[Swiftfalcon]

Most definitely the Utopia is way above the Clear . Unfortunately only for the first fifteen minutes. Then the fatiguing nature of the Utopias kicks in. Then from minute 16 + the Clear shines.

Hahaa I know what you mean. Utopia is a very demanding headphone. It throws the full force and fury of the music in stunning clarity and detail.

 

[donlin]

no one thinking that the appearance of Elex is making Clear into a very embarrassed position?

Nope

 

[PopZeus]

The only comment from Tyll’s review that had me wondering wassup was that he
claims bigger bass response from the Clear than the Elear. And looking at the FR graph, I might assume that because the treble on the Clear is so much more refined, he can listen to the Clears at a higher volume than its sibling hedphones, thereby effectively increasing the bass and mid response in relation to the treble.

This assertion has me taking another look at this headphone.

 

[Wildcatsare1]

I have an R2R DAC in my main System a Monarchy, with dual PCM63Ks, along with the Herron 5 and MICROZOTL 2 are fantastic with the Clear. For portable use, the Chord Mojo rivals my main System.

 

[PeteSTRADAMUS]

Wait for Lady Diana before jumping to the Utopia.

I don't think my Mojo can handle the Diana properly.

 

[nlwouter]

I am currently using the audio gd nfb11 amp for my clear and they pair quite nice, but maybe lack a little bit of bass. I am looking into some balanced amps/ dacs because i heard such great things about using the clears balanced. Does anyone have a recommendation for a fully balanced amp/ dac combo under 1k?

 

[Wildcatsare1]

no one thinking that the appearance of Elex is making Clear into a very embarrassed position?

Absolutely not, the Elex is made for a price point, the Clear is probably (having not heard the Elex, so grain of salt) a superior headphone. It’s target is the Elair, which is probably coming off of the WOF.

 

[LaCuffia]

I don't think my Mojo can handle the Diana properly.

Ask Joe from Abyss...I think the Diana is supposed to be fairly easy to drive, at least compared to the 1266.

 

[Paulo Abreu]

I am currently using the audio gd nfb11 amp for my clear and they pair quite nice, but maybe lack a little bit of bass. I am looking into some balanced amps/ dacs because i heard such great things about using the clears balanced. Does anyone have a recommendation for a fully balanced amp/ dac combo under 1k?

Questyle CMA400i, $799, fully balanced.

Plenty of digital inputs, 4 pin XLR balanced, 2.5mm TRRS balanced and 1/4 inch SE. Doesn't have analogue inputs, works as a headphone amp or as a dac with SE or XLR balanced outputs for an amp/home system. Very good with Clear

 

[StageOne]

24 hours and I caved, ordered the Clears. I'll post up a review vs the Elears when I get them and have had a few hours to listen.

 

[Wildcatsare1]

24 hours and I caved, ordered the Clears. I'll post up a review vs the Elears when I get them and have had a few hours to listen.

Give them 50 hours of burn in before you compare them.

 

[PeteSTRADAMUS]

Ask Joe from Abyss...I think the Diana is supposed to be fairly easy to drive, at least compared to the 1266.

Isn't the sensitivity at 91db? I always thought with a low OHM number and the higher the sensitivity number means that it requires less power to get the volume up higher fasrer, I am probably wrong.

 

[MadMike]

24 hours and I caved, ordered the Clears. I'll post up a review vs the Elears when I get them and have had a few hours to listen.

If you can EQ the Elears (trial the True-Fi software) that would be ideal.

 

[mtoc]

I strongly recommend Tyll try the Adx5000

 

[SaddleSC]

Well...after seeing the review from Inner Fidelity and reading a bit more about the Clear, I just pulled the trigger and placed an order. They will be here on Thursday! I am very excited to compare them to my HD800S and my LCD3. I will report back with initial impressions at the end of the week