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Stuff.tv
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Stuff.tv
These Focal Diva Mezza Utopia speakers take streaming hi-fi to a whole new level
In the lingo of musical instruction, 'mezza' means to play softly or at half volume, but there are absolutely no half measures when it comes to these Focal Diva Mezza Utopia speakers. Following on from last year's Diva Utopia, which would set you back a hefty £29,999, the Mezza require even deeper pockets at £55,000 per pair. So what do you get for your gigantic pile of cash? Standing slightly taller than an Emperor penguin at 50in, each speaker has a frankly ludicrous 500W of total amplification inside, with 90W going to the tweeter, 130W to the 6.5in mid driver, and 280W shared between the four 8in bass drivers (two on either side of each speaker). Never mind bothering the neighbours, there'll be flightless birds in Antarctica who'll be annoyed with you if you crank these right up. You can feed them (the speakers, not the penguins) wirelessly using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, and if you've got a hi-res source the ultra-wide band connection between them allows for playback at up to 96kHz/24-bit without needing to use a cable. Tether them together using ethernet and that jumps to studio-level 192kHz/24-bit. As we said at the start: no half measures. There's a companion app you can use to control music playback, but the Focal Diva Mezza Utopia also support various Wi-Fi standards, including AirPlay 2, Google Cast, and Spotify Connect. With so much sonic power on offer the speakers need a little taming, so you can also run sound tests via the app that will calibrate them to the acoustics of your room. If you'd rather hook up your kit the old-fashioned way you also get a good array of physical connections on the primary speaker too, including optical, RCA, HDMI eARC and USB. The Focal Diva Mezza Utopia aren't the kind of speakers you can just order on Amazon, so if you're interested in a pair you'll need to head to Focal's website to find a dealer near you. And don't forget to warn your credit card of what's to come.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mississippi State launches all-new dining for fall
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – This fall, Mississippi State University (MSU) will offer new dining options and updates on familiar favorites for students, as well as changes in Dawg Dollars, the university's prepaid student debit account. After being closed for major renovations, the historic Perry Cafeteria will reopen with new dining features and a new name: Perry Food Hall. Students also will have a new dining location, Azalea Marketplace, located in MSU's newest residence hall, Azalea Hall. Both locations will open in August. The renovated Perry Food Hall will feature three restaurant-style concepts: 1921 Café, The Beet Drop and Bark. MSU's spring graduation ceremonies set for May 13-16 The 1921 Café features Southern staples, including MSU traditions like Fried Chicken Wednesday and Catfish Friday. Bark brings a handcrafted smokehouse experience with bold flavors and delicious sides, while The Beet Drop offerings are the choice of a customizable salad experience or a vegan meal. Starbucks also is relocating to Perry. A revitalized north end of Perry Food Hall is providing an expanded Moe's Southwest Grill and reintroducing State Fountain Bakery. Azalea Hall will offer three new concepts: State Slice, which offers brick-oven and hand-tossed pizzas; Mezza, a Mediterranean-themed menu with made-to-order pastas; and The Lock Box, a ghost kitchen serving a diverse, rotating lineup of choices with food lockers available for convenient, contactless pickup. All first-time students and full-time undergraduate students 25 and under on the Starkville campus are being automatically enrolled in $300 Dawg Dollars each semester. Visit to learn more about dining locations, menus, meal plans and more. For information on Dawg Dollars, visit Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
