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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1725 mm (172.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.32 px
Focal Stella Utopia EM EvovsSonus Faber Aida
The Sonus Faber Aida stands 172.5 cm tall — about 16.7 cm more than the Focal Stella Utopia EM Evo at 155.8 cm. On footprint the Focal Stella Utopia EM Evo is the wider cabinet (53.8 cm versus 47.0 cm). At 94 dB against 92 dB, the Focal Stella Utopia EM Evo is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Sonus Faber Aida reaches deeper in the bass, down to 18 Hz versus 22 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 330 mm cone on the Focal Stella Utopia EM Evo and a 320 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Aida. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $154,999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Stella Utopia EM Evo EM Evo | Aida |
| HiFi ladder position | #267 of 281 floorstander | #276 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1558 mm | 1725 mm |
| Width | 538 mm | 470 mm |
| Depth | 830 mm | 780 mm |
| Weight | 170 kg | 165 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 2× 165 mm midrange (W sandwich cone), 1× 330 mm woofer (W sandwich cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (H28 XTR soft dome with DAD), 1× 180 mm midrange (M18 paper cone), 2× 220 mm woofer (W22 paper cone), 1× 320 mm woofer (SW32 paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 22 Hz | 18 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–1000 W | 100–1000 W |
| MAP (USD) | $149,998 / pair | $160,000 / 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.