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Sennheiser HD 800 vs Focal Clear MG

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

Sennheiser HD 800
9.2
/ 10
Over-earReference
HIGHER SCORE
Focal Clear MG
9.4
/ 10
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Specs comparison

9.2/10
SCORE
9.4/10
300Ω
IMPEDANCE
55Ω
102dB
SENSITIVITY
104dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The Sennheiser HD 800 scores 9.2/10 with 300Ω impedance and 102dB sensitivity. At 300Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

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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