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Focal Utopia Headphones - Over/On Ear Hi guys, Selling original Focal Utopia OG (purchased June 2020). Purchased from beloved PassionForSound (Lachlan) in 2022, I've put about 30 hours on them since purchase and have just been lying around in their case, still in excellent condition. Don't need to say much about SQ, you can watch hundreds of videos on them. I do not have the original box anymore, this sale will include: Focal Utopia OG XLR terminated cable (reterminated by Lachlan with 4 pin Neutrik XLR) Focal Shell case Focal Leather Manual Wallet Someone give these headphones the
With unknown condition on this used Focal Utopia headphones listed at AUD 2,200, that's a cautious pass unless photos and history prove it out—it's right at the 25th percentile of recent comparable AUD listings (median AUD 2,986, range spanning AUD 2,190 to AUD 2,986), so potentially a bargain only if it's clean and functional, but the opacity screams risk of hidden wear dragging value down.
Before biting, demand close-up photos of drivers, pads, and headband for tears or compression (Utopias chew through pads fast), plus a video demo playing both channels cleanly—no hum, crackle, or imbalance—and verify original cable, case, and docs are included; service history matters too, as these can develop intermittent channel issues after heavy use.
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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