The Focal Clear ranks #147 out of 382 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Focal
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#147 Focal Clear Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Focal Clear Mg, ranked lower, rated 2.5/5, released Mar 2021. See every Focal Clear generation.
Pros: Measured response gives it a very good Harman preference score of 78 with a 2.35 dB spread, and its mids sit within about 0.5 dB of target, so vocals and instruments sound natural. It uses 1 x 40mm dynamic.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. Sub-bass is 5.8 dB short at 30 Hz, so deep bass lacks rumble. Treble sits about 5 dB low, so it sounds a little dark.
| Released | 2017 (9 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.35 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 40mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 28kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 78 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 55 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 28 Hz (-5.8 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.45 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 1 lbs (450 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -5.8 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 | +7.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 8,789 Hz | +4.5 dB | 1.48 |
| Peak | 1,236 Hz | -3.8 dB | 2.26 |
| Peak | 73 Hz | -3.6 dB | 0.36 |
| Peak | 4,557 Hz | +3.8 dB | 4.14 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 2,219 Hz | +2.0 dB | 3.33 |
| Peak | 3,136 Hz | -1.1 dB | 3.33 |
| Peak | 1,563 Hz | -0.9 dB | 4.71 |
| Peak | 5,934 Hz | -0.8 dB | 6.00 |
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