After a few days listening to my new VO Blackwood non stop, my first impression is how absolutely different it sounds than my Clear Mg.
I never thought I'd say this about the Clear, but the VO makes the Clear sound a little thin by comparison. The Clear definitely has more sub-bass and punches noticeably harder down low, yet the VO seems to have more body in the lower mids presented in such an encompassing way that it breathes fullness into the music. Maybe this is due to some of the 'holographic' effect others describe? Whatever it is, it makes the Clear sound lifeless by comparison (on some tracks).
That said! The Clear sounds more "cinematic" while the VO sounds "romantic". I prefer the Clear on very fast/ dynamic/ busy tracks (basically harder/ fun EDM). The album Inner G by Zebber Encanti Experience is the perfect example of music the Clear excels at. Otherwise I prefer the VO for all other types of music so far.
Vocals are actually a toss up between the two, they sound spectacular on both.
Overall I'm impressed by how "cozy" the VO sounds, it's a headphone you can sink into and listen all day. It never demands your attention, a quality I respect very much.
It is everything I was hoping for and more. ~