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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 422 mm (42.2 cm) · 1 mm = 1.33 px
Focal Aria Evo X N°1vsKEF R3 Meta
The KEF R3 Meta stands 42.2 cm tall — about 3.2 cm more than the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 at 39.0 cm. On footprint the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is the wider cabinet (22.4 cm versus 20.0 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 Focal Aria Evo X N°1 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 55 Hz versus 58 Hz. The Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is front-ported and the KEF R3 Meta is rear-ported. On price, the KEF R3 Meta sits higher — about $2,999 a pair against $2,398 for the Focal Aria Evo X N°1.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | KEF |
| Model | Aria Evo X N°1 | R3 Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #163 of 255 bookshelf | #190 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 390 mm | 422 mm |
| Width | 224 mm | 200 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 336 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 12.4 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× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 165 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 420 / 2300 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 55 Hz | 58 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89.5 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–120 W | 15–180 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,398 / pair | $2,999 / 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.