I think overall sound signature, they are incredibly similar, but the Clear has more punch and slam. The 800S pulls ahead in soundstage, listening to orchestra on the 800S is the equivalent of being there.
I find the ["sticker"-modded] HD8xx* to be more resolving than the Clear OG**.
The Clear are ahead in terms of bass presence and macro-dynamics [as you, too, observe].
(*) w/Audio Envy ToneKraft cable and Oratory 1990 EQ
(**) w/NeoTech UPOCC hybrid Ag + Cu cable and Oratory 1990 EQ
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