Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black
Over-ear · 2023
Focal Utopia 2022
Open-back
Focal Utopia 2022 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black lands at 92 and Focal Utopia 2022 at 96. That puts Focal Utopia 2022 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick Focal Utopia 2022 if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Focal Utopia 2022Tuning, detail, and staging
Focal Utopia 2022 leads on sound (96 vs 92).
Noise cancelling
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight BlackANC strength for commute and travel
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black leads on anc (90 vs 0).
Comfort
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight BlackLong-session wearability
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black leads on comfort (91 vs 88).
Value for money
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight BlackSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black more score per dollar ($599 vs $4,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black | Focal Utopia 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Open-back |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
Focal Utopia 2022
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black vs Focal Utopia 2022
Which is better, Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black or Focal Utopia 2022? +
Focal Utopia 2022 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $599, Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
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 660S2 · Midnight Black 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, Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black or Focal Utopia 2022? +
Focal Utopia 2022 — leads on sound (96 vs 92). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black or Focal Utopia 2022? +
Sennheiser HD 660S2 · Midnight Black — leads on anc (90 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.