French audio brand Focal has unveiled a new set of reference headphones, the ‘Clear Mg’. Replacing the former ‘Clear’ headphones as the company’s reference open-backed cans, the Mg will provide even “sharper” audio than its predecessor, while the price remains at $1,490.
The company says that the new product is the result of four years of R&D, with a new ‘M’-shaped magnesium dome created for the Mg’s speaker drivers. This promises to provide more “lightness, rigidity and damping” in performance and enabling a more realistic sound. A light and flexible surround should deliver greater precision and impact, while an impedance of 55 ohms means the headphones can be used with a portable audio player.
Focal places emphasis on luxury and listening comfort, and the Clear Mg sports a solid aluminum yoke to mold to the face with a leather- and microfiber-covered headband, allowing for a constant curve during head turns. There are also perforated microfiber earpads. The outside of the earpads includes a honeycomb pattern with a newly conceived chestnut and mixed-metals finish to blend classic and modern looks.
A new grille combined with the honeycomb ‘M’-shaped design “more closely” follows the curves of the driver and allows for a wider soundstage, while the reduced space between the driver and grille enables more precise high-frequency reproduction. Focal has designed a carrying case woven in colors to match the headphones.
For more information, visit Focal here.
Martin, a seasoned journalist and AV expert, has written for several notable print magazines. He’s served in key roles at Lucasfilm’s THX Division, NEC’s digital cinema division, and has even consulted for DreamWorks. Despite his illustrious career, Martin remains rooted in his passion for cinema and acting, with notable appearances in several Spielberg films, Doctor Who, and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. He currently resides in San Francisco.
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