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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°1vsKlipsch RP-500M II
The Focal Aria Evo X N°1 stands 39.0 cm tall — about 4.6 cm more than the Klipsch RP-500M II at 34.4 cm. On footprint the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is the wider cabinet (22.4 cm versus 17.1 cm). At 92 dB against 89.5 dB, the Klipsch RP-500M II is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Klipsch RP-500M II reaches deeper in the bass, down to 50 Hz versus 55 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 and a 133 mm cone on the Klipsch RP-500M II. On price, the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 sits higher — about $2,398 a pair against $549 for the Klipsch RP-500M II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Klipsch |
| Model | Aria Evo X N°1 | RP-500M II |
| HiFi ladder position | #163 of 255 bookshelf | #105 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 390 mm | 344 mm |
| Width | 224 mm | 171 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 270 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 5.95 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 (titanium LTS dome), 1× 133 mm mid-bass (Cerametallic cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 1530 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 55 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89.5 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–120 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $2,398 / pair | $549 / 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.