Focal Utopia 2022 Review, Measurements

[TheRudeDog]

Hey all, I know I’m a little late but I just noticed this. This Has been a major issue for well over a month now. There are a couple threads in the general section about this, and a group of us have been trying to keep this guy (or multiple people) off the classifieds.

These are hacked accounts. We‘ve been avoiding posting what to watch out for because he started modifying his posts and getting better with his scams, but when in doubt absolutely look for a time stamped picture of the item. Especially since he focuses on popular things like audeze, focal, and sennheiser For quick sales.

I‘m sorry he got you with this, and I’m glad you got a refund.

Unless this guy is using a VPN the administrators should be able to trace his IP address

 

[DenverW]

Unless this guy is using a VPN the administrators should be able to trace his IP address

I can't say what they're doing regarding this; it would be great if it could get shut down. As an update we're now seeing posts linking to ebay listings, with a lower price. I'm guessing the scammer will offer the item at a discount hoping people will buy it here. Of course, when contacting the ebay listing, the real owner knows nothing about it. Hacked account as well for these. The one today is for a denon 7100.

 

[Focux]

finally got to try the new Utopia. I really like it and looking forward for my own unit to arrive (hopefully by end of the month).

build quality is very good, possibly better than the outgoing model. feels more solid and slightly heavier than the OG. Still very comfortable on the head.

there is definitely more low end than the OG. very satisfying thump and rumble. top end tuning feels like they have brought it back one or two steps; it sounds more balanced, more in line with the mids, than the more upfront and center presentation on the OG.

can't wait to hook this up to the wa33 and let some magic happen!

Jaben has a demo now?

 

[Fantasiaheim]

Jaben has a demo now?

Yes, both Jaben and Zepp already have the demo.

 

[Roasty]

Jaben has a demo now?

yep! they have the bathys too.

 

[Rhodey]

yep! they have the bathys too.

finally got to try the new Utopia. I really like it and looking forward for my own unit to arrive (hopefully by end of the month).

build quality is very good, possibly better than the outgoing model. feels more solid and slightly heavier than the OG. Still very comfortable on the head.

there is definitely more low end than the OG. very satisfying thump and rumble. top end tuning feels like they have brought it back one or two steps; it sounds more balanced, more in line with the mids, than the more upfront and center presentation on the OG.

can't wait to hook this up to the wa33 and let some magic happen!

Have you received them yet? Any initial thoughts? I have a pair on the way. Hopefully they pair well with the DNA like the OG.

 

[Roasty]

Have you received them yet? Any initial thoughts? I have a pair on the way. Hopefully they pair well with the DNA like the OG.

I haven't gotten the new Utopias yet. looking at end of the month for delivery. the Bathys is on its way from the dealer first.

 

[Spawn300Z]

I haven't gotten the new Utopias yet. looking at end of the month for delivery. the Bathys is on its way from the dealer first.

I ordered The Bathys also. Replace the Bose QC35II’s for Airplane duty.

 

[Roasty]

getting a new headphone is making me itch for a new cable. I know Cigg is going with the Lazuli Ref Plus. what is everyone else using?

was considering the Ref Plus too. but the Zynsonix Imperial Legate is tempting. fallback is my AC aeris/palladium.

 

[Rhodey]

Haven't heard the new Utopia yet, but I think a silver cable will work much better than before. With it being a tad warmer I'll probably go with something silver. I really like Cosmic cables. His Mercury occ pure silver is nice. I had one for the susvara.
The Ref plus looks good too. I've heard great things.

 

[joseph69]

Haven't heard the new Utopia yet, but I think a silver cable will work much better than before.

Been using the WireWorld Nano-Platinum Eclipse (no longer available) for several years now with my Utopia and absolutely love it.
Also love the Lazuli Reference Plus for both, my Utopia and HE1Kv2.

 

[BowWazoo]

Maybe I will make one again...

Who is interested in a Silver, or Platinum, is welcome to contact ne.

 

[Rhodey]

Initial impressions, hope they get a little better. I know they need burn in but I feel the bottom is just empty. Plus side, they look good and are comfortable.

 

[ra990]

Initial impressions, hope they get a little better. I know they need burn in but I feel the bottom is just empty. Plus side, they look good and are comfortable.

Is this in comparison with the OG or just in general? The Utopia had a really nice bass response, very clean and dynamic, but the new one is even more improved. If you're comparing it to planars that typically have a linear extention into the subbass region, then you may initially feel some bass lacking, but after a few days of listening to just the Utopia, this was no longer a complaint of mine. When I switch to the Elite, I do instantly notice more bass in general, but it's a totally different flavor from the ultra clean sound of the Utopias across the whole frequency range.

 

[Rhodey]

Is this in comparison with the OG or just in general? The Utopia had a really nice bass response, very clean and dynamic, but the new one is even more improved. If you're comparing it to planars that typically have a linear extention into the subbass region, then you may initially feel some bass lacking, but after a few days of listening to just the Utopia, this was no longer a complaint of mine. When I switch to the Elite, I do instantly notice more bass in general, but it's a totally different flavor from the ultra clean sound of the Utopias across the whole frequency range.

I've never heard the og. I just got the Utopia this morning so I'm sure some burn in and brain burn in is needed. I'm letting them run for a bit then I'll come back to them. I use to own the susvara and I understand the difference between the bass on a totl planar and dynamic. Just wasn't please with initial listen. Last few weeks I've been using the HD800S so it's not like I've had a bass cannon on. I'll give them some burn in time and see how it goes.
Did you feel your pair needed burn in at all? Are you coming from OG?