{"id":16442,"date":"2026-07-12T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/12\/focal-scala-utopia-evo-m-loudspeakers\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T13:33:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T20:33:00","slug":"focal-scala-utopia-evo-m-loudspeakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/12\/focal-scala-utopia-evo-m-loudspeakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Focal Scala Utopia Evo M Loudspeakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Obviously, even utopia still has the option of evolution. What we mean by that is, well-known French manufacturers Focal have just introduced their new Scala Utopia Evo M loudspeakers, which are said to be (in their own words) &#8220;a major evolution of the iconic model&#8221; in their Utopia line. Specifically, the Scala Utopia Evo M speakers feature two key new features \u2013 namely, the PRISM tweeter and the M-profile W midrange \u2013 so let&#8217;s dive deeper into what both of these developments mean.\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>First, let&#8217;s look inside. The Scala Utopia Evo M speakers have adopted the M-profile midrange from the Utopia Main professional series, which includes a reinforced 5&#8243; W-cone with a sandwich structure and a one-piece M-profile geometry. This design combination is said to &#8220;guarantee&#8221; exceptional stiffness, ultra-linear frequency response, and very low Massspension TMD\u00ae and features very low distortion of Mass\u00ae. neodymium magnet, and 80mm voice coil.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundandvision.com\/images\/071326.svgearfocalPrismTweeterFace2.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" alt=\"    071326.svgearfocalPrismTweeterFace2.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As for the inverted-dome PRISM 1 1\/16 \u2033 M-profile tweeter &#8211; also recently introduced in the company&#8217;s Diva Alta Utopia model &#8211; it sports a high-frequency cone based on the combination of many materials and an advanced micro-structuring process that is said to reach a higher degree of rigidity than beryllium light, while retaining the brightness of beryllium.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundandvision.com\/images\/071326.svgearfocalscalatweeter1PrismTweeterGrille1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"    071326.svgearfocalscalatweeter1PrismTweeterGrille1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Equipped with IAL2 (Infinite Acoustic Loading) technology, the PRISM (short for Photon-Refined Intelligent Structured Membrane) tweeter offers bandwidth specifications of up to 40kHz, and a ringing frequency of 528Hz.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundandvision.com\/images\/071326.svgearfocalscalatweeter1a.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"    071326.svgearfocalscalatweeter1a.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Scala Utopia Evo M &#8216;TMD (Tuned Mass Damper) speaker setup is said to have limited cone deformation and reduce distortion to &#8220;maintain flexibility and sound definition,&#8221; and its 6 5\/16&#8243; W woofer includes a 16cm dual-ferrite motor.\n<\/p>\n<p>Also on board is OPC+ (Optimum Phase Crossover), which is said to allow &#8220;precise&#8221; adjustment of bass and treble to suit the surrounding listening environment, as well as Gamma and Focus Time technologies aimed at &#8220;exemplary&#8221; temporal uniformity and mechanical stability.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundandvision.com\/images\/071326.svgearfocalscalataupe1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"686\" alt=\"    071326.svgearfocalscaletaupe1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Scala Utopia Evo M is available in five levels. Three of them are premium lacquer (Black High Gloss, Off White High Gloss, and Warm Taupe High Gloss; the latter shown above), and two of them are wood (Light Walnut with Off White front panel, and Dark Walnut with Sepia Brown front panel).\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundandvision.com\/images\/071326.svgearfocalscalaoffwhite1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"949\" alt=\"    071326.svgearfocalsscaleoffwhite1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The wood cabinet of the Scala Utopia Evo M speakers is made by the company&#8217;s cabinet makers in Burgundy, France, while the drivers are made in their workshops in Saint-\u00c9tienne, France.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundandvision.com\/images\/071326.svgearfocalscalaevoconnects1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"705\" alt=\"    071326.svgearfocalscalaevoconnects1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Focal suggests that the Utopia Evol M speakers can be thought of as &#8220;the heart of a complete hi-fi system&#8221; and are the perfect partners for amplifying and broadcasting Naim&#8217;s systems \u2014 particularly the Naim 200 and 300 Series and the Naim Uniti Nova PE models.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundandvision.com\/images\/071326.svgearfocalscalawhitefinish1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"668\" alt=\"    071326.svgearfocalscalawhitefinish1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Scala Utopia Evo M speakers will be available from August 2026. As for the SRPs, the Black High Gloss, Off White High Gloss, and Warm Taupe High Gloss models are priced at $50,000 USD ($58,000 CAD), while the Light Walnut with Off White Front panel with Off White and Dark Walnut is $56,000 US ($64,000 Canadian).\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<i>For more information on Focal, visit here.<br \/>\n<br \/>To find an authorized Focal dealer, go here. <\/i>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soundandvision.com\/images\/071326.svgearfocalscalacloser1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" alt=\"    071326.svgearfocalscalacloser1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Obviously, even utopia still has the option of evolution. What we mean by that is, well-known French manufacturers Focal have just introduced their new Scala Utopia Evo M loudspeakers, which are said to be (in their own words) &#8220;a major evolution of the iconic model&#8221; in their Utopia line. 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