Focal Utopia Headphone Cable - 3.0 Meter - 3.5mm Connector

A Replacement Cable for Focal Utopia

A headphone cable must physically match both ends of the chain: the connector on your headphones and the connector on your amplifier or DAC. Getting either wrong means the cable simply will not plug in, which is why the fit matters as much as the build quality.

This Focal cable is built for Utopia headphones. It ends in two locking Lemo plugs at the headphone end, one for each earcup, and a single 3.5mm stereo plug at the amplifier end.

Locking Lemo Plugs at the Headphone End

Utopia takes the cable on both sides, with a Lemo socket in each earcup. Lemo plugs lock into place, so the cable cannot be pulled out by accident. The two plugs on this cable have ribbed metal housings and are marked for left and right.

A 3.5mm Stereo Plug at the Amplifier End

The amplifier end is a 3.5mm (1/8") stereo plug, the size found on portable players, laptops, and many DACs and headphone amplifiers. If your amplifier has a larger 1/4" (6.35mm) headphone jack, you will need a 3.5mm-to-1/4" adapter, so check your amp's output before ordering.

The Connectors, Explained

Headphone end: two locking Lemo plugs, one for each earcup. Amplifier end: one 3.5mm stereo plug. The cable is 3.0 meters long, the only length Focal makes it in.

Who Is This Headphone Cable Best For?

• You own Focal Utopia headphones with Lemo sockets on the earcups — this cable is built for that connector
• Your amplifier, DAC or player has a 3.5mm headphone jack — the amp end plugs straight in, no adapter needed
• You want a Focal-made replacement for a worn or damaged cable — this is Focal's own cable, not an aftermarket copy
• Your amplifier only has a 1/4" headphone jack — you will need a 3.5mm-to-1/4" adapter
• Your amplifier has a balanced output — this cable is single-ended, so it will not plug into a 4-pin XLR or 4.4mm balanced jack

How Does It Connect to Your System?

Line up each Lemo plug with its earcup socket, left to left and right to right, and push it in until it locks. Then plug the 3.5mm stereo plug into the headphone output on your amplifier, DAC or player.

Then power up the system as usual.

Pairs Well With

A headphone cable is one link between your headphones and an amplifier or DAC. It usually joins these categories.

• Headphone Amplifiers — the amp end of this cable plugs directly into one with a 3.5mm jack
• Headphones — the cable only helps once it's matched to the right pair
• Digital-to-Analog Converters — many desktop DACs include a headphone output this cable can feed
• Headphone Accessories — stands, cases and other gear for the same headphone this cable serves

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it fit every Utopia?

It fits Utopia headphones with a Lemo socket in each earcup. Check your earcups, or the plugs on your current cable, before ordering, or call us and we will confirm the fit.

Does it fit other Focal headphones?

It is built for Utopia. Focal uses different connectors on different models, so if your headphones don't have Lemo sockets, this cable will not plug in. For Focal Clear Pro and Elear, see the Focal Clear Pro and Elear Headphone Cable.

Will it plug into a 1/4" headphone jack?

Not directly. The amp end is a 3.5mm stereo plug, so a 1/4" jack needs a 3.5mm-to-1/4" adapter.

Is this a balanced cable?

No. It is single-ended, with a standard 3.5mm stereo plug at the amp end. It will not fit a 4-pin XLR or 4.4mm balanced output.

Does it come in other lengths?

No. Focal makes this cable in 3.0 meters only.

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