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Valentine! How does the Clear compare to Utopia and Stellia, which are the other two Focals on my radar?

I’m with @ValentineLuke in recommending the Clear for general, high-quality usage. Please see my Focal Utopia, Clear, Elex, HD-600 review:

Focal Utopia Open-Back Headphones - Official Thread

Focal Utopia Review This is my review of the Focal Utopia. Special thanks to Headphones.com in offering a loaner for extended evaluation. The Utopia was provided only on the condition that I submit my impressions or a review to their website. The views expressed below are my own alone and follow from direct experience with all products listed. Personal focus with audio I pay more attention to music than audio equipment. My hardware purchases follow a quest for: (1) neutral, high quality repro…

I wouldn’t recommend the $4,000 Utopia because of its reactive treble – very prone to piercing tones with even mild sources. The Clear is largely immune to this.