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Focal Aria 936 vs Focal Aria 926 Comparison

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Focal Aria 936

Passive Floor-standing | 39-28k Hz

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Passive Floor-standing | 45-28k Hz

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Focal Aria 936 vs Focal Aria 926 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Aria 936 and Aria 926, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Focal

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Focal Aria 936 and Focal Aria 926 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Focal Aria 936 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" inverted dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Midrange
  • 3 x 6.5" Flax Woofer
  • 39-28k Hz Frequency Response
  • 92 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:50-300watts
  • Weight:29.09kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1148.0" x 11-9/16" x 14-11/16"( 1148.0 x 294.0 x 374.0mm )

Focal Aria 926 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" inverted dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Midrange
  • 2 x 6.5" Flax Woofer
  • 6.5" Midrange
  • 45-28k Hz Frequency Response
  • 91.5 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:40-250watts
  • Weight:25.00kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1039.0" x 11-9/16" x 14-11/16"( 1039.0 x 294.0 x 374.0mm )

Aria 936 and Aria 926 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 936 and Focal Aria 926 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 936 Focal Aria 926
Near-field Bad Bad
Small Room Poor Poor
Mid-size Room Average Average
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Average Average

(* 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 936 and Focal Aria 926 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

Both Aria 936 and Aria 926 are 3-way speakers.

Driver Focal Aria 936 Focal Aria 926
Driver Setup 3-way 3-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange 1 x 6.5-inch 1 x 6.5-inch
Woofer 3 x 6.5-inch 2 x 6.5-inch

Aria 936 features a 1" TNF Al/Mg inverted dome Tweeter , a 6.5" Midrange and 3 x 6.5" Flax Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 260Hz and 3,100Hz. On the other hand, the Aria 926 features a 1" TNF Al/Mg inverted dome Tweeter , a 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Flax Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 290Hz and 2,400Hz.

Frequency Response

Aria 936 has a frequency range of 39-28k Hz whereas Aria 926 has a frequency range of 45-28k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 39Hz, the Aria 936 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Aria 926's min frequency of 45Hz.

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 Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Aria 936
Aria 926
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Focal Aria 936
Focal Aria 926
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 936 and Aria 926 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Aria 936 sensitivity is rated at 92 dB and the Aria 926's is at 91.5 dB.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Aria 936
Aria 926
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 936 can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Aria 926 has a max power handling value of 250 watts RMS, 50 watts less than the Aria 936.

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 936 features Binding post type posts and Aria 926 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

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 936's and Focal Aria 926's external dimensions. Focal Aria 936 has external dimensions of 1148.0 x 294.0 x 374.0mm ( 45-3/16 x 11-9/16 x 14-11/16inch) whereas Focal Aria 926 has external dimensions of 1039.0 x 294.0 x 374.0mm ( 40-7/8 x 11-9/16 x 14-11/16inch) .

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 936 is approximately 1099.6cm2 / 170.4inch2 and base area of the Focal Aria 926 is approximately 1099.6cm2 / 170.4inch2.

Weight Comparison

The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Focal Aria 936 weighs 29.09kg / 64lbs and the Focal Aria 926 weighs 25.00kg / 55lbs. This makes the Aria 936 16% heavier than the Aria 926.

Here is a comparison of how Aria 936 and Aria 926's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Focal Aria 936
Focal Aria 926
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Focal Aria 936?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Aria 936:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • Base
  • 4 Spike feet (pre-installed in base)
  • 4 Plastic feet
  • 4 Screws
  • Allen-key
  • Hex-tool
  • User Manual
  • What's in the Box of Focal Aria 926?

    Here are the items that come with the Aria 926:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • Base
  • 4 Spike feet (pre-installed in base)
  • 4 Plastic feet
  • 4 Screws
  • Allen-key
  • Hex-tool
  • User Manual

  • Reasons to choose Focal Aria 936 over Focal Aria 926
    Max Input Power 300 watts vs 250 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Number of Woofers 3 vs 2 More woofers
    Low Frequency Response 39 Hz vs 45 Hz Generates deeper bass

    Reasons to choose Focal Aria 926 over Focal Aria 936

    Minimum Impedance 2.9 ohms vs 2.8 ohms Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier
    Height 1039mm vs 1148mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Price per pair* 4798USD vs 5998USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Focal Aria 936 vs Focal Aria 926 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Focal Aria 936 Focal Aria 926
    Brand Focal Focal
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range 50-300 watts 40-250 watts
    Sensitivity 92 dB 91.5 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Impedance 2.8 ohms 2.9 ohms
    Frequency Response 39-28k Hz 45-28k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 3 2
    Woofer Size 6.5" 6.5"
    Woofer Composition Flax Flax
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type inverted dome inverted dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 6.5" 6.5"
    Crossover Frequency 260Hz and 3,100Hz 290Hz and 2,400Hz
    Physical Specs
    Height 1148.0mm (45.2") 1039.0mm (40.9")
    Width 294.0mm (11.6") 294.0mm (11.6")
    Depth 374.0mm (14.7") 374.0mm (14.7")
    Weight 29.09kg (64lbs) 25.00kg (55lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF/Glass/Leather MDF/Glass/Leather
    Available Colors Gloss Black Gloss Black
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs No No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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