Focal Aria 948 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Focal. It was released in 2013. It features a 1" inverted dome Tweeter, 1 x 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 8.25" Flax Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 37-28k Hz and a sensitivity of 92.5 dB. Focal Aria 948 has an MSRP of 6598$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Focal Aria 948 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 | Are you nuts? |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Good |
(* 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 948 with Aria Evo X No4. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these speakers:
Compare Focal Aria 948 vs Focal Aria Evo X No4
Focal's Aria Series of Loudspeakers
Aria 948 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 948 Speaker
Focal Aria 948 has a Frequency response range of 37-28k Hz and Power Range of 50-350 watts. With a minimum frequency of 37 Hz, Aria 948 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how Aria 948's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Focal Aria 948?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 10000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Focal Aria 948's 37Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Focal Aria 948?
Aria 948 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 280 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2600 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Focal Aria 948's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
2.5 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
92.5 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Focal Aria 948 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
93dB of the Focal Aria 948 is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Aria 948 an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Focal Aria 948 will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Focal Aria 948 plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Focal Aria 948
Even though the nominal impedance of the Aria 948 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Focal is 2.5 ohms Focal Aria 948 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 948 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
3.8–60 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Aria 948 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Focal Aria 948 External Dimensions and Weight
Focal Aria 948 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 45-1/4 x 14-5/8 x 16-9/16inch (1150.0 x 372.0 x 421.0mm ).
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 948 is approximately 1566.1cm2 / 242.7inch2.
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WeightThe Focal Aria 948 weighs 35.00kg / 77lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Aria 948's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $10000
Cabinet type and Materials
Focal Aria 948 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.
Speaker Feet
Focal Aria 948 comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
- Base
- 4 Spike feet (pre-installed in base)
- 4 Plastic feet
It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Available colors
Focal Aria 948 is available in Gloss Black.
Does the Focal Aria 948 come with a Grille?
Aria 948 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 948?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Aria 948:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- Base
- 4 Spike feet (pre-installed in base)
- 4 Plastic feet
- 4 Screws
- Allen-key
- Hex-tool
- User Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Focal Aria 948.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Focal Aria 948, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Focal Aria 948
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Focal Aria 948 speaker:
Official Brochure for Focal Aria 948
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Focal Aria 948 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Focal Aria 948
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.