Comments on Profile Post by ChaChaRealSmooth

  1. crenca
    crenca
    Seems like to me that the HD800 (modded or not) has overall lost a few reputational points here at SBAF over the last few years...
    Sep 13, 2020
  2. AdvanTech
    AdvanTech
    Probably because, in that time, the selection of headphones with more balanced FR curves has been growing.
    Sep 13, 2020
  3. YMO
    YMO
    People like what they like. Get something that works for you.
    Sep 13, 2020
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  4. Melvillian
    Melvillian
    It’s probably because people have figured out how to bring out the best in the Utopia with the right gear chain
    Sep 13, 2020
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  5. Hands
    Hands
    I never got the impression the Utopia or Focals in general went away enough to have a comeback. Being higher priced, the Utopia is likely to have less owners in general, so also less likely to be talked about regularly.
    Sep 13, 2020
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  6. Hands
    Hands
    Elex still seems to stand favorably. I think what happens is it too is still much more expensive than the HD650, for example, not as ergonomic, and has a slightly less agreeable overall tone and timbre and Senns. And, so, it too is likely to get less regular discussion.
    Sep 13, 2020
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  7. Hands
    Hands
    In the end, I think if anyone feels the Utopia or other Focals made some sort of comeback, they might still be growing out of the FOTM mindset that permeates the hobby. They never really went away, IMO.
    Sep 13, 2020
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  8. Cellist88
    Cellist88
    It's because secondhand prices have come down enough for people to think about owning it. Think at full retail price and synergy you need with high end amps, might as well go for two channel.
    Sep 13, 2020
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  9. Cellist88
    Cellist88
    Also since everyone is cooped up, need for headphones for private listening becomes more of a need.
    Sep 13, 2020
    Case likes this.