Over-Ear
Focal Clear Mg Pro
76Great
$1,490
Full review dataFocal Clear Mg Pro vs HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled - Outstanding overall at around $1199.
Over-Ear
HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
84Outstanding
$1,200
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Focal Clear Mg Pro
- HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
HearWiki score
76
84
Sound
8.9
9.4
Value
6.4
8.0
Price (USD)
$1,490
$1,200
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled is 3 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Clear Mg Pro2021
- Arya Unveiled20243 yr newer
Specifications
Clear Mg ProArya Unveiled
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,490
- $1,200
- HearWiki score
- 76
- 84
- Released
- 2021
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- planar magnetic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- planar
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 23 kHz
- 8 Hz - 65 kHz
- Impedance
- 55 Ω
- 27 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 104 dB/mW
- 94 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- 450 g
- 413 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Connector
- 6.35 mm
- 6.35 mm
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- Yes
What reviewers said
Focal Clear Mg Pro
The Focal Clear Mg Pro is a wired, open-back studio headphone delivering a precise, analytical sound tailored for mixing and mastering work. Its 55-ohm drivers are easy to drive with modest gear, while the build quality and comfort support long sessions, though it leans professional rather than casual. It offers a balanced signature with strong detail, tight bass, and natural midrange, making it a top-tier tool for critical listening.
- Pro:Accurate and analytical tuning for studio work
- Pro:Comfortable fit and solid build quality
- Pro:Easy to drive with modest amplifiers
- Con:Soundstage more focused than typical open-backs
- Con:Headband padding is not replaceable
- Con:Requires a break-in period
HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled
The HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled is a high-end open-back planar magnetic headphone that delivers exceptional detail, tonal accuracy, and a balanced soundstage, making it a strong contender for audiophiles. Its grill-less design reduces reflections for cleaner audio, and it offers easy drivability for its class, though the exposed drivers require careful handling. With a neutral-to-warm tuning and broad frequency extension, it provides a compelling blend of technical performance and musicality.
- Pro:Excellent detail retrieval and tonal accuracy
- Pro:Spacious and well-defined imaging
- Pro:Comfortable for extended listening sessions
- Con:Exposed driver design requires careful handling
- Con:Limited connectivity options out of the box
- Con:Ear-cup material may not appeal to everyone
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