Focal's Clear Mg headphones score a maximum!

The French speaker specialists' latest open-back headphone offering, the Focal Clear Mg receives a 5 Star review from What Hi-Fi?, scoring top marks for sound, comfort and build…

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"Straight away, these headphones impress. They come in luxurious packaging that screams quality and feels every bit the high-priced item. They are impressively stylish”

"We love the intricate hexagonal metal detailing on the open-backed earcups, not to mention the durable feel of the overall structure”

“…there’s no denying the high standard of build and finish. The quality of the materials is excellent, from the leather used on the thick, cushioned headband to the microfibre cloth on the cosseting earpads.”

"Tonally, they're full-bodied in a manner that eludes most rivals, and this presentation results in instruments and voices coming through in a more natural and engaging manner”

"We enjoy the headphones' ability to communicate the orchestra's power and the way dynamics build to a crescendo without sounding restrained.”

"There’s plenty of punch on offer and lows are rendered with grip and texture”

"There’s little obvious sense of the headphones struggling when the music becomes demanding and that speaks highly of their ability to remain poised under pressure.”

"These headphones certainly live up to their name by delivering a refined yet explicit sound that makes it easy to follow low-level instrumental strands in the busy production”

"It’s rare that headphones can communicate sonic authority so well”

"The overall presentation retains an easy-going charm that makes longer listening sessions a breeze”

Focal has done a terrific job with the Clear Mg. They’re talented performers that stay comfortable over extended listening sessions. Add excellent build and finish into the equation and we think they're right up there with the best at the price. Highly recommended."