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Focal Elear and Utopia Review / Preview With Measurements - Head-Fi TV
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meomap
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Hi Jason from AVSource
Do you have a chance to ask Focal the pricing for Utopia pads? It's not on their web.
I would like to know so I can order to swap out with Elear. Tx.
Do you have a chance to ask Focal the pricing for Utopia pads? It's not on their web.
I would like to know so I can order to swap out with Elear. Tx.
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Hi Jason from AVSource
Do you have a chance to ask Focal the pricing for Utopia pads? It's not on their web.
I would like to know so I can order to swap out with Elear. Tx.
Did anyone confirm if this was possible? I remember seeing that the pads are replaceable, but I haven't seen anyone mention if the pads are compatible between the two models. Obviously this would impact the sound, but I wonder how much of the tuning differences between the models can be attributed to the different pad materials.
Who has access to both and wants to experiment?
meomap
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Did anyone confirm if this was possible? I remember seeing that the pads are replaceable, but I haven't seen anyone mention if the pads are compatible between the two models. Obviously this would impact the sound, but I wonder how much of the tuning differences between the models can be attributed to the different pad materials.
Who has access to both and wants to experiment?
You can ask Tyl from Innerfidility. He should have both for reviews. Mr Jason should have plenty to test around.
You can ask Tyl from Innerfidility. He should have both for reviews. Mr Jason should have plenty to test around.
If nobody answers by then, I'll check it out this Saturday at the next Source event (rip your Vinyl to DSD with the new A&K ripper! Sweeeeet!).
meomap
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If nobody answers by then, I'll check it out this Saturday at the next Source event (rip your Vinyl to DSD with the new A&K ripper! Sweeeeet!).
Please let us know SQ for this pad testing.
Tx.
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If nobody answers by then, I'll check it out this Saturday at the next Source event (rip your Vinyl to DSD with the new A&K ripper! Sweeeeet!)
Looking forward to checking that out as well - should be cool to see.
Some more time with the Utopia (on topic) will be nice as well before leaving for CanJam. Hopefully I can compare with the HE1000 V2 sooner than later...
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Since folks are itching to hear them, here's a reminder that TSAVJason is sending the Elear and Utopia to the Chicago meet taking place on the 13th. Anyone in the Midwest should consider coming out to listen, they're both phenomenal headphones and we have some incredible sources to demo them.
Not to nick pick, but he sending them to me. Maybe I might get the blue flu on the 13th.
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Not to nick pick, but he sending them to me. Maybe I might get the blue flu on the 13th.
Okay, took the flu vaccine and talked with Jason at the Source AV and they actually should arrive around Wednesday next week so there should not be any blue flu this time.
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Looking forward to getting an Elear and a RNHP to power it.
Should be friggin amazing.
Should be friggin amazing.
x RELIC x
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I cancelled my Elear order. My dealer said it would be in this week, but just informed me he "misread" his invoice. It's a complete mystery when Focal will have a presence in Canada. Bloody shame if you ask me, and a missed opportunity for some good sales for Focal.
I cancelled my Elear order. My dealer said it would be in this week, but just informed me he "misread" his invoice. It's a complete mystery when Focal will have a presence in Canada. Bloody shame if you ask me, and a missed opportunity for some good sales for Focal.
Yep, as I said above, the dealers know nothing. They're either making stuff up or just guessing if they tell you a ship date. Until they are actually in hand, don't believe anything.
x RELIC x
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I don't want to contribute to negativity, but #LaunchFail IMO.
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I would not mind putting the money upfront for w nice discount even if it takes a few months
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