Focal Aria CC 900 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by Focal. It was released in 2013. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1" inverted dome Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" flax/fiberglass Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 57-28k Hz and a sensitivity of 91 dB. Focal Aria CC 900 has an MSRP of 1099$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Focal Aria CC 900 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 CC 900 with Aria Evo X Center. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these speakers:
Compare Focal Aria CC 900 vs Focal Aria Evo X C
Focal's Aria Series of Loudspeakers
Aria CC 900 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
Frequency Response of the Focal Aria CC 900 Speaker
Focal Aria CC 900 has a Frequency response range of 57-28k Hz and Power Range of 40-200 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Aria CC 900's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Crossover frequency of the Focal Aria CC 900?
The crossover frequency of the Aria CC 900 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 CC 900's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
4.3 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
91 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Focal Aria CC 900 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
91dB of the Focal Aria CC 900 is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Aria CC 900 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 CC 900 will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Focal Aria CC 900 plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Focal Aria CC 900
Even though the nominal impedance of the Aria CC 900 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Focal is 4.3 ohms Focal Aria CC 900 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 CC 900 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
6.0–95 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Aria CC 900 features Binding post type connectors.
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Focal Aria CC 900 External Dimensions and Weight
Focal Aria CC 900 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 7-15/16 x 20-15/16 x 11-3/16inch (202.0 x 532.0 x 285.0mm ).
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 CC 900 is approximately 1516.2cm2 / 235.0inch2.
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WeightThe Focal Aria CC 900 weighs 10.45kg / 23lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Aria CC 900's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $1500
Cabinet type and Materials
Focal Aria CC 900 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. 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 CC 900 comes with 4 Rubber feet which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on.
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.
Port Position
Focal Aria CC 900 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 CC 900 is available in Gloss Black.
Does the Focal Aria CC 900 come with a Grille?
Aria CC 900 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.
Focal Aria CC 900 with Grille
What's in the Box of Focal Aria CC 900?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Aria CC 900:
- Center-channel loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Rubber feet
- User Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Focal Aria CC 900.
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Focal Aria CC 900 speaker:
Official Brochure for Focal Aria CC 900
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.