Absolutely stunning Headphones, Great sound, quality materials and super comfortable to wear for long periods.
My primary setup is the Sennheiser HD800S paired with the HDV 820, which I find to be an excellent setup for classical and Jazz work . The detail retrieval and soundstage are exceptional, but for rock and pop the presentation can feel a bit too analytical. I purchased the Focal Clear MG to fill that gap, and it delivers exactly what I was looking for—punchy, engaging bass with a satisfying sense of slam, along with strong, forward vocals and good instrument separation. The overall presentation is much more energetic and fun. That said, the HDV 820 isn’t the best match for the Clear MG; the pairing comes across slightly too warm and a bit noisy at times, though still enjoyable. With the right amplifier, I think the Clear MG can sound better.
Took delivery of the Clear MG to mate with my Astell & Kern SP4000 and the conclusion I can come to is they have perfect synergy together. The Clear MG can go low when the music calls for it. The highs and mids to my ears are just right. There is one thing I can’t stand and that’s harsh and disjointed sounding headphones. Focal you’ve done it again!
A special thanks goes out to the Bloom Audio team for assisting me throughout the buying process.
I am already biased toward Focal. I have the Celestee and love them. Bloom had an open box available for the Clear MG and I couldn't resist. The comfort is even greater than the Celestee. I wear them all day and forget they are on. I drive them with a Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus listening to my music through Roon. I am alone in my home office, so the open-back is perfect logistically. I primarily listen to jazz and classical. The slightly neutral platform really highlights each instrument. Voices are heavenly. The bass is great for these styles of music. Highly recommend. Bloom is easy to deal with and ships fast!
great!

