{"product_id":"focal-grande-utopia-em-evo-reference-floorstanding-loudspeaker-open-box","title":"FOCAL GRANDE UTOPIA EM EVO Open Box Floorstanding Loudspeaker (EACH) (Copy)","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFocal Grande Utopia EM Evo Reference Floorstanding Loudspeaker (each) (open box) black\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFocal Grande Utopia EM Evo\u003c\/strong\u003e is the flagship of Focal's legendary Utopia range and the fullest expression of the company's approach to high-performance loudspeaker design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYes! We have them for you to come in and demo!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding nearly \u003cstrong\u003e6 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 584 pounds each\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Grande Utopia EM Evo isn't simply a larger floorstanding speaker. It is a four-way acoustic system built around some of Focal's most ambitious technologies: a massive 16-inch electromagnetic W-cone woofer, dual 6.5-inch Power Flower W-cone midrange drivers, a 10.6-inch low-midrange driver and a pure Beryllium inverted-dome tweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency response extends from \u003cstrong\u003e18Hz to 40kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, with usable low-frequency extension reaching an extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003e14Hz at -6dB\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sensitivity is 94dB, while recommended amplifier power extends all the way to 1,500 watts. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Focal without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Flagship of Focal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtopia has represented the pinnacle of Focal loudspeaker engineering for decades, and \u003cstrong\u003eGrande Utopia EM Evo sits at the very top of that hierarchy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than designing the loudspeaker around conventional size or manufacturing constraints, Focal approached the Grande Utopia as an engineering platform where its most advanced acoustic technologies could coexist in a single system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW-cone diaphragms. Pure Beryllium. Electromagnetic bass. TMD suspension. NIC motor technology. Power Flower. Focus Time. OPC+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's essentially a showcase of what Focal knows how to do. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA 16-Inch Electromagnetic Woofer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEM\u003c\/strong\u003e in Grande Utopia EM Evo is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow frequencies are reproduced by an enormous \u003cstrong\u003e16-inch W-cone woofer powered by an electromagnetic motor\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a conventional permanent magnet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows Focal to control the strength of the woofer's magnetic field through an external power supply. The system provides \u003cstrong\u003esix adjustment levels\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing bass performance to be optimized for the room, system and listener. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is low-frequency performance that approaches territory normally associated with serious subwoofer systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18Hz at ±3dB.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14Hz at -6dB.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut sheer extension isn't the real objective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is bass with enormous scale and impact while maintaining the speed, definition and control necessary to integrate with the rest of the loudspeaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour-Way Architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrande Utopia EM Evo divides the frequency spectrum among specialized drivers rather than asking a smaller number of drivers to cover unusually wide operating ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four-way architecture includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16\" electromagnetic W-cone woofer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10.6\" W-cone low-midrange driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual 6.5\" Power Flower W-cone midrange drivers with TMD and NIC technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\" IAL2 pure Beryllium inverted-dome tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach section occupies its own enclosure within the Grande Utopia's towering architecture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe objective is effortless dynamics combined with exceptional resolution across the entire audible spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePure Beryllium High Frequencies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal's \u003cstrong\u003eIAL2 pure Beryllium inverted-dome tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e handles the highest frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeryllium offers an exceptional combination of extremely low mass and high rigidity, allowing the diaphragm to respond rapidly while resisting deformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tweeter extends to \u003cstrong\u003e40kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, but extreme frequency response isn't the point by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe benefit is the ability to reproduce micro-detail, transient information and spatial cues with extraordinary precision while maintaining the refinement expected from a reference loudspeaker. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower Flower Midrange Drivers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grande Utopia EM Evo incorporates Focal's \u003cstrong\u003ePower Flower\u003c\/strong\u003e motor technology in its midrange section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using a conventional single ferrite magnet, Power Flower employs multiple ferrite rings arranged around the central core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis architecture provides extremely high magnetic energy while creating spaces between the magnets that improve ventilation around the voice coil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter thermal management means the driver can maintain its performance during demanding listening sessions while reducing mechanical compression and distortion. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTMD and NIC Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual midrange drivers also incorporate two important Focal technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTMD — Tuned Mass Damper — 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functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach driver section is housed within an individual enclosure, creating the dramatic curved structure of the loudspeaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal's \u003cstrong\u003eFocus Time\u003c\/strong\u003e system allows these sections to be mechanically angled using an integrated leather-wrapped crank. This allows the acoustic axis of the loudspeaker to be optimized for the listening distance and room configuration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe loudspeaker is literally adjusted around the listener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this level, setup isn't an afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's part of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1,458 Ways to Tune a Loudspeaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps one of the most remarkable features of Grande Utopia EM Evo is the \u003cstrong\u003eOPC+ crossover system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grande Utopia allows adjustment across the \u003cstrong\u003esub-bass, bass, midrange and treble\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the system an extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003e1,458 possible combinations\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat degree of adjustment allows the loudspeaker to be optimized around room acoustics, furnishings, reverberation characteristics, associated electronics and listening preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal says the crossover itself requires approximately \u003cstrong\u003e16 hours of assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e and is distributed across three levels within the loudspeaker. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a speaker you simply unpack, put against a wall and start listening to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper setup is part of owning it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e94dB Sensitivity and Up to 1,500 Watts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its enormous size and bass capability, Grande Utopia EM Evo offers a very high \u003cstrong\u003e94dB sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal specifies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 ohms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 ohms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–1,500 watts \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 94dB sensitivity means enormous amplifier wattage isn't required simply to produce volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut a loudspeaker capable of this level of performance deserves electronics capable of exceptional current delivery, control, resolution and dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal itself recommends its sister brand Naim's \u003cstrong\u003eStatement amplification and ND 555 network player\u003c\/strong\u003e as an ultimate system pairing. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Acoustic Sculpture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalling the Grande Utopia EM Evo a large speaker doesn't quite capture it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e79.8 inches tall, 25.8 inches wide and 34.6 inches deep\u003c\/strong\u003e, each enclosure weighs approximately \u003cstrong\u003e584 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts individual articulated enclosures, machined aluminum details and dramatic profile make it as much an architectural object as a piece of audio equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal offers finishes influenced by the worlds of luxury automobiles and fine furniture, reinforcing the idea that Grande Utopia isn't intended to disappear into a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's supposed to be part of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFocal Grande Utopia EM Evo Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-Way Bass-Reflex Floorstanding Loudspeaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade In:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\" (27mm) IAL2 pure Beryllium inverted-dome tweeter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidrange:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 x 6.5\" (16.5cm) Power Flower W-cone midrange drivers with TMD suspension and NIC motor technology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Midrange:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.6\" (27cm) W-cone driver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16\" (40cm) W-cone Electro-Magnetix electromagnetic woofer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAcoustic Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18Hz – 40kHz (±3dB)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Frequency Point:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14Hz (-6dB)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94dB\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 ohms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 ohms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 – 1,500 watts \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 79.81\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.75\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34.62\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e584 lbs. (265kg) each\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Grid's Take on the Grande Utopia EM Evo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGrande Utopia EM Evo isn't really a speaker you compare using a checklist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the loudspeaker Focal builds when size, weight, complexity and conventional limitations stop being the primary considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 16-inch electromagnetic woofer capable of reaching 14Hz. Four-way architecture. Dual Power Flower midrange drivers. Pure Beryllium. Adjustable Focus Time. A crossover offering 1,458 possible configurations. Nearly 1,200 pounds of loudspeaker for a stereo pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything about it is extreme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the engineering isn't there simply to make the Grande Utopia impressive on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe objective is to reproduce a full-scale musical event with the dynamics, bandwidth, resolution and physical presence that smaller loudspeakers simply cannot provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a loudspeaker like this needs to be treated as a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete system\u003c\/strong\u003e, not an individual purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmplification, source components, room dimensions, acoustics, electrical infrastructure, cabling, placement and final calibration all matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eThe Grid HiFi \u0026amp; Home Theater\u003c\/strong\u003e, we can design the complete Grande Utopia EM Evo system around the room and the listener, pairing it with reference electronics from Naim, McIntosh, Audio Research, Burmester, Goldmund and other world-class manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're considering Grande Utopia, this is one we'd rather talk about than simply put in a shopping cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact The Grid to discuss \u003cstrong\u003eFocal Grande Utopia EM Evo\u003c\/strong\u003e, system design, amplification, room requirements and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FOCAL","offers":[{"title":"Black Lacquer","offer_id":55342311899473,"sku":"JMLGUEM-EVO-BK-2","price":129999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/Stella-Utopia-EM-blk-1.jpg?v=1786041739","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/focal-grande-utopia-em-evo-reference-floorstanding-loudspeaker-open-box","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}