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Focal Clear MG in fantastic condition. Comes will all original accessories including organizer but no box.
Compared with the obvious alternative of waiting for a cleaner used sample, this asking price is ambitious: at US$998, it sits just above the US$977 75th percentile and well above the US$833 median, so it is not a bargain by market standards. It is close enough to the top of the recent comp set that I’d want either notably better condition, fuller accessories, or some other premium to justify it.
That said, this model is a respected reference for a reason: it’s valued for a lively, detailed, open presentation with strong resolution and a tonal balance that many enthusiasts still find very easy to enjoy long term. If the pads, cable, box, and headband are in genuinely clean shape, the upside is buying into a classic high-end listen that still holds its own; if not, the price leaves little room for normal wear.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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