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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 390 mm (39.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.44 px
Dynaudio Special FortyvsFocal Aria Evo X N°1
The Focal Aria Evo X N°1 stands 39.0 cm tall — about 3.0 cm more than the Dynaudio Special Forty at 36.0 cm. On footprint the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is the wider cabinet (22.4 cm versus 19.8 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 Dynaudio Special Forty reaches deeper in the bass, down to 41 Hz versus 55 Hz. The Dynaudio Special Forty is rear-ported and the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is front-ported. On price, the Dynaudio Special Forty sits higher — about $3,500 a pair against $2,398 for the Focal Aria Evo X N°1.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Focal |
| Model | Special Forty | Aria Evo X N°1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #127 of 255 bookshelf | #163 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 360 mm | 390 mm |
| Width | 198 mm | 224 mm |
| Depth | 322 mm | 225 mm |
| Weight | 8.1 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar Forty soft dome), 1× 170 mm mid-bass (MSP cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (TAM aluminium-magnesium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (flax cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2000 Hz | — |
| Frequency — low | 41 Hz | 55 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 89.5 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,500 / pair | $2,398 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.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.