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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°1vsSonus Faber Sonetto I G2
The Focal Aria Evo X N°1 stands 39.0 cm tall — about 1.3 cm more than the Sonus Faber Sonetto I G2 at 37.7 cm. On footprint the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is the wider cabinet (22.4 cm versus 20.3 cm). At 89.5 dB against 86 dB, the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Sonus Faber Sonetto I G2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 52 Hz versus 55 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 and a 127 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Sonetto I G2. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,449 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Aria Evo X N°1 Evo X | Sonetto I G2 G2 |
| HiFi ladder position | #140 of 215 bookshelf | #127 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 390 mm | 377 mm |
| Width | 224 mm | 203 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 304 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 8.4 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× 28 mm tweeter (DAD Arrow Point soft dome), 1× 127 mm mid-bass (paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 55 Hz | 52 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89.5 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–120 W | 30–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,398 / pair | $2,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.com ↗ | sonusfaber.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.