New Focal Utopia for 2022: impressions
Sep 12, 2022 at 3:39 AM Post #212 of 647
I confirm also 😎

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Sep 12, 2022 at 4:38 AM Post #213 of 647
Finally listened to 2020 Utopias in the store today. It is a noticeable step up to Clear MG. Even more sound stage and resolution. Once listened, you just want to keep listening. I also asked about the new utopia release. Official, not yet, unofficial, yes. And the price jumped again. The store is clearing their old Utopia models and give me a fair discount. They said the new models will sound not a lot different than old models. If you really want Utopia, now is the time. Once they are out, no more old models, and it is more expensive after official release, and sell your clear MG first.

After heading back and listened to my Clear MG, I am a little hesitated. Yes, Utopia sound better, but not to a level I have to sell them. I will probably get new Utopia and compare to Clear MG first, then decide whether sell my clear MG or not.
Utopia have smaller soundstage than Clear Mg...
 
Sep 15, 2022 at 6:01 AM Post #214 of 647
Lol! You could get $5 off now by pre-ordering from Amazon:

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Sep 15, 2022 at 6:15 AM Post #215 of 647
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Sep 15, 2022 at 6:38 AM Post #216 of 647
Sep 15, 2022 at 9:45 AM Post #218 of 647
I think new Utopia looks much nicer. I don't like the carbon look of the old Utopia. The biggest disadvantage for me (and my big head) is that you couldn't bend carbon. The Focal stellia had too much clamp force for me and I could easily bend the metal direct above the ear cups at hinge. Important not to try to bend at the headband because of the plastic inside it can break.
 
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Sep 15, 2022 at 10:21 AM Post #219 of 647
Looks, feels and sounds much nicer :wink:
 
Sep 15, 2022 at 3:28 PM Post #222 of 647
What is soundwise the difference?
You have to wait a little bit longer for a more detailed comment till it's officially launched :wink:
 
Sep 15, 2022 at 3:40 PM Post #223 of 647
r/Headphones (Reddit sub) already has a user post his initial impressions. I am thinking by tomorrow we will get to hear more.
 
Sep 15, 2022 at 4:12 PM Post #224 of 647
''The transparency, soundstage, and imaging are considerably improved. So is the full impact, but the micro impact capability giving instruments some grit or tangibility and believability is diminished. And much like the v1, they managed to keep the partially cheap and plasticky sounding character. I don't know what's causing this, some aspects are amazing as you'd expect from a flagship model, some resemble something like Sony XM4...

Tonality seems to remain unchanged.''
Credit goes to u/111a111sk on reddit

If soundstage is 'considerably improved' then I wonder why this was not mentioned in the pre-release information? :thinking:
 
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Sep 15, 2022 at 4:38 PM Post #225 of 647
Under constant renewal, Focal introduces a new design of the Utopia headphones which rank amongst the best headphones in the world. All the well-known high-end technologies as well as some exclusive new ones are to be found in this new edition to bring sensational listening experiences to your home, but just with even more sophistication and elegance.

Type: Circum-aural, open-back headphones
Impedance: 80 Ohms
Sensitivity: 104dB SPL / 1mW @ 1kHz
THD: <0.2 % @ 1kHz / 100dB SPL
Frequency response: 5Hz – 50kHz
Speaker driver: 19/16" (40mm) pure beryllium 'M'-shaped dome
Weight: 1.08lbs (490g)
Cable provided
• 1 x 5ft cable (1.5m) with 1 x 1/8" (3.5mm) asymmetric TRS Jack connector and 2 x Lemo®️ connectors
• 1 x 10ft cable (3m) with 1 x symmetrical 4-point XLR connector and 2 Lemo®️ connectors
• 1 x Jack adapter, 1/8" (3.5mm) point socket – 1/4" (6.35mm) point plug
Carrying case included
9.8x9.4x4.7" (25x24x12cm)
Key points
• High-end, open-back, high-fidelity headphones ; for home use
• Full-range speaker driver with ‘M’-shaped, pure Beryllium dome: pure, dynamic and perfectly balanced sound
• Made in France in the Focal workshops
• Design that adapts to all head morphologies: optimum comfort
• Premium materials and sophisticated finishes:
genuine leather, forged, recycled carbon, aluminium, etc.

Prepping Product Page now and we'll be opening Pre-Orders shortly
 

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