{"id":506300,"date":"2026-07-02T14:10:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/506300\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T14:10:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:10:16","slug":"focal-unveils-the-scala-utopia-evo-m-floorstanding-loudspeaker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/506300\/","title":{"rendered":"Focal Unveils the Scala Utopia Evo M Floorstanding Loudspeaker"},"content":{"rendered":"

Focal has a brand-new loudspeaker based off its Scala Utopia<\/a> Evo 3-way floorstanding speaker: the Scala Utopia Evo M. As described by Focal, the speaker retains the 3-way architecture that made the original Scala Utopia a success while incorporating two key technologies: the PRISM tweeter and the M-profile W midrange, both borrowing tried-and-tested innovations from Focal\u2019s premium offerings.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s new with the Scala Utopia Evo M <\/p>\n

As stated previously, the Scala Utopia Evo M adopts the M-profile midrange from the Utopia Main<\/a> professional range, combining a 5-inch \u2018W\u2019 cone with sandwich structure and a one-piece M-profile geometry. As a follow-up, it\u2019s then paired TMD (Tuned Mass Damper) suspension to limit cone deformation and reduce distortion. The result, according to Focal provides an ultra-linear frequency response with a midrange register that is also said to more transparent, precise and natural.<\/p>\n

The PRISM tweeter, meanwhile, hails from the Diva Alta Utopia (a touch up of the original Diva Utopia<\/a>) and reportedly achieves a higher level of rigidity than beryllium. Coupled with Focal\u2019s IAL2 (Infinite Acoustic Loading) technology, the company says it delivers treble reproduction of \u201cunprecedented purity, finesse and extension,\u201d achieving a bandwidth of up to 40kHz. That\u2019s then backed up by a redesigned 11-inch W woofer with dual-ferrite motor to deliver powerful, deep, controlled bass.<\/p>\n

To these features, Focal added OPC+ (Optimum Phase Crossover), allowing precise adjustment of bass and treble (within a single decibel) to suit the listening environment, as well as Gamma and Focus Time technologies, for temporal consistency and mechanical stability.<\/p>\n

Design and finishes <\/p>\n

The Scala Utopia Evo M continues Focal\u2019s tradition of French design with a handcrafted wooden cabinet and sculptural look. Available in lacquer or wood finishes, the speaker strikes a subtle balance between sophistication, modernity and discretion.<\/p>\n

Why integrators should take note <\/p>\n

As an evolution of the original Scala Utopia Evo speaker, the Evo M is an amalgamation of what Focal considers to be tried-and-tested technologies within its product stack, with perhaps the most noteworthy crossover coming from the M-profile midrange, something normally reserved for use in Focal\u2019s professional studio monitors. In Focal\u2019s own words, the Evo M has been designed to work as the heart of a complete hi-fi system and the company pulling in technology from higher-tier systems seems to confirm that intent.<\/p>\n

Pricing and availability <\/p>\n

The Scala Utopia Evo M will be available beginning August 2026 in five premium finishes. Black High Gloss, Off White High Gloss, and Warm Taupe High Gloss are priced at $50,000 USD ($58,000 CAD), while Light Walnut with an Off White front panel and Dark Walnut with a Sepia Brown front panel are available for $56,000 USD ($64,000 CAD).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Focal has a brand-new loudspeaker based off its Scala Utopia Evo 3-way floorstanding speaker: the Scala Utopia Evo…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":506301,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[252519,252520,222589,72710,111,139,69,145],"class_list":["post-506300","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-3-way-speakers","tag-floorstanding-speakers","tag-focal","tag-loudspeakers","tag-new-zealand","tag-newzealand","tag-nz","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/506300","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=506300"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/506300\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/506301"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=506300"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=506300"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=506300"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}