The Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) has been in operation since 1982 and now stands as an internationally-renowned consortium of 53 special interest magazines across 25 different countries.
The body is best known for the its prestigious EISA Awards which take place annually and are selected by EISA’s ‘Expert Groups’ for niches such as photography, mobile devices, home theatre, and of course, Hi-Fi.
This year the Best High-End Headphone award (2018-2019) went to none other than Focal’s Clear reference headphone.
This headphone delivers a wonderfully open and translucent sound thanks to clever design and excellent build quality.
EISA's expert group praised the high-quality assembly of the Clear’s leather ear pads and headband designed for ultimate comfort, along with their specially designed diaphragm and roll surround for optimum response:
This makes for a crisp and insightful sound that’s fatigue-free yet boasts a particularly firm and animated bass.
Head to EISA's winning entry page for the full award text on the Focal Clear.
To find out more about EISA’s award criterion, check out their FAQ/Rules section here.