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Focal Aria 906 vs Focal Aria CC 900 Comparison

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Focal Aria 906

Passive Bookshelf | 55-28k Hz

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Passive Center Channel | 57-28k Hz

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Focal Aria 906 vs Focal Aria CC 900 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Focal. Focal Aria 906 is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Aria CC 900 is a Center Channel speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Focal Aria 906 and Focal Aria CC 900 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Focal Aria 906 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Inverted Hard Dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Flax Woofer
  • 55-28k Hz Frequency Response
  • 89.5 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:25-120watts
  • Weight:8.64kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 391.0" x 8-15/16" x 11-5/16"( 391.0 x 228.0 x 288.0mm )

Focal Aria CC 900 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" inverted dome Tweeter
  • 2 x 6.5" flax/fiberglass Woofer
  • 57-28k Hz Frequency Response
  • 91 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:40-200watts
  • Weight:10.45kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 202.0" x 20-15/16" x 11-3/16"( 202.0 x 532.0 x 285.0mm )

Aria 906 and Aria CC 900 are members of Focal's Aria series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Focal Aria Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Focal Aria 906
Bookshelf 55-28k Hz 89.5 dB8Ω 1 x 6.5"
Focal Aria 948
  
Floor-standing 37-28k Hz 92.5 dB8Ω 2 x 8.25"
Focal Aria 926
  
Floor-standing 45-28k Hz 91.5 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"
Focal Aria CC 900
Center Channel 57-28k Hz 91 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"
Focal Aria 936
  
Floor-standing 39-28k Hz 92 dB8Ω 3 x 6.5"
Focal Aria K2 936K2
  
Floor-standing 39-28k Hz 92 dB8Ω 3 x 6.5"

What size room are the Focal Aria 906 and Focal Aria CC 900 speakers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment* Focal Aria 906 Focal Aria CC 900
Near-field Poor Poor
Small Room Average Average
Mid-size Room Good Good
Large Room Average Average
Very Large Room Poor Poor

(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2. Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Focal Aria 906 and Focal Aria CC 900 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Drivers

Both Aria 906 and Aria CC 900 are 2-way speakers.

Driver Focal Aria 906 Focal Aria CC 900
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 6.5-inch 2 x 6.5-inch

Aria 906 features a 1" TNF aluminum/magnesium Inverted Hard Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Flax Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2800Hz. On the other hand, the Aria CC 900 features a 1" TNF aluminum/magnesium inverted dome Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" flax/fiberglass Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2800Hz.

Frequency Response

Aria 906 has a frequency range of 55-28k Hz whereas Aria CC 900 has a frequency range of 57-28k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 55Hz, the Aria 906 can go slightly deeper then the Aria CC 900's min frequency of 57Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Aria 906
Aria CC 900
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Focal Aria 906
Focal Aria CC 900
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Aria 906 and Aria CC 900 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Aria 906 sensitivity is rated at 89.5 dB and the Aria CC 900's is at 91 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Focal Aria CC 900 a more sensitive speaker compared to Focal Aria 906, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

Aria 906
Aria CC 900
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

Aria 906 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Aria 906 has a max power handling value of 120 watts RMS , 80 watts less than the Aria CC 900.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Aria 906 features Binding post type posts and Aria CC 900 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Focal Aria 906 Terminals
Focal Aria 906's Binding post terminals

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both Aria 906 and Aria CC 900 have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.

If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Focal Aria 906's and Focal Aria CC 900's external dimensions. Focal Aria 906 has external dimensions of 391.0 x 228.0 x 288.0mm ( 15-3/8 x 8-15/16 x 11-5/16inch) whereas Focal Aria CC 900 has external dimensions of 202.0 x 532.0 x 285.0mm ( 7-15/16 x 20-15/16 x 11-3/16inch) .

Focal Aria CC 900 is 189mm shorter and 3mm less deeper than Focal Aria 906 but it is also 304mm wider.

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the Focal Aria 906 is approximately 656.6cm2 / 101.8inch2 and base area of the Focal Aria CC 900 is approximately 1516.2cm2 / 235.0inch2. The Aria 906 requires 57% less surface area than the Aria CC 900 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.

What's in the Box of Focal Aria 906?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Aria 906:
  • 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
  • 2 Cloth grilles
  • User manual
  • What's in the Box of Focal Aria CC 900?

    Here are the items that come with the Aria CC 900:
  • Center-channel loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • 4 Rubber feet
  • User Manual

  • Reasons to choose Focal Aria 906 over Focal Aria CC 900
    Minimum Impedance 4.6 ohms vs 4.3 ohms Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier
    Low Frequency Response 55 Hz vs 57 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Base Surface Area 656cm2 vs 1516cm2 Takes less floor space

    Reasons to choose Focal Aria CC 900 over Focal Aria 906

    Max Input Power 200 watts vs 120 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Sensitivity 91 dB vs 90 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Number of Woofers 2 vs 1 More woofers
    Height 202mm vs 391mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Price per pair* 1099USD vs 2198USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Focal Aria 906 vs Focal Aria CC 900 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Focal Aria 906 Focal Aria CC 900
    Brand Focal Focal
    Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Center channel speaker
    Power Range 25-120 watts 40-200 watts
    Sensitivity 89.5 dB 91 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Impedance 4.6 ohms 4.3 ohms
    Frequency Response 55-28k Hz 57-28k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 2
    Woofer Size 6.5" 6.5"
    Woofer Composition Flax flax/fiberglass
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber n/a
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type Inverted Hard Dome inverted dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No N/A"
    Crossover Frequency 2800Hz 2800Hz
    Firing Direction rear rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 391.0mm (15.4") 202.0mm (8")
    Width 228.0mm (9") 532.0mm (20.9")
    Depth 288.0mm (11.3") 285.0mm (11.2")
    Weight 8.64kg (19lbs) 10.45kg (23lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF/Glass/Leather n/a
    Available Colors Walnut, Black Gloss Black
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Recommended Stand Height 24-28" n/a
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs No n/a
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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