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Up for sale is my set of Aria 948’s. These are in perfect condition and have been very well kept. I am a big fan of the Aria range and believe it is one of the most cost effective options for exceptional detail and midrange.I am selling because these are not really suitable for my space, I am goi...
At A$3,200, this sits below the A$3,152–A$4,144 recent comparable range and under the A$3,566 median, so it reads as a good buy rather than a fair ask—close enough to the lower quartile to feel well judged, but not so low that it looks suspiciously cheap. For a clean pair in excellent condition, that’s the kind of pricing that should move quickly if the finish and drivers check out.
These are respected full-range floorstanders with real scale, strong bass reach, and an easy, room-filling presentation that suits both music and movies. The upside here is straightforward: excellent condition lowers risk, and if the grilles, spikes/feet, and original packaging are included, the deal gets better still. I’d mainly verify cosmetic wear, driver health, and whether they’ve been kept in a smoke-free, dry environment.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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