Datasheet

Aria 948 Black High Gloss
ARIA 948
Specification sheet
Focal
®
is a trademark of Focal-JMLab
®
- www.focal.com - SCAB130528/2
Type
Three-way bass-reflex floorstanding loudspeaker
Speaker drivers
Two
8
1/4
’’ (21cm) Flax bass
6
1/2
’’ (16.5cm) Flax midrange
1’’ (25mm) Al/Mg TNF inverted dome tweeter
Frequency response (+/- 3dB)
37Hz - 28kHz
Low frequency point - 6dB
31Hz
Sensitivity (2.83V / 1m)
92.5dB
Nominal impedance
8 Ohms
Minimum impedance
2.5 Ohms
Recommended amplifier power
50 - 350W
Crossover frequency
280Hz / 2600Hz
Dimensions (H x W x D)
45
1/4
x14
5/8
x16
9/16
" (1150x371x420mm)
Weight
77lbs (35kg)
Key points
• New Flax cone
• New TNF tweeter
• Speaker drivers developed and manufactured in France by Focal
• Black High Gloss and Walnut finishes
• Leather-finished body
The Aria 948 symbolises the return of the “true” acoustic loudspeaker. A new type of 3-way loudspeaker with 8
1/4
’’ (21cm) speaker drivers
effortlessly providing intense and controlled bass. The intention was a return to the very essence of acoustics for those who are passionate
about music. This is the ultimate loudspeaker of the range for rooms measuring from 320ft
2
(30m
2
) and from a recommended listening distance
of 12ft (3.5m).
Black High Gloss Walnut Leather Flax cone
TNF Tweeter with Poron suspension
Smoother sound
Polyurethane Tweeter plate with
waveguide
Improved horizontal directivity -
Improved sound image
Flax midrange cone
Improved midrange-to-treble transition
Very natural sound
and impressive presence
Flax bass cone
Very rigid cone, articulated bass
Multiple-port Powerflow system
No dynamic compression
Front port, more impact
Floor-facing vent
Increased depth
Magnetic cloth frame
Aluminium alloy base
Very stable on the ground;
integrated adjustable spikes
(spanner supplied)
Simple design with noble
materials
Greatly enhanced perceived
value
Ultra-rigid MDF construction,
up to 1 inch in thickness
Non-parallel side panels,
very little vibration, neutrality