I heard the $4000 Focal Utopia Headphones yesterday

Very nice. Very expensive. Beryllium drivers. Reviews a bit hyped I think. Who would pay that premium otherwise? Not sure I could live just with any headphones still.

mapman01-07-2017 7:00pm

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audiofun Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 669 posts 01-13-2017 at 11:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Beryllium dust is deadly but as no one will be subject to beryllium dust from a set of headphones I think you are good. I don't suggest that anyone should extract the beryllium diaphragm, drill it to create a cloud of dust and then inhale deeply :) other than that you are safe.
nonoise Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,382 posts 01-13-2017 at 11:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Who'd thought we've come to the age of weaponized drivers?
audiofun Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 669 posts 01-13-2017 at 11:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete nonoise: Nice one! LOL
audioman58 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,219 posts 01-14-2017 at 02:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete For far less yhe Stax Electrostatic head phones are magical There are many sub $1500 headphones that are exceptional. $4k for headphones is a rip off IMO.
oldmanpushcar Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 01-14-2017 at 05:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Don't jump to any conclusion. If you have the means and are interested, give it an audition and decide if it's worth it to you. I did just that, after half an hour of listening to music of different genres, I bought it. And I already own the $3,000 Hifiman HE1000. Substantial step up.

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