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Focal Grande Utopia EM
Jul 18, 2009 at 12:47 AM Post #3 of 32
Terrific craftsmanship. I have never been taken by the Focal sound, but must admit that they do make some very good speakers.
 
Aug 1, 2009 at 11:45 AM Post #4 of 32
$180k?! That's a few times more than the last generation. I really do feel they bumped the price for the sake of being up there with the Von Schweikerts, Wilsons, Kharmas, etc etc.
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Aug 1, 2009 at 11:50 AM Post #6 of 32
And they'd tell you the reason for MDF is because they are less susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity. Believe me I've asked, but don't believe what I tell you.
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Aug 1, 2009 at 12:10 PM Post #7 of 32
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And they'd tell you the reason for MDF is because they are less susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity. Believe me I've asked, but don't believe what I tell you.
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That's exactly the reason. MDF is reliable, natural wood isn't. Differences in density, reaction to humidity, temperature and the list goes on..
 
Aug 2, 2009 at 4:22 PM Post #9 of 32
Looks amazing!
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One probably should not expect less for $180k though.
 
Aug 2, 2009 at 8:03 PM Post #10 of 32
Very impressive and they choose great music as well for that video. I would buy those monitors, but where do I find bank to rob with cash these days
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Aug 4, 2009 at 4:34 AM Post #11 of 32
For that price the least they could do is beryllium everywhere and they can make the enclosure from aluminium alloy / titanium / whatever.
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Aug 7, 2009 at 12:44 AM Post #13 of 32
I almost bought Focal Chorus 706 bookshelves....then I ended up with Energy RC-10, because the Focal tweeter could become fatiguing at times (although very detailed/extended)..
 
Aug 7, 2009 at 3:00 AM Post #14 of 32
Wow, that was a very cool video. I was kinda mesmerized watching them assemble it; the video seemed to go on much longer than it actually was. Woefully out of my financial reach though.
 
Aug 7, 2009 at 3:05 AM Post #15 of 32
I worked for a JM dealer years ago. The Mezzo Utopia was as high up the line as I personally auditioned, and it was the best speaker I've ever listened to. 13k at the time. A bargain by comparison!
 
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