Focal - Clear
Flagship Open-Back HeadphoneUnfortunately, even if we desire to, we won't be able to resurrect this product. The Museum is where we pay our respects to end-of-life, old, archived, but not forgotten products. This page was made with a lot of love and will live on for posterity. What to say, we're sentimental people. 😔
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Designed in
France
Balanced Sound Signature
Museum with a Balanced sound signature presents a precise sound and an enriching listening experience, where sounds are naturally presented without extreme emphasis on any region. With a pair of headphones with this sound signature, you can hear audio with clarity and detail. The sound is vivid and revealing, a perfect mixture of instruments and vocals, lows, mids, and highs. This sound signature works for most music listeners who like switching between various music genres like Classical, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Folk and Pop.
Ideal for Audiophiles
Ideal for
Indoor Use
4-Pin XLR
Balanced Output
Metal
Build
40mm Aluminum/Magnesium
Drivers
Replaceable Cables
A pair of headphones with a replaceable cable has many benefits, and one of them is if the connecting cable has a problem, it doesn’t mean that you have to buy a new one. If the connecting cable gets pulled or damaged, you can replace it and keep using your good-old headphones or IEMs. This way, your headphones will be protected and will last longer. With the advancements in cable manufacturing, you now get a variety of replacement cables with various termination options, lengths and quality.
Open-Back Design
Needs Amplification
The Clear combines Focal's prestigious craftsmanship and proprietary technologies to recreate the dynamic sound of its loudspeakers. The result? Sheer sonic bliss housed in a luxury shell. You are sure to marvel at its clean, premium aesthetics, which are almost as pristine as the sound profile.
About RAGHAV SOMANI
Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.
DESCRIPTION
FOCAL INTRODUCES NEXT-GEN OPEN-BACK DYNAMIC DRIVER HEADPHONES - THE CLEAR
Focal has created speaker drivers and high-end loudspeakers that deliver a unique sound. Their brand values are innovation, performance, and excellence. Focal as a brand is globally renowned for its exclusive technologies. This technological legacy has led to the development of market-leading devices that provide genuine, natural performance infused with clarity and power. Focal takes great pleasure in introducing the "Clear," an all-new open-back dynamic driver headphone that excels in build, comfort and sound quality. The team of engineers at Focal have come together and built the next-gen speaker drivers for detailed sound. Experience the magic of the Clear that is here to take your breath away!
FEATURES A 40MM SPEAKER DRIVER THAT DELIVERS BREATHTAKING SONIC PERFORMANCE
Focal is known to incorporate some unique technologies in speaker drivers for headphones. Their all-new open-back "Clear" headphone is no different with their 40mm dynamic driver setup. The "Clear" headphones offer listening pleasure worthy of the best speakers. Made in France in Focal's workshops, Clear takes inspiration from the best technologies and developments made for their flagship Utopia headphones. The "Clear" has exceptional performance with exclusive full-range speakers, revealing the tiniest details of musical creation. With their design surpassing "Elear" in terms of openness, Clear makes you forget that you are wearing headphones. With Clear's revolutionary design, the generally held belief that headphones reduce listening space disappears. The technologies chosen, paired with the inverted Aluminium/Magnesium alloy 'M'-profile dome, preserve breadth and dynamics worthy of the best high-fidelity speakers. 
REVEALING THE TINIEST DETAILS IN SOUND WITH AN OPEN-BACK DESIGN THAT PRODUCES EXCEPTIONAL SOUNDSTAGE AND IMAGING
Clear are audiophile circum-aural open-back headphones. They represent a new evolution of Focal’s now famous open-back full-range speaker driver. The M-shape Aluminum/Magnesium dome benefits from a copper voice coil. This implementation provides remarkable dynamics over the entire audio spectrum. Bass is always controlled, even at high volumes, and exemplary linearity in the high-end. The completely open-back speaker provides unparalleled respect for dynamics. The Focal Clear offers a realistic listening experience. The aluminium/magnesium alloy M-profile dome offers an ideal combination of low weight, high rigidity and excellent damping. This means that high frequencies are linear and transients are comprehensive. Clear is capable of precisely revealing the tiniest details of the recording, taking you to the heart of your music. Unparalleled depth and dynamics are the signatures of this beautiful pair of headphones. For an open-back headphone, the Clear will surprise you with the immersive soundstage that it provides. The imaging on Clear is spectacular; you will be able to place and get a good sense of the instruments and vocal separation.
MICRO-PERFORATED CUSHIONS OFFER SUPERIOR COMFORT FOR LONG LISTENING SESSIONS
The Clear is designed for superior comfort and openness. The headband and earpads are lightweight and offer a fatigue-free listening experience. The one-millimetre diameter micro-perforations on the outside edge of the microfiber ear cushions give a level of openness that is unbeatable. The microfibre ear cushions provide a degree of "openness" unequalled in this price range. The sensation of listening in the room, and not through headphones, is intensified.
CIRCUM-AURAL DESIGN WITH LEATHER HEADBAND AND ALUMINIUM YOKE MAKES THE CLEAR ICONIC
The Clear uses technology developed exclusively by Focal in France. Their handcrafted headphone collection combines this outstanding listening experience with an exquisite, high-quality design aesthetic for an all-around luxury sensation. To ensure that every product is high-performance, it has to feature a 100% Focal design. This allows complete control over the design and quality control processes to guarantee high-quality loudspeakers, headphones and earphones that offer enduring value. The leather headband and aluminium yoke are Clear’s centrepieces and provide iconic styling. The sophisticated design of the headband shape means that it fits all head sizes. You also get three low-resistance 24 AWG OFC cables compatible with any audio source device. These cables are housed in cotton braided sheaths to avoid microphonics and enhance durability. The new generation of perforated microfibre ear cushions gives the headphones an extremely open design. You will completely forget that Clear are even there and will provide the feeling of listening to the best loudspeakers on the market.
Sound
FREQUENCY GRAPH
CHEAT SHEET
Regions of the frequency spectrum
(20Hz - 80 Hz)
(80 Hz - 300 kHz)
(300 Hz - 1000 kHz)
(1 kHz - 6 kHz)
(6 kHz - 10 kHz)
(10 kHz - 20 kHz)
SPECS
| DRIVERS | 40 mm |
| IMPEDANCE | 55 Ohms |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 5 Hz-28 khz |
| THD | 0.25% @ 1 kHz / 100 dB SPL |
| SENSITIVITY | 104 dB SPL / 1 mW @ 1 kHz |
| LOUDSPEAKER | 1.6" (40 mm) Aluminum/Magnesium 'M'-shape dome |
| TYPE | Circum-aural open-back headphones |
| WIRED CONNECTIVITY | 3.5 mm and 6.35 mm jack adapter |
| MICROPHONE | No |
| WEARING STYLE | Over-Ear |
| GRILL | Open-Back |
| WEIGHT | 0.99lb / 450g |
| CARRYING CASE | 9.8"x9.4"x4.7" (250x240x120 mm) |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. Focal Clear headphones |
| 2. Hard, elegant carrying case with storage for one cable | |
| 3. 3 cables: | |
| 1 x 1.2m with 3.5mm stereo jack for connection to audiophile portable devices | |
| 1 x 3m with 6.35mm stereo jack connector | |
| 1 x 3m with XLR 4 pin symmetrical connector |
FOCAL INTRODUCES NEXT-GEN OPEN-BACK DYNAMIC DRIVER HEADPHONES - THE CLEAR
Focal has created speaker drivers and high-end loudspeakers that deliver a unique sound. Their brand values are innovation, performance, and excellence. Focal as a brand is globally renowned for its exclusive technologies. This technological legacy has led to the development of market-leading devices that provide genuine, natural performance infused with clarity and power. Focal takes great pleasure in introducing the "Clear," an all-new open-back dynamic driver headphone that excels in build, comfort and sound quality. The team of engineers at Focal have come together and built the next-gen speaker drivers for detailed sound. Experience the magic of the Clear that is here to take your breath away!
FEATURES A 40MM SPEAKER DRIVER THAT DELIVERS BREATHTAKING SONIC PERFORMANCE
Focal is known to incorporate some unique technologies in speaker drivers for headphones. Their all-new open-back "Clear" headphone is no different with their 40mm dynamic driver setup. The "Clear" headphones offer listening pleasure worthy of the best speakers. Made in France in Focal's workshops, Clear takes inspiration from the best technologies and developments made for their flagship Utopia headphones. The "Clear" has exceptional performance with exclusive full-range speakers, revealing the tiniest details of musical creation. With their design surpassing "Elear" in terms of openness, Clear makes you forget that you are wearing headphones. With Clear's revolutionary design, the generally held belief that headphones reduce listening space disappears. The technologies chosen, paired with the inverted Aluminium/Magnesium alloy 'M'-profile dome, preserve breadth and dynamics worthy of the best high-fidelity speakers.
REVEALING THE TINIEST DETAILS IN SOUND WITH AN OPEN-BACK DESIGN THAT PRODUCES EXCEPTIONAL SOUNDSTAGE AND IMAGING
Clear are audiophile circum-aural open-back headphones. They represent a new evolution of Focal’s now famous open-back full-range speaker driver. The M-shape Aluminum/Magnesium dome benefits from a copper voice coil. This implementation provides remarkable dynamics over the entire audio spectrum. Bass is always controlled, even at high volumes, and exemplary linearity in the high-end. The completely open-back speaker provides unparalleled respect for dynamics. The Focal Clear offers a realistic listening experience. The aluminium/magnesium alloy M-profile dome offers an ideal combination of low weight, high rigidity and excellent damping. This means that high frequencies are linear and transients are comprehensive. Clear is capable of precisely revealing the tiniest details of the recording, taking you to the heart of your music. Unparalleled depth and dynamics are the signatures of this beautiful pair of headphones. For an open-back headphone, the Clear will surprise you with the immersive soundstage that it provides. The imaging on Clear is spectacular; you will be able to place and get a good sense of the instruments and vocal separation.
MICRO-PERFORATED CUSHIONS OFFER SUPERIOR COMFORT FOR LONG LISTENING SESSIONS
The Clear is designed for superior comfort and openness. The headband and earpads are lightweight and offer a fatigue-free listening experience. The one-millimetre diameter micro-perforations on the outside edge of the microfiber ear cushions give a level of openness that is unbeatable. The microfibre ear cushions provide a degree of "openness" unequalled in this price range. The sensation of listening in the room, and not through headphones, is intensified.
CIRCUM-AURAL DESIGN WITH LEATHER HEADBAND AND ALUMINIUM YOKE MAKES THE CLEAR ICONIC
The Clear uses technology developed exclusively by Focal in France. Their handcrafted headphone collection combines this outstanding listening experience with an exquisite, high-quality design aesthetic for an all-around luxury sensation. To ensure that every product is high-performance, it has to feature a 100% Focal design. This allows complete control over the design and quality control processes to guarantee high-quality loudspeakers, headphones and earphones that offer enduring value. The leather headband and aluminium yoke are Clear’s centrepieces and provide iconic styling. The sophisticated design of the headband shape means that it fits all head sizes. You also get three low-resistance 24 AWG OFC cables compatible with any audio source device. These cables are housed in cotton braided sheaths to avoid microphonics and enhance durability. The new generation of perforated microfibre ear cushions gives the headphones an extremely open design. You will completely forget that Clear are even there and will provide the feeling of listening to the best loudspeakers on the market.
FREQUENCY GRAPH
CHEAT SHEET
Regions of the frequency spectrum
(20Hz - 80 Hz)
(80 Hz - 300 kHz)
(300 Hz - 1000 kHz)
(1 kHz - 6 kHz)
(6 kHz - 10 kHz)
(10 kHz - 20 kHz)
| DRIVERS | 40 mm |
| IMPEDANCE | 55 Ohms |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 5 Hz-28 khz |
| THD | 0.25% @ 1 kHz / 100 dB SPL |
| SENSITIVITY | 104 dB SPL / 1 mW @ 1 kHz |
| LOUDSPEAKER | 1.6" (40 mm) Aluminum/Magnesium 'M'-shape dome |
| TYPE | Circum-aural open-back headphones |
| WIRED CONNECTIVITY | 3.5 mm and 6.35 mm jack adapter |
| MICROPHONE | No |
| WEARING STYLE | Over-Ear |
| GRILL | Open-Back |
| WEIGHT | 0.99lb / 450g |
| CARRYING CASE | 9.8"x9.4"x4.7" (250x240x120 mm) |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. Focal Clear headphones |
| 2. Hard, elegant carrying case with storage for one cable | |
| 3. 3 cables: | |
| 1 x 1.2m with 3.5mm stereo jack for connection to audiophile portable devices | |
| 1 x 3m with 6.35mm stereo jack connector | |
| 1 x 3m with XLR 4 pin symmetrical connector |
Don't sweat it, this
Focal - Clear comes with a 2 Year warranty
from Focal that covers manufacturing defects.
All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.
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"Focal made a choice to prioritize detail and precision in its sound over the more facile thrills of extra servings of bass. These headphones are just as pretty on the inside as they are on the outside."
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"The Clear are simply clear, they give a fairly honest and natural portrayal of what you are listening to. The midrange is honest and detailed, and the treble is detailed and extended without being harsh."
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"Focal’s Clear open-back headphones are an astounding sonic achievement. Its name says what it does: It empowers you to hear your music clearly, without any barrier."
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"The headphones are beautifully designed, very comfortable, and offer a sound quality that’s perfect for the audiophile looking for something a little more fun."
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"The Focal Clear is what an enthusiast headphone should be: It's gorgeous; it's comfortable; its accessories are spectacular; and its sound is clear as a Montana winter sky."
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"Focal’s Clear headphones are admirably well-balanced performers with irreproachable build quality and a gorgeous look. The Focal Clear is an exquisite-looking and brilliantly executed pair of headphones."
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"Perhaps the best word to describe the Clear’s performance is simply “more.” The Clear’s sound signature provides more … everything, really, running the full gamut of their massive frequency response."
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