Utopia Skala / Alto speakers anyone hear them both

Greg,

I don't understand your comment about the Scala's tweeter. I know that the Utopia III line has a different tweeter from the previous Utopia Be it replaces (e.g., 27 mm dome tweeter now vs. 25 mm). BTW, I am considering the new Diablo Utopia 2-way.

I didn't think that there is a Nova EM or Maestro EM. Currently, there are only three speakers in the new Utopia III line (as listed on Focal's website): Diablo, Scala and Grande EM. Do you have information to the contrary? I do agree that the Diablo is extraordinary having heard it at Audio Unlimited.

Elviukai,

Could you elaborate a bit on your statement about Diablo being the golden egg of the line. Am I to assume that you think it represents the best value in the Utopia III line? Any thoughts on comparisons to other stand mounted monitors? Specifically, two other European models: Raidho Ayra C1.0 and Tidal Amea.

Elviukai,

Thanks for your insightful comments on the Diablo. However, both Sonus Faber models are lower priced than the Diablo and SF does have a reputation for being colored although in a very pleasing way. Have you read Chris Thomas' review in HiFi+ (there is a link to it on Focal's website) and if so, do you concur with his observations?