[shafat777]

I've been using these since my OG days. Now on my MG.
https://dekoniaudio.com/product/limited-edition-ear-pads-for-focal-stellia-headphones

Solid pads? I thought open headphones needed the fenestrated pads ???

 

[LoryWiv]

Anyone using any aftermarket pads with their MG?

I just received mine this morning and it sounds amazing out of the box. How ever i think to me, it sounds a lot warmer than the OG. At least the mid bass is well controlled and certainly doesn't bleed in to the vocals. I have played it using my MJ2 and it sounded extremely holographic. With my Elise OTL and ken rad vt231 driver tubes, the bass is sublime and well extended. I was wondering if anyone else tried the OG dekoni pads...

Thanks

I use the Dekoni fenestrated sheepskin, 1/2 the price and a bit better balanced iMO than stock pads, AND a great match with Elise!

 

[Soundizer]

My Focal Clear MG is connected to headphone out of my TV. I only use the Focal Clear MG for Movies TV Shows. I don’t have a DAC or anything else. Only for TV listening every evening from 9pm to 11pm.

 

[Guidostrunk]

Solid pads? I thought open headphones needed the fenestrated pads ???

Yep. They're solid. I definitely prefer the change in sound to the stock. Better imaging, everything has a more solid feel. Greater sense of depth and height in the stage. I can hear reverb trails and nuances much clearer.

 

[RayMets1]

Yep. They're solid. I definitely prefer the change in sound to the stock. Better imaging, everything has a more solid feel. Greater sense of depth and height in the stage. I can hear reverb trails and nuances much clearer.

I actually have a pair of the solid Sheepskin on my Eligias, might just have to try them on my MGs to hear how they sound.

 

[rohitbalan]

Oh! I guess I ordered the wrong sheepskin pad for my Clear MG. This one isn’t fenestrated

 

[jriems]

I have the Focal Elex pads sold by Drop, they pretty much look and sound the
same as original pads, they are only $60 https://drop.com/buy/focal-pads-for-elex-headphones

I'm using them, too, and haven't really noticed much - if any - audible differences between them and the original pads. And it's soooooooo nice not to have to worry about the ugly discoloration the original pads exhibit.

 

[dududuckling]

Not really the D30 pro does not use the Saber dac which is known to be a little sharp. It uses 4 x CS43198 DAC Chips, which smooths the peaks making music less fatiguing.
iiWi has a good video explaining the Dac.

Thanks! I am still breaking in the MG, 28 into 40 hours. Will definitely check out the Toppings!

 

[RayMets1]

My MG's New look sporting the Focal Elex black earpads and black wool headband. I like It!

 

[mainguy]

My MG's New look sporting the Focal Elex black earpads and black wool headband. I like It!

I don't, those wooly headbands look atrocious. Has to be done though with Focal headbands sadly

 

[dududuckling]

My MG's New look sporting the Focal Elex black earpads and black wool headband. I like It!

Hey, any link to the headband protector? Thanks in advance

 

[RayMets1]

Hey, any link to the headband protector? Thanks in advance

I bought the Brown one and Black one here, they ship from overseas and take a few weeks, but fit perfectly.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254126561513?var=553469389452

 

[Soundizer]

Thanks! I am still breaking in the MG, 28 into 40 hours. Will definitely check out the Toppings!

It took about 150hours for low end base to clear up on mine.

 

[seppukuslick]

I've had these since release and they still sound great.

Headband is still creeky and they do clip at very loud volumes when confronted with slamming bass in certain frequencies. I use them with EQ...

 

[Random Lunatic]

I compared the Clear MG Pro and Utopia, and the Clear MG seemed much... well. Clearer. More dynamically defined and cleaner sounding. The Utopia sounded a bit mellow and almost rough/mushy comparatively... Anyone else experienced this?