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AFocal Aria Evo X N°3BJBL HDI-3800
Focal Aria Evo X N°3vsJBL HDI-3800
The Focal Aria Evo X N°3 stands 115.0 cm tall — about 4.9 cm more than the JBL HDI-3800 at 110.1 cm. On footprint the Focal Aria Evo X N°3 is the wider cabinet (29.5 cm versus 27.7 cm). The JBL HDI-3800 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 37 Hz versus 39 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Focal Aria Evo X N°3 and a 200 mm cone on the JBL HDI-3800. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $5,099 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | JBL |
| Model | Aria Evo X N°3 Evo X | HDI-3800 |
| HiFi ladder position | #171 of 281 floorstander | #133 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1150 mm | 1101 mm |
| Width | 295 mm | 277 mm |
| Depth | 294 mm | 418 mm |
| Weight | 29 kg | 38 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (TAM aluminium-magnesium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (flax cone), 3× 165 mm woofer (flax cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Teonex compression driver), 3× 200 mm woofer (Advanced Aluminum Matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 39 Hz | 37 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–300 W | 25–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $5,198 / pair | $5,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.com ↗ | jbl.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.

