Name: Focal Aria 926 Floorstanding Speaker, Black Piano Lacquer, Pair
Brand: Focal
SKU: FOARIA926BP2
Price: 4798.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.33 (3 reviews)

Focal Aria 926 Floorstanding Speaker, Black Piano Lacquer, Pair

Focal Aria 926

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Adorama

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Top Rated Gear: Focal Aria 926 Floorstanding Speaker, Black Piano Lacquer, Pair Includes: Dual Speakers

The treble can be bright and somewhat forward.  The biggest issue is bass.  These are not full range speakers.  You have a bump in the 55 Hz range then it drops off rapidly.  The drivers try to handle low frequencies, but in so doing they muddle lower midrange.  Stuffing the front facing port helps, but is not a solution.  These speakers really need a subwoofer to handle everything below 80 Hz before they can shine.  I do not believe they merit their $4K pricepoint in light of what other manufacturers are able to produce in this price range.  They are among the best looking speakers I have owned and can integrate in various room decors more easily than others, which may make them attractive.  If you play Miles Davis or Keith Jarrett they are a prime pick.  If you want to get the best out of "Rite of Spring" or "Scheherazade" there are better choices in speakers.

A somewhat checkered delivery

No audiophile here but I do know good sound. Im over 50 and have had many speakers over the years.  Just buy these, these kill everything I've owned, probably not fair comparisons but just drop the cash the first time!  JBL Studio 590 (Kill you loud but harsh in smaller room, killer for HT only, not so much for music.  Polk LSIM 705 (good sound but not nearly as detailed or as articulate and lacked punch) Martin Logan Motion 60xti (very good, but much more laid back) detail is so crazy on the 926, soundstage is huge yet centered? and yes they will get plenty loud for a smaller yet near 90lb tower!  Ive pulled out the whole collection and after setting them up I have listen to them for the last 5 hours straight and will till I fall asleep to all the sweet sounds these produce, these make me want to listen to music again! Detailed but never bright or the slightest bit of harshness, low volume, loud, it's all good! You can hear and feel the fingers hit the strings and the sticks hit the drum edge, seriously, buy them, buy them now! Adorama rocks!

Just..... Perfect

Beautiful looking. Great soundstage. Excellent customer service.