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Sennheiser HD 58X — Open-back
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 58X

Open-back

86
/ 100
From $169
VS
Focal Utopia 2022 wins by 10
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, Sennheiser HD 58X lands at 86 and Focal Utopia 2022 at 96. That puts Focal Utopia 2022 ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser HD 58X 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
Sennheiser HD 58X 86
vs
96 Focal Utopia 2022

Score breakdown

Sennheiser HD 58X
86
anc 0
sound 86
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Focal Utopia 2022
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser HD 58X versus Focal Utopia 2022 — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser HD 58X Focal Utopia 2022
Type
Open-back
Open-back

Sennheiser HD 58X

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: Sennheiser HD 58X vs Focal Utopia 2022

Which is better, Sennheiser HD 58X or Focal Utopia 2022? +

Focal Utopia 2022 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sennheiser HD 58X worth the price? +

At $169, Sennheiser HD 58X delivers a Specdex score of 86 — 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 Sennheiser HD 58X 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.