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Focal Scala Utopia EvovsT+A Solitaire S 530
The T+A Solitaire S 530 stands 128.0 cm tall — about 3.3 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 26.0 cm). At 92 dB against 86 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 29 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 270 mm cone on the Focal Scala Utopia Evo and a 220 mm cone on the T+A Solitaire S 530. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $42,449 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | T+A |
| Model | Scala Utopia Evo Evo | Solitaire S 530 |
| HiFi ladder position | #220 of 276 floorstander | #227 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 49.1 in | 50.4 in |
| Width | 15.4 in | 10.2 in |
| Depth | 15.5 in | 17.7 in |
| Weight | 187.4 lb | 132.3 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), 1× 10.6 in woofer (W sandwich cone) | 1× tweeter (magnetostat), 7× 3.5 in midrange (StarStabilizer), 2× 8.7 in woofer (aluminium) |
| Frequency — low | 27 Hz | 29 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–500 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $39,998 / pair | $44,900 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.com ↗ | ta-hifi.de ↗ |
| 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.