Clear MG

Owns the Clear MG but says don't get it: only slightly better resolution than the Elex and not worth the upgrade price.

Finds the Clear MG technically superior to the Elex they used to own, with more bass extension.

Finds the Clear MG not the most resolving in mids and treble, with bass north of neutral.

Trialled the Clear MG alongside the HD660S2 and HEKSE and chose the HEKSE for comfort and sound.

The Clear MG is their personal endgame: the prettiest headphones they've seen, with punch, heavenly vocals and violin, and comfortable microfiber pads.

Returned the Clear MG because it sounded congested and blunted next to the Utopia, with a big hole in the treble and upper mids.

Bought the Clear MG after trying it in a store and finds it hits the middle ground for the music they like.

Loves the Clear MG as their daily driver; after trying nearly all of Focal's line at AXPONA it was still their favourite.

Owns the Clear MG and Stellia and prefers the Clear MG over the Stellia at half the price.

Has the Clear MG and uses third-party sheepskin pads rather than paying $100 for replacements.

Finds the Clear MG very hard-hitting and punchy with little EQ, where the HD 6XX series is calmer but more accurate in timbre.

The earpad covers on their Clear MG are tearing after two years.

Switched their Clear MG Pro to Dekoni hybrid pads because the original suede pads aren't durable enough.

Owns the Clear MG and finds a wider soundstage, better imaging and cleaner vocals than the LCD-X, which has more slam.

Finds the Clear MG headband less stiff than other Focals but it still creaks and wobbles; the sound is great.

Found the Clear MG great but chose between the Meze 105 and Hadenys instead.

Demoed the Clear MG alongside the HD800S and LCD-X and picked the HD800S.

A multiple Clear owner who finds the Clear MG easy to drive.

Calls the Clear MG one of the best open backs in its price class, deserving a high-end source.

Runs the Clear MG from a Rupert Neve RNHP and it always sounds punchy and clear, though it can be fatiguing on old recordings.

Demoed the Clear MG after the Bathys MG and was pleasantly surprised by it.

Has had the Clear MG for 2.5 years, using it more than any other at home, with barely worn pads.

Couldn't find an EQ that gives their Clear MG enough clarity compared with the Clear OG.

Loves their Clear MG's precision, detail and openness but craves something more emotionally enveloping.

Really digging the Clear MG after moving from the AKG 712 Pro, though it took getting used to.

Just got the Clear MG and finds it blows away their Arya Organic and HD599: crisp yet smooth, deep and warm.

Rotates between the Clear MG and HD800S and finds the Clear MG much easier to drive and very good.

After testing several headphones their two favourites were the Hadenys and Clear MG.

Loves the sound of their Clear MG with a JDS Element IV, mostly for metal.

Finds the Clear MG very good but has heard noticeable differences between units.

Finds the Clear MG much darker than the neutral original Clear, with worse treble.

Tried both and finds the Clear MG punchier with more present bass than the HD800S, though the 800S has a much wider stage.

Found the Clear MG's vocals fantastic but its treble so dark that EQ couldn't fix it.

Had the Clear MG and found it needed burn-in, unlike the original Clear.

Has had the Clear MG for a year with no issues.

Really liked their Focal Clear MG, but it broke, and they wouldn't buy it again because of the poor head strap build.

Being sensitive to Focal's 6k peak, prefers the Clear MG, which tames it.

After three years with the Clear MG the expensive pads disintegrate too fast and the headband creaks, though nothing has broken.

Their Focal Clear MG, bought new in September 2023, is holding up fine.

A driver in their Focal Clear MG failed after only three days.

After three years their Focal Clear MG shows wear, though they still use it.

Has used the Focal Clear MG for years with no issues at all.

Worries about the headband on their Focal Clear MG snapping.

Their Focal Clear MG sounds warm.

Daily drives the Clear MG at their desk: loves the Focal sound and finds them very comfortable, only a bit heavy next to their HD 660S and R70x.

“Headphones: Focal Clear MG. I love Focal signature sound and they are very comfortable for me, the only downside might be that it is a bit heavy compared to my other headphones (660s and R70x).”

Having owned the D8000 Pro, Utopia, Elite, AB1266 and Stax, would easily keep the Clear MG: more enjoyable than anything they've tried and great straight from a MacBook.