Did anyone hear the Cardas "Clear Beyond"...

If anyone "heard" them there is something wrong. :-)

My dealer says they are incredible and stupid expensive.

Armita, with all manufacturers there seems to be a breakthrough improvement of performance when sales of the current line decline. Have you noticed that? :-)

"our expectation is that the Clear is in another league."

In my opinion, you just invalidated the need for an audition.
You've already set the expectation. That's what you will hear.

Wendell