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My pair of Focal Clear Mg open backs. rnComplete with box and original cables.rnOnly light use since purchased and not used much at all in the last year as I’ve been able to go back to having loudspeakers!rnAny questions please ask
With recent comparable asking prices centered at £583 and a 25th percentile of £380, £500 sits comfortably in fair-market territory for a used Focal Clear — not a steal, but solidly reasonable for an excellent-condition pair. It’s close enough to the middle of the pack that a buyer can feel good about it if the condition, pads, and accessories check out.
The Clear is still a standout for resolving detail, natural mids, and easy driveability, which keeps it highly relevant on the used market. In excellent condition, the big upside is getting a premium open-back headphone without paying new-retail money; if it includes the box, cables, and original pads, that only strengthens the buy.
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Focal traces its roots to 1979 in Saint-Étienne, France, where engineer and hi-fi enthusiast Jacques Mahul founded the company in a small workshop within his father's precision engineering firm. Initially operating as JMlab, it began crafting bespoke speaker drivers, with early models like the DB13 earning acclaim for their compact yet dynamic bass performance. This heritage of acoustic innovation and French craftsmanship propelled Focal's evolution, marked by pivotal 1990s expansions under Gérard Chrétien's leadership, yielding iconic references such as the Vega and Grande Utopia loudspeakers that redefined audiophile standards.
The brand's core focus remains high-fidelity loudspeakers, where it excels through in-house driver design featuring breakthroughs like inverted-dome tweeters, Polyglass cones, flax diaphragms, and beryllium tweeters in its Utopia line. Focal has diversified into professional studio monitors, premium headphones, car audio systems, and select accessories, all emphasizing noble materials and meticulous engineering. While not delving into amplifiers, turntables, DACs, or cables, its speaker-centric portfolio spans home, mobile, and pro applications with unwavering commitment to purity of sound.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Focal commands respect as a world leader among discerning hi-fi buyers for its benchmark performance, international awards, and "Made in France" prestige. No longer a niche boutique, it blends heritage appeal with cutting-edge technology, attracting serious audiophiles who prioritize transparency, dynamics, and emotional depth over mass-market compromises.
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