When I learned that Rogier van Bakel was reviewing Focal’s Maestro Utopia Evo, I flashed back to the logistical difficulties I experienced when I reviewed an earlier version of this loudspeaker, the Maestro Utopia III, in July 2010.1 The Evo is the same size—almost 5' high—and weight—256lb—as the earlier speaker. It made sense, therefore, to drive my test gear the 500 miles to RvB’s place in Maine rather than struggle with the loudspeaker’s bulk at my Brooklyn home.
For the measurements, I drove one of the Focal Maestro Utopia Evos, serial number A1BPEF00543, with RvB’s Krell FPB 200c. I used DRA Labs’ MLSSA system with a
