Focal Unveils DIVA UTOPIA: A High-End Wireless Loudspeaker For Audiophiles

October 3, 2024

Focal has unveiled the DIVA UTOPIA, its first wireless, connected, active loudspeaker.

Developed over five years, the flagship loudspeaker merges Focal’s renowned acoustic engineering with advanced electronics from Naim Audio, setting a new standard in high-fidelity sound systems. Available now, the DIVA UTOPIA is priced at $39,999 per pair, sold exclusively at Focal Powered by Naim stores.

The DIVA UTOPIA is a three-way bass-reflex floorstanding speaker that eliminates the need for external amplifiers or speaker cables between units, simplifying installation compared to traditional high-end audio setups. Focal and Naim integrated Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology, ensuring high-resolution audio transmission without compression, signal loss, or latency.

The three-way design includes a 6.5-inch "W" cone midrange/bass driver and four 6.5-inch "W" woofer drivers in a push-push configuration, delivering deep, controlled bass without distortion, suitable for rooms up to 80 square meters.

The "W" cone, first introduced in 1995, uses a sandwich construction of glass fiber around a foam core, optimizing rigidity, lightness, and damping. This results in minimal distortion and precise midrange frequencies.

For high frequencies, the DIVA UTOPIA features a 1.6-inch beryllium tweeter with Focal’s proprietary "M’"profile. Beryllium’s stiffness and lightness make it ideal for high-frequency drivers, while the "M" profile ensures wide sound dispersion and remarkable accuracy. Focal’s IAL (Infinite Acoustic Loading) technology further reduces distortion by managing acoustic pressure behind the dome.

Naim, a British specialist in high-fidelity electronics, provides the amplification for the DIVA UTOPIA. Each loudspeaker in the pair delivers 400 Watts of Class AB amplification, divided across the tweeter, midrange, and bass drivers. This amplification ensures both power and detailed sound with minimal distortion, contributing to a balanced, dynamic soundstage.

The DIVA UTOPIA also features Naim’s Pulse Platform, a streaming architecture supporting resolutions up to 384 kHz/32bits. This captures even the subtlest musical details, providing an experience that rivals live performances.

A high-performance DAC and digital signal processor (DSP) ensure precise audio signal processing, preserving the original recording's integrity. To maintain optimal performance, a custom heatsink from Naim’s flagship Statement amplifier regulates component temperatures, ensuring long-term reliability.

The DIVA UTOPIA supports a wide range of wireless protocols, including Bluetooth®, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, and UPnP™, allowing audio streaming from virtually any device or service. Popular platforms such as Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, and QQ Music (for China) are all supported, giving users access to an extensive music library.

Beyond wireless capabilities, the DIVA UTOPIA offers multiple wired inputs for versatile setups. It features HDMI eARC for TV connections, providing cinema-quality sound for movies and gaming. Other inputs include optical, RCA, and USB, accommodating sources from vinyl turntables to digital players.

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