Focal, a large, global audio company, has introduced its new DIVA UTOPIA connected, active loudspeaker.
The French manufacturer states that its latest model is the result of five years of development and represents its commitment to excellence.
“Our primary goal for DIVA UTOPIA was to create a user-friendly experience without compromising on performance,” says Cédrick Boutonet, CEO, Focal & Naim. “We can confidently say that we have succeeded.”
Focal says the new active speaker combines its latest designs, along with new Naim electronics, and the latest wireless technologies to provide homeowners with an advanced speaker for modern applications. The company emphasizes the new speaker is only available in qualified stores of Focal Powered by Naim network.
DIVA UTOPIA Fulfills the Need for a Luxury, Modern Loudspeaker Solution
The three-way bass-reflex floorstanding loudspeaker was developed for dealers to be simple to install and to be easy to use for homeowners, with no need for cables to connect the speakers or external amplification. Focal points out the speaker utilizes an ultra wideband technology that was co-developed with a partner company to enable wireless music playback that Focal says, surpasses CD playback while approaching the high-resolution audio of a professional studio.
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For convenience, the DIVA UTOPIA can be controlled via a dedicated app, the supplied remote control, or voice assistants to give users a choice of their preferred control methods.
Designed for today’s smart-home applications and usage scenarios, the DIVA UTOPIA combines Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Google Cast and UPnP protocols for connectivity and access to a wide range of streaming platforms: Spotify Connect, TIDAL, and Qobuz. Some of the other ways the speakers fit into smart home environments the company continues, include the ability of the speakers to connect to a television and turntables.
The speaker can also be integrated into the complete Focal and Naim ecosystem, allowing dealers to create a whole-house audio configuration that can be controlled using a dedicated app. Addressing custom-installation situations, the DIVA UTOPIA speakers can also be integrated into home automation systems for seamless integration into advanced smart homes.
Looking at the design of the new speaker, Focal notes the DIVA UTOPIA utilizes with the company’s “W” cone, a patented design that delivers high levels of sound quality. The beryllium “M”-profile tweeter (which can also be seen being used in this year’s Aria Evo X speakers) delivers high-frequency reproduction with high levels of accuracy. The loudspeaker also incorporates Naim electronics, including 400-watt of amplification and a new streaming architecture (up to 32-bit/348kHz).
Focal adds the DIVA UTOPIA speaker has a unique, refined design. The bass speaker drivers are placed on the sides, and the floating side panels sit behind a divide that features a backlit Focal logo. The speaker’s aesthetic also includes a red and black double grille on the tweeter, as well as a brushed aluminum “ribbon” encircling it to represent a symbolic Yin & Yang.
The Focal DIVA UTOPIA speaker carries a retail price of $39,999 per pair.
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