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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°1vsMonitor Audio Studio 89
The Focal Aria Evo X N°1 stands 39.0 cm tall — about 5.0 cm more than the Monitor Audio Studio 89 at 34.0 cm. On footprint the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is the wider cabinet (22.4 cm versus 15.7 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 Monitor Audio Studio 89 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 48 Hz versus 55 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 and a 108 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Studio 89. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,449 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Monitor Audio |
| Model | Aria Evo X N°1 Evo X | Studio 89 |
| HiFi ladder position | #140 of 215 bookshelf | #85 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 390 mm | 340 mm |
| Width | 224 mm | 157 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 361 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 7.6 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× tweeter (MPD III (Air Motion Transformer)), 2× 108 mm mid-bass (RDT III C-CAM) |
| Frequency — low | 55 Hz | 48 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 60000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89.5 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–120 W | 50–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,398 / pair | $2,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.com ↗ | monitoraudio.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.