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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1150 mm (115.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.49 px
Focal Aria Evo X N°3vsT+A Pulsar S 130
The Focal Aria Evo X N°3 stands 115.0 cm tall — about 15.0 cm more than the T+A Pulsar S 130 at 100.0 cm. On footprint the Focal Aria Evo X N°3 is the wider cabinet (29.5 cm versus 27.0 cm). At 92 dB against 86 dB, the Focal Aria Evo X N°3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The T+A Pulsar S 130 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 32 Hz versus 39 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Focal Aria Evo X N°3 and a 150 mm cone on the T+A Pulsar S 130. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $5,549 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | T+A |
| Model | Aria Evo X N°3 Evo X | Pulsar S 130 |
| HiFi ladder position | #169 of 276 floorstander | #56 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 1150 mm | 1000 mm |
| Width | 295 mm | 270 mm |
| Depth | 294 mm | 370 mm |
| Weight | 29 kg | 22.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (TAM aluminium-magnesium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (flax cone), 3× 165 mm woofer (flax cone) | 2× 150 mm woofer (StarStabilizer), 2× 115 mm midrange (StarStabilizer), 1× 25 mm tweeter (magnesium dome) |
| Frequency — low | 39 Hz | 32 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–300 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $5,198 / pair | $5,900 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.com ↗ | ta-hifi.de ↗ |
| 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.