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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 390 mm (39.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.44 px
Focal Aria Evo X N°1vsKEF LS50 Meta
The Focal Aria Evo X N°1 stands 39.0 cm tall — about 8.8 cm more than the KEF LS50 Meta at 30.2 cm. On footprint the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is the wider cabinet (22.4 cm versus 19.9 cm). At 89.5 dB against 85 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 79 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 and a 130 mm cone on the KEF LS50 Meta. On price, the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 sits higher — about $2,398 a pair against $1,599 for the KEF LS50 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | KEF |
| Model | Aria Evo X N°1 | LS50 Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #163 of 255 bookshelf | #52 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 390 mm | 302 mm |
| Width | 224 mm | 199 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 281 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 7.8 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (TAM aluminium-magnesium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (flax cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 130 mm mid-bass (aluminium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 2100 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 55 Hz | 79 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89.5 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–120 W | 40–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,398 / pair | $1,599 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.com ↗ | international.kef.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.