Focal Maestro Utopia Evo is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Focal. It was released in 2017. It features a 1.1" Inverted Dome Tweeter, 1 x 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 10.5" W sandwich Woofer.
A 3-way bass-reflex floorstander with 2 x 10.5 inch woofers, a 6.5 inch midrange and a 1.1 inch inverted-dome tweeter. 93 dB sensitive, 8 ohms, 25-600 W recommended, 25 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 25-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 93 dB. Focal Maestro Utopia Evo has an MSRP of 79998$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Focal Maestro Utopia 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
Maestro Utopia 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 Maestro Utopia Evo Speaker
Focal Maestro Utopia Evo has a Frequency response range of 25-40k Hz and Power Range of 25-600 watts. With a minimum frequency of 25 Hz, Maestro Utopia 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 Maestro Utopia Evo's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Focal Maestro Utopia Evo?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 30000$ (Pair), there is only one Passive Floor-standing speaker that have the deeper bass levels than the Focal Maestro Utopia Evo's 25Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Focal Maestro Utopia Evo's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
93 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Focal Maestro Utopia Evo is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
93dB of the Focal Maestro Utopia Evo is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Maestro Utopia 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 Maestro Utopia Evo will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Focal Maestro Utopia Evo plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Focal Maestro Utopia Evo need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
3.8–60 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Maestro Utopia 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 Maestro Utopia Evo External Dimensions and Weight
Focal Maestro Utopia Evo has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 57-7/8 x 30-5/16 x 17-15/16inch (1470.0 x 770.0 x 455.0mm ).
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 Maestro Utopia Evo is approximately 3503.5cm2 / 543.0inch2.
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WeightThe Focal Maestro Utopia Evo weighs 116.00kg / 255.2lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Maestro Utopia Evo's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $30000
Cabinet type and Materials
Focal Maestro Utopia 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 Maestro Utopia Evo come with a Grille?
Maestro Utopia 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
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Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Focal Maestro Utopia Evo speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Focal Maestro Utopia Evo