Sennheiser HD 800S vs Focal Clear Mg

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 14 by Billy G.

Verdict: The HD 800S has the most expansive soundstage available at this tier; the Focal Clear Mg delivers more dynamic, engaging sound for most genres.

Winner: Sennheiser HD 800S

Sennheiser HD 800S: 7.5/10

Focal Clear Mg: 7.3/10

Sennheiser HD 800S Pros

• Most expansive soundstage of any headphone at this tier
• 330g — one of the most comfortable high-end headphones for long sessions
• Sennheiser's ring radiator transducer is genuinely unique

Focal Clear Mg Pros

• Faster transient response and more dynamic impact
• More forgiving of source equipment
• More balanced treble — less fatiguing long-term

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