Focal Clear Open-back Headphones - Official Thread

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I have to agree with you regarding Forza Audio Cables. They are very good. I got one from Forza about 3 years ago for my Andromeda. Beautiful and sounds great too.

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Nice. Yes. Typically I aim for a well balanced setup, sound - and quality wise.

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Thanks. So many advice and tipps for a newb like me. Much appreciated! :blush:

Welcome to the forum! :wave:t3:

I use Peace GUI + the Equalizer APO plugin for system-wide EQ, and then I also like to use the parametric EQ that’s built into Roon’s DSP features.

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Thanks. Looking forward to more reviews. :wink:

@Gordon_Freeman , you hit the nail on the head. I love looking at my copper and silver cables, they just look so amazing, it puts a smile on my face. They also use premium materials, so I’m hoping that they are as transparent and resolving as possible. But my cheaper cables from Hart are very well made (they use Mogami wire) and are obviously good quality too.

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Burson fan all the way. The DAC in my 160D is as good as the headphone amp is, itself - not a mean trick to pull off.

I looked into Oidio and really like the original and very customizable design.
Unfortunately, they seem not able to take on orders for certain headphone cables until Jan 21. That includes the cable I need for the Clears
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‱NOTICE BOARD: LIMITED CABLE INVENTORY UNTIL 21-JAN | 2021 EU CUSTOMS CHANGES‱

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hello, I got the clears and I’m waiting for the asgard 3 amp (without dac). I’m going to use as a dac my apollo twin (mk1) audio interface, using line out jack to rca. Any knowledge about this combo? Is it enough or need another dac? Thanks in advance.

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Welcome to the club! I’m running the Clears off the Asgard 3 and think it’s a lovely combo. As for as DACs go
 I don’t have any experience with running audio interfaces as the DAC, but it wouldn’t hurt to try and see how it sounds to you.

Otherwise I can recommend getting the Modius or Bifrost 2 to stack with the Asgard 3. I have the Modius right now and it looks really great with the Asgard 3. I’ll be upgrading to the Bifrost 2 in the near future.

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I just received a headphone stand for my (still in delivery) Clears. This thing is so wonderful, I thought I share it with you:

KopfhörerstÀnder aus Holz Kopfhörerhalter aus Stahl und Holz | Etsy

Amazing quality. Very good price. Great, environmental packaging. Phantastic!
It’s a polish company making really nice products. I think they deserve to be promoted.

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Very nice looking stand - am sure your Clears will be happy :smile:

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Hello, thank you for the response. Nice to hear that. I just read an informative article about dacs and audio interfaces and I figured out that I don’t need a dac actually as my apollo is a high quality digital to analog converter. I look forward to receiving my asgard! This is my first and for now, end audiophile setup. Maybe in the future I buy cables.

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I just ordered my Asgard 3 today. I was using an Asgard 2 with my Clears, a few other assorted amps before it. I sold my 2 and when I went to order the 3 it was back ordered. I had owned a Magni 3+ before so I ordered another one. I intended to order the Asgard 3 when it became available but the Magni 3+ sounded great with the Clears so I put it off until today.
I’ve been using a Modius for several months now and love it. I’ve owned a Modi 3, Modi multibit, Bifrost 4490, and Bifrost multibit but I do believe the Modius is my favorite. Like you a Bifrost 2 will be my next and hopefully last DAC.

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Finally here :hugs:

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the cable is superior in all ways possible

:cat:

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Please all, a moment of silence.

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Whoa! that is nuts! how did that happen? Please tell me you weren’t using an L30 
 =(

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Oh no, I’m so sorry. I hope you’re within warranty. How awful.

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