100%… Still enjoying my setup as-is. It’s either Vinyl, Youtube Music, or Spotify. The Clears are really fantastic and versatile.
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That’s awesome. How have you been?
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Pretty good, considering… No problems. I have been stalking the forums from time to time.
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no upgrade-itis creeping up?
Welcome back!
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This ones a good deal. The seller is also a forum member.
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I recently, somewhat unexpectedly fell into owning a set of these. They were open box and have a rattle in the left ear. I contacted the amazon seller and he said focal in Canada was going to ship me a brand new pair. Seems like a great deal, anxiously awaiting their arrival. Seems a little odd this would happen but I doubt there is some scam happening here.
The sound is quite good, I didn’t think a dynamic headphone could complete with the detail I have come to expect from planars. They’re currently running off a thx789 which is tamed and sounds nice with a modius dac. Eventually this will be a bifrost 2 and a Violectric v280, but that’s about a month away.
I was not expecting to like these headphones as much as I do. Though my relationship with the brand goes all the way back to my youth in car audio. I’ll admit to wanting to like a Focal offering, glad I decided to give a dynamic headphone a shot.
I also watched zeos review these. I’m wondering if his ears actually work at all, because he is super far off on these. He really wanted people buying the drop for the Elex, so maybe that had something to do with it.
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I’ll be curious to hear about the difference in sound going from the thx to violectric.
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So you are sending back your defective pair and getting a brand new replacement?
Yes, I’m waiting on the replacement, will inspect and probably check the serial number somehow, and then send the defective pair back
Hi all!!
I’ve been lucky enough to get a pair of Clear pro’s for the week and i know they wont leave anymore 
Think i’m in love here and probably will keep them.
Is there any amp that has the clarity of the RNHD and the Lake people’s G111 soundstage?
Yes, i’m already thinking of the next step. Right now i just have the Hiby R5 single ended and if i could add anything would be a tad more of “clarity” and bit of soundstage - just a bit
Thanks for any help!
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I think it depends on what you are willing to spend. Currently, I own an RNHP and G111 and love my Clears and Elegias on both amps, but slightly prefer the G111 for the dynamic sound and staging.
The Lake People RS-08 is supposedly even better. If you have the means, the Violectric V281, GSX Mini, Phonitor E all have been mentioned by many as great pairings with Focal headphones.
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Thanks for the reply. I’ve read extensively through this Thread, the RNHP and even your comparison. I would like to keep it in the 500 mark, give or take. I will have to upgrade my DAC later on, but right now between the Clear’s and a amp its as far as i can go. I’m already looking to sell some stuff i have around so I can keep them Oh and I’m EU based. If i had the cash i would probably jump on the Violectric.
If you are EU based, then I’d definitely recommend the G111 or something from Lake People/Violectric.
The Lake People RS-08 may be slightly out of your budget, but sometimes you can find them on the used market for a great price. Same with the Violectric V200, V280 or V281.
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Or a used V220… 
At his price point, I would strongly recommend a Liquid Platinum, but it will probably be pretty pricey in Europe. Maybe used?
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Liquid Platinum is a no go in my small corner of the world. Gonna keep a look out for the lake and vio used stuff. Not in hurry. Thanks for the suggestions!
Good luck on used gear. I recently got a Vio V220 for less than 1/2 price and it is Very impressive. I would imagine the Lake People stuff is the same.
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Ill add in that im shocked at how good these sound on the thx789 with modius as a dac.
I guess Im generally shocked at how good these sound anyway 
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Just an update after a month and a half with these guys. They’re my daily drivers and they are fucking phenomenal.
I’ll repeat Tyll’s quote…
“These are headphones worth eating ramen for a month for.”
Infinitely true lol. If you like neutrality and dynamics and don’t mind a smaller stage, get a pair.
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Interesting those are like next on my list. Have to give a shot to that ramen eating habit for more than a month after last few months of madness lol
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