- Cleer Arc 4 are Hi-Res aptX Lossless open earphones with THX certification
- The Arc 4+ model adds Dolby Atmos with Dolby’s own head-tracking
- Arc 4 costs $99.99, Arc 4+ costs $129.99
Cleer Audio has launched the world’s first THX-certified open earphones, the Arc 4 and Arc 4+. The Arc 4+ is particularly interesting because that model comes with Dolby’s own head-tracking for Dolby Atmos, a feature previously reserved for over-ear headphones.
These are by no means the first head-tracking earphones. But rival earphones use their own tracking setups, whereas these Cleers use the official Dolby version – just like the Sonos Ace headphones, where it works brilliantly.
Cleer Audio Arc 4 and Arc 4+: key features and pricing
Both sets of earbuds are lighter and thinner than previous Cleer Arc models: 10% lighter and 45% thinner than the Arc 3 series, apparently. Cleer says they sit closer to the ear canal for better clarity and comfort,
The Arc 4 is tuned by THX engineers to adapt to THX’s optimal frequency response curve, and the standard model features Dolby Audio and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound. They deliver Hi-Res Audio with a frequency range of 65Hz – 40kHz with Cleer’s DBE bass boost. Bluetooth is 5.4 with aptX Lossless and multipoint connection.
The Arc 4+ takes the same specification and adds Atmos with Dolby head tracking, using built-in sensors to adjust the sound experience based on the position of your head. Having tested this feature in the Sonos Ace, we know how responsive and immersive it is – my colleague Matt Bolton still says the Sonos Ace are the best headphones for watching movies because of their spatial sound.
Both sets of earbuds are IPX7 rated, so they’re great outdoors, and battery life is promised for 32 hours in total, with up to nine hours from the earbuds alone for the Arc 4 and 34 hours in total for the Arc 4+.
The Arc 4 is now available in black or white for an RRP of $99.99 (approx £74.50 / €85 / AU$150), while the Arc 4+ comes in black, white or pink for $129.99 (approx £97 / €110 / AU$195).

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