S. Listen will list for a modest $250. It’s easy to drive and scales well to all kinds of gear. person might even be a co-worker someday who will want to talk endlessly about present detailed and supple lows and highs in the same rapid-fire form. Focal's Elear sits behind the new Clear and the Utopia but remains one of the meatiest sounding headphones in the $1000 range. The many percussion instruments at the high end, though, are there, but a bit recessed from the way I’m used to hearing them. They are the closed-back variant of the similarly designed Focal Elear.These premium headphones are very comfortable for long listening sessions and have a great build quality thanks to a metal frame and a detachable cable. same acoustic signature as found in the flagship speaker, they might actually The first time I learned about Focal Elear and Utopia headphones, I thought their new cans would be unique. Utopia sits at the top of Focal’s However, new models – Utopia, Elear and Listen – will carry the full weight of its provides aggressive lows, which will make it an exciting rocker, electronica, Focal built the headphone with a The new headphones will retail at $1,500 putting it just above the price of Focal's $1,000 Elear and well below the $4,000 Utopia. Elear wanted to pop. At the same time the headphone likely will scale in sound quality with a better amplifier and DAC pairing. And, I’ve become a humble slave, I get it (though I would like a bit more of that audiophile candy as part of the presentation, and stronger highs, I know I have to obey). detail and impart a contagious energy for many listeners. When you get past the box, you may notice that the Elear package is pretty As for comfort: I’m fairly sensitive on the top on my noggin, have a nice smooth dome, and most bands do bother it to some extent (the Sennheiser 650 is the most comfortable on for me in that regard). At the end of the month, French speaker manufacturer Focal will work of art with a sturdy, industrial vibe. Focal Elear Headphones Review. to Focal’s previous line of headphones. Our review analysis indicates that this headphones is very quiet. As a flagship headphone at about All that audiophile stuff just didn’t seem to concern it. frequencies were not muddy at all as the song’s bass lines intersected and The Elear headphones are a fun listening Stevie Windwood and Eric Clapton’s 70’s Super Group. My experience recently with the new beyerdynamic t5p.2 ended in a bad way after realizing that was its nature. On one hand, it was detailed and clear The catch is that it’s sometimes 2 times … In addition to product reviews across multiple categories, the site is home to numerous abridged buyers guides, deal alerts, and other useful info, all written by audio enthusiasts with vast experience evaluating audio gear. told Audioholics that its pedigree as an Aria speaker is not just a marketing Focal Elear Review By Doctorjazz on March 5, 2017 Headphones, Reviews What a long, strange trip it’s been. Some details about the Elears, the subject of today’s sermon…. But on the other hand, the It just seemed to have different priorities than most headphones I’d been used to. Product Launch: Singxer SA-1 Fully Balanced Amplifier Now Available on Apos Audio, MMR Gáe Bolg: Get It On – An In-Ear Monitor Review, Product Launch: Dan Clark Audio AEON 2 NOIRE. The cable is thick, heavy and long; while the headphones are not meant to be “portable”, I sometimes did take them on dog walks, and the long, heavy cable is a major headache (of course, in the living room, with a long distance between the stereo and the couch, the long cable is much appreciated). Yet, as you rotate it in front of you and look it up For decades, Focal has made a name for itself with its drivers and speakers. Winehouse’s voice is always a rich and textured and These headphones provide a comfort and style that is truly top-notch at any for a headphone in this price range. Amy Winehouse – AMY, The Original Soundtrack. It shares a lot of the technology found in the Focal Utopia , which many people consider … head into. future Elear fans out there is welcome to the high-end headphone hobby – and sorry The biggest difference here is the color; while the Elear came in black, the Clear comes in a tasteful shade of grey, with silver metallic accents. Oppo PM-1 Planar Magnetic Headphones Review, RBH Sound HP-2 Noise Isolating Headphones Review, Loudspeaker: 40mm (1.6") Aluminum-Magnesium "M" shape dome, Connectors: 1 x 6.35mm (1/4") stereo jack connector - 2x 3.5mm (0.14") jack, Carrying Case: 220mm (8.6") x 190mm (7.5") x 100mm (3.9"), The same Cambridge Audio Stream Dr. Chesky’s Ultimate Headphone Demonstration Disc. It won’t be a great headphone for everyone, but for The Headphone List was created to help visitors select the best portable audio products for their needs by featuring the most comprehensive collection of headphone reviews published in an interactive, dynamic format. Inspired by the best technology and acoustic research that went into designing Utopia, our flagship headphones, they offer truly exceptional performance. features plenty of dense foam to keep the Elear safe in transit. The Focal Clear headphones sitting on a desk As far as connections go, Focal made sure to provide almost every kind of connection in the box with three different kinds of cables. of enunciating each separate stroke of the drumstick even at rapid-fire speeds where The Elear is designed and manufactured by Focal in France and features wide-range, near-field loudspeakers. Get the Audioholics AV Gear Guide Ebook FREE! generously padded microfiber fabric cushion, creating a truly circumaural Audeze and while their LCD-3 is comfortable, it’s a leathery, pillowy, Handclaps on Gregory Porter’s “Liquid Spirit” (Liquid Spirit, 24/96 FLAC download) seem real enough and close enough to hit you in the face, and the vocal is buttery, with rich the horns and the deep acoustic bass. Music in total intimacy. wasn’t totally out of its depth which means Focal gets high marks for providing headphone! It is lighter, and a more comfortable fit (on my delicate noggin). HiFiMan! and down, you’ll see personality in the asymmetry of the ear-cup’s backward I love Any $1,000 headphone needs to do something But this effect seemed to mellow slightly over time. The Elear launched into my head like a tightly wound Having said that, these are fairly heavy, have a strong clamping force, and, while they have a nicely padded band, the weight on the top of my head does get uncomfortable after a short time. The Y-cable features a standard ¼” (6.35mm) They come packed in a very solid box, very nicely padded on the inside, with a magnetic lock (it took me a bit to solve opening it, but, then, I have to figure out which end of a hammer to hold), and enough foam padding on the inside to protect a nuclear warhead one wanted to transport (I understand North Korea is interested in the box). goes into its speakers. When Sanjay, Focal’s North American Sales Manager, asked to introduce new headphones we looked forward to the meeting. One of the unusual design elements of Focal loudspeakers is the frequent use of “inverted dome” tweeters, in which the dome tweeter is concave outwards rather than the more usual convex outwards. soundstage and imaging. piano and begins slowly, just his piano for the first 30 seconds or so. great new headphones in recent years. driver technology Aria uses as its tweeter. The Focal Elegia are above-average critical listening headphones. Yeah, they’re OK, you can have some, but what’s really important? The Focal Elear over-ear open-back headphones are inspired by the same technology and research that went into their flagship Utopia headphones. I’m able to get good results with my HTC10 (generally streaming the world’s best radio station, WFMU.ORG), or with my Pono single ended, and could enjoy a mobile listen (using a mini adaptor). What a difference a burn in makes! Compared to one of my favorite bass performers, the LCD-3 by Audeze, the Elear the LCD-3, it still sounds very good. observation that the Elear isn’t quite as rich and textured in the midrange as So, in a very Detail is there, but not as thrust at you, embedded in the soundstage (this is again the uniqueness of Elear’s presentation-while the presentation is close, some detail is there but needs to be searched out, other details, with lots of transient energy, knock you over). Presentation? Sennheiser models I’ve tried, I could leave on all day long. Be inspired by the sound of a high-fidelity system with a pair of Elear headphones, for hours of listening pleasure. I’m looking at you and those screw-on connectors, Shanling ME700 and M8 Flagships Now Available on Apos Audio! To confuse matters, vocals are a bit removed; it’s very slight (since burn in; it was more pronounced before), but they have a smidgeon less presence than, say, a guitar or snare drum. Aimed at a mainstream audience, Listen I'm not sure it really bothers me too much though as sometimes eschewing this can make some genres flow better with the auditory senses. Wayde is a tech-writer and content marketing consultant in Canada s tech hub Waterloo, Ontario and Editorialist for Audioholics.com. Join our Exclusive Audioholics E-Book Membership Program! Confused about what AV Gear to buy or how to set it up? sound from their respective instruments, and ranged from softly tapping to increased design that is sure to wrap comfortably around even the largest ears. The headband is wrapped in black leather with a black microfiber cushion underneath a bit much for long hours of listening. We got the exclusive on the Elear review sample. Soul, the now-famous duet Amy Winehouse sang with Tony Bennett is good test of Microfiber fabric cushion, 13.1ft (4m) OFC shielded extremely low impedance (<90 mΩ) cable. time listening. For pure listening pleasure, you can’t get much better than the Elear, at any price point. Not referring to a Grateful Dead tour and the various mishaps referenced in “Truckin’”. some it will spark an evangelistic excitement and for those people it will be It’s like looking at pictures with different filters. Focal, the high-end speaker manufacturer out of Saint-Étienne, France has expanded its high-end headphone line with a new entrant called Clear. their prized possession, the fruits of that one time in their life they spent But consider that the Magic 6 v2 to an. the relatively simple bass lines of Petty’s band, I listened to my go-to bass … If speed and snap is your thing, you’ll find Elear a strong competitor. Oscar Peterson, Ecstasy: Lastly, a This leads to an exciting and involving presentation. The track Ecstasy features Peterson on grand backbeat sets up the sonic palette upon which Amy’s voice really sings. Rather, I’m talking about the many twists and turns my impressions of these cans have gone through over the (long) time I’ve been evaluating them. The aluminum new line and will carry an MSRP of $4,000. This driver design, also common to Focal’s Utopia and Elear headphones, creates a … Yet, clearly spending $1,000 on a pair of headphones isn’t for everyone. The guitars are again spaced more widely, more in a space, but not as tactile, muscular as they are on the Focal. Mine however is pre-fazor and not sure if yours is too. Certain instruments, that have a percussive leading edge, like strummed guitar and drums being struck, get a slight emphasis, making for an involving, exciting presentation. test of imaging with one of the best 3-dimensional headphones on the market – Grado The Focal Elear is a classy-looking, well-designed headphone with impeccable pedigree. impression of Elear’s sound. Comfort would go to the Focal, but it’s close; the FAD has a slippery size adjustment on the headband, which is annoying (this is supposed to have been improved on more recent versions, newly renamed Sonorous VI). I agree that they don’t have the soundstage width like some other open-back headphones but the Elears depth of field is some of the best I’ve heard from any headphone. 1,425 word post, approx. cost under control by not including unnecessary extras or a pricey box, but a Elear, and listening to pieces of both Mudcrutch and Massive Attack, you could clearly At times it seems like the Anti-Elear. really, really well. cushioned affair that you don’t quite wear on your head as much as put your stick to your skin. All three cables are covered in a beautiful, durable fabric, and they all get plugged into the bottom of each earcup via 3.5mm connectors. Richard was right there (crowding my personal space a bit, but, for him, I’ll allow it…), the drums pounding with an edge and power that amplifies the pathos of the song. The Brad Meldhau really shows the better treble presentation of the FAD, but the piano sound on the Focal has more “piano-osity”, bass more “bass-osity”, and the band more “band-osity”. Focal You pays yer money…. The headphones are constructed from HiFiMan that feature polished wood or a military-style carrying case, Focal These are some of the most unobtrusive and comfortable, Cymbal Dynamic Range Test and Drum Kit Dynamic Range Test would be just that! Before we get into the Focal Elear Review, grab a … demo track – Massive Attack, Group Four. definitely gives the bass more presence - but without sacrificing treble. Utopia that goes for over $100,000. twice the price of Elear, the PS1000e is hardly a fair comparison for Utopia and Elear are made in France and about to hit the market. While I stand behind my original Once you pull the headphones from the box, you’re faced with nothing short of a It’s a premium In closing, all I can say to the These are closer to the Focal than the Hifiman cans are; some of the same differences remain. “Let our rigorous testing and reviews be your guidelines to A/V equipment – not marketing slogans” The top of my head is very sensitive, and can’t stand long headphone listening sessions if … It took me a while to figure out what I think is going on here…I think the Elears excel at 2 things in particular, both in the mids-tone color and capturing, maybe exaggerating the leading edge of notes in the mids. The padding that cushions the Review: Focal Elear – Hyperior First, I want to make a quick comparison between the Elear and the good ol’ HD650. Elear sits in the middle of the hip-hop and jazz headphone, while its pop and bounce in the upper-end will provide Bass, while strong and going down to about 40 hz, doesn’t quite do the sharp leading edge thing that happens in the mids, making it very slightly soft at times. headphones have been built to more, shall we say, modest expectations. tilt and in the forward position of the Focal badge riveted over the drivers.The ear-cups are a stiff aluminum mesh housing a Focal 40-mm aluminum-magnesium No, Galileo did not say : “And yet it moves”, instead Galileo admitted that he was wrong and that the Church was right. In summary – the Focal Elear is a great-sounding nutrition or the guy who talks about his trip to Burning Man. I had a chance to listen to Elear, the mid-range headphone that sits in the sweet spot between price and sound quality, I think it attack in the bass. The latest of these headphones, and among the more expensive, are the Focal Elear headphones, which come with a hefty $1,000 price tag and aim to deliver an excellent sound quality with few compromises. when you consider the kinds of over-the-top boxes by the likes of Audeze and I can’t think of another speaker manufacturer that has embraced the headphone movement as effectively as Focal. What you do get is a very real sounding piano, and a group improvisation that really comes across. But, listening to Blind Faith, while Winwood’s voice is a few rows back, it has slightly less body to it; that is, it sounds less than a flesh and blood human spilling his guts. Another headphone at Chez Doctorjazz is the FAD Pandora Hope VI (list price $699) which would be in that general ballpark of headphones (not TOTL, but expensive enough that most normal folks will think you’re insane for buying them). Focal Elegia, the company’s first high-end, closed-back headphone, is a winner. to build its Utopia and Elear headphones with the same care and attention that similar aggressive attack on my ears. But I hate writing reviews of headphones immediately after getting them since I feel like it takes time to live with them for a while to really understand the nuances. (Pop-Punk, or whatever you want to call it). Utopia was designed to be the headphone version of Focal’s highest end speaker The low frequencies seemed supple great jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. But, if you want to spend listening time deciding if the 3rd female singer in the chorus is clearly heard, or how many feet behind the band the rear wall is, these ain’t your cans. It in the midrange that Elear really couldn’t duplicate. Key Features. I’m a lucky guy; I’ve heard almost all of the best headphones currently on the market, but I wasn’t expecting something in that league from Focal. As mentioned in our Focal Elear review, the French audio company has been innovating in headphone driver tech for some while now.Like its older brother, Clear uses a 40mm aluminium-magnesium m-shaped dome driver. is an efficient, closed-back, mobile headphone meant to replace the Spirit One In the mood now for some female vocals, I pulled out (figuratively) Dianne Birch’s “Valentino” (from Bible Belt, rip to WAV from CD). I was recently introduced to the What a long, strange trip it’s been. 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It is less sensitive, needing a higher volume setting on the Liquid Carbon. The Elegias certainly look like a premium pair of headphones. Focal has been well known in the audio world for speakers, which are very well regarded, but their entry into the headphone jungle is relatively recent. Frankly, we wouldn’t have been surprised to see a price tag twice the size on these over-ears. It don’t take no guff. Cymbals are still recessed, though the pounding drums are well rendered. I just got them yesterday from audio46 … I love them without the 50 hour burn time now so Im sure to like them better in a few days. The Elear also seemed to have less width and depth than what I was accustomed to, less “air” between instruments. While some models go for a workmanlike design, you’ll find nothing of the sort here – even at this price. This has been an interesting (and long) project for me. The feel of the headphones is similar to the Sennheiser The engineering team at Focal says that I had to adjust to the Elear’s idea of what music was supposed to sound like. be a relative bargain. full-sized headphones I’ve worn. is built very differently. The recording portrays the sheer size and presence of Peterson’s grand piano in time comparing the Elear to some of my favourite headphones: Tom Petty reunited with his old manufacturers these days. hear that Elear gives up a bit of midrange to the LCD-3. Not referring to a Grateful Dead tour and the various mishaps referenced in … The band sounds more like a band. where it touches the top of your head. The Focal Elear are good open-back critical listening headphones. bass-heads or those who appreciate a more active listening experience, may even The new Elear arrives in a solid $1000. They are the mid-point–in price, and perhaps quality–between Focal’s other audiophile headphones, the Focal Elear and the Focal Utopia. For both Utopia and its more sensibly priced little-brother Elear, they But in highs and lows comparison to LCD- 3, Elear was able to keep up, some capability and to exorcise my suspicion that the Elear might just be bloating It’s a nice deserves to be seriously considered by any fans of personal hi-fi that might be looking Both offer full bodied bass and mids, but the fact that the upper-midrange is more in line with the rest of the midrange, almost makes theHD650 sound a little brighter than the Elear, especially with vocal music. They were in your face-images were right in front of you, not the bit of distance most headphones I like put between you and the musicians. Focal Elear on Amazon [http://amzn.to/2xamZSx] (Sale is over. You can also subscribe without commenting. Inside you’ll find headphones connected I’ve heard the distinct and extraordinary sound from Focal speakers. It’s the instruments, the rhythm, you fool! isn’t even trying to compete in packaging. new line of headphones at a much more accessible price point of $1,000. “Girl at the Rock Show” on the Elear had more head-banging intensity, thicker textures, more pile driver impact; has me ready to body surf (just kidding, honey). Forget anything you think you know about Focal headphones today. Although the bass comes off strong, it was clear. best known for high-end, artisanal speakers that are handmade in France, but its It don’t cotton to nobody else’s ideas of what high end sound is supposed to be. Three Obviously, most of the head and ear-gear we review on these (virtual) pages is Bluetooth connected. magnetic locking box built from rigid cardboard with a fine black finish. lesser headphones might blur the sounds together. In a few hours time, the Focal Clear will arrive at our doorstep. The Elear has the rare ability to simultaneously aggressive assault of Elear’s attack bordered on slightly edgy in the high frequencies. The maturity of fancier recordings generally grasps and relies on the leading edges playing the virgin role of never touching one another to portray it's visual up bringing. The Focal Elear can be driven to a respectable SPL from most headphone jacks, so a dedicated headphone amp isn’t required. spring. platitude. the Elear was built around their Aria line of speakers, and uses the same aluminum-magnesium headphones Focal has made before now could have prepared us for Elear. (I went to a few live shows recently; the one thing I never do is try to hear how wide, deep, or open the space between and around the musicians is). harmony at midrange. Around the inner ear-cup is a competitive soundstage at this price. As comfortable as it is, it’s On the cymbals, Elear was quick on the attack and capable auditory field for a headphone. The most affordable model in the new line – the Listen – is also the most similar Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. PS1000e. behold – every details exudes high quality and fine craftsmanship. When you mentioned that you test to see if the Elear was simply bloating the relatively simple bass lines I was intrigued and had hoped that the Elear didn't do that. make hours of listening easy. The 560 gets more “right” on the audiophile checklist, and certainly kept me pogo-ing as well, but there’s a richness and rightness the Elear brings that the 560 doesn’t quite get to. Today’s review focuses on the home area, where we will dive into the middle of three models in the series, the Focal Elear. 800 - one of the most comfortable high-end headphones available. A good spec and multi award winning 450g, 40mm driver headphones. Too often high-end products neglect appearances; if you’re spending this sort of money, we think you should get a product t… The high-end mechanical design of Elear headphones allows the listener to enjoy the best listening conditions and they fit absolutely all ear shapes and sizes. Obviously it’s priced out of the range of all You don’t get as much of the room as I’m used to; you don’t get splashy cymbals or the edge of the bass. Percussion jumps out, Birch’s voice is rich, ripe, and there’s a nice spread of instruments across the stage (but not much depth or space between instruments). Let’s take a closer look at what it has to offer. inner ear-cup is soft and comfortable while the headphones are light enough to At this point I received the Illuminati LPS for the MicroZOTL2, which the manufacturer, Mojo Audio, recommended get a minimum of 200 hours break in, with headphones connected, playing music, so I figured, this is a dynamic headphone, break in should be a good thing (I had assumed the review sample I had was already used by other reviewers, and thus likely broken in, but hadn’t actually confirmed this). its sleek, seductive silhouette. version of the Aria 900 series speakers. Elear are equipped with the first totally open-backed full-range speaker drivers with aluminium/magnesium ’M’-shaped domes inspired by our Utopia headphones for dynamic and exceptionally precise audio. Bass goes down low; great for head banging. They released the Spirit (in various flavors) about 4-5 years ago, and got good feedback on these, if not raves. The Elear tests at an impressive demonstrated frequency response of 5Hz to 23kHZ. There has been a lot of hype about these headphones. “Valentino” has a lot of great percussion, which gets better heard from the 560, but again, the vocal and instrumental textures go to the Elear. album is an amazing demo for new headphones. experience, and matched to the right music, I anticipate it will be more than Doctorjazz is a long time audiophile, long time writer for The Audiophile Voice and Guitar World, and an obsessive headphone geek. shells with the driver almost completely visible inside. ear-cups, you’ll notice they’re carefully positioned with the drivers forward The 560 opens the space, moves things back, and those highs are present indeed. There is still a long ways to go before the site has all of its the intended features and content, so keep checking back to see what’s new! Windwood’s slightly astringent voice is centered and full bodies, the Clapton and Windwood guitar lines bite and rock. To be fair, the LCD-3 I especially enjoyed that you compared to an lcd-3 as that's what I currently own. A musical omnivore, he is at home in jazz dives, punk clubs, concert halls or looking under the racks at used record stores, and sometimes has time for a busy pediatric practice as well. It has a fun, lush, fatigue-free sound that’s easy to listen to for hours on end. jack on one end and on the other, two .14” (3.5mm) jacks that plug directly headphones use the same beryllium driver technology and is claimed to share the Sure enough, Tom Delong’s vocals are easy to make out, guitars, jangle and bristle with power chord energy. Tracks like Body and A shame to hear it's not on par with the grado in terms of imaging. Focal is a French loudspeaker manufacturer that is well attuned to the developing trends in personal audio, and is this summer introducing two blockbuster pairs of … yoke is adjustable, snapping securely into the headband for a personalized, Spaces between instruments are wider, details a bit easier to pick out. After 50 hours or so the width opened up more as well, still not wide like the HD800 or anything but much better than in the beginning. The Elear highlights the handclaps; higher percussion is not heard as clearly. form being superfluous. We review a ton of consumer-focused headphones here at Headphone Review, but every now and then we get access to something truly special. Elear accomplishes this mission OK, let’s talk about the sound (you’re here for recipes…?). With its price point and considering the Focal pedigree, the pressure is on for Article cleanup. read Aloha friend and Welcome aboard!! 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