Focal covered shipping to them and I assume they will cover shipping back to me.

Thought it is worth mentioning, my Utopias purchased in November 2016 were defective.   The left channel stopped working altogether   I absolutely loved them up until this happened...   Still waiting on a replacement pair from Focal

Heads up to Ultrasone fans, the previous Ultrasone distributor for North America is currently selling their stock on Ebay.   http://www.ebay.com/sch/ultrasoneofamerica2013/m.html   There are some pretty nice deals on genuine parts (cables, earpads, etc.)   Just thought I'd pass the...

So Kick Ass was pretty good? Definitely gotta check it out Just saw Land Of The Dead (George Romero), and I'd give it a solid 8/10 just for cinematic quality

Anyone here into Baki the Grappler? I must admit though, the comic is way better, and by better, I mean more violent :P

Gotta give it up for Chick fil'a MSG and chicken, mmmmmmmm

I hear ya! It seems like a never-ending journey to audio nirvana

Depends on the headphones I agree that the ESW9 sound pretty similar with or without an amp. Heck, even out of my laptop soundcard, the differences were subtle with an amp and separate DAC

I gave up on the iPod ages ago for use as a DAP; there are just too many better sounding players available, of all shapes and sizes

LMAO I think the wood is very difficult to replace without buying a new pair. The wood seems to be one of the main reasons why it has such a high price tag

I always turn my jeans inside-out before Washing them, but definitely less is best

Just a PS3, it really does everything I think I might be able to find my old school Atari somewhere in my closet :P

I'll take the girl, you have the headphones