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Focal Clear Mg Open Back High-End Headphones
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Brand | Focal |
Model Name | Focal Clear Mg Open-Back High-End Headphones |
Color | Chestnut and Mixed Metals finish |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- High-fidelity open-back headphones for consumer use, made in France
- New cone material: Magnesium, for lightness and damping
- Remarkable sound performance: perfect dynamics, detail and balance
- Low impedance (55 Ohms) to achieve very good performance with a portable player
- Accessories included: A carrying case in headphones colours, 1 x 3.9ft (1.2m) mini-jack cable with 1/4" (6.35mm) jack adapter & 1 x 9.8ft (3m) 4-pin XLR cable
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Comfort | 4.9 | — | 4.4 | — | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Sound quality | 4.5 | — | 4.4 | — | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Noise cancellation | 2.5 | — | 2.8 | — | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Quality of material | — | — | 4.3 | — | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Sold By | AudioExchange | GRAMOPHONE | Focus Camera LLC | Crutchfield | ODcompany | WORLD WIDE STEREO |
connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack, 1/4-inch | 6.35mm Jack, 3.5mm Jack, XLR | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
noise control | — | — | active noise cancellation | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation |
headphones jack | 1.2mm | 6.35 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | XLR |
cable feature | Retractable | Retractable | Tangle Free | Retractable | Retractable | Detachable |
control type | — | Volume Control | Noise Control | — | Noise Control | — |
From the manufacturer
About Focal
We Focal, strive to create sound equipment that honours the artist’s musical creation and empowers you to feel a new dimension of the music. We want every nuance to be revealed with precision and purity.
To do this, we push the limits of the current boundaries in sound technology, and go beyond the traditional approach thinking differently. With Focal, let the sound thrill your senses until you go beyond the usual perception of music and discover new fields of emotion.
EXPERIENCE EXCELLENCE
OPEN-BACK HEADPHONES FOR THE HOME
The Clear Mg high-fidelity open-back headphones incorporate the new technology of a speaker driver with an ‘M’-shaped Magnesium dome. Magnesium is light and boasts a significant damping factor, offering great dynamics and detail across the full sound spectrum while preserving a neutral and balanced signature. In addition to their sound quality, Clear Mg headphones stand out for their chic and elegant design.
- High-fidelity open-back headphones for consumer use, made in France
- New dome material: Magnesium, for lightness and damping
- Remarkable sound performance: perfect dynamics, detail and balance
- Comfortable and ergonomic
- Low impedance (55 Ohms) to achieve very good performance with a portable player
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INNOVATION DEDICATED TO SOUNDAfter four years of research and development, the engineers at Focal have designed a magnesium dome for the Clear Mg speaker drivers. Combined with an ‘M’-shaped dome, this material promotes even more lightness, rigidity and damping, the three success factors for a speaker driver. This innovation brings great dynamics and detail across the full sound spectrum while preserving a neutral and balanced signature. The ‘M’-shaped grille inside the earcup follows the curves of the speaker driver for even greater precision. |
PREMIUM MATERIALSSolid aluminium, genuine leather, microfibre: the premium materials chosen for Clear Mg are a clear quality gauge but also provide unique elegance. Timeless and design-led, the honeycomb pattern on the external grille of the earcups plus the Chestnut and Mixed Metals finish are a thing of beauty. Quite simply, they are unique in their sophistication. |
COMFORTABLE AND ULTIMATE OPENNESSThe solid aluminium yoke perfectly hugs the face whilst the leather and microfibre-covered headband follows a smooth curve regardless of head circumference. The perforated microfibre earpads play a key part in comfort levels whilst also contributing to the open sound of the headphones. This openness is further enabled by the honeycomb design of the earcups’ external grille. |
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Product Dimensions | 12.5 x 12.1 x 9.4 inches |
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Item Weight | 7.02 pounds |
ASIN | B08TDBZPVW |
Item model number | ECLECAS103 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #128,089 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #3,023 in Over-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 16, 2021 |
Manufacturer | Focal |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Product Description
Clear Mg high-fidelity open-back headphones incorporate the new technology of a speaker driver with an ‘M’-shaped Magnesium dome. Magnesium is light and boasts a significant damping factor, offering great dynamics and detail across the full sound spectrum while preserving a neutral and balanced signature. In addition to their sound quality, Clear Mg headphones stand out for their chic and elegant design. Their Chestnut and Mixed Metals finish, as well as the fine materials used (leather, aluminium, microfiber), make it a truly design led accessory.
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Customers like the clarity, comfort, build quality, sound quality and appearance of the headphones. For example, they mention that it's incredibly immersive, has a very large soundstage, and has pristine mids and highs. That said, some like the appearance.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say it has a very large soundstage, excellent balance, and pristine mids and highs. They also appreciate the warmer sounding headamp and tight sub-bass and bass frequencies. Customers say the headphones are comfortable over extended listening and provide wonderful music.
"...The bass hits with a satisfying punch, but it never feels too heavy-handed. The mids are wonderfully rich and intricate, drawing you into the music...." Read more
"...Much clearer, with tight, clear, punchy bass. The mids and trebles, as noted in other reviews, really are something else...." Read more
"...build quality and finish are excellent and they are very comforable over extended listening...." Read more
"...Expensive, but you get what you pay for in sound quality and materials used in construction...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the headphones. They mention that they are truly beautiful, and look and feel far more luxurious. Some say that the carrying case is also luxurious. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and appearance of these headphones.
"...The mids are wonderfully rich and intricate, drawing you into the music. And the treble adds just the right amount of sparkle without any harshness...." Read more
"...but the design is actually acoustically functional, not just aethetically pleasing. Amazing build quality: leather and brushed aluminium...." Read more
"The headphones are truly beautiful, with a very detailed sound and excellent sound stage...." Read more
"...I would give them 3 stars for the price, but the carrying case is so luxurious and they look so beautiful that I'm adding a star...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the headphones. They mention that the build and finish are excellent, and they are comfortable over extended listening. They also appreciate the solid cables, and great case.
"...the carrying case that comes with the headphones is sturdy and doesn't feel cheap at all...." Read more
"...Amazing build quality: leather and brushed aluminium. Everything you'd expect from a FOCAL product...." Read more
"...The build quality and finish are excellent and they are very comforable over extended listening...." Read more
"...They come with solid cables (SE and balanced) and a great case. Did I mention that they are super-comfortable to wear?..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the headphones. Some mention that it's a wonderful headphone, impressive, and fantastic in every area.
"...think possible and the sound stage (as expected with open back) is impressive. Much clearer, with tight, clear, punchy bass...." Read more
"...They come with solid cables (SE and balanced) and a great case. Did I mention that they are super-comfortable to wear?..." Read more
"...They are truly fantastic in every area...." Read more
"A highly resolving, dynamic and wonderful headphone..." Read more
Customers are impressed with the clarity of the headphones. They say it's amazing, benchmark clear, intricate, and immersive. Customers also describe the sound as highly resolving, dynamic, and wonderful.
"...The mids are wonderfully rich and intricate, drawing you into the music. And the treble adds just the right amount of sparkle without any harshness...." Read more
"...Much clearer, with tight, clear, punchy bass. The mids and trebles, as noted in other reviews, really are something else...." Read more
"...They are benchmark clear. Enthusiastically recommended." Read more
"...vocals and treble frequencies are extraordinarily detailed and crystal clear." Read more
Customers find the headphones super comfortable to wear. They also appreciate the tight, clear, and punchy bass.
"...Much clearer, with tight, clear, punchy bass. The mids and trebles, as noted in other reviews, really are something else...." Read more
"...Did I mention that they are super-comfortable to wear?..." Read more
"...Absolutely stunning cosmetically, and quite comfortable...a bit more clamping pressure than I prefer but nothing I couldn't live with assuming the..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the headphones. They say they're excellent for the price and the best sounding cans for the money.
"...Youkamoo cables on Amazon for less than $20, and they're excellent for the price...." Read more
"...worth every penny. Focal is awesome quality." Read more
"best sounding cans for the price" Read more
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The packaging and accessories are pretty standard. Unfortunately, the included cables are of low quality, which is a letdown given the FOCAL MG price. I strongly suggest investing in a third-party cable. I bought Youkamoo cables on Amazon for less than $20, and they're excellent for the price. On the bright side, the carrying case that comes with the headphones is sturdy and doesn't feel cheap at all.
The FOCAL MG are quite easy to power and work well with nearly any source, though they do get a slight boost from a quality DAC/amp setup. Personally, I've paired them with the Fiio K7, and the combination works beautifully for a desk setup. On the go, I pair these with the Hiby R6 Pro II, and the sound is nearly indistinguishable from my desk setup using a balanced output
Overall, I rate these a 4.5/5.
The packaging and accessories are pretty standard. Unfortunately, the included cables are of low quality, which is a letdown given the FOCAL MG price. I strongly suggest investing in a third-party cable. I bought Youkamoo cables on Amazon for less than $20, and they're excellent for the price. On the bright side, the carrying case that comes with the headphones is sturdy and doesn't feel cheap at all.
The FOCAL MG are quite easy to power and work well with nearly any source, though they do get a slight boost from a quality DAC/amp setup. Personally, I've paired them with the Fiio K7, and the combination works beautifully for a desk setup. On the go, I pair these with the Hiby R6 Pro II, and the sound is nearly indistinguishable from my desk setup using a balanced output
Overall, I rate these a 4.5/5.
Bottom line: if you could have only one pair of headphones, and can live with drawbacks of sound leakage, these are highly recommended. Expensive, but you get what you pay for in sound quality and materials used in construction. They work well with output from digital players, but shine when driven by the Schitt Vali 2 amp (highly recommended).
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I sometimes use the MGs with my Audiolab MDAC+ / Graham Slee Solo ULDE combination, and sometimes with my Chord Mojo 2 / Poly combination as a Roon endpoint. Both are equally sublime. The MGs have this uncanny ability to make even substandard recordings enjoyable to listen to. And it does this by delivering instruments and vocals with a vividness, clarity, power and naturalness that nothing else I have comes close to. Moreover, this ability in no way detracts from their performance when fed high-quality recordings, which come through with all the aforementioned qualities merely ratcheted up a notch or three.
The soundstage is absolutely fantastic, with instruments and vocals rendered with such 3D precision and detail that I can effortlessly pick out the subtlest of sounds and place them on the landscape. Bass is deep and tight, vocals have a timbre and naturalness I have not experienced before, and treble is sweet. Despite the tons of detail, there is no ounce of harshness or fatigue. Listening sessions often drag on for longer than planned, and I often have to force myself to stop adding "just one more track" so I can attend to other duties. There is also this unusual sensation of airflow into my earholes - in that sense, they seem to have almost a loudspeaker-type quality of being able to produce a physical, in addition to auditory, sensation.
The MGs are quite nice to look at - at least, not unpleasant for my tastes. They are also open-backed so leak a lot of sound, and let in a lot - a bit frustrating when the aircon is on because it's too hot and you're trying to listen. But the openness and airiness that comes with open-back headphones is worth it for me. While not the lightest pair of headphones, I find them comfortable enough - maybe not as comfortable as a few of my other pairs (the Beyer T1s come to mind) but enough not to get tiring or painful after several hours of listening. They are also just right in terms of tightness - they won't move around unless you really go mad with the headbanging.
I do wonder how much better the Focal Utopias are likely to be compared to the MGs. I haven't heard them, although I understand they have a different signature. I've also heard opinions of the MGs being "90%" as good as the Utopias. Either way, given they are around three times the price, I can't imagine it would be worth the extra cost unless you really have cash to burn. Overall, while expensive, I'm so glad I got these - they've transformed my headphone-listening experience and for me proven themselves to be worth every penny.
Very comfortable and aesthetically pleasing - I smile every time when putting these beauties on my head.
Worth every penny spent.
Previously opened box though from vendor Quebec Acoustique. Not cool!