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Focal Utopia (Original Model) Headphones - Over/On Ear Purchased in May 2020 from Addicted to Audio. Excellent Condition (See photos). With Original Box and Focal Hard Shell Carry Case. In addition to the original 6.3mm headphone cable that comes with the headphones, I will also include 2 extra headphone cables purchased from audiophile ninja in the USA for these headphones (see photo of cables included): 1 x 3.5mm headphone cable 1 x XLR balanced headphone cable. (Note: Headphone stand in pics not included). Can provide slight discount if item is picked up. Condition: Excellent Payment Meth
This is a flagship headphone, and at A$2,695 in excellent condition it looks like a strong buy versus the recent comparable market: it’s well below the A$3,003 25th percentile and comfortably under the A$3,797 median. For a sought-after open-back like this, that’s the kind of pricing that should get an enthusiast’s attention rather than sit in the “maybe” pile.
What makes it worthwhile is the usual Utopia appeal: exceptional speed, microdetail, and dynamic snap, with a very immediate, reference-level presentation that still feels musical rather than sterile. In excellent condition, the upside is real if the pads, headband, cable, and box/accessories are all present; at this price, a clean, well-kept pair looks like a genuine opportunity rather than a gamble.
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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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