High-end French audio brand Focal has launched new reference headphones, the Clear Mg. Designed for Hi-Fi enthusiasts and discerning music lovers, these new open-back home cans represent four years of research and development into an all new magnesium dome design for the 40mm speaker drivers used in the Clear Mg.
This new alloy is said to have greater lightness, rigidity and damping, core to the performance of these premium cans. The result is said to be fine, precise and impactful.
Although ideally used with a headphone amplifier/DAC, Clear Mg headphones can also be used without compromise with a portable audio player, says the company.
Adopting a stylish chestnut and metal finish, the Clear Mg blend classic and modern aesthetics, with a build quality and finish that looks predictably sumptuous. To be honest, we’ve yet to see any Focal kit that wasn’t drop dead gorgeous.
Adopting a stylish chestnut and metal finish, the Clear Mg blend classic and modern aesthetics…
The solid aluminium yoke has been developed to better fit the face, while the headband, cocooned in genuine leather and microfibre, offers a constant curve, no matter which way your head turns.
The ear cups sport a distinctive honeycomb grille, matching the perforation pattern on the ear pads, which contribute to an extended soundstage. Wired, not wireless, the Clear Mg ship with a 1.2m mini-jack cable with 6.35mm jack adapter, 3m 4-pin XLR cable and a 3.5mm – 6.35mm adaptor.
The St. Étienne brand is recognised by the French state as a Living Heritage Company (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant).
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The Audio-Technica Hotaru is a music system like no other. This limited-edition turntable combines analogue vinyl playback with magnetic levitation and reactive lighting. Only 1,000 units have been made, each priced at €9,999. The design is intended as both a high-end music system and a sculptural object d’art. The Hotaru uses a floating structure and…
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High-end French audio brand Focal has launched new reference headphones, the Clear Mg. Designed for Hi-Fi enthusiasts and discerning music lovers, these new open-back home cans represent four years of research and development into an all new magnesium dome design for the 40mm speaker drivers used in the Clear Mg.
This new alloy is said to have greater lightness, rigidity and damping, core to the performance of these premium cans. The result is said to be fine, precise and impactful.
Although ideally used with a headphone amplifier/DAC, Clear Mg headphones can also be used without compromise with a portable audio player, says the company.
Adopting a stylish chestnut and metal finish, the Clear Mg blend classic and modern aesthetics, with a build quality and finish that looks predictably sumptuous. To be honest, we’ve yet to see any Focal kit that wasn’t drop dead gorgeous.
The solid aluminium yoke has been developed to better fit the face, while the headband, cocooned in genuine leather and microfibre, offers a constant curve, no matter which way your head turns.
The ear cups sport a distinctive honeycomb grille, matching the perforation pattern on the ear pads, which contribute to an extended soundstage. Wired, not wireless, the Clear Mg ship with a 1.2m mini-jack cable with 6.35mm jack adapter, 3m 4-pin XLR cable and a 3.5mm – 6.35mm adaptor.
The St. Étienne brand is recognised by the French state as a Living Heritage Company (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant).
The Focal Clear MG are priced at £1,399.
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Danish audio outfit DALI has announced a new Hi-Fi speaker series, which combines advanced acoustic engineering with contemporary Scandi design. Landing globally in February 2026, the Sonik range will comprise seven models covering stereo, home cinema and on-wall applications. The enclosures come a choice of finishes: Black Ash, Walnut, Natural Oak and White, complete with…
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The Audio-Technica Hotaru is a music system like no other. This limited-edition turntable combines analogue vinyl playback with magnetic levitation and reactive lighting. Only 1,000 units have been made, each priced at €9,999. The design is intended as both a high-end music system and a sculptural object d’art. The Hotaru uses a floating structure and…
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Bowers & Wilkins has launched a McLaren F1 edition of its flagship PX8 S2 over-ear headphones. The new cans adopt a distinctive palette of Papaya orange and Anthracite Grey, with subtle Speedmark detailing on the headband and earcups. The finish is paired with diamond-cut highlights and Nappa leather cushions, reinforcing the model’s position at the…
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