Last week I compared my Focal Clear to a vintage pair of Japanese originals, the OG GameBoy earplugs. It is an unfair comparison of course and everyone knows how the story ends - still, here comes. The red'n'blue Nintendo plugs shatter the Clear!

By being:

• a LOT lighter! Take them everywhere!
• a LOT cheaper! No worries if your dog eats them or they get stolen
• emitting a LOT less noise, perfect for commuting
• the timeless signature red and blue design! How often do you go looking for those invisible L & R on the Clear!?
• maintenance free design - no need to change expensive earpads, ever!
• no need for an expensive Qobuz subscription either, YouTube videos sound just as good!
• their thin black cable is a lot more flexible than the silvery unbenda-cord of the Clear

The Clear wins in one single category

• somewhat more bass