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Focal Aria 936 Floorstanding Loudspeakers Looking for a pair of these, i know they are fairly common so hoping someone has a pair they wanting to move on. Local pick up in the perth area Thanks! Luc Condition: used Payment Method: Region/State: (WA) Western Australia/Australia By getdisdude 4 Comments AUD $2,400 Date: August 30, 20241 yr
A$2,400 is right on the money versus the comparable used market: it sits just above the A$2,389 median and well within the A$2,389–A$2,595 interquartile range, so this reads as fair value, not a bargain and not ambitious.
That makes it appealing because these are respected floorstanders with a smooth, open presentation, solid scale, and enough bass weight to anchor a proper stereo room without needing a sub straight away. If the drivers, cabinets, and grilles are clean and the seller can confirm normal operation, it’s a sensible buy at this level; the main upside is simply getting a well-regarded pair at the market rate rather than chasing a discount.
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Focal traces its roots to 1979 in Saint-Étienne, France, where engineer and hi-fi enthusiast Jacques Mahul founded the company in a small workshop within his father's precision engineering firm. Initially operating as JMlab, it began crafting bespoke speaker drivers, with early models like the DB13 earning acclaim for their compact yet dynamic bass performance. This heritage of acoustic innovation and French craftsmanship propelled Focal's evolution, marked by pivotal 1990s expansions under Gérard Chrétien's leadership, yielding iconic references such as the Vega and Grande Utopia loudspeakers that redefined audiophile standards.
The brand's core focus remains high-fidelity loudspeakers, where it excels through in-house driver design featuring breakthroughs like inverted-dome tweeters, Polyglass cones, flax diaphragms, and beryllium tweeters in its Utopia line. Focal has diversified into professional studio monitors, premium headphones, car audio systems, and select accessories, all emphasizing noble materials and meticulous engineering. While not delving into amplifiers, turntables, DACs, or cables, its speaker-centric portfolio spans home, mobile, and pro applications with unwavering commitment to purity of sound.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Focal commands respect as a world leader among discerning hi-fi buyers for its benchmark performance, international awards, and "Made in France" prestige. No longer a niche boutique, it blends heritage appeal with cutting-edge technology, attracting serious audiophiles who prioritize transparency, dynamics, and emotional depth over mass-market compromises.
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