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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 431 mm (43.1 cm) · 1 mm = 1.30 px
Sonus Faber Guarneri G5vsFocal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo
The Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo stands 43.1 cm tall — about 5.4 cm more than the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5 at 37.7 cm. At 89 dB against 86 dB, the Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Sonus Faber Guarneri G5 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 44 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 150 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5 and a 165 mm cone on the Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $19,999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | Focal |
| Model | Guarneri G5 G5 | Diablo Utopia Colour Evo Colour Evo |
| HiFi ladder position | #126 of 215 bookshelf | #165 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 377 mm | 431 mm |
| Width | 230 mm | 229 mm |
| Depth | 375 mm | 427 mm |
| Weight | 16 kg | 39 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Extended Range soft dome), 1× 150 mm mid-bass (paper cone) | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (W sandwich cone) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 44 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–125 W | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $19,000 / pair | $20,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | sonusfaber.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.