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Offered is „Focal Utopia 2022“ by Focal as new device from the category „Headphone“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 4379146041 ends on 18.11.2026 at 16:53 o'clock.
At €3,400, this sits just above the current used median of €3,216 and a touch over the 75th percentile at €3,308, so it reads as ambitious rather than a bargain. It is not wildly out of line, but it is priced at the top end of recent comparable listings, so buyers should expect excellent condition and a strong accessory package to justify it.
That said, this is a highly regarded flagship headphone with class-leading resolution, speed, and tonal refinement, so a clean example can still make sense for someone specifically chasing that endgame presentation. If it includes the original case, cables, and shows light wear only, the value case is decent; if any of those are missing, the premium becomes harder to defend.
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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