equalizing these masterpieces to that horrible mess of frequencies called "harman curve" is a crime. the Clear is a refined piece of gear that allows the listener to enjoy music in a very unique way, made of never forced details, agile bass, upfront yet cohesive mids, capable of incredible transients, but with a quality that remains liquid and grainless. How is it reasonable asking to them to play bassy music at 104 db? I listen music at 77 db with rare, short moments of 85 db. Real voices must be twangy and penetrant, metallic sounds must be rendered properly: have you listened to a crash from a drumkit? The soundstage is not the largest, but it's incredibly deep and layered. Please make a real life test; destroying one of the best headphone ever let them clip doesn't make them worse than a planar that doesn't distort at 104 db but lacks the wonderful dynamics and impact the French pair have.