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Focal Aria Evo X N°1vsKlipsch kO-R1
The Klipsch kO-R1 stands 71.4 cm tall — about 32.4 cm more than the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 at 39.0 cm. On footprint the Klipsch kO-R1 is the wider cabinet (42.0 cm versus 22.4 cm). At 97.5 dB against 89.5 dB, the Klipsch kO-R1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Klipsch kO-R1 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 305 mm cone on the Klipsch kO-R1. On price, the Klipsch kO-R1 sits higher — about $8,498 a pair against $2,398 for the Focal Aria Evo X N°1.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Klipsch |
| Model | Aria Evo X N°1 | kO-R1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #163 of 255 bookshelf | #250 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 390 mm | 714 mm |
| Width | 224 mm | 420 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 330 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 23.6 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (TAM aluminium-magnesium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (flax cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (K-706 titanium compression diaphragm), 1× 305 mm woofer (K-28-E paper cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 970 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 55 Hz | 51 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89.5 dB | 97.5 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–120 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $2,398 / pair | $8,498 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.com ↗ | klipsch.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.

