Buying lab

Compare headphones before you buy.

Line up review signal, value, release age, audio tech, and buyer fit across up to four products.

Best blended pick

Focal Utopia (2022)

Still credible, but only compelling with a meaningful discount or certified refurb pricing. Target price: $4,099.

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Audiophile

Discount only

Still credible, but only compelling with a meaningful discount or certified refurb pricing.

Critic score94

Value signal41

Price$4999

Release age3y 9m old

User score9.3

Best for

critical listeninghome desksdetail seekers

Consensus

94/100

Release age

3y 9m old

Value signal

41/100