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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 Q1 Meta
The Focal Aria Evo X N°1 stands 39.0 cm tall — about 8.8 cm more than the KEF Q1 Meta at 30.2 cm. On footprint the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is the wider cabinet (22.4 cm versus 18.0 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 KEF Q1 Meta reaches deeper in the bass, down to 51 Hz versus 55 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 Q1 Meta. On price, the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 sits higher — about $2,398 a pair against $749 for the KEF Q1 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | KEF |
| Model | Aria Evo X N°1 | Q1 Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #163 of 255 bookshelf | #53 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 390 mm | 302 mm |
| Width | 224 mm | 180 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 277 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 6.1 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 | 51 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89.5 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–120 W | 10–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,398 / pair | $749 / 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.