Focal Scala 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 1 x 10.5" W sandwich Woofer.
A 3-way bass-reflex floorstander with a 10.5 inch woofer, a 6.5 inch midrange and a 1.1 inch inverted-dome tweeter. 92 dB sensitive, 8 ohms, 50-500 W recommended, 27 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 27-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 92 dB. Focal Scala Utopia Evo has an MSRP of 49999$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Focal Scala 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 | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* 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
Scala 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 Scala Utopia Evo Speaker
Focal Scala Utopia Evo has a Frequency response range of 27-40k Hz and Power Range of 50-500 watts. With a minimum frequency of 27 Hz, Scala 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 Scala 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 Scala Utopia Evo?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 30000$ (Pair), these are the 4 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Focal Scala Utopia Evo's 27Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Focal Scala Utopia Evo's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
92 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Focal Scala Utopia Evo is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
92dB of the Focal Scala Utopia Evo is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Scala 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 Scala Utopia Evo will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Focal Scala Utopia Evo plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Focal Scala Utopia Evo need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
4.7–75 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Scala 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 Scala Utopia Evo External Dimensions and Weight
Focal Scala Utopia Evo has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 49-1/8 x 26-3/8 x 15-1/2inch (1247.0 x 670.0 x 393.0mm ).
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 Scala Utopia Evo is approximately 2633.1cm2 / 408.1inch2.
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WeightThe Focal Scala Utopia Evo weighs 85.00kg / 187lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Scala 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 Scala 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 Scala Utopia Evo come with a Grille?
Scala 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
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Focal Scala Utopia Evo.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Focal Scala Utopia Evo speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Focal Scala Utopia Evo