[RobinTim]

I believe that Eric was the same person that informed me that the Clear Professional was going to be tuned differently than the Clear. Similar to what they did with the Listen and Listen Professional.

With regards to the tuning I received the same (wrong) information, but by a different person.

 

[musicmaker]

i just orde

It’s held together by press-buttons. The buttons have padding in between them and the headband (see pic with thumb). Maybe photos from different angle will help... (see below)

I got these from local re-seller in Singapore (PM me if you're interested in getting one in SG) but I did a google and do see something similar (I can't confirm its the same) on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Headphone-Sennheiser-Audio-Technica-Replacement-Protector/dp/B00OF71WWO).

Thank you ! I just ordered protection for my clears

 

[joseph69]

I just ordered protection for my clears

Good thing!
We wouldn't want little Clears running all over the place.

 

[kino lau]

I've been in contact with the U.S. Focal support and wrote this morning asking about a replaceable headband. Here is the response:

On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 11:40 AM, Eric Adler (Service) <service@audioplusservices.com> wrote:

David,

The headband will be available as a part eventually. I have the parts list, but not the prices yet.

Take care,

ERIC ADLER
FOCAL NORTH AMERICA // S U P P O R T & S E R V I C E
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I believe that Eric was the same person that informed me that the Clear Professional was going to be tuned differently than the Clear. Similar to what they did with the Listen and Listen Professional.

With regards to the tuning I received the same (wrong) information, but by a different person.

I was referring to the information I received coming from FOCAL NORTH AMERICA // S U P P O R T & S E R V I C E. I considered it inaccurate information because of the email account @audioplusservices.com. I've already commented on the Professionals being sonically superior based simply on the fact that they are Black/Red and that it has the word "Professional" on the badging.

 

[TSAVJason]

I was referring to the information I received coming from FOCAL NORTH AMERICA // S U P P O R T & S E R V I C E. I considered it inaccurate information because of the email account @audioplusservices.com. I've already commented on the Professionals being sonically superior based simply on the fact that they are Black/Red and that it has the word "Professional" on the badging.

Audioplusservices.com is the NA portion of Focal NA. It was a different company called B&B ....between the 2, Audioplus is the more organized company

 

[ChasingDopamine]

Has anyone had any problems with objects getting into the drivers? When I demoed the clear the driver looked almost completely open from the inside, and I was wondering if hair or earwax or dust or something similar could get through to the driver?

 

[TSAVJason]

Has anyone had any problems with objects getting into the drivers? When I demoed the clear the driver looked almost completely open from the inside, and I was wondering if hair or earwax or dust or something similar could get through to the driver?

People have had hair get in the chamber and had to remove it to avoid issues.

 

[BunnyNamedCraig]

People have had hair get in the chamber and had to remove it to avoid issues.

Interesting you mention this- I have heard of this happening with a ton of different headphones and I have never heard it before. Not to be stupid, but is there a common sound you would assosocate with hair being inside of the driver?

I thoguht people on anothe thread (different headphone) talked about bass being muffled is a sign of hair in the driver of a headphone.

 

[Asukara]

Hello,
I would like to know if a tube amp would make my Clear sound more fun. Let me explain.
I don't have loads of headphones, I love my trusty HE-500. Laid back and fun, I can almost feel the impact of sound in electro music. I like the texture. Probably not using the right terms... sorry for that.
Now the Clear I understand that it's very neutral but can I bring life to it?
Or is it because planar headphones are my thing and should go for a HEX V2 for example?

 

[nlwouter]

Hello,
I would like to know if a tube amp would make my Clear sound more fun. Let me explain.
I don't have loads of headphones, I love my trusty HE-500. Laid back and fun, I can almost feel the impact of sound in electro music. I like the texture. Probably not using the right terms... sorry for that.
Now the Clear I understand that it's very neutral but can I bring life to it?
Or is it because planar headphones are my thing and should go for a HEX V2 for example?

Why look for something better then your trusty HE-500?. isn't it more fun to have a different headphone a different sound sig. I also own both the he500 and the clear and use them for different purposes.though lately I am using the clear way more because it's so engaging.

 

[Asukara]

Why look for something better then your trusty HE-500?. isn't it more fun to have a different headphone a different sound sig. I also own both the he500 and the clear and use them for different purposes.though lately I am using the clear way more because it's so engaging.

I started to work more frequently from home so I was looking for a pair of headphones that would be less heavy for long day listening when I am not on speaker
It isn't that fun for my wallet
I like my HE-500 more than the Clear despite the lesser level of detail.

 

[nlwouter]

I started to work more frequently from home so I was looking for a pair of headphones that would be less heavy for long day listening when I am not on speaker
It isn't that fun for my wallet

Comparing the felt weight of my "comfort modded" (focuspad's+ extra headband padding) he-500 and the Clear. The clear doesn't feel much lighter. It is quite comfortable in it's stock form though.

I would recommend maybe also looking into the Audeze lcd2c and the hifiman sundara.

Hope you find this helpfull

 

[Asukara]

Comparing the felt weight of my "comfort modded" (focuspad's+ extra headband padding) he-500 and the Clear. The clear doesn't feel much lighter. It is quite comfortable in it's stock form though.

I would recommend maybe also looking into the Audeze lcd2c and the hifiman sundara.

Hope you find this helpfull

I put a suspended headband on my he-500 and alpha dogs pads, it feels great on the ear but it's the top of the head and the neck that are suffering after awhile

 

[Ekul61]

Hello,
I would like to know if a tube amp would make my Clear sound more fun. Let me explain.
I don't have loads of headphones, I love my trusty HE-500. Laid back and fun, I can almost feel the impact of sound in electro music. I like the texture. Probably not using the right terms... sorry for that.
Now the Clear I understand that it's very neutral but can I bring life to it?
Or is it because planar headphones are my thing and should go for a HEX V2 for example?

Yes , I agree somewhat. Clears great but the overal fun warmth sound is a little thin. I would love to try the hex v2 as I’m a big hifiman fan.

 

[Wildcatsare1]

Interesting you mention this- I have heard of this happening with a ton of different headphones and I have never heard it before. Not to be stupid, but is there a common sound you would assosocate with hair being inside of the driver?

I thoguht people on anothe thread (different headphone) talked about bass being muffled is a sign of hair in the driver of a headphone.[/QUOT

Interesting you mention this- I have heard of this happening with a ton of different headphones and I have never heard it before. Not to be stupid, but is there a common sound you would assosocate with hair being inside of the driver?

I thoguht people on anothe thread (different headphone) talked about bass being muffled is a sign of hair in the driver of a headphone.

Not a problem for me anymore, my cranial capillum has crossed the river Styx, never to return...