Focal Aria 906 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Focal. It was released in 2013. It features a 1" Inverted Hard Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Flax Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 55-28k Hz and a sensitivity of 89.5 dB. Focal Aria 906 has an MSRP of 2198$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Focal Aria 906 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Focal later replaced Aria 906 with Aria Evo X No1. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these speakers:
Compare Focal Aria 906 vs Focal Aria Evo X No1
Focal's Aria Series of Loudspeakers
Aria 906 is a member of Focal's Aria series of Passive speakers. Aria is Focal's popular mid-range line, French-made speakers using flax-sandwich cone drivers for a natural sound. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Focal Aria Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Focal Aria 906 Speaker
Focal Aria 906 has a Frequency response range of 55-28k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 25-120 watts. With a minimum frequency of 55 Hz, Aria 906 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how Aria 906's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Focal Aria 906?
Focal Aria 906's Flax Woofer
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 3000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Focal Aria 906's 55Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Focal Aria 906?
The crossover frequency of the Aria 906 is set to 2800Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Focal Aria 906's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
4.6 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
89.5 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Focal Aria 906 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Focal Aria 906 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Focal Aria 906 plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Focal Aria 906
Even though the nominal impedance of the Aria 906 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Focal is 4.6 ohms Focal Aria 906 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Focal Aria 906 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
7.5–120 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Aria 906 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Focal Aria 906 Back View
Focal Aria 906 External Dimensions and Weight
Focal Aria 906 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 15-3/8 x 8-15/16 x 11-5/16inch (391.0 x 228.0 x 288.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Focal Aria 906 is approximately 656.6cm2 / 101.8inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Focal Aria 906, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Focal Aria 906 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Focal Aria 906 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
Focal Aria 906 Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
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WeightThe Focal Aria 906 weighs 8.64kg / 19lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Aria 906's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $3000
Cabinet type and Materials
Focal Aria 906 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Glass/Leather finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Port Position
Focal Aria 906 is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
Focal Aria 906 is available in Walnut and Black.
Wall Mounting
Aria 906 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Focal Aria 906 come with a Grille?
Aria 906 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
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
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Focal Aria 906.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.