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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 431 mm (43.1 cm) · 1 mm = 1.30 px
TAD Micro Evolution OnevsFocal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo
The Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo stands 43.1 cm tall — about 2.0 cm more than the TAD Micro Evolution One at 41.1 cm. On footprint the TAD Micro Evolution One is the wider cabinet (25.1 cm versus 22.9 cm). At 89 dB against 85 dB, the Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The TAD Micro Evolution One reaches deeper in the bass, down to 36 Hz versus 44 Hz. The TAD Micro Evolution One is rear-ported and the Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo is front-ported. On price, the Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo sits higher — about $20,998 a pair against $12,495 for the TAD Micro Evolution One.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TAD | Focal |
| Model | Micro Evolution One | Diablo Utopia Colour Evo Colour Evo |
| HiFi ladder position | #151 of 215 bookshelf | #165 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 411 mm | 431 mm |
| Width | 251 mm | 229 mm |
| Depth | 402 mm | 427 mm |
| Weight | 20 kg | 39 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 160 mm woofer (aramid), 1× 90 mm midrange (magnesium), 1× 25 mm tweeter (beryllium) | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (W sandwich cone) |
| Frequency — low | 36 Hz | 44 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 60000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $12,495 / pair | $20,998 / 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.