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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1590 mm (159.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.35 px
Focal Scala Utopia EvovsKEF Blade One Meta
The KEF Blade One Meta stands 159.0 cm tall — about 34.3 cm more than the Focal Scala Utopia Evo at 124.7 cm. On footprint the Focal Scala Utopia Evo is the wider cabinet (39.2 cm versus 32.1 cm). At 92 dB against 88 dB, the Focal Scala Utopia Evo is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Focal Scala Utopia Evo reaches deeper in the bass, down to 27 Hz versus 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 270 mm cone on the Focal Scala Utopia Evo and a 225 mm cone on the KEF Blade One Meta. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $38,999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | KEF |
| Model | Scala Utopia Evo Evo | Blade One Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #224 of 281 floorstander | #270 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1247 mm | 1590 mm |
| Width | 392 mm | 321 mm |
| Depth | 393 mm | 540 mm |
| Weight | 85 kg | 57.2 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (W sandwich cone), 1× 270 mm woofer (W sandwich cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 4× 225 mm woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 27 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–500 W | 50–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $39,998 / pair | $38,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.com ↗ | international.kef.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.