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TAD Grand Evolution OnevsFocal Maestro Utopia Evo
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 180 mm cone on the TAD Grand Evolution One and a 270 mm cone on the Focal Maestro Utopia Evo. 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 | TAD | Focal |
| Model | Grand Evolution One | Maestro Utopia Evo Evo |
| HiFi ladder position | #209 of 281 floorstander | #261 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1212 mm | 1470 mm |
| Width | 394 mm | 447 mm |
| Depth | 547 mm | 455 mm |
| Weight | 64 kg | 116 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 2× 180 mm woofer (aramid), 1× 140 mm midrange (magnesium), 1× 35 mm tweeter (beryllium) | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (W sandwich cone), 2× 270 mm woofer (W sandwich cone) |
| Frequency — low | 27 Hz | 25 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 100000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 93 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–600 W |
| MAP (USD) | $65,000 / pair | $75,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | technicalaudiodevices.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.

