Focal Clear Open-back Headphones - Official Thread

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@Henrik_Gadegaard

how good they sound powered straight from the iPhone

I found that myself, per my comparison post last summer:

Headphone amp recommendations

The Clear is simply clear. It reproduces what’s in the source and adds little else. If I was still heavily gaming I might buy a dedicated set of headphones (AKG?) for quasi spatialization and leave the Clear alone. Regarding the issues with the Clear THX AAA 789 pairing, I just tried my test playlist with the following Clear sources: Loser (4th Place): THX AAA 789 – The main issue is that it grabs the attack phase of every note and exaggerates the intended volume. Even very clean and mild vo…

However, they will sound better on a suitable amp. I’d place the Lyr 3 above the P20, easily, on fullness and enjoyment. But, it’s a bit lower on technicalities.