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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 2012 mm (201.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.28 px
TAD Reference One TXvsFocal Grande Utopia EM Evo
The Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo stands 201.2 cm tall — about 71.9 cm more than the TAD Reference One TX at 129.3 cm. On footprint the Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo is the wider cabinet (67.7 cm versus 55.4 cm). At 94 dB against 90 dB, the Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo reaches deeper in the bass, down to 18 Hz versus 21 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 250 mm cone on the TAD Reference One TX and a 400 mm cone on the Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo. On price, the Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo sits higher — about $279,998 a pair against $160,000 for the TAD Reference One TX.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TAD | Focal |
| Model | Reference One TX | Grande Utopia EM Evo EM Evo |
| HiFi ladder position | #234 of 281 floorstander | #281 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1293 mm | 2012 mm |
| Width | 554 mm | 677 mm |
| Depth | 698 mm | 880 mm |
| Weight | 150 kg | 265 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 2× 250 mm woofer (aramid), 1× 160 mm midrange (beryllium), 1× 35 mm tweeter (beryllium) | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 2× 165 mm midrange (W sandwich cone), 1× 400 mm woofer (W sandwich cone) |
| Frequency — low | 21 Hz | 18 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 100000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 94 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–1500 W |
| MAP (USD) | $160,000 / pair | $279,998 / 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.