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Grado RS1x vs Focal Clear MG

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Grado RS1x
9.2
/ 10
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HIGHER SCORE
Focal Clear MG
9.4
/ 10
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Specs comparison

9.2/10
SCORE
9.4/10
32Ω
IMPEDANCE
55Ω
99dB
SENSITIVITY
104dB
No
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The Grado RS1x scores 9.2/10 with 32Ω impedance and 99dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Focal Clear MG scores 9.4/10 with 55Ω impedance and 104dB sensitivity. At 55Ω, it also benefits from amplification to perform at its best.

Based on our scoring, the Focal Clear MG scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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