Focal Utopia 2022 Review, Measurements
Nov 8, 2024 at 12:26 AM Post #2,101 of 2,118
What's everyone's favorite cable for '22 Utopia? It has become my favorite headphone and I'd like to buy something nice for it. :)
 
Nov 8, 2024 at 1:23 AM Post #2,103 of 2,118
Nov 11, 2024 at 8:58 PM Post #2,106 of 2,118
Brise audio and danacables have specific cables designed for utopias.
 
Nov 11, 2024 at 10:19 PM Post #2,108 of 2,118
If you are willing to ignore the cost, Transparent ultra is the most balanced and excellent quality headphone cable I have tried so far on UTOPIA 2022 (personal preference)
PS: I have tried Transparent ultra, Tara labs The Omega Live, HanSound DANTA, Toxic cables BW22, Siltech Duchess Crown, Cardas Clear Beyond and other well-known local headphone cables.
 
Nov 12, 2024 at 7:12 PM Post #2,109 of 2,118
Anyone looking to trade their Utopia 2022 for DCA Stealth? We can go over details. Please PM me. Take care.
 
Nov 12, 2024 at 8:48 PM Post #2,110 of 2,118
What's everyone's favorite cable for '22 Utopia? It has become my favorite headphone and I'd like to buy something nice for it. :)
I've never been able to successfully identify improvements from high priced cables in a blind A-B test so I go for looks and cable features instead. I'm a big fan of light flexible cables for the slightly heavier Utopia and went with a black(left) and red(right) blend from OIDIO that matches the black and red aesthetic of the 2022 Utopia.

It was around £150/$190 after customizations: https://oidiosound.co.uk/headphone-cables/focal/utopia
 

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Nov 13, 2024 at 3:04 PM Post #2,111 of 2,118
I've never been able to successfully identify improvements from high priced cables in a blind A-B test so I go for looks and cable features instead. I'm a big fan of light flexible cables for the slightly heavier Utopia and went with a black(left) and red(right) blend from OIDIO that matches the black and red aesthetic of the 2022 Utopia.

It was around £150/$190 after customizations: https://oidiosound.co.uk/headphone-cables/focal/utopia
Thank you for the level headed and informed post. I just ordered one.
 
Nov 19, 2024 at 10:28 PM Post #2,112 of 2,118
I hava been using Hart audio modular cables with mine. I do hear some differences with different cables, but it's very minor, and I love the convenience of modular cables. Whenever I get a new headphone, Hart audio gets another order from me. I was using another modular cable system, but Hart audio was the only one I found that was selling modular cables with Lemo connectors, so Utopia 2022 got me to switch over the entire cable system.
 
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Nov 22, 2024 at 12:24 PM Post #2,113 of 2,118
New comparison that includes the Utopia 2022

 
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Nov 25, 2024 at 10:14 AM Post #2,115 of 2,118
Moon Silver Dragon & Lavricable Grand are both reasonably priced silver cables for the Nutopia. I have them both and prefer the Grand but it’s probably a toss up.
I currently have both Silver Dragon and Lavri Grand but they are not terminated for the Utopia. Silver Dragon is now with 3.5mm (Susvara) and Lavri is Mini XLR (ZMF). Now I don't really use both of them and thinking about re-terminating them for the Utopia.

I think if I want more air I should go with the Lavri and if I want more sub-bass, I go with the Silver Dragon... do you agree?

The more I listen to Dana Rhapsody... I more I dislike it. Don't know why so many people praise it but it simply doesn't go well with my setup. Will put it on sale very soon.
 

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