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Focal Diva Mezza Utopia vs Focal Diva Utopia Comparison

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Powered Floor-standing | 25-40k Hz

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Powered Floor-standing | 27-40k Hz

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Focal Diva Mezza Utopia vs Focal Diva Utopia Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Diva Mezza Utopia and Diva Utopia, two Powered Floor-standing speakers by Focal. Being Powered speakers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Focal Diva Mezza Utopia and Focal Diva Utopia first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key SpecsFocal Diva Mezza UtopiaFocal Diva Utopia
BrandFocal
France · founded 1979
Focal
France · founded 1979
Design3-way3-way
Built-in amplifier500-watt RMS400-watt RMS
Tweeter1.1" Inverted Dome1.1" Inverted Dome
Midrange6.5"6.5"
Woofer4 x 8" W sandwich4 x 6.5" W sandwich
Frequency response25-40k Hz27-40k Hz
Max depth / sample rate24-bit / 384 kHz24-bit / 384 kHz
Weight90.00kg / 198lbs64.00kg / 140.8lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)50" x 18-1/8" x 24-7/16"
1270.0 x 460.0 x 620.0mm
47-5/8" x 16-9/16" x 22-1/16"
1210.0 x 420.0 x 560.0mm

Diva Mezza Utopia and Diva Utopia are members of Focal's Diva Utopia series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Focal Diva Utopia Series History
Model Body Frequency Watts RMSMax Depth / Sample Rate Woofer
Focal Diva Utopia
Floor-standing 27-40k Hz 400-watt24-bit/384 kHzΩ 4 x 6.5"
Focal Diva Mezza Utopia
Floor-standing 25-40k Hz 500-watt24-bit/384 kHzΩ 4 x 8"

The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.


Drivers

Both Diva Mezza Utopia and Diva Utopia are 3-way speakers.

Tweeter - 1.1 inchMidrange - 6.5 inchWoofer - 8 inchWoofer - 8 inchWoofer - 8 inchWoofer - 8 inch
Focal Diva Mezza Utopia
Tweeter - 1.1 inchMidrange - 6.5 inchWoofer - 6.5 inchWoofer - 6.5 inchWoofer - 6.5 inchWoofer - 6.5 inch
Focal Diva Utopia

TweeterMidrangeWoofer

Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.

Driver Focal Diva Mezza Utopia Focal Diva Utopia
Driver Setup 3-way 3-way
Tweeter 1.1-inch 1.1-inch
Midrange 1 x 6.5-inch 1 x 6.5-inch
Woofer 4 x 8-inch 4 x 6.5-inch

Diva Mezza Utopia features a 1.1" Beryllium Inverted Dome Tweeter, a 6.5" Midrange and 4 x 8" W sandwich Woofer. On the other hand, the Diva Utopia features a 1.1" Beryllium Inverted Dome Tweeter, a 6.5" Midrange and 4 x 6.5" W sandwich Woofer.

Frequency Response

Diva Mezza Utopia has a frequency range of 25-40k Hz whereas Diva Utopia has a frequency range of 27-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 25Hz, the Diva Mezza Utopia can go slightly deeper then the Diva Utopia's min frequency of 27Hz.

The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Diva Mezza Utopia
Diva Utopia
Min
Average
Median

Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Physical Specs

The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Focal Diva Mezza Utopia's and Focal Diva Utopia's external dimensions. Focal Diva Mezza Utopia has external dimensions of 1270.0 x 460.0 x 620.0mm (50 x 18-1/8 x 24-7/16inch) whereas Focal Diva Utopia has external dimensions of 1210.0 x 420.0 x 560.0mm (47-5/8 x 16-9/16 x 22-1/16inch).

Focal Diva Mezza Utopia is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 40mm wider, 60mm taller and 60mm deeper than Focal Diva Utopia.

Size, drawn to scale

FRONTFocal Diva Mezza Utopia front: 460 x 1270 mm (18.1 x 50 in)Focal Diva Utopia front: 420 x 1210 mm (16.5 x 47.6 in)Focal Diva Mezza Utopia460 × 1270 mmFocal Diva Utopia420 × 1210 mmTOP / FOOTPRINTFocal Diva Mezza Utopia footprint: 460 x 620 mm (18.1 x 24.4 in)Focal Diva Utopia footprint: 420 x 560 mm (16.5 x 22 in)Focal Diva Mezza Utopia460 × 620 mmFocal Diva Utopia420 × 560 mm
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.

One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.

Focal Diva Mezza Utopia needs about 21% more floor or shelf area. Focal Diva Mezza Utopia is 60mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Focal Diva Mezza Utopia is 60mm taller.

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the Focal Diva Mezza Utopia is approximately 2852.0cm2 / 442.1inch2 and base area of the Focal Diva Utopia is approximately 2352.0cm2 / 364.6inch2. The Diva Mezza Utopia requires 21% more surface area than the Diva Utopia which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

Weight Comparison

The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Focal Diva Mezza Utopia weighs 90.00kg / 198lbs and the Focal Diva Utopia weighs 64.00kg / 140.8lbs. This makes the Diva Mezza Utopia 41% heavier than the Diva Utopia.

Here is a comparison of how Diva Mezza Utopia and Diva Utopia's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Focal Diva Mezza Utopia
Focal Diva Utopia
Min
Average
Max

Reasons to choose Focal Diva Mezza Utopia over Focal Diva Utopia

Woofer Size 8 inches vs 6.5 inches Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response 25 Hz vs 27 Hz Generates deeper bass

Reasons to choose Focal Diva Utopia over Focal Diva Mezza Utopia

Height 1210mm vs 1270mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area 2352cm2 vs 2852cm2 Takes less floor space
Price per pair* 39999USD vs 69000USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Focal Diva Mezza Utopia vs Focal Diva Utopia Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Focal Diva Mezza Utopia Focal Diva Utopia
Brand Focal Focal
Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
Frequency Response 25-40k Hz 27-40k Hz
Amplifier
Watts RMS (Continuous) 500-watt RMS 400-watt RMS
Max Bit Depth 24-bit 24-bit
Max Sample Rate 384 kHz 384 kHz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 4 4
Woofer Size 8" 6.5"
Woofer Composition W sandwich W sandwich
Tweeter Size 1.1" 1.1"
Tweeter Type Inverted Dome Inverted Dome
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver 6.5" 6.5"
Physical Specs
Height 1270.0mm (50") 1210.0mm (47.6")
Width 460.0mm (18.1") 420.0mm (16.5")
Depth 620.0mm (24.4") 560.0mm (22")
Weight 90.00kg (198lbs) 64.00kg (140.8lbs)
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Grille Yes Yes
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
HDMI Input eARC eARC
Other
Parts Warranty
Labor Warranty

Verdict

Siblings in Focal's Diva Utopia series, so they share a family sound. It comes down to size, output and price.

AreaBetterWhy
Bassevenly matchedMuch the same reach (25Hz vs 27Hz).
Built-in powerAFocal Diva Mezza Utopia has the bigger amplifier (500W vs 400W RMS).
Connectionsevenly matchedThe same set of inputs and streaming options.
SizedependsFocal Diva Utopia is easier to place; Focal Diva Mezza Utopia is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides.
PriceBFocal Diva Utopia is cheaper - $39,999 against $69,000, about 42% less; arguably a different class.

A Focal Diva Mezza Utopia  B Focal Diva Utopia
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.

Which should you choose?

Focal Diva Mezza Utopia is ahead, but only on 1 of the measured areas, and it costs about 73% more. That is a lot of money for a narrow margin on paper - Focal Diva Utopia looks like the sensible buy unless something else about the Focal Diva Mezza Utopia appeals to you. Think about the whole system, not just the speakers: the roughly $29,001 saved by taking the cheaper pair would buy a subwoofer or a better amplifier, and either usually does more for the sound than the difference between these two.

And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.


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