Focal Utopia (2022)

The pinnacle of Focal's dynamic driver engineering, the Utopia is widely regarded as one of the finest headphones ever made, and the 2022 revision refines it further with an updated driver and new colorway.

Type & Technology

Over-ear, open-back, dynamic. Pure beryllium M-dome driver, the only material light and rigid enough to achieve this level of transient accuracy. Handcrafted in France.

Sound Character

Utterly transparent, fast, and resolving, the Utopia reveals everything in the recording with a precision and naturalness that very few headphones at any price can approach. Bass is controlled and articulate, midrange is lifelike, and the treble is extended and airy without a hint of grain or fatigue. Soundstage is wide, deep, and precisely rendered.

Build & Comfort

Carbon fiber yoke, full-grain leather headband and earpads, and a chassis built to the standard of a luxury instrument. At 490g the Utopia is not light, but the weight is distributed thoughtfully and long listening sessions are entirely comfortable. The 2022 edition features a new Carbon/Red colorway.

Best For

Serious audiophiles seeking the finest dynamic driver headphone experience available, best paired with a resolving source chain worthy of its capability.

What's in the Box

• Focal Utopia (2022) headphone
• Two cables: 1.2m with 3.5mm jack, 1.2m balanced 4-pin XLR
• Hard shell carrying case

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