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Focal Takes Wireless Speakers to a New Level with the $39,999 DIVA UTOPIA

At $39,999/pair, the FOCAL DIVA floorstanding wireless speakers feature 400-watts of power per speaker with music streaming built-in.

Focal Diva Utopia Loudspeaker Front Pair

After 5 years of development, Focal has unveiled the DIVA UTOPIA Active Wireless Loudspeakers; the $39,999 USD asking price includes four Naim Audio power amplifiers integrated inside each loudspeaker.

What makes the DIVA UTOPIA different than the rest of the speakers in the UTOPIA line (such as the “entry-level” La Scala Utopia EVO and the flagship Grand Utopia EM EVO) is that the DIVA is a powered wireless speaker.

This means it has everything built-in and one can start streaming to it directly from a network player or their smart phone. Focal has taken the power amplifier, pre-amplifier, and external DAC out of your equipment rack and integrated them into the chassis of the loudspeakers.

Cabinet Design

Focal Diva Utopia Loudspeaker Front Pair Angle

To start off, the DIVA shares design elements with the rest of FOCAL’s UTOPIA speaker line. This includes the trademark molded curved body, isolated tweeter chamber, bottom vent, and anti-vibration base.

Speaker Configuration

Starting with the speaker section the DIVA UTOPIA is a 3-way design with a berylliumM’-shaped inverted dome tweeter, a ‘W’ cone midbass, and four 6.5″ (16.5cm) ‘W’ woofers in a push-push configuration. This driver configuration is engineered to deliver powerful, precise sound reproduction in rooms of up to 80 square meters.

Focal Diva Utopia Loudspeaker Upper Half

The DIVA UTOPIA system is comprised of two speakers. The master speaker contains all of the inputs, streaming, and control options. The master speaker then connects to the secondary speaker via an RJ45 Speaker Link cable to form a two-channel stereo setup.

Focal RJ45 Speaker Link Cable

Amplification

To support the DIVA, Focal has included 400 Watts of total amplification power per loudspeaker, spread across four Naim Audio Class-A/B amplifiers in each speaker for the treble, midrange, and bass. 

Wireless Technology

The DIVA’s wireless features (streaming and multi-room audio) incorporate UWB (Ultra Wide Band) technology. This provides high-def audio transmission with no loss, no compression, and imperceptible latency. The Naim Pulse Platform active model delivers fluid wireless connectivity and seamless integration within a Focal & Naim ecosystem.

Streaming and Control

Focal Diva Utopia Remote Control

You can operate and access content using the provided remote control, the Focal/Naim smartphone App, including Google Assistant and Siri voice control.  

Pro Tip: The Focal Naim app also includes a room speaker calibration tool (aka Adapt Technology).

Focal Naim App

The DIVA is also compatible with the Control4, Crestron, Savant, and RTI control systems as well as Apple Homekit and Google Home. 

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Content is accessible wirelessly using AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Bluetooth, and more, while wired sources are accessible via HDMI, Toslink, RCA, and USB input connections. 

Focal Diva Utopia Loudspeaker Rear Panel

Pro Tip: The HDMI input is eARC-enabled for easy connection to a TV to facilitate better audio for TV or movie viewing, as well as for gameplay audio.

Specifications

Focal DIVA UTOPIA
Price (pair)$39,999 
Speaker Type3-way, Bass-Reflex, Active (Powered) 
Speaker DriversFloorstanding bass: 4 x ‘W’ 61/2″ (16.5cm) push-push configuration 
Midbass: ‘W’ 61/2″ (16.5cm) with TMD surround and NIC motor 
Tweeter: IAL2 1-5/8″ (27mm) pure berylliumM’-shaped inverted dome
Frequency Response27Hz – 40kHz
Low-frequency cut-off (-6dB)24Hz
Maximum SPL (per pair) 116dB (@ 1m)
Amplifier TypeClass AB 
Amplification Power per LoudspeakerLF: 250W 
MF: 75W 
HF: 75W 
Power Supply110-120V/220-240V ~50/60Hz 
Power consumptionUsage type: 280W
Network standby mode: <2W 
No-network standby mode: <0.5W
Inputs (Wired)Primary loudspeaker:
HDMI eARC, CEC
– TOSLINK Optical
– RCA analog
– Type A USB 2.0
– RJ45 Ethernet 
Secondary loudspeaker:
– RJ45 Speaker Link
Internet Radio FormatsWindows Media-formatted content, MP3, ACC, Ogg Vorbis streams, and MMS
Audio File FormatsWAV, FLAC, and AIFF – up to 24-bit/384kHz 
ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) – up to 24-bit/384kHz 
MP3 – up to 48kHz/ 320kbits (16-bit) 
AAC – up to 48kHz/320kbits (16-bit) 
OGG and AAC – up to 48kHz (16-bit) 
DSD64 and DSD128 
 Bluetooth – aptX Adaptive, SBC, AAC 
Gapless Playback (all formats)Yes
Multiroom AudioSync up to 32 Focal & Naim streaming devices and control them from the Focal & Naim app
Wireless Streaming PlatformsAirPlay 2
Google Cast 
Bluetooth 5.3
Spotify via Spotify Connect
TIDAL via TIDAL Connect
QQ Music via QPlay
Music Streaming Services via the Focal & Naim appTIDAL
Qobuz 
QPlay
Internet radio 
Podcasts depend on services available in each country
NetworkEthernet (1000/100/10Mbps), Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 6)
UPnP™ Yes
Wireless connectionUWB (Ultra Wide Band) 96kHz/24-bit
Connection with Hi-Res Link192kHz/24-bit
Remote controlIntegrated remote control Focal & Naim control app for iOS and Android
Zigbee
Dimensions (HLD)475/8 x 161/2 x 22 inches
(121 x 42 x 56 cm)
Net Weight 141 lbs (64kg)
Weight (with packaging)174 lbs (79kg)
Focal Diva Utopia Loudspeaker Rear and Side Views

The Bottom Line

Wireless powered speakers have made big inroads into the consumer market. What was once a product category of inexpensive tabletop and bookshelf models has grown to offer some very high-end floorstanding models from well-established reputable audiophile speaker makers that are quite expensive.  

Focal is the latest to pursue this path with the introduction of the $39,999/pair DIVA UTOPIA. Having heard Focal speakers from across their product range, we have no doubt that these will sound great – the question for Focal (and others) is whether serious music listeners will dig deep into their wallets to meet that price tag. 

Focal Diva Utopia Loudspeaker

Pricing & Availability

The Focal DIVA UTOPIA comes in a Grey Felt finish priced at $39,999/pair and is available for audition and purchase at Focal powered by Naim Store locations and select authorized dealers.

Other Focal UTOPIA floorstanding speakers (passive models) include:

Note: All models may also be labeled as UTOPIA III EVO.

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