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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 390 mm (39.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.44 px
Dali MenuetvsFocal Aria Evo X N°1
The Focal Aria Evo X N°1 stands 39.0 cm tall — about 14.0 cm more than the Dali Menuet at 25.0 cm. On footprint the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is the wider cabinet (22.4 cm versus 15.0 cm). At 89.5 dB against 86 dB, the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Focal Aria Evo X N°1 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 55 Hz versus 59 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 114 mm cone on the Dali Menuet and a 165 mm cone on the Focal Aria Evo X N°1. On price, the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 sits higher — about $2,398 a pair against $1,749 for the Dali Menuet.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Focal |
| Model | Menuet | Aria Evo X N°1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #10 of 255 bookshelf | #163 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 250 mm | 390 mm |
| Width | 150 mm | 224 mm |
| Depth | 230 mm | 225 mm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 114 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (TAM aluminium-magnesium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (flax cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3000 Hz | — |
| Frequency — low | 59 Hz | 55 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 89.5 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–100 W | 25–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,749 / pair | $2,398 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | focal.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.