Jason’s Burson Fusion Core with Focal Utopia and Meze Empyrean

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November 19, 2024

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Behringer Truth, Burson Fusion Core, Focal Radiance, Focal Utopia, Kennerton Gjallarhorn GH50 JM Baltic Sea LE, Kennerton Rognir Planar Bog Oak LE, Meze Empyrean, OPPO PM-1

I recently added the Fusion Core to the GT4, and I have to say, I’m absolutely blown away by the latest advancements in component design. The Fusion Core isn’t just functional—it’s like a masterpiece in engineering. Every detail, from its sleek lines to its precision craftsmanship, truly elevates the performance and aesthetics of the GT4. It feels like you’re adding a piece of art to the vehicle, making it not only more powerful but also more visually stunning. The innovation behind this is truly impressive!

The System

Listening with

Focal Utopia · Headphones: open-back, dynamic (40 mm beryllium M-dome), circumaural · discontinued

Impedance: 80 Ω
Sensitivity: 104 dB SPL / 1 mW @ 1 kHz ≈ 115.0 dB/V (calc.)
Frequency response: 5 Hz – 50 kHz
Plugs / cables supplied: 6.35 mm cable and 3.5 mm cable, 4-pin XLR cable; Lemo connectors at the cups
Other: THD <0.2% @ 1 kHz / 100 dB SPL

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Meze Empyrean · Headphones: open-back, isodynamic hybrid array (planar), circumaural · discontinued

Impedance: 31.6 Ω
Sensitivity: 100 dB SPL (1 mW / 1 kHz) ≈ 115.0 dB/V (calc.)
Frequency response: 4 Hz – 110 kHz
Plugs / cables supplied: 4-pin mini-XLR cable; 3 m OFC XLR cable
Other: max SPL >130 dB; THD <0.1%; ~430 g; Rinaro driver

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Kennerton Rognir Planar Bog Oak LE

Kennerton Gjallarhorn GH50 JM Baltic Sea LE

Focal Radiance · Headphones: closed-back, dynamic (40 mm Al/Mg M-shape dome), circumaural · discontinued

Impedance: 35 Ω
Sensitivity: 105 dB SPL / 1 mW @ 1 kHz ≈ 119.6 dB/V (calc.)
Frequency response: 5 Hz – 23 kHz
Plugs / cables supplied: 1.2 m OFC cable, 3.5 mm TRS plug + 6.35 mm adapter; 3.5 mm mono sockets on cups
Other: THD 0.1% @ 1 kHz / 100 dB SPL; 435 g

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OPPO PM-1 · Headphones: open-back, planar magnetic (85 x 69 mm oval, push-pull neodymium), circumaural · discontinued

Impedance: 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 102 dB (1 mW) ≈ 116.9 dB/V (calc.)
Frequency response: 10 Hz – 50 kHz (free field)
Plugs / cables supplied: detachable: 3 m OCC cable (6.35 mm), 1 m OFC cable (3.5 mm); 2.5 mm mono jacks at cups
Other: long-term max input 500 mW (IEC 60268-7), pulse 2 W; 395 g without cable; clamping 5 N

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Burson Composer

Burson

Burson Fusion Core · Power supply (GaN, 24 V or 32 V)

Other: Fusion Core 24V: 24 V/15 A, 2.5 mm barrel (centre +); Fusion Core 32V: 32 V/15 A, 4-pin DC plug (Timekeeper 3X GT / Voyager / GT4); noise floor <1 µV; 100-240 V AC

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Also in the system

Behringer Truth

Specs from manufacturer data unless a source below says otherwise. “calc.” values are worked out from those figures (V = √(P × R); 110 dB SPL used as a loud reference level). Gear listed without specs is not in our spec library yet.