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AFocal Maestro Utopia EvoBTAD Grand Evolution One
Focal Maestro Utopia Evo front view
TAD Grand Evolution One front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 57.9 in · 1 in = 9.68 px

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.

Specifications

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ManufacturerFocalTAD
ModelMaestro Utopia Evo EvoGrand Evolution One
HiFi ladder position#261 of 281 floorstander#209 of 281 floorstander
Height57.9 in47.7 in
Width17.6 in15.5 in
Depth17.9 in21.5 in
Weight255.7 lb141.1 lb
Enclosurebass-reflex-downbass-reflex-down
Drivers1× 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 — low25 Hz27 Hz
Frequency — high40000 Hz100000 Hz
Sensitivity93 dB88 dB
Impedance8 Ω4 Ω
Recommended amp25–600 W
MAP (USD)$75,998 / pair$65,000 / pair
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websitefocal.comtechnicalaudiodevices.com
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Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.