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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 Q3 Meta
The Focal Aria Evo X N°1 stands 39.0 cm tall — about 3.3 cm more than the KEF Q3 Meta at 35.7 cm. On footprint the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is the wider cabinet (22.4 cm versus 21.0 cm). At 89.5 dB against 87 dB, the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The KEF Q3 Meta reaches deeper in the bass, down to 49 Hz versus 55 Hz. The Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is front-ported and the KEF Q3 Meta is rear-ported. On price, the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 sits higher — about $2,398 a pair against $999 for the KEF Q3 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | KEF |
| Model | Aria Evo X N°1 | Q3 Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #163 of 255 bookshelf | #120 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 390 mm | 357 mm |
| Width | 224 mm | 210 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 305 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 8.2 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× 165 mm mid-bass (aluminium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 55 Hz | 49 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89.5 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–120 W | 15–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,398 / pair | $999 / 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.