Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Focal. It was released in 2017. It features a 1.1" Inverted Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" W sandwich Woofer.
A 2-way bass-reflex standmount with a 6.5 inch bass/midrange driver and a 1.1 inch inverted-dome tweeter. 89 dB sensitive, 8 ohms, 25-200 W recommended, 44 Hz to 40 kHz. Utopia is Focal's flagship line - 'W' composite cones, IAL2 pure Beryllium inverted-dome tweeters and, on the EM models, an electromagnet in place of the woofer's permanent magnet.
The speaker has a frequency range of 44-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo has an MSRP of 16990$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Focal's Utopia III Evo Series of Loudspeakers
Diablo Utopia Colour Evo is a member of Focal's Utopia III Evo series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Focal Utopia III Evo Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo Speaker
Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo has a Frequency response range of 44-40k Hz and Power Range of 25-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 44 Hz, Diablo Utopia Colour Evo delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how Diablo Utopia Colour Evo's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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Thinking about a subwoofer for the Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 20000$ (Pair), there is only one Passive Bookshelf speaker that have the deeper bass levels than the Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo's 44Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
9.5–150 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Diablo Utopia Colour Evo has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo External Dimensions and Weight
Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 16-15/16 x 10-3/16 x 16-13/16inch (431.0 x 258.0 x 427.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo is approximately 1101.7cm2 / 170.8inch2.
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WeightThe Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo weighs 39.00kg / 85.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Diablo Utopia Colour Evo's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $20000
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Cabinet type and Materials
Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Wall Mounting
Diablo Utopia Colour Evo doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo come with a Grille?
Diablo Utopia Colour Evo comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo