The Cleer Next ranks #76 out of 201 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
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#76 Cleer Next: $699.99 Cleer Audio eBay
Pros: A preference score of 80, with bass 2.1 dB above target from 60 to 200 Hz and extension within 2.7 dB of target at 30 Hz, giving a warm, full low end. The mids stay within about 1.7 dB of target, so voices keep good body and presence. It rates above the AKG K712 and Meze 109 Pro.
Cons: A 4.8 dB peak near 4.7 kHz can make vocals and strings sound forward or edgy at higher volumes, while a 10.7 dB dip near 10.8 kHz takes away treble air. Its 92 dB/mW sensitivity is low for an over-ear, so a phone may run out of volume and a headphone amp helps. The open back leaks sound and offers no isolation.
| Released | 2017 (9 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.17 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 40mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 45kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 80 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 16 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-2.7 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.46 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (395 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -5.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +3.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 9,129 Hz | +5.9 dB | 1.09 |
| Peak | 200 Hz | -3.9 dB | 0.47 |
| Peak | 1,021 Hz | +4.2 dB | 0.48 |
| Peak | 2,593 Hz | -3.3 dB | 0.48 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 3,859 Hz | +3.2 dB | 5.86 |
| Peak | 4,784 Hz | -3.5 dB | 5.81 |
| Peak | 6,387 Hz | +1.6 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 2,290 Hz | -0.7 dB | 4.41 |
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