Focal Clear Magnesium over-ear headphones

The Clear Mg wired open-back headphones offer a striking first impression and rewarding repeat-listening sessions. Striking headphones with transparent, deeply layered sound Focal never ceases to amaze me. The French audio experts have released so many world-class wired headphones, you would almost expect (and forgive) a misstep at some point. But from the moment I unzipped the designer case containing the Clear Mg - their latest open-back offering - I could tell the high-end headphone "magic" is as strong as ever. This update to their customer-favorite Clear wired headphones has a revamped driver system. It uses a similar engineering principal to the original - but with pure magnesium diaphragm domes. I found the sound was pure and pristine, with even better texture and more pronounced dynamics. (Just remember, to hear them at their best, you'll need a separate headphone amp or a portable music player .) Deluxe, premium look and feel Unboxing Focal headphones can be quite the memorable experience. The company takes a more artisanal approach than most to building headphones, and I could see and feel the difference as I pulled the Clear Mg from their case. The design is a beautiful blend of high-grade materials, interesting patterns, and thoughtful functionality. These headphones share many of the attributes that have made Focal's Utopia , Stellia , and Celestee 'phones so popular among personal audio aficionados. They all sport an identical frame, built from lightweight aluminum. Here, they overlay it with an Instagram-ready chestnut and mixed-metal finish - that somehow looks even better in person than in photos. A specially designed driver with lightweight magnesium domes delivers focused sound with a great deal of depth. Magnesium-based drivers for powerful, nuanced sound with deep bass In each earcup, you'll find Focal's fast-attack drivers, complete with their acclaimed "M"-shaped diaphragm domes. This special design gives the drivers a more fluid moveme