[dontfeedphils]

Hey guys and gals, our friends Acoustic Designs is launching their new headphone listening lounge tomorrow and hosting a launch event for those of you looking to audition some of the better headphone gear in the Phoenix area this is the place to go. Good deals and good people Scottsdale Arizona.

Those in the Arizona area you definitely want to check out a new headphone dealer are encouraged to swing by if you can! Not all brands listed just yet on their site, but it is indeed a growing list! @TSAVJason will be there to support the success of their store.

May 16th, 5pm-8pm
16074 N. 78 st, B104, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
https://headphones.acousticdesignsinc.com/
(888) 296-0950

Maybe post that in this thread to hit more Phoenix folk...

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ari...econd-september-15th-2018-impressions.889107/

 

[TSAVAlan]

Maybe post that in this thread to hit more Phoenix folk...

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ari...econd-september-15th-2018-impressions.889107/

Good idea! Next Arizona meet I will push them to go and try to make it and introduce themselves.

 

[TSAVJason]

Maybe post that in this thread to hit more Phoenix folk...

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ari...econd-september-15th-2018-impressions.889107/

Thanks for the input. Why not have a few of you guys show up. I’ll introduce you to the guys that run it and maybe we can get them to sponsor your meets.

I’ll be there so be sure and come by and say hi even if it’s just to say hola! Their store is seriously bitchen and these guys know how to treat customers with respect!

 

[dontfeedphils]

Thanks for the input. Why not have a few of you guys show up. I’ll introduce you to the guys that run it and maybe we can get them to sponsor your meets.

I’ll be there so be sure and come by and say hi even if it’s just to say hola! Their store is seriously bitchen and these guys know how to treat customers with respect!

I wish I could, but about 5 months ago I made the stupid decision to move home to MI lol

 

[JLoud]

As a resident of MI I have to say your statement is accurate. It was stupid to move back. At least the summer is nice here. All three weeks of it!

 

[jlbrach]

this talk of a speaker amp for a utopia is absolutely ludicrous....for the most part you should be 12-3 for the most part...if you have to be listening at 7 o clock it is absurd...in addition yes you can overpower a pair of HP's...a good headphone amp will be the far better choice

 

[rean1mator]

So this is what I ordered but unclear as to how I need to connect the negative terminals from the L/R speaker posts to this PM57 that only has a single negative connection?

Maybe a product like this would work.

 

[up late]

this talk of a speaker amp for a utopia is absolutely ludicrous....for the most part you should be 12-3 for the most part...if you have to be listening at 7 o clock it is absurd...in addition yes you can overpower a pair of HP's...a good headphone amp will be the far better choice

that's a bit harsh. folks can try whatever options they like with their headphones. tho it's possible to blow a headphone driver, it's not a foregone conclusion. the end user controls the volume.

 

[mwr2700]

So this is what I ordered but unclear as to how I need to connect the negative terminals from the L/R speaker posts to this PM57 that only has a single negative connection?

The directions speak about using a 1/4" stereo TRS jack. Would something like this work?

 

[jlbrach]

i highly doubt focal will service drivers blown out by the use of overpowered speaker amps but good luck all

 

[TSAVJason]

i highly doubt focal will service drivers blown out by the use of overpowered speaker amps but good luck all

Yup! I believe you’d be 100% right on that my friend.

 

[jlbrach]

a chord dave will power the utopia beautifully or a tt2 or even the hugo 2

 

[up late]

i highly doubt focal will service drivers blown out by the use of overpowered speaker amps but good luck all

your concerns are noted

a chord dave will power the utopia beautifully or a tt2 or even the hugo 2

there are lots of suitable options available to drive the utopia

 

[rean1mator]

I concur thoroughly and absolutely!!!!

i highly doubt focal will service drivers blown out by the use of overpowered speaker amps but good luck all

 

[Svatopluk]

One of the things I enjoy most about the Utopia is it's ability to produce clear full sound at relatively low volume levels. At age 60, I'm trying to preserve what hearing I have left so it's doubtful I will ever feel the need to resort to using a speaker amp. The Ragnarok set on low gain is more than enough for the Utopia.