Focal Scala Utopia Evo Loudspeaker Review: Part 1

Focal's Scala Utopia Evo Loudspeaker is part of Focal's flagaship speaker lineup and the focus of this Focal-Naim review. The Focal Scala Utopia Evo is a 3-way floorstanding design that features an 11" bass driver, 6" mid and 1" Beryllium tweeter. The system frequency response is 27Hz to 40kHz +-3dB with 92dB sensitivity and weighing in at 187.4lbs each. The Scala Utopia Evo is capable of reference two-channel, multi-channel, and home theater. In Part 1, we'll highlight the Scala Utopia's technology, design, measurements, and listening impressions from a 2-Channel perspective.

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01:37 Greek 101: ΟΥΤΟΠΙΑ (Utopia)
02:55 Focal's Luxury Audio Lineup
05:40 Utopia Scala Design and Technology
06:46 Custom Color Options
08:36 Driver Material: W Sandwich Cone
09:11 Midrange Magnet Design
10:04 Beryllium Tweeter Advantages
10:30 Utopia Line uses a unique Infinite Acoustical Loading (IAL-2) Beryllium Tweeter
10:51 Tweeter and Bass Jumpers
11:29 Associated Equipment: Astral 16 and Naim New Classic 350 power amps
12:00 Listening Impressions
12:24 Seven Characteristics of the Scala Utopia's Sound
14:04 LFE routing to the Scala Utopia
19:16 Comparing Scala Utopia with RBH SVTR and Revel Ultima2 Salon
22:22 Focal Scala Measurements
26:23 Conclusion: Theo's Take
27:46 Coming in Part 2: Focal Utopia 7.2.6 Theater Review

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