(Image credit: Future)By headphone standards these are hugely expensive and are priced well beyond most of the top moving coil driver alternatives. It is important to note that these Focals outperform them too. More serious competition comes against premi...
Abstract: It's been a bumper year for great new products at the Ear, there have been so many that our list has had to be expanded to cope. But fear not these are still the most essential new products to appear in 2017. The first one has not yet been reviewed on the...
Published: 2017-07-14, Author: Richard , review by: the-ear.net
Abstract: When it launched “the world's best headphone” last summer Focal really put the wind up the headphone community. This sweeping, ‘endgame' statement had consumers and critics alike clamouring to hear what the fuss was about, and is likely the reason I had t...
Superlative resolution and transparency, Excellent dynamics, Plenty of finesse, Impressive comfort,
Price puts it beyond the means of most, Demands top quality partnering equipment,
Are they talented enough to be worth £3250? For the right person, we think so.Focal has aimed for the moon when it comes to performance, directing its flagship offering straight at the very best the headphone establishment can manage. It has succeeded.See...
There's little doubt that people will want the Utopia by Tournaire edition headphones, but on only a few generally will.They will be lucky people indeed through. These are the Ferrari of audio listening. They even almost cost as much.And we can safely say...
Supremely good tonal balance and presentation, They look stunning, Focal tweaked almost every detail of the old Utopias to create these, leaving no stone unturned, While not the lightest, they are extremely comfortable for long listening sessions
The very best bass from headphones I've ever tested, Fantastic combination of science, engineering, design, and manufacturing, Nicely tuned out of the box, only gets better with EQ, Very engaging and lively presentation, Fast, accurate, resolving simultan
Quite expensive at the asking price, Female vocals can be somewhat nasally, Possible sibilance with some tracks, Relatively cramped soundstage, albeit it potentially improves with tube amps, Timbre can border on being metallic, Replacement pads cost a lot
The Focal Utopia (2022) is a recently released set of flagship open-back headphones and costs $4999 from Headphones.com for customers in the USA, as of the date this review is written. Those in other regions can find localized prices from approved retail...
Published: 2022-09-22, Author: Alex , review by: majorhifi.com
Abstract: The Focal Utopia has been one of the pinnacles of premium open-back headphones since its launch. An endgame headphone for many audiophiles. Although the Utopia is highly regarded as one of the best open-back headphones, over the years some have picked out...
Abstract: There are so many great headphones on the market. And to choose only a few models in every price range while ignoring so many others seems plain wrong. So, let me preface this guide by saying that the headphones listed below are some of MajorHifi's person...
The toptobottom, sparenoexpense design of the Focal Utopia is reflected in every element of its performance and ergonomics, The headphone painted the most significant sound stage I have ever experienced from a headphone, allowing them to disappear during
Some users may find the included onemeter cable a bit heavy, The openback design of the Focal Utopia headphones is not optimal in noisy listening environments, No carrying case is included. The headphones do come in a beautiful box, but it's far too bulky
The Focal Utopia represents, and I say this without hesitation, the most impressive headphone that I have ever heard. Focal has managed to create something unique, extravagant, and straight-up incredible. And granted, all of that performance, comfort, and...
