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Feb 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM Post #12,931 of 13,002
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So glad I didnt sell my Clear OG. I forgot how wonderful sounding it is. Love its warm neutral signature. Acoustic guitars sound so divine. Nitsch Pietus Maximus is a perfect pairing amp.

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Feb 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM Post #12,934 of 13,002
Got my Clear OG in the mail today. The seller (from Reddit) included two extra set of stock earpads, which I'm now grateful for, because I think they were a smoker, and the ones they were using definitely smelled like it. the extras were still in the package, so I went ahead and switched them, and we're good to go, unless I put my nose right up to the headphones, which, I don't plan on doing often.

Comfort is actually really good. I think "normal" shaped headphones work well for my head shape. Sound is actually more laid back and smooth than I expected. Very tonally accurate, better bass punch than I expected (almost too much at points?) midrange is pretty lush sounding, and treble isn't harsh to me at all. Drum cymbals sound correct, and are not overbearing, though not forward in the mix at all, which is fine by me.

I'm impressed. I got these, the Arya Stealths, and the 109 Pros to compare, with the hope being to find a clear (lol) winner, but it's a pretty hard choice between the 109 Pros and the Clears honestly. Not in a rush, so I'll sit on that for a while.
 
Feb 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM Post #12,935 of 13,002
Feb 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM Post #12,936 of 13,002
UnderwaterB0i said:
Got my Clear OG in the mail today. The seller (from Reddit) included two extra set of stock earpads, which I'm now grateful for, because I think they were a smoker, and the ones they were using definitely smelled like it. the extras were still in the package, so I went ahead and switched them, and we're good to go, unless I put my nose right up to the headphones, which, I don't plan on doing often.

Comfort is actually really good. I think "normal" shaped headphones work well for my head shape. Sound is actually more laid back and smooth than I expected. Very tonally accurate, better bass punch than I expected (almost too much at points?) midrange is pretty lush sounding, and treble isn't harsh to me at all. Drum cymbals sound correct, and are not overbearing, though not forward in the mix at all, which is fine by me.

I'm impressed. I got these, the Arya Stealths, and the 109 Pros to compare, with the hope being to find a clear (lol) winner, but it's a pretty hard choice between the 109 Pros and the Clears honestly. Not in a rush, so I'll sit on that for a while.
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Clear's are great and they are my favourite.
I also had the 109 Pro's, but got rid of them after a few months.
I do have a set of Arya's (V2), but I don't find them nearly as good as the Clear's.
But of course it's all about personal preference.
 
Feb 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM Post #12,937 of 13,002
UnderwaterB0i said:
Got my Clear OG in the mail today. The seller (from Reddit) included two extra set of stock earpads, which I'm now grateful for, because I think they were a smoker, and the ones they were using definitely smelled like it. the extras were still in the package, so I went ahead and switched them, and we're good to go, unless I put my nose right up to the headphones, which, I don't plan on doing often.

Comfort is actually really good. I think "normal" shaped headphones work well for my head shape. Sound is actually more laid back and smooth than I expected. Very tonally accurate, better bass punch than I expected (almost too much at points?) midrange is pretty lush sounding, and treble isn't harsh to me at all. Drum cymbals sound correct, and are not overbearing, though not forward in the mix at all, which is fine by me.

I'm impressed. I got these, the Arya Stealths, and the 109 Pros to compare, with the hope being to find a clear (lol) winner, but it's a pretty hard choice between the 109 Pros and the Clears honestly. Not in a rush, so I'll sit on that for a while.
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Even to this day the Clear OG is still a top performer and its even better at the current market price new and used. Need to grab more pads as the grey ones tend to get dirty; even though, I only wear them after showering.
 
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Feb 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM Post #12,938 of 13,002
s2kphile said:
Even to this day the Clear OG is still a top performer and its even better that the current market price new and used. Need to grab more pads as the grey ones to get dirty; even though, I only wear them after showering.
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These came with two extra sets. I put a new set on immediately (yes I know how expensive they are, haha) and I have a backup. I'll gauge how fast these wear down on me, then decide if I need to stock up.
 
Feb 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM Post #12,940 of 13,002
Huh, yeah these things are really cool. I can throw any genre at them. Progressive metal (my bread and butter), emo/hardcore, hip hop, pop, country, indie rock... it all works. Might end up getting the Capra strap. I only have 3 clicks left on each side though, will that be enough to add the strap? @ttys0 I think you are the only person in here I saw mention the Capra strap.
 
Feb 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM Post #12,941 of 13,002
UnderwaterB0i said:
Huh, yeah these things are really cool. I can throw any genre at them. Progressive metal (my bread and butter), emo/hardcore, hip hop, pop, country, indie rock... it all works. Might end up getting the Capra strap. I only have 3 clicks left on each side though, will that be enough to add the strap? @ttys0 I think you are the only person in here I saw mention the Capra strap.
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Should be fine? Here's what it looks on mine. It just hooks onto the metal yokes, and there's a plastic piece that then snaps over the top to keep it from popping off.

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Feb 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM Post #12,942 of 13,002
Feb 23, 2025 at 9:39 PM Post #12,944 of 13,002
I have a Clear OG coming next week. I was wondering what the best option is for a headband cover. I know the headband and pads are prone to discolour over time.
 
Feb 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM Post #12,945 of 13,002
MacMan31 said:
I have a Clear OG coming next week. I was wondering what the best option is for a headband cover. I know the headband and pads are prone to discolour over time.
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This is what I have been using for over four years ...
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