[ken6217]

That’s not the headphones that’s the music. Basically you’re saying that giving headphone has great face when you play a song that has great bass.

He can spin it anyway he wants about the utopia, but the truth is that utopia is not known for bass at all. Read the forums and read the reviews. It may have other strong points, but bass is not one of them.

 

[TDinCali]

To me, the bass on the 1266 in the lower frequencies is stronger but the Utopia has a stronger slam. This is based on each setup with a different amp that’s optimized for each headphone. The 1266 on my Feliks amp sounds like crap while the Utopia sounds really good. On the flip side, the 1266 sounds better on my formula S versus the Utopia.

 

[BPED]

Both headphones have their strong points so in the end - as always - it’s about which ones we value the most. And that choice is also related to the type of music and gear.

Personally I consider the TC a stronger all around performer over the Utopia and I use it most of the time for classical and jazz. But I have no issues in recognizing that the Utopia (or other cans, for the matter) can be better in some instances.
More options, more excuses to try out different stuff, more fun!

 

[Shahrose]

I agree that the TC is the better HP overall, but the Utopia does have more prominent mids with equal resolution (in the mids). The Utopia also matches or beats the TC in speed.

Beyond that, I can't think of any area where the Focals match the Abyss...frequency extension, soundstaging, layering, separation, speaker-like sound, viscerality, dynamics etc.

 

[jlbrach]

the TC is as detailed, has better bass and soundstage...the utopia is a fine HP I have owned twice but the TC is simply better...FWIIW I own the stellia now which I like better

 

[vonBaron]

I am so lucky to own both TC and Utopia.

 

[Slim1970]

I am so lucky to own both TC and Utopia.

Yep this is how I feel

 

[vonBaron]

Your gear is outstanding! :O

 

[TDinCali]

Yep, I have both and enjoy them. If I had to have just one it would probably be the Utopia simple because of the greater versatility.

 

[Slim1970]

Your gear is outstanding! :O

Thanks!

 

[paradoxper]

Yikes. Ya'll must love the metallic tonality of the Utopia.

 

[TDinCali]

Yikes. Ya'll must love the metallic tonality of the Utopia.

metallic? I don't get the joke.

 

[Skywatcher]

Yep this is how I feel

What is your opinion of the TC with the Luxman p750u Vs. the XI Audio Formula S?
I can audition the Luxman but not the Formula S. Do you find a significant difference between them?

 

[FLTWS]

metallic? I don't get the joke.

Beryllium Dome Driver.

 

[vonBaron]

I listen only metal so metallic timbre is only makes Utopia better lol!