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Grado SR325x · Moss Green — Open-back
Grado

Grado SR325x · Moss Green

Open-back

84
/ 100
From $349
VS
Focal Utopia 2022 wins by 12
Focal Utopia 2022 — Open-back
Focal

Focal Utopia 2022

Open-back

96
/ 100
From $4,999
Specdex verdict

Focal Utopia 2022 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Grado SR325x · Moss Green lands at 84 and Focal Utopia 2022 at 96. That puts Focal Utopia 2022 ahead by 12 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Grado SR325x · Moss Green if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal

Pick Focal Utopia 2022 if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Focal Utopia 2022

Tuning, detail, and staging

Focal Utopia 2022 leads on sound (96 vs 84).

Noise cancelling

Tie

ANC strength for commute and travel

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Comfort

Tie

Long-session wearability

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Grado SR325x · Moss Green

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Grado SR325x · Moss Green more score per dollar ($349 vs $4,999).

Grado SR325x · Moss Green 84
vs
96 Focal Utopia 2022

Score breakdown

Grado SR325x · Moss Green
84
anc 0
sound 84
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Focal Utopia 2022
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Grado SR325x · Moss Green versus Focal Utopia 2022 — full spec comparison
Spec Grado SR325x · Moss Green Focal Utopia 2022
Type
Open-back
Open-back

Grado SR325x · Moss Green

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

Focal Utopia 2022

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

FAQ: Grado SR325x · Moss Green vs Focal Utopia 2022

Which is better, Grado SR325x · Moss Green or Focal Utopia 2022? +

Focal Utopia 2022 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Grado SR325x · Moss Green worth the price? +

At $349, Grado SR325x · Moss Green delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.

Is Focal Utopia 2022 worth the price? +

At $4,999, Focal Utopia 2022 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.

Does Grado SR325x · Moss Green or Focal Utopia 2022 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, Grado SR325x · Moss Green or Focal Utopia 2022? +

Focal Utopia 2022 — leads on sound (96 vs 84). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is the better value, Grado SR325x · Moss Green or Focal Utopia 2022? +

Grado SR325x · Moss Green — more score per dollar ($349 vs $4,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.