DIABLO UTOPIA COLOUR EVO
2-way bookshelf speaker
Diablo Utopia Colour Evo is the ultimate vision of the high-end reference bookshelf speaker in the purest Focal tradition. Inspired by the Grande Utopia, the Diablo Utopia offers a 16.5 cm woofer based on the Power Flower LDC (Low Dynamic Compression) system. This patented technology produces optimal bass and perfect definition in the mid-range, making it an outstanding high-end bookshelf speaker.
THE PLEASURE OF HI-FI SOUND
Diablo Utopia Colour Evo combines superlative performance with unique style. At 43 cm in height, this compact loudspeaker invites you to savor the pleasures of high-fidelity sound in the bass range, thanks to its patented, virtually unsaturable 16.5 cm Power Flower™ woofer/midrange and integrated resonator.
FOCAL TECHNOLOGIES
In addition to the Power Flower™ LDC (Low Dynamic Compression) system, Diablo incorporates the cutting-edge technologies of the Utopia range: “W” membrane, Beryllium tweeter, anti-vibration Gamma Structure, OPC filtering for perfect 3D imaging… All Focal know-how combined.
COLOUR OR WOOD
Diablo Utopia stands out for its contemporary styling and distinctive silhouette. Metallic colors inspired by the automotive world and timeless wood finishes complete the look of this loudspeaker.
AN ACOUSTIC SCULPTURE
TECHNOLOGIES
“W” MEMBRANE
Perfectly defined midrange and bass
By developing and manufacturing its own membranes, Focal pushes the limits of innovation in acoustics. The sandwich “W” membrane of the loudspeakers plays an essential role in sound reproduction. It consists of two sheets of glass placed on either side of a central foam body; a sandwich construction that enables us to master the three key parameters of a good loudspeaker: lightness, rigidity and damping. This flagship membrane of Focal know-how perfectly optimizes the frequency response curve, providing low distortion and total listening transparency. Sound is the ultimate in precision.
BÉRYLLIUM TWEETER
For exceptional treble
Membrane shape and materials are essential for high-fidelity reproduction. For exceptional treble, our engineers have developed the Béryllium inverted dome tweeter in pure Beryllium. Thanks to its unrivalled rigidity, Beryllium is the material of choice for high-frequency loudspeakers. Developed and patented by Focal, the pure Beryllium inverted dome is capable of covering more than five octaves (1,000 – 40,000 Hz) for perfect perception of micro-details.
POWER FLOWER
More energy and optimized ventilation
The performance of a loudspeaker is directly related to the magnetic energy transmitted by the magnet. To develop high-performance woofers, our engineers created the multi-ferrite magnet, or Power Flower™ technology, which brings together several stacked ferrite rings distributed around the central core. This technology combines very high magnetic energy transmission, for tenfold power handling, with optimal cooling of the loudspeaker: the spacing between the blocks allows free circulation of hot air, ensuring unrivalled ventilation of the coil. As it heats up less, it no longer represents a limitation on power, even after prolonged listening at high sound levels. Another advantage is that the coil is decompressed because it is totally open-back to the outside: distortion, linked to mechanical compression phenomena, is considerably reduced. This technology has been an exclusive Focal signature for many years.
GAMMA STRUCTURE
An anti-vibration cabinet
As the surface area of a loudspeaker cabinet is greater than that of the loudspeaker diaphragms, it can radiate sounds that are distorted by the resonances of the cabinet structure. This alters reproduction and blurs the sound image. To prevent such “interference”, it is essential that the cabinet is as inert as possible, that it is not emissive. At Focal, we use MDF (Medium Density Fiber) to achieve this inertia. This stable, heavy structure is anti-vibration. It has been optimized by vibratory mapping of the loudspeaker walls to reinforce or modify the structure wherever a weak point appeared.
SPECIFICATIONS
Product type : Bass reflex 2 -way library speaker
Membrane :
“W” Power Flower
Woofer : Power Flower “W” 6.5″ (16.5cm) woofer
Tweeter :
IAL2 pure Beryllium inverted dome 1″ (27mm) tweeter (with protective grille)
Response at – 6dB (Low frequency point) : 40 Hz
Frequency response (+/- 3dB) :
44 Hz – 40 kHz
Minimum impedance : 4 Ω
Nominal Impedance : 8 Ω
Recommended amplifier power : 25 – 200 W
Sensitivity : 89 dB
Depth : 258 mm / 10.19 in
Height : 431 mm / 16.94 in
Width : 427 mm / 13.81 in
Weight : 39 kg / 85.8 lb
Counter points : Counter magnetic tips x4
Points : Spikes x4