Focal introduces Clear Mg Professional headphones
Focal introduces Clear Mg Professional headphones
By editor 3 weeks ago
Focal, which says it is the world leader in acoustics, continues to innovate and presents Clear Mg Professional, a new workhorse for sound engineers and producers.
The French manufacturer wants to have gone even further with this product than with the first Clear Professional headphones (go to review) and offer an even more impressive performance.
The Clear Mg Professional is said to have been developed with the goal of establishing itself as the leading professional headphone.
The Clear Mg Professional are open-back, circumaural headphones. The “M”-shaped magnesium dome is said to provide outstanding dynamics and is also capable of reproducing even the most minimal details across the frequency spectrum. In terms of mechanics, the design of the headband and earpieces ensures that the headphones fit perfectly across the head for maximum wearing comfort. Latest generation ear cushions made of perforated microfibers provide an extremely open design. The Clear Mg Professional headphones feature new honeycomb grilles. The opening of the external ear cup is even wider, which is said to enhance the feeling of spaciousness with an improved sound image. The internal “M”-shaped grille follows the profile of the speaker driver and is said to provide even more precise treble reproduction.
The new diaphragm, in combination with the frameless copper voice coil with a diameter of 1″ and a height of 0.25″, is said to provide an even more precise sound experience while delivering impressive detail across the spectrum with excellent tonal balance.
The flexibility of the surround is said to provide lightness for more dynamics and punch across the frequency spectrum. The open grille on the inside of the earcup extends the high frequency range and is modeled after the “M” profile of the diaphragm to further reduce unwanted effects. With a response up to 24 kHz, highs are said to be transmitted in a particularly linear manner and transients are left untouched.
Everything is said to be designed for maximum working comfort and aesthetics. The headband design features a constant flex and is said to distribute the weight of the headphones evenly across the skull. The solid aluminum headband is covered in a black, scratch-resistant textured finish. Instead of the traditional vertical swivel mechanism, these have been moved into the headband in favor of even greater comfort it is further stated. This is said to provide an excellent seal, while the red and black design is the perfect blend between classic and modern looks.
The thermoformed carrying case is a perfect fit for the Clear Mg Professional, woven with a smaller pattern and color-coordinated with the headphones. Finally, two low impedance OFC 24 AWG copper cables are included.
Scope of delivery (manufacturer’s specifications):
- 1 x coiled cable, 5 m
- 1 x straight cable, 1.2 m, with 3.5 mm mini jack plug
- Adapter from 3.5 to 6.35 mm jack plug
- Robust carrying case
- 1 pair of replacement ear pads
Technical data (manufacturer’s specifications):
- Type: circumaural open headphones
- Impedance: 55 Ohm
- Sensitivity: 104 dB SPL / 1mW @ 1 kHz
- THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): 0.25% @ 1 kHz / 100 dB SPL
- Frequency response: 5 Hz to 28kHz
- Speaker driver: 40 mm magnesium dome with M-profile
- Weight: 450 g
- Dimensions: 250 x 240 x 120mm
Prices and availability
The Clear Mg Professional is scheduled to be available from March 2021 for an MSRP of €1,783.81 including 19% VAT.
Further info
www.sound-service.eu, www.focal.com
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