Ichos]

How is the sound? Is it an upgrade from stock cable?

This is an open sounding and dynamic cable. Crystal clear and transparent with excellent detail retrieval. Not bright or harsh. Highly resolving and refined. A well made and good sounding cable. Like all pure silver cables, it is recommended to burn it for a lot of hours. This is something I do but since I don't monitor the progress I can't vouch for its need. Don't be afraid of pure silver, I use only silver cables and don't find them bright or harsh.

 

[Ben86]

This is an open sounding and dynamic cable. Crystal clear and transparent with excellent detail retrieval. Not bright or harsh. Highly resolving and refined. A well made and good sounding cable. Like all pure silver cables, it is recommended to burn it for a lot of hours. This is something I do but since I don't monitor the progress I can't vouch for its need. Don't be afraid of pure silver, I use only silver cables and don't find them bright or harsh.

Thank you for your clarification. So, as I understand you are talking about "FiiO LL-RD 2024" pure silver cable. There is also a monocrystaline copper cable called "FiiO LL-RC 2024". I'm personally more interested in "Meze 99 series silver plated 4.4 OFC Copper 1.3 m cable" because it is lighter and thinner, so may better match my purpose to use my Focal Elegia when taking outside for a walk.

 

[Ichos]

Thank you for your clarification. So, as I understand you are talking about "FiiO LL-RD 2024" pure silver cable. There is also a monocrystaline copper cable called "FiiO LL-RC 2024". I'm personally more interested in "Meze 99 series silver plated 4.4 OFC Copper 1.3 m cable" because it is lighter and thinner, so may better match my purpose to use my Focal Elegia when taking outside for a walk.

Yes I am referring to the LL-RD 2024.

I have also used all the Meze cables, they are also of high quality, thin and lightweight with good handling.

 

[pataburd]

My favorite cables are solid core UPOCC silver.

 

[jonathan c]

Norne Audio Vykari

 

[Sp12er3]

Bought a very lightly used Clear, it came in with all the accessories looking pristine, headphone look and smell good as well, it's just, I hear some rattling on the left side, like there's a loose screw inside, I tried rotating the headphone to hear and find which cavity it's actually trapped in, but then its just gone, minutes later, sometimes when I put it in my hand wrong the loose screw sound come up again, but then gone again immediately, where is it settling in? Is it safe to play head phone as is?
This is just like an hour since unboxing, what do you guys think I should do? Firstly tho, How do you actually detach the pads on these?

 

[zootx]

Bought a very lightly used Clear, it came in with all the accessories looking pristine, headphone look and smell good as well, it's just, I hear some rattling on the left side, like there's a loose screw inside, I tried rotating the headphone to hear and find which cavity it's actually trapped in, but then its just gone, minutes later, sometimes when I put it in my hand wrong the loose screw sound come up again, but then gone again immediately, where is it settling in? Is it safe to play head phone as is?
This is just like an hour since unboxing, what do you guys think I should do? Firstly tho, How do you actually detach the pads on these?

I had this also with a demo unit. I lubed the metal headband part that you can extend/protract. The rattling sound is gone and did not reappear over the last 3 years.

 

[Ben86]

I'm looking to replace my old worn out Focal Clear OG pads with Dekoni pads. Which one would be a better choice: "Dekoni Elite Fenestrated Sheepskin" or "Dekoni Custom Stellia" pads? Any advice would be very helpful

 

[AnyDave]

I'm looking to replace my old worn out Focal Clear OG pads with Dekoni pads. Which one would be a better choice: "Dekoni Elite Fenestrated Sheepskin" or "Dekoni Custom Stellia" pads? Any advice would be very helpful

I prefer the Dekoni Fenstrated Sheepskin on Clears and the Dekoni Custom Stellia pads on Elegias. Others may have different preferences.

 

[Luckyleo]

I prefer the Dekoni Fenstrated Sheepskin on Clears and the Dekoni Custom Stellia pads on Elegias. Others may have different preferences.

I agree (for what's that worth!)

 

[Sp12er3]

I had this also with a demo unit. I lubed the metal headband part that you can extend/protract. The rattling sound is gone and did not reappear over the last 3 years.

Anyone having this similar experience? does the Clear not have silent updates during its run that solves some of these jankiness I've heard that early Elears/Elex also used to have?