UWB technology is known for its extremely fast data rates, which can exceed 1Gbps, but it typically only works over very short distances. However, Focal says the Focal Utopia’s UWB connection is ...

Barco acquires VerVent Audio Holdings, bringing Focal and Naim under new ownership. What does this major industry deal mean ...

Barco, the Belgium-based display tech company, is to acquire VerVent Audio Holding that owns Focal and Naim. The €135 million ...

High-end audio is about precision. Recreating live music in your home is one of the wonders of technology, requiring speakers accurate enough to create a convincing fascimile of the recorded ...

Focal has taken its Utopia speakers and made them even more powerful – and a lot more expensive too. The Focal Diva Mezza Utopia speakers start at £55K. I really love Focal's reassuringly expensive ...

Barco is set to take control of the brand ...

Focal, the renowned French audio brand, has just unveiled the DIVA UTOPIA, a revolutionary addition to its audio lineup that marks a significant leap into the world of wireless sound. This active ...

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High end audio products command high end prices. We’ve reviewed products from some audio/visual companies where the hype doesn’t live up to the price tag. It's statements like that which sometimes ...

Audiophiles are sometimes associated with a hatred of Bluetooth audio, but this technology has come a long way over the years. Not only that, but top-tier audio companies have been coming out with ...

A few months ago I reviewed the excellent Q Acoustics 3020i bookshelf speakers. At the time, I said they were as good as many speakers costing twice the price. A few readers got in touch to ask what ...