Focal Aria Evo X N°3

Focal Aria Evo X N°3: 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker

Compared with the N°2 it has one more woofer, three in all at 16.5 cm besides the midrange, on the same footprint: more dynamics and deeper bass.

The heart of the series is the Flax cone, patented and unveiled by Focal in 2013 following over five years of development work: a sandwich with a core of French flax fibre, light, stiff and well damped, which gives a natural sound and a rich midrange. The TMD suspension, from 2015, steadies the movement of the midrange. The TAM tweeter, built in France, has an aluminium-magnesium inverted dome with M profile and works in a waveguide, for wide dispersion.

Cabinet

The very stiff MDF cabinet has non-parallel walls and stands on an aluminium alloy plinth. The front reflex port is joined by a second one facing the floor; the front panel carries a leather-effect insert.

Partners

It is made for hi-fi listening but gives its best in home cinema too. In a 5.1 home theatre system it is joined by the Aria Evo X CC, the Aria SR 900 surrounds and the Sub 1000 F subwoofer.

• Low frequency point (-6 dB): 32 Hz
• Sensitivity 92 dB, nominal impedance 8 ohms (minimum 2.8)
• Suggested amplification: 40 - 300 W
• 115 cm high, 29.4 cm wide, 37.1 cm deep
• Magnetic fabric grille
• Finishes: gloss black, light walnut and gloss moss green
• Sold as a pair