[McMadface]

Better to cut rather than boost with eq. Why not leave the low shelf at 0db gain and cut all of the other frequencies 5db from the current settings?

Setting the preamp to -5 db does the same thing.

 

[bfreedma]

Setting the preamp to -5 db does the same thing.

Missed that in your original post.

 

[esauseesaw]

To be sure I understand, you are saying that they measured several pair of Utopia, and you have those sets with the associated calibrations available for sale, correct?

It would be interesting to know how much variation there is between the various sets' calibrations -- i.e., how much variability there is between Utopia instances. Also, how do they create the profile in their software? Take some average calibration derived from the individual calibrations they got from your sets?

Yes, they measure three of each model to get an average measurement for the software profile (I have those three sets here). I don't have details on the process or access to the measurements so I can't comment about variances.

 

[kingkikapu]

Just warning people: I've run a +5dB bump in the 60hz range before. You will eventually experience some music out there that will clip even at moderate volumes. There isn't a lot of headroom in Utopia's suspension design. That's why it sounds so dynamic afterall.

I run a +3dB bump as a comprimise. It sounds pretty great.

 

[LCMusicLover]

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[llamaluv]

Just warning people: I've run a +5dB bump in the 60hz range before. You will eventually experience some music out there that will clip even at moderate volumes. There isn't a lot of headroom in Utopia's suspension design. That's why it sounds so dynamic afterall.

I run a +3dB bump as a comprimise. It sounds pretty great.

Okay, interesting. Will take under advisement.

 

[Slim1970]

Just warning people: I've run a +5dB bump in the 60hz range before. You will eventually experience some music out there that will clip even at moderate volumes. There isn't a lot of headroom in Utopia's suspension design. That's why it sounds so dynamic afterall.

I run a +3dB bump as a comprimise. It sounds pretty great.

Yeah, I've rattled the drivers on my Utopia's a few times. It's scary because it's unexpected. I'm very cognizant of were I have the volume when listening to music with them now. Luckily, it doesn't take a lot of power to get them sound good.

 

[Mrstump5]

Say i order a utopia through the source av. Get 5 year warranty. A driver goes out after warranty is up. Then what? Will focal repair it? How much?

 

[joseph69]

???

 

[TSAVJason]

Say i order a utopia through the source av. Get 5 year warranty. A driver goes out after warranty is up. Then what? Will focal repair it? How much?

Yes Focal would take care of the repairs or make available the repair POST warranty. It would not be required to have TSAV interface but certainly could be the most expeditious way to achieve the repair if needed.

 

[LCMusicLover]

Amazing how many QP2Rs are showing up for sale -- 6 in less than a month

 

[franz12]

Any news on a new product from Focal this year? I hope this monster hits 2k mark soon.

 

[thecrow]

Any news on a new product from Focal this year? I hope this monster hits 2k mark soon.

Good luck with that one

And I hope the sennheiser he1 comes down to $3500 and charlize theron asks me to come round for netflix and chill

 

[bidn]

Any news on a new product from Focal this year? I hope this monster hits 2k mark soon.

Hi franz12,

there are indeed news, although more at the level of the Elear and Clear, not the Utopia,

I am copying and pasting below what I posted today in the Elear and in the Clear threads,
have a nice weekend,
bidn


IMPORTANT NEWS:

I found on a French site this news about a NEW FOCAL CLOSED HEADPHONE:

" A ce jour 3 modèles existent le Elear à 1.000 euros, le Clear à 1.500 euros et, l'Utopia à 4.000 euros. Tous ces casques sont de type ouverts. Début octobre 2018 un casque fermé à 1.000 euros viendra compléter cette offre."


https://www.opus51.fr/les-tests/item/875-focal-elear-le-test

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"To this day, 3 models exist: the Elear for € 1000, the Clear for € 1500 and the Utopia for € 4000. All these headphones are of the open type. Beginning October a closed headphone for € 1000 will complete this offer."

 

[franz12]

Hi franz12,

there are indeed news, although more at the level of the Elear and Clear, not the Utopia,

I am copying and pasting below what I posted today in the Elear and in the Clear threads,
have a nice weekend,
bidn


IMPORTANT NEWS:

I found on a French site this news about a NEW FOCAL CLOSED HEADPHONE:

" A ce jour 3 modèles existent le Elear à 1.000 euros, le Clear à 1.500 euros et, l'Utopia à 4.000 euros. Tous ces casques sont de type ouverts. Début octobre 2018 un casque fermé à 1.000 euros viendra compléter cette offre."


https://www.opus51.fr/les-tests/item/875-focal-elear-le-test

=
"To this day, 3 models exist: the Elear for € 1000, the Clear for € 1500 and the Utopia for € 4000. All these headphones are of the open type. Beginning October a closed headphone for € 1000 will complete this offer."

Thanks for letting me know this. Very good news, though I wish it was a new open-back.