Wow...so this is the actual design? I don't remember having this grayish-blackish coating with my 2020 model. It really looks like a color defect. But ok then...thanks.
Focal Utopia 2022 Review, Measurements
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TheMiddleSky
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That is forged carbon. The old model is carbon.
Forged carbon is like the stronger version of carbon fibre.
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Wonder why they changed it so drastically. Used to be so nice and smooth.
(Edit: thanks @TheMiddleSky)
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Godisopen777
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Did you do any research on this headphone before you bought it? That is carbon, not metal- and it’s the new “forged recycled carbon” which is supposed to be stronger than the previous carbon fiber. Focal mentions it in all their promotional material.
Not really, as i previously owned the 2020 version. But all's good. I now understand that's the new look due to different material. Doesn't bother me at all if it's standard. For a moment i thought i recieved an aesthetically defective unit.
Thanks all!
TheMiddleSky
Headphoneus Supremus
To be fair, it's understandable. The forged carbon has such "random" pattern, and a bit messy too. Good thing is the headband now free from any crackling noise.
kkrazik2008
100+ Head-Fier
It amazes me when folks buy a $5k piece of gear, especially one which has been shown with plenty of pictures and discussed ad nauseam for well over a year, yet not have any awareness on the material and visual updates. Not like the 2022 model was a subtle change either 
We are a well endowed community if this is a problem one encounters….
We are a well endowed community if this is a problem one encounters….
This has to be a troll. You are telling me someone buys a few thousand dollar headphone without evening knowing what it looks like?
Sorry to disappoint. No trolls here.
Just didn't remember that coloring from my previous 2020 version. You can relax now and get on with your life.
Just didn't remember that coloring from my previous 2020 version. You can relax now and get on with your life.
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kkrazik2008
100+ Head-Fier
To be fair you posted about it with concern, and still seem shocked about the visual difference between the 2020 and 2022 model. Further, you posted in one of three 2022 threads, ergo you haven’t done any reading of said threads nor any research ahead of your purchase to assume they would look identical.
Telling us to relax and get on with our lives is quite dismissive when you are the one who brought the concern to light by posting about a non-issue.
It’s a luxury item, and we should be thankful for being able to take part and not act like insolent children when things don’t go our way.
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It’s fractured carbon, it’s intended to be that way.
Personally I prefer the original yokes with the classic carbon fibre, but in the car world fractured carbon is really trendy
Wow was my first thought when I saw the '22 Nutopia.
Sorry, but that recycled carbon fiber is plain ugly!
Personally, I think it is a nice change when you always see the same carbon fiber used in headphones. Back when the DCA Ether Flow was my favourite-looking can
. Anyhow, it's now AUD $4288 but I'm also seeing lower MSRP emerge in the market already. Race to the bottom, or maybe Focal is universally lowering them?
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RustyGates
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I think it looks way better than the OG's band. Feels smoother / better as well and is quite a bit more solid.
LeeJB1970
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No lowering here in the UK. Still £4700. I have my Aussie pair on the way.Personally, I think it is a nice change when you always see the same carbon fiber used in headphones. Back when the DCA Ether Flow was my favourite-looking can
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