Meeting the growing market demand for an audiophile level speaker capable of delivering smart-home functionality, Focal has introduced its DIVA MEZZA UTOPIA loudspeaker.
The new wireless, active loudspeaker is said to embody the pinnacle of the company’s craftsmanship and technological expertise. Focal points out that its latest speaker is larger and more powerful than its predecessor, the Diva Mezza Utopia and it incorporates four 8-inch ‘W’ cone woofers (at 20.5cm, they are 4cm larger than Diva Utopia) that are configured in a push-push layout to help the DIVA MEZZA UTOPIA speakers produce deep, dynamic, and controlled bass. Further elaborating on the the speaker, Focal says its new product’s low-end response lays the foundation to allow the full capabilities of the ‘M’-shaped Beryllium tweeter and ‘W’ cone midrange driver to perform.
DIVA MEZZA UTOPIA Offers Everything Necessary for Modern Listening
Focal emphasizes that as an active loudspeaker the Diva Mezza Utopia integrates a completely reengineered Naim Audio electronics package. Delivering 500 watts per speaker, the system features a dual-stage power supply to help deliver dynamics and precision power management across the frequency range. At the rear, the sculpted, high-efficiency heat sink provides thermal stability and long-term reliability.
Designed to perform in rooms up to 100m² (1,076 feet) DIVA MEZZA UTOPIA offers homeowners state-of-the-art features such as Ultra Wideband (UWB) to enable the wireless transmission of uncompressed, high-resolution signals up to 96kHz/24-bit. Focal suggests that UWB delivers the clarity of a wired connection without the physical constraints of cabling. For listeners seeking absolute fidelity, a direct wired connection is also available to deliver up to 192kHz/24-bit high-resolution performance. The DIVA MEZZA UTOPIA complements these connectivity options with its Intelligent Dynamics Clocking (IDC), which it says is a precision clock-control system that ensures exact synchronization between channels for a coherent, stable soundstage.
Additionally, the inclusion of Focal’s ADAPT (Adaptive Acoustic Personal Tuning) technology uses a sophisticated algorithm to calibrate the system to both room acoustics and user preferences. Accessible via the Focal & Naim app, ADAPT helps integrators to deliver personalized listening experiences to their customers.
Like the Diva Utopia, Focal assets the DIVA MEZZA UTOPIA benefits from the Focal and Naim ecosystem through the advanced Pulse Platform. Through this platform, the audiophile smart home speakers offers extensive wireless connectivity with support for Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, and UPnP, enabling access to streaming services including Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz Connect, and QQ Music (China). The system supports high-resolution multiroom streaming and is compatible with smart home platforms such as Control4, Crestron, Savant, and RTI to provide integrated control options for integrators. Users can also control the DIVA MEZZA UTOPIA system from the Focal & Naim app, the included remote control, or voice assistants like Google Assistant and Apple Siri.
The global audio company also emphasizes the speaker’s enclosure is crafted from high-density polymer using a low-pressure molding process, ensuring precise construction, efficient material use, and acoustic optimization. The speaker rests on a double-level, beveled base and features signature floating side panels. These panels are made from felt, an eco-friendly material, presented in a new ivory hue that highlights the speaker’s contours. Additionally, the design is further elevated with touches such as a dual red and black grille on the tweeter and a brushed aluminum band encircling it.
The $69,000 DIVA MEZZA UTOPIA speakers are rated to produce a frequency response of 27Hz to 40kHz, and the 192 pound speaker’s dimensions are 50 inches (H) x 18.125 inches (L) x 24.375 inches (D).
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