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Focal Utopia 2022 Headphones - Over/On Ear Selling my Focal Utopia 2022 as a package deal. I simply don’t use it enough anymore to justify keeping it. Was purchased from A2A in May 2023 and I’ve the original receipt. Have all the shipping boxes & supplied accessories. 1x Focal Utopia 2022 1x Set of OEM Ear Pads (unopened) 1x Focal HP Stand 1x Extra OEM 6.3mm Utopia HP cable (3m) These in mint condition, the original earpads aren’t even creased or show any sign of wear due to low usage since new. The new RRP has gone insane levels now, so this is a genuine bargain for anyone wantin
At A$3,800, this is slightly above the A$3,699 median but still comfortably within the normal used range; I’d call it fair to mildly firm rather than overpriced.
That makes sense for a well-regarded flagship open-back: it’s loved for its huge stage, fast dynamics, and very resolving, natural presentation. If the pads, headband, and cable are in good shape and it’s a clean, well-kept pair, this is a sensible buy for someone wanting endgame-level performance without jumping to brand-new pricing. At this level, I’d mainly want confidence in condition and originality; otherwise, the value looks solid.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Focal traces its roots to 1979 in Saint-Étienne, France, where engineer and hi-fi enthusiast Jacques Mahul founded the company in a small workshop within his father's precision engineering firm. Initially operating as JMlab, it began crafting bespoke speaker drivers, with early models like the DB13 earning acclaim for their compact yet dynamic bass performance. This heritage of acoustic innovation and French craftsmanship propelled Focal's evolution, marked by pivotal 1990s expansions under Gérard Chrétien's leadership, yielding iconic references such as the Vega and Grande Utopia loudspeakers that redefined audiophile standards.
The brand's core focus remains high-fidelity loudspeakers, where it excels through in-house driver design featuring breakthroughs like inverted-dome tweeters, Polyglass cones, flax diaphragms, and beryllium tweeters in its Utopia line. Focal has diversified into professional studio monitors, premium headphones, car audio systems, and select accessories, all emphasizing noble materials and meticulous engineering. While not delving into amplifiers, turntables, DACs, or cables, its speaker-centric portfolio spans home, mobile, and pro applications with unwavering commitment to purity of sound.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Focal commands respect as a world leader among discerning hi-fi buyers for its benchmark performance, international awards, and "Made in France" prestige. No longer a niche boutique, it blends heritage appeal with cutting-edge technology, attracting serious audiophiles who prioritize transparency, dynamics, and emotional depth over mass-market compromises.
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