Focal Viva Utopia Loudspeakers

Manufacturer’s specs

Type of loudspeaker 3-way LCR bass-reflex loudspeaker
Drivers Two 8″ (21cm) “W” woofers
Power Flower 61/2″ (16.5cm) “W” midrange
1″ (27mm) IAL2 pure Beryllium inverted
dome tweeter
Frequency response (±3dB) 39Hz – 40kHz
Low frequency point (-6dB) 34Hz
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 92dB
Nominal impedance 8 Ω
Minimum impedance 3.2 Ω
Crossover frequency 270Hz / 2,200Hz
Recommended amplifier power 50 – 600W
Dimensions (HxWxD)
371/16×121/16×201/16″ (942 x 322 x 510mm)
293/16×371/16×263/8″ (742 x 942 x 670mm)
with stand (Viva Center Utopia)
5215/16×151/2×263/8″ (1345 x 394 x 670mm)
with stand (Viva Utopia)
Net weight 125.6lbs (57kg)
176,4lbs (80kg) with stand

Discover Viva Utopia , a 3-way audiophile loudspeaker dedicated to the most sophisticated multichannel configurations. Vertical (Viva Utopia) or horizontal (Viva Center Utopia), either in Home Theatre or Stereo configuration, it’s always efficient.

The latest model of the Utopia III range, Viva Utopia is a 3-way loudspeaker dedicated to the most
sophisticated multichannel configurations. Vertical (Viva Utopia) or horizontal (Viva Center Utopia),
either in Home Theatre or Stereo configuration, it’s always efficient. Advantages: extreme clarity of
the midrange, high efficiency and power handling and very low directivity on the horizontal axis for
perfect control of phase and 3D image. Plus all the Utopia 3 technological skills…

Standing at a majestic 1.30 m when installed vertically, Viva Utopia takes centre stage in your lounge. Horizontally, the black lacquered loudspeaker is installed on a meticulously designed aluminium stand. Recognised by the experts for its high efficiency and power handling, it is the benchmark multi-channel, 3-way floorstanding speaker. It integrates all the cutting-edge technologies developed by Focal for its Utopia III Evo range of outstanding loudspeakers.

An audio product for music lovers and those who aspire to listening quality perfection.

Heart and soulThis 5.2 system grasped me by the kidneys, by my very heart and soul. It ranks at least as fabulous as Bowers & Wilkins’ Diamond-tweeter touting 800 Series and, sadly for KEF, is more amazing even than its exceptional Reference system. And that’s saying something.

So, in case you’re still not sure, I can honestly say this is one of the most breathtakingly good loudspeaker systems available at any price – and as fine as foie gras, black Périgord truffles and 1948 Chateau Petrus. None of which I can actually afford…

HCC VERDICTFocal Viva Utopia Be III
Price: £61,000 Approx

Highs: Breathtaking scale, detail, subtlety and accuracy; won’t congest at high power;
gorgeous styling
Lows: Nothing – apart from that hefty price tag

Performance: 5/5
Design: 5/5
Features: 5/5
Overall: 5/5