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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 565 mm (56.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.99 px
Focal Aria Evo X N°1vsWharfedale Linton
The Wharfedale Linton stands 56.5 cm tall — about 17.5 cm more than the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 at 39.0 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Linton is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 22.4 cm). The Wharfedale Linton reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 55 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 and a 200 mm cone on the Wharfedale Linton. On price, the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 sits higher — about $2,398 a pair against $1,499 for the Wharfedale Linton.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Wharfedale |
| Model | Aria Evo X N°1 | Linton 85th Anniversary |
| HiFi ladder position | #163 of 255 bookshelf | #233 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 390 mm | 565 mm |
| Width | 224 mm | 300 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 360 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 18.4 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 (soft dome), 1× 135 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 200 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 630 / 2400 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 55 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89.5 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–120 W | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,398 / pair | $1,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| 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.