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1 / 13These really are that good
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Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 47% of the 249 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 241).
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 198 of 241 we've cataloged.
The verdict
Though they are without a doubt expensive the Utopia headphones are also very worth it, if you're the type of person who spends $4000 on a pair of headphones.
✓Liked: Great detail in mids and highs<br>, Soundstage<br>, Sick design
✕Could be better: Long and heavy cable<br>, Slide off the head easily<br>
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3 owners · owners report ~40 h per charge vs 40 h claimed
The battery beat their expectations
The noise cancelling beat their expectations
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The noise cancelling beat their expectations
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Expected more from comfort
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The noise cancelling beat their expectations
The battery beat their expectations
