I have a clear from focal and I think it's safe to say that they're the best headphones I own. My other two favorites are my beyerdynamic t1 3rd and my sennheiser hd660s, so that's what I have to compare my clear to. The hd660s tend to prefer music with more emphasis on vocals while the t1 3rd do better with bass and synth heavy stuff. The clear is the perfect bridge between the two and is able to handle the full scope of my music without issue. While I may prefer my t1, I use the clear more often. They really are the jack of all trades and master of none.