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Focal Alto utopia BE Floorstanding Loudspeakers Up for sale are my pair of focal alto utopia's , these sat mid range in the utopia be series and there replacement is now the scala utopia which retails for $80,000. These have and 11 inch w cone woofer , a 7 inch w cone mid range with the power flower magnet system and the top of the range inverted beryllium dome tweeter above that of the electra series using cobalt and neodymium magnets . These are in beautiful working order and have a large scale sound that has detail and deep bass , a fantastic door into true high end sound and the utopia ser
This is a bargain, based on your database anchor: A$10,500 versus a recent comparable median of A$668 is wildly above the typical used level, and even a large gap in condition or completeness would not close that spread. On the numbers alone, this is a hard pass unless the listing is actually for a far more substantial variant than the title suggests or the price is a typo.
What makes the line worth considering is that Focal’s better pro-audio monitors are respected for clean midrange, strong dynamics, and very revealing presentation, so a confirmed top-condition example can be a serious studio buy. But at A$10,500, the upside has to be exceptional: exact model confirmation, flawless drivers, and ideally a complete, documented setup. Without that, the price is not just ambitious; it is detached from the used market you supplied.
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Focal traces its roots to 1979 in Saint-Étienne, France, where engineer and hi-fi enthusiast Jacques Mahul founded the company in a small workshop within his father's precision engineering firm. Initially operating as JMlab, it began crafting bespoke speaker drivers, with early models like the DB13 earning acclaim for their compact yet dynamic bass performance. This heritage of acoustic innovation and French craftsmanship propelled Focal's evolution, marked by pivotal 1990s expansions under Gérard Chrétien's leadership, yielding iconic references such as the Vega and Grande Utopia loudspeakers that redefined audiophile standards.
The brand's core focus remains high-fidelity loudspeakers, where it excels through in-house driver design featuring breakthroughs like inverted-dome tweeters, Polyglass cones, flax diaphragms, and beryllium tweeters in its Utopia line. Focal has diversified into professional studio monitors, premium headphones, car audio systems, and select accessories, all emphasizing noble materials and meticulous engineering. While not delving into amplifiers, turntables, DACs, or cables, its speaker-centric portfolio spans home, mobile, and pro applications with unwavering commitment to purity of sound.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Focal commands respect as a world leader among discerning hi-fi buyers for its benchmark performance, international awards, and "Made in France" prestige. No longer a niche boutique, it blends heritage appeal with cutting-edge technology, attracting serious audiophiles who prioritize transparency, dynamics, and emotional depth over mass-market compromises.
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