Specification Sheet
Aria 948 Black High Gloss
Focal
®
is a trademark of Focal-JMLab
®
- www.focal.com - SCAA-200520/6
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
8Ω
Minimum impedance
2.5Ω
Recommended amplifier
power
40 - 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
• Exclusive Flax cone
• Exclusive TNF tweeter
• Speaker drivers developed and manufactured in France by Focal
• Black High Gloss, Noyer and Prime Walnut finishes
• Front panel: leather-eect coating
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 eortlessly 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
Noyer
Prime Walnut
Leather effect
Flax cone
TNF tweeter with Poron suspension
Smoother sound
Urethane tweeter plate
with waveguide
Improved horizontal directivity -
Improved sound image
Flax midrange cone
Improved midrange-to-treble
transition
Very natural sound
and impressive presence
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
ARIA 948
Product Data Sheet
Flax bass cone
Very rigid cone, articulated bass