Focal Clear MG Professional Review | 93 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,140
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,500
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Focal Clear MG Professional review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

4.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

3.3

Technical Score

20.0%

6.8

User score

Poor
3.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

3.6

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

5.0

Design

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

1.7

Calls & Controls

Poor
6.8

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.5

User reviews

30.0%

2.8

Popularity

User score:
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4.2
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5.0
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Good
  • 0.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    0.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    1.0

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    0.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

  • 0.5
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    16.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 0.2
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    0.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    1.0

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    0.0

    Companion app

  • 1.4
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    1.0

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Focal Clear Mg Professional is a high-end, circumaural open-back headphone designed for critical studio applications, featuring a 40mm 'M'-shaped magnesium dome driver that offers a frequency response of 5Hz – 28kHz and a low 55-ohm impedance for easy drivability. It is distinguished by its exceptional dynamic impact, remarkable tonal balance, and a holographic soundstage that provides precise imaging for mixing and mastering. While it excels in comfort with its memory foam microfiber earpads and solid aluminum yoke, some users report cons such as a slightly limited soundstage width compared to similarly priced planars, potential driver clipping at extreme volumes, and a somewhat dark or recessed treble that may lack absolute airiness for some listeners.

Technical Specifications of Focal Clear MG Professional

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

3.6

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

5.0

Design

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

1.7

Calls & Controls

3.3
Focal Clear MG Professional has a technical score of 3.27 points, which is lower than that of 96.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.5

User reviews

30.0%

2.8

Popularity

User score:
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4.2
(31)
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5.0
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5.0
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6.8
Focal Clear MG Professional has a user score of 6.82 points, which is lower than that of 81.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
2.8
Focal Clear MG Professional has a popularity of 2.8 points, which is lower than 61.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.0

Overall score

40.0%

4.5

Price

4.1
Focal Clear MG Professional has a quality-to-price ratio of 4.1 points, which is lower than 97.9% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Focal Clear MG Professional does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Focal Clear MG Professional uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Focal Clear MG Professional uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

5 Hz
Focal Clear MG Professional reaches a lowest frequency of 5 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 10.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Focal Clear MG Professional is not headset-ready, while 15.3% is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

0
Focal Clear MG Professional has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 74.1% of headphones and equal to 25.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

N/A
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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wired
Focal Clear MG Professional supports wired connectivity, equal to 52.6% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Focal Clear MG Professional does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

no
Focal Clear MG Professional does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Focal
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

450 g
Focal Clear MG Professional weighs 450 g, heavier than 97.1% of headphones and equal to 0.4% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

open-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

5.8
Focal Clear MG Professional has a clamp force of 5.8, higher clamp force than 82.1% of headphones and equal to 5.7% of headphones.
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Focal Clear MG Professional vs the average headphone

  • Spatial audio support
    Focal Clear MG Professional supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
    What it is: Supports immersive surround sound playback
    When it matters: When movies, games, and immersive mixes are part of your listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Focal Clear MG Professional supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    Focal Clear MG Professional has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Focal Clear MG Professional has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 8,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Focal Clear MG Professional has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24000 Hz

    Focal Clear MG Professional has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.28000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • Sidetone support
    Focal Clear MG Professional supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
    What it is: Lets users hear their own voice during calls
    When it matters: When long calls matter and you do not want to sound unnaturally loud in your own ears while speaking.

    Importance: LOW

    Focal Clear MG Professional supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • 3.8 m more useful cable length
    Focal Clear MG Professional offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (5 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    What it is: Length of the supplied audio cable
    When it matters: When your desk, TV, or audio setup needs more or less movement range.

    Importance: LOW

    Focal Clear MG Professional offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (5 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.5 m vs 1.2 m
  • Open-back design
    Focal Clear MG Professional uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones use an open-back housing that lets air and sound pass through more freely than a closed design.
    When it matters: When you listen in quiet places and care more about spacious sound than blocking outside noise or preventing sound leakage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Focal Clear MG Professional uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 2 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Focal Clear MG Professional has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (104 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Focal Clear MG Professional has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (104 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.104 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 7 mm more spacious earcup width
    Focal Clear MG Professional offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (50 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
    What it is: Internal width of the earcup cavity
    When it matters: When earcup fit affects comfort and pressure around your ears.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Focal Clear MG Professional offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (50 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.50 mm vs 43 mm
  • 3.8 m more useful cable length
    Focal Clear MG Professional offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (5 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
  • Open-back design
    Focal Clear MG Professional uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 7 mm more spacious earcup width
    Focal Clear MG Professional offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (50 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
  • Spatial audio support
    Focal Clear MG Professional supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    Focal Clear MG Professional has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 8,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Focal Clear MG Professional has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • 2 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Focal Clear MG Professional has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (104 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • Sidetone support
    Focal Clear MG Professional supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • 2.06x higher weight
    Focal Clear MG Professional is heavier than the average headphone (450 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 1.5 higher clamp force
    Focal Clear MG Professional has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (5.8 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Focal Clear MG Professional does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • Not headset-ready
    Focal Clear MG Professional is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Focal Clear MG Professional has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • No voice assistant support
    Focal Clear MG Professional does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Focal Clear MG Professional does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones reduce outside noise through physical sealing, fit, and materials rather than active electronics.
    When it matters: When you want better isolation from fit and seal alone, even with ANC turned off or not available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Focal Clear MG Professional does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 2.06x higher weight
    Focal Clear MG Professional is heavier than the average headphone (450 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Focal Clear MG Professional is heavier than the average headphone (450 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.450 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    Focal Clear MG Professional does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
    What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
    When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Focal Clear MG Professional does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Not headset-ready
    Focal Clear MG Professional is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
    When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Focal Clear MG Professional is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 1.5 higher clamp force
    Focal Clear MG Professional has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (5.8 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
    When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Focal Clear MG Professional has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (5.8 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.5.8 vs 4.3
  • 12.67x more expensive
    Focal Clear MG Professional is more expensive than the average headphone (£1,140 vs £90).
    Focal Clear MG Professional is more expensive than the average headphone (£1,140 vs £90).£1,140 vs £90
  • 62.9% worse value for money
    Focal Clear MG Professional has worse value for money than the average headphone (4.14 vs 6.736).
    What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
    When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
    Focal Clear MG Professional has worse value for money than the average headphone (4.14 vs 6.736).4.14 vs 6.74
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Focal Clear MG Professional has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
    When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2

    Focal Clear MG Professional has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.0 vs 1

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Third-party reviews

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers like about Focal Clear MG Professional?

  • Exceptional build quality with premium materials like magnesium and solid aluminum
  • High level of comfort for long listening sessions due to memory foam ear pads
  • Dynamic and punchy bass with excellent impact and articulation
  • Precise imaging and instrument separation, making them effective for mixing and mastering
  • Warm, smooth, and tonally balanced sound signature that is non-fatiguing
  • Extremely easy to drive, performing well even with portable sources

What customers dislike about Focal Clear MG Professional?

  • Soundstage is somewhat intimate and lacks the width found in competitors like the Sennheiser HD 800 S
  • High price point represents a significant investment for many users
  • Treble can feel slightly recessed or laid-back, lacking some 'airiness' or sparkle
  • Included cables are often described as stiff, prone to 'memory' kinks, or too short
  • Replacement ear pads are very expensive (approx. $200) and affect sound profile
  • Potential for driver 'clipping' or cracking sounds at extremely high volumes

Expert reviews

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gearspace.com
10/11/2021

The Focal Clear Mg Professional headphones feature top-notch construction, luxurious packaging with extra accessories, and comfortable, sweat-preventing microfiber ear pads, though they are heavier than some competitors. Sound-wise, they offer a cohesive, well-balanced profile with robust bass, even mids, and improved transient dynamics from the magnesium drivers, while exhibiting a...Read more

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fluxwithit.com
14/05/2021

In the featured review, the author evaluates the Focal Clear MG Professional headphones specifically for daily studio sound design workflow. Designed with 40mm inverted "M"-shaped magnesium dome drivers, these open-back circum-aural cans operate at a low impedance of 55 Ohms and have a broad frequency response of 5Hz–28kHz. The reviewer notes that this low impedance allows the...Read more

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audiodiscourse.com
25/04/2021

The Focal Clear Mg Pro ($1499) represents a distinct, warmer shift from the brand's traditional open-back house sound, closely resembling their closed-back models like the Elegia and Stellia. Visually, it features a striking black and red color scheme with a new honeycomb cup pattern, and comes packaged with a carrying case, an extra set of ear pads, and both short and coiled...Read more

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unheardlab.com
14/11/2023

The Focal Clear MG Pro delivers a remarkably balanced, near-neutral sound profile that defies online measurements suggesting a dark or veiled signature. Reflecting Focal’s signature house sound, the headphones offer exceptional, deep, and dynamic bass impact that closely rivals the much pricier Utopia 2022. The midrange is smooth, organic, and full-bodied, utilizing a 4–5kHz dip to...Read more

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jakecheriff.medium.com
22/02/2021

The Focal Clear Mg Professional offers a smoother, less fatiguing treble than its predecessor, effectively eliminating the harsh sibilance found in the original model. While maintaining high comfort and a premium aesthetic, this iteration suffers from a bloated, unrefined bass response that sacrifices overall audio precision. Furthermore, the headphone features a compromised,...Read more

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recordingmag.com
01/07/2021

The Recording Magazine review highlights the Focal Clear Mg Professional Headphones as a premier, audiophile-grade studio tool featuring superior build quality, high comfort, and an exceptionally neutral, detailed sound. Pros include an extended high-end without fatigue, precise, non-boomy low-end, and a focused, deep soundstage ideal for critical mixing and monitoring. The primary...Read more

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majorhifi.com
16/02/2021

The Focal Clear MG Professional is an open-back studio reference headphone priced at $1,490, engineered specifically for technical use, mixing, and monitoring. It features a rigid, premium build with an aluminum yoke, a perforated microfiber and leather headband, and a red-and-black aesthetic utilizing a new honeycomb outer grille. Internally, it integrates a new full-range 40mm...Read more

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soundonsound.com
15/06/2021

The Focal Clear Mg ProfessionalGo is an open-back, moving-coil headphone meant for studio mixing and critical listening. This model updates the older version by adding a new honeycomb grille design and a pure magnesium dome driver. It keeps the same red-and-black style, comfortable fit, and detachable cables, while costing £1,199 in the UK or $1,490 in the US. A major benefit is the...Read more

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proaudio.de
08/06/2021

This ProAudio Review details the Focal Clear Mg Professional, a €1,780 open-back studio headphone featuring an innovative 40-mm dynamic driver entirely crafted from magnesium (Mg) with an M-shaped dome architecture. Designed for mixing, mastering, and critical studio listening, it maintains the predecessor’s key technical specs—such as a 55-ohm impedance, a frequency response...Read more

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beat.de
06/09/2021

The Focal Clear MG Professional is an open-back studio headphone that expertly bridges the gap between high-end audiophile design and professional studio requirements. Retailing at a premium price of €1,429, it boasts exceptional build quality, featuring deep red microfibre earpads, an aluminum headband, and unique M-shaped magnesium drivers housed in a distinct honeycomb chassis....Read more

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bonedo.de
17/05/2021

The Focal Clear MG Professional is an open-back studio headphone designed for high-end mixing and mastering. Priced at over €1,400, this premium model replaces the older Clear Professional and upgrades its 40mm dynamic drivers to a fully magnesium dome to maximize transience and tonal accuracy. It features a modern, futuristic honeycomb visual design and weighs 450 grams. At 55 Ohms...Read more

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kopfhoerer.de
20/04/2021

The Focal Clear Mg Professional is an open-back, over-ear studio headphone designed explicitly for high-end, demanding audio professionals and sound creators. The reviewer notes that its overall craftsmanship, modern red-and-black design, and general robust build quality are exceptionally premium. In terms of comfort, it scores top marks due to its heavily padded leather headband...Read more

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musique-o-casque.com
18/03/2026

The forum review on musique-o-casque.com primarily features detailed acoustic testing and measurements conducted by user Dj. JR to evaluate the Focal Clear Mg headphones. Tested on high-end gear like a Merging Hapi Premium and a THX AAA 789 amplifier, the reviewer initially observed a warm, smooth, and pleasant sound profile across various music genres. Objective measurements using...Read more

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hifi.nl
18/03/2021

The Focal Clear Mg is a premium, open-back high-fidelity headphone that justifies its €1,500 price tag through exquisite design and a passionate, balanced sound signature. Ditching the neutral grey tones of its award-winning predecessor, this upgraded model features a striking chestnut-brown colour scheme, a luxurious leather-finished headband, and eye-catching hexagonal-patterned...Read more

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interface.nl
07/07/2022

The Interface.nl review of the Focal Clear Mg Professional headphones highlights the unit as a highly competent evolution of its predecessor, the original Clear Professional. Retailing at a premium price point of €1,499, this model differentiates itself through the addition of magnesium ("Mg") to the driver design. The core focus of the article centers on evaluating how this...Read more

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