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AFocal Aria Evo X N°1BParadigm Founder 40B
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 390 mm (39.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.44 px
Focal Aria Evo X N°1vsParadigm Founder 40B
The Focal Aria Evo X N°1 stands 39.0 cm tall — about 2.2 cm more than the Paradigm Founder 40B at 36.8 cm. The Focal Aria Evo X N°1 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 55 Hz versus 69 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 and a 152 mm cone on the Paradigm Founder 40B. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,299 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Paradigm |
| Model | Aria Evo X N°1 | Founder 40B |
| HiFi ladder position | #163 of 255 bookshelf | #135 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 390 mm | 368 mm |
| Width | 224 mm | 216 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 320 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 5.1 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 (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 152 mm mid-bass (AL-MAG cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 1600 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 55 Hz | 69 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89.5 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–120 W | 15–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,398 / pair | $2,200 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.com ↗ | paradigm.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.