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VAS007
291
Oct 7, 2018
Elear now on SALE at MOON AUDIO for $700 was $999.
https://www.moon-audio.com/focal-elear-headphones.html
VAS007if I didn't already own the Elex, this would make me bite at Elears. Personally, I'm hoping the Clear drops to $1k as that's the sweet price point for me. They're at $1,200 currently so they're getting closer....
VAS007
291
Oct 8, 2018
jaydunndidditCLEAR goes for $1100 at the Moon Audio, it's almost there...
https://www.moon-audio.com/focal-clear-headphones.html
VAS007Ugh, don't tempt me further, hahaha. Between the Elegia and Ether CX, there's no way I could justify another grand to the wife. She's understanding but not THAT understanding lol.
VRacer111
491
Oct 8, 2018
VAS007Used ones go for $400-500. While I love their bass presentation, the Elear has a tuning issue I can't get over - their wonky highs with hyper presentation of detail is just too much and really bothersome to me [and that is with my warm/smooth leaning DAC and amp setup being used: Gustard X20U DAC and modded H10 amp]. A friend let me borrow his Elear for an extended time, so I had over a full month audition with them putting a hundred+ hours through them. They are also one of the most fatguing headphones I've listened to - literally got headaches from listening to them for extended periods. While the pads are fine, the headband putting pressure on the top of my head that makes them particularly uncomfortable and probably the main factor in the headaches.
The Clears are a noticeably better headphone from a very recent meet experience (being able to use them on the same setup I had when listening to the Elears), both an improvment in headband comfort (minor) and sound quality (major) - enjoyment of music is almost on par with my STAX L300 Limited setup. The Elegia looks interesting, especially with its comparison to the Clears.
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