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Focal Clear Open Back Headphones $999 Delivered (B-stock $799) @ Addicted to Audio

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Focal Clear Open Back Headphones $999 Delivered (B-stock $799) @ Addicted to Audio
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PKio on 11/07/2023 - 20:16 addictedtoaudio.com.au (370 clicks)
Last edited 11/07/2023 - 22:38 by 1 other user

With all the Amazon headphones deals posted recently, I thought it'd be a good time to give a shoutout to the local option. TBH this is less of a deal post and more of a reminder since apparently, this is the new normal price; the last time it was posted at this price was this March. That doesn't make it any less of a bargain, these headphones are fantastic, especially for this discounted price. I find it to sound neutral with a slight warmth. They got some pretty raving reviews from renowned audiophiles such as Tyll Hertsens (https://www.stereophile.com/content/focal-clear-over-ear-ope…). Some complaints I've heard are the durability of the headbands and the stiff cable.

B-stock is also available for 200$ cheaper here: https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/products/focal-clear-open-bac…

Note that this is different from the newer Focal Clear MG, which is more expensive and considered to be inferior to this one. Here's a comparison by Crinacle: https://crinacle.com/2021/03/22/crinnotes-focal-clear-mg-qui…

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  • lknight on 11/07/2023 - 20:19
    +2

    wow this is some pro headset? will it also amplify those strange voices in the head?? :D

    • Kibbelhs on 11/07/2023 - 20:26
      +4

      It's an open backed headset, allowing you to broadcast those strange voices to those near you :D

    • freewhere on 11/07/2023 - 20:27
      +2

      With that price tag, it should amplify voices from stangers heads too.

    • JerraJones on 12/07/2023 - 00:10

      It's open back to let in the the strange voices outside of your head in too!

  • djevoultion on 11/07/2023 - 20:26
    +6

    Go the B stock and save $200. A2A staff tell me its just the packaging that has been damaged during shipping and the headphones and accessories are brand new.

    • jjcf on 11/07/2023 - 20:50

      I got B-stock Celestees and I honestly can’t tell if they sent me brand new ones.

      • lostn on 11/07/2023 - 21:51

        does B stock mean Seconds?

        • cactusjuice on 05/08/2023 - 19:02

          Nope. Usually tends to be minor cosmetic damages to stock. In this case, it is damages to the box I believe.

  • MeagerDollarBucks on 11/07/2023 - 21:17
    +5

    This is a crazy good price, were originally $3-4k when they first came out. I was always upgrading headphones until I bought these. They are now my end game headphones, had them a couple of years and they're close to perfect IMO.

  • jasswolf on 11/07/2023 - 21:31
    +2

    Good post, but definitely mention the B-stock price in the title! Competitive option against these are the HIFIMAN Ananda Nano, which are currently around $800, but offer better technical performance, albeit with a notably brighter tuning.

  • lostn on 11/07/2023 - 21:50

    I got one of these. It doesn't come with 3.5mm, so you'll have to buy your own cable if you need 3.5mm. It's for audiophile grade equipment.

    • Scottabargin on 11/07/2023 - 22:55
      +2

      It should come with 3x cables for memory they are - 1 x XLR 2 x 3.5mm

      • lostn on 11/07/2023 - 23:07

        mine didn't. It had 2 cables. None were 3.5mm.

        Yours might be the pink/red "professional" one that also includes spare pads?

        • Kio on 12/07/2023 - 00:01
          +1

          That's strange. I bought this exact, non-professional version in like 2019 or something and it comes with three cables; XLR, 6.3mm and 3.5mm, two in the box, one in the carrying case. I don't think they changed anything. Hell, the listing itself mentioned three cables. Go check with the store you're buying these from, maybe the missing cable was removed from the box somehow?

          • Noctuafanboy on 12/07/2023 - 08:26

            @Kio: Can confirm mine also came with three cables when I purchased a few months ago.

          • lostn on 12/07/2023 - 14:45

            @Kio: did you import yours? Or maybe there was a "second revision" that quietly replaced the original gen, where they removed some things it originally came with. Mine had XLR and 6.3.

            Some unboxings I saw had more stuff than others.

            I got it from Addicted to Audio, so I trust that it's legit. There is simply no space in the box for another set of cables. The fancy box has a recess where the cables are tucked in and if there was a missing cable, you'd know.

            • Kio on 12/07/2023 - 19:14

              @lostn: I didn't import mine. I bought them from Addicted to Audio; pick up at the Melbourne branch, not delivered.

              When I got it, I remember there being those two cables in the fancy box you mentioned, and the 3.5mm cable was in the carrying case; the case with the carrying handle and the zipper.

    • kamykazi on 12/07/2023 - 07:41
      +1

      Box contents according to a2a:

      Focal Clear Headphones
Hard, elegant carrying case with storage for one cable
1 x 1.2m with 3.5mm stereo jack for connection to audiophile portable devices
1 x 3m with 6.35mm stereo jack connector
1 x 3m with XLR 4 pin symmetrical connector
  • spirrowhack on 11/07/2023 - 21:54

    Those Bathys look nice.

  • Hypermajoris on 11/07/2023 - 23:49

    Considering selling my Audeze LCD-X for these

    • harro112 on 11/07/2023 - 23:54

      Wow really? I auditioned these when I bought my lcd-x and I thought the Xs murdered them, at least for metal/edm. Clears are prob better for jazz etc

      • AncientWisdom on 23/07/2023 - 13:20

        Agreed, for the music I listen to mainly (EDM, metal, rock etc. classic example: Tijuana Cartel) the LCD X wiped the floor with them, they simply have no sub bass extension and are too mid forward for me (didn't have an issue with the highs) and since you're limited in how much you can EQ them in the bass region their tuning is actually a hard limit.

        I found I preferred them for acoustic music, classical pieces (even Dream Theatre's I. Overture).

        I walked into the shop with the intention of buying them (this really is an excellent price) but now I'm saving more for the LCD X.

        Shout out to Ethan at the Perth store which was really great and helpful.

        • harro112 on 23/07/2023 - 14:45

          Nice, you won't regret it! When you do get your hands on them definitely try oratory1990s eq, it makes a massive difference

          • AncientWisdom on 25/07/2023 - 19:41

            @harro112: Yes for sure, thanks! They're definitely my end game (famous last words, I know…)

  • foxpants on 14/07/2023 - 12:40

    Oh man I am so god damn tempted, I've wanted these for ages but $800 is still so much to justify…. aaargh

    • foxpants on 14/07/2023 - 16:36

      Holy crap misso greenlit it as I've been talking about the clear's for over 2 years.

  • muximus59 on 11/08/2023 - 13:24

    If by chance anyone sees this, has anyone asked about the warranty length?

  • ThatsCheap on 16/08/2023 - 09:12

    Please mark this deal as expired. Thanks.

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