Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo is a 4-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Focal. It was released in 2023. It features a 1.1" Inverted Dome Tweeter, 2 x 6.5" Midrange and 1 x 16" W sandwich Woofer.
A 4-way bass-reflex floorstander with a 16 inch woofer, a 6.5 inch midrange and a 1.1 inch inverted-dome tweeter. 94 dB sensitive, 8 ohms, 50-1500 W recommended, 18 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 18-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 94 dB.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Focal Grande Utopia EM 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 | Are you nuts? |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Good |
(* 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
Grande Utopia EM 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
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Frequency Response of the Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo Speaker
Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo has a Frequency response range of 18-40k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 50-1500 watts. With a minimum frequency of 18 Hz, Grande Utopia EM 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.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how Grande Utopia EM Evo's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
94 dB.
Sensitivity
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Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
94dB of the Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Grande Utopia EM Evo an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo will be a good choice.
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Input Type
Grande Utopia EM Evo features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo External Dimensions and Weight
Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 79-3/16 x 25-3/4 x 34-5/8inch (2012.0 x 654.0 x 880.0mm ).
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 Grande Utopia EM Evo is approximately 5755.2cm2 / 892.1inch2.
WeightThe Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo weighs 265.00kg / 583lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Grande Utopia EM Evo's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Cabinet type and Materials
Focal Grande Utopia EM 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.
Does the Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo come with a Grille?
Grande Utopia EM 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 Grande Utopia EM Evo.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo