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The Aria Evo X N°1 2-way bookshelf speaker combines performance, quality materials and compactness. Measuring 39 cm in height, it fits easily into rooms such as an office or small living room, whether on a dedicated stand or not. With its exclusive Flax diaphragm and TAM tweeter, it promises renewed musical listening in the home.

Design

• Height : 390 mm / 15.37 in

• Width : 280 mm / 1.03 in

• Depth : 225 mm / 8.87 in

• Weight : 8.5 kg / 19 livre

Please note: Collection available from our Murarrie showroom or freight at buyer's expense. We do not offer free shipping on traded equipment.

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Our Thoughts RADAR AI

This is a buyer’s market for this pair: at A$1,950, it sits well below the recent comparable median of A$2,525 and also under the 25th percentile at A$2,238, which makes it a strong deal rather than merely fair.

That’s appealing because this model is widely liked for its clean midrange, smooth top end, and easy-to-place bookshelf format that can work beautifully in a serious stereo or compact room. If the cabinets are tidy and the drivers are original, the main upside is getting a well-regarded Focal sound signature at a price that leaves room for stands or setup tweaks; just confirm matching pair, grille/accessory completeness, and that both speakers are working cleanly.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Focal

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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