[deafdoorknob]

^

Well the cables come off super easy and Focal is all about flashy looking speakers so their next headphones will probably be 100% automotive paint and chrome lol.

lol prolly true. but I must say they are beautifully built, in fact aside from the driver tech and SQ (tho the latter is debatable for some) it's almost difficult to justify the price difference between the Elear and the Utopia.

a brief note on the Utopia, it's tonality was almost too similar to the 800S for me, a "meaty, high density" guy (sonic preference wise) to truly appreciate.

 

[BarDash]

Well, I guess there will be more places to buy those from at some point. What I know for sure is that I'm not buying it from super greedy Moon-audio store

Never purchased from Moon-audio before. Why are they super greedy? Sorry newbie here...

 

[james6333]

Never purchased from Moon-audio before. Why are they super greedy? Sorry newbie here...

Nothing major. They sometimes show new headphones in stock before they actually have them. Seems to rub people the wrong way.

 

[BarDash]

Nothing major. They sometimes show new headphones in stock before they actually have them. Seems to rub people the wrong way.

Gotcha, sounds shady to me, I'll do business elsewhere. I've been pretty happy with Razordog and their customer service.

 

[TSAVJason]

Gotcha, sounds shady to me, I'll do business elsewhere. I've been pretty happy with Razordog and their customer service.

Just cuz I feel like joking let me say it this way ......that dog don't hunt ...Focal Utopia or Elear! So if you want one of what this thread is about, you'll need to order from an authorized Focal Utopia/Elear dealer.

 

[grizzlybeast]

 

Never purchased from Moon-audio before. Why are they super greedy? Sorry newbie here...

Nothing major. They sometimes show new headphones in stock before they actually have them. Seems to rub people the wrong way.

 
 

 

Nothing major. They sometimes show new headphones in stock before they actually have them. Seems to rub people the wrong way.

Gotcha, sounds shady to me, I'll do business elsewhere. I've been pretty happy with Razordog and their customer service.

Razordog is pretty dope..
 
FYI: showing a headphone before it is available is called pre-order. 
 
I actually like being able to pre-order. Keeps me from waisting money on something else. 

 

[BarDash]

   
 
Razordog is pretty dope..
 
FYI: showing a headphone before it is available is called pre-order. 
 
I actually like being able to pre-order. Keeps me from waisting money on something else. 

I "pre ordered" the Focal Elears from Focals web site.
Thanks for the clarification.

 

[TSAVJason]

Razordog is pretty dope..

FYI: showing a headphone before it is available is called pre-order. 

I actually like being able to pre-order. Keeps me from waisting money on something else. 

I have no idea who RazorDog is and have no opinion on how dope he/she is. What's good is you have a dealer you're happy with. That's the most important thing now isn't it.

 

[grizzlybeast]

Indeed.

 

[TSAVJason]

Good news!! Our Focal delivery began to arrive last night and today. We are bringing them into inventory today and will be shipping pre-orders and replacement orders tomorrow. So those of you that pre-ordered from us at The Source AV will have them pretty damn soon. Replacement orders on the Elear will be shipped "overnight" and we thank you for your patients. Anyone that wants to pay the difference between our standard 3 day shipping policy and overnight can let your customer service rep know as we call to confirm shipping information. We know that we don't have enough to ship our huge pre-orders but we are assured that the current pre-orders will be fulfilled by the 1st week of September. Being that these numbers are in the hundreds it seems Focal has at least put a dent in the demand on delivery.

Again, thank you for your patients and if you have any questions please feel free to contact us for shipping status updates or new orders.

 

[Audio Addict]

Good news!! Our Focal delivery began to arrive last night and today. We are bringing them into inventory today and will be shipping pre-orders and replacement orders tomorrow. So those of you that pre-ordered from us at The Source AV will have them pretty damn soon. Replacement orders on the Elear will be shipped "overnight" and we thank you for your patients. Anyone that wants to pay the difference between our standard 3 day shipping policy and overnight can let your customer service rep know as we call to confirm shipping information. We know that we don't have enough to ship our huge pre-orders but we are assured that the current pre-orders will be fulfilled by the 1st week of September. Being that these numbers are in the hundreds it seems Focal has at least put a dent in the demand on delivery.

Again, thank you for your patients and if you have any questions please feel free to contact us for shipping status updates or new orders.

 
The Utopia and Elear came in this afternoon for our Saturday Chicago ChiUniFi meet.  If any of you are in the area and have been on the fence, come out and get in line to have a listen.  I am sitting here with the Utopia and a big smile on my face.  

 

[TSAVJason]

The Utopia and Elear came in this afternoon for our Saturday Chicago ChiUniFi meet.  If any of you are in the area and have been on the fence, come out and get in line to have a listen.  I am sitting here with the Utopia and a big smile on my face.  

Be Clear now Steve. Those sets are review units that we lent you for your meet. There are none in Chicago for purchase yet! Let's not give anyone the wrong impression ...... But Hey! You're welcome! Hahahaha

 

[Audio Addict]

Be Clear now Steve. Those sets are review units that we lent you for your meet. There are none in Chicago for purchase yet! Let's not give anyone the wrong impression ...... But Hey! You're welcome! Hahahaha

What can I say, I am easily distracted by the Blues playing on the Utopia. I am suppose to remember they have to go back to The Source AV, not until Monday.

All jesting aside, a special thanks to The Source AV for loaning these for our meet.

 

[grizzlybeast]

 

Good news!! Our Focal delivery began to arrive last night and today. We are bringing them into inventory today and will be shipping pre-orders and replacement orders tomorrow. So those of you that pre-ordered from us at The Source AV will have them pretty damn soon. Replacement orders on the Elear will be shipped "overnight" and we thank you for your patients. Anyone that wants to pay the difference between our standard 3 day shipping policy and overnight can let your customer service rep know as we call to confirm shipping information. We know that we don't have enough to ship our huge pre-orders but we are assured that the current pre-orders will be fulfilled by the 1st week of September. Being that these numbers are in the hundreds it seems Focal has at least put a dent in the demand on delivery.

Again, thank you for your patients and if you have any questions please feel free to contact us for shipping status updates or new orders.

 
The Utopia and Elear came in this afternoon for our Saturday Chicago ChiUniFi meet.  If any of you are in the area and have been on the fence, come out and get in line to have a listen.  I am sitting here with the Utopia and a big smile on my face.  

 
 

 

Be Clear now Steve. Those sets are review units that we lent you for your meet. There are none in Chicago for purchase yet! Let's not give anyone the wrong impression ...... But Hey! You're welcome! Hahahaha

What can I say, I am easily distracted by the Blues playing on the Utopia. I am suppose to remember they have to go back to The Source AV, not until Monday.

All jesting aside, a special thanks to The Source AV for loaning these for our meet.

See... you have lost your bearings. I think the Elear is good but I didn't even think about it when I listened to the Utopias. 
 
 
You posted twice about the Utopias in the ELEAR thread. because the Utopia is that good. 

 

[TSAVJason]

See... you have lost your bearings. I think the Elear is good but I didn't even think about it when I listened to the Utopias. 


You posted twice about the Utopias in the ELEAR thread. because the Utopia is that good. 

Hahahaha the Utopia can do that to you. And you know it to be true Grizz