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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 49.1 in · 1 in = 11.41 px
JBL Summit MakaluvsFocal Scala Utopia Evo
The Focal Scala Utopia Evo stands 124.7 cm tall — about 14.5 cm more than the JBL Summit Makalu at 110.2 cm. On footprint the JBL Summit Makalu is the wider cabinet (45.1 cm versus 39.2 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 JBL Summit Makalu reaches deeper in the bass, down to 22 Hz versus 27 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 300 mm cone on the JBL Summit Makalu and a 270 mm cone on the Focal Scala Utopia Evo. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $42,497 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JBL | Focal |
| Model | Summit Makalu | Scala Utopia Evo Evo |
| HiFi ladder position | #136 of 281 floorstander | #224 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 43.4 in | 49.1 in |
| Width | 17.8 in | 15.4 in |
| Depth | 15.5 in | 15.5 in |
| Weight | 152.8 lb | 187.4 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 3 in tweeter (Annular Ring Teonex compression driver), 1× 7.9 in mid-bass (Hybrid Carbon Cellulose Composite cone (HC4)), 1× 11.8 in woofer (Hybrid Carbon Cellulose Composite cone (HC4)) | 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) |
| Frequency — low | 22 Hz | 27 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–300 W | 50–500 W |
| MAP (USD) | $44,995 / pair | $39,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | jbl.com ↗ | focal.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.