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Focal Maestro Utopia EvovsTAD Grand Evolution One
The Focal Maestro Utopia Evo stands 147.0 cm tall — about 25.8 cm more than the TAD Grand Evolution One at 121.2 cm. On footprint the Focal Maestro Utopia Evo is the wider cabinet (44.7 cm versus 39.4 cm). At 93 dB against 88 dB, the Focal Maestro Utopia Evo is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Focal Maestro Utopia Evo reaches deeper in the bass, down to 25 Hz versus 27 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 270 mm cone on the Focal Maestro Utopia Evo and a 180 mm cone on the TAD Grand Evolution One. On price, the Focal Maestro Utopia Evo sits higher — about $75,998 a pair against $65,000 for the TAD Grand Evolution One.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | TAD |
| Model | Maestro Utopia Evo Evo | Grand Evolution One |
| HiFi ladder position | #261 of 281 floorstander | #209 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 57.9 in | 47.7 in |
| Width | 17.6 in | 15.5 in |
| Depth | 17.9 in | 21.5 in |
| Weight | 255.7 lb | 141.1 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 6.5 in midrange (W sandwich cone), 2× 10.6 in woofer (W sandwich cone) | 2× 7.1 in woofer (aramid), 1× 5.5 in midrange (magnesium), 1× 1.4 in tweeter (beryllium) |
| Frequency — low | 25 Hz | 27 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 100000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–600 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $75,998 / pair | $65,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.com ↗ | technicalaudiodevices.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.

