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AJBL HDI-3800BFocal Aria Evo X N°3
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1150 mm (115.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.49 px
JBL HDI-3800vsFocal Aria Evo X N°3
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 200 mm cone on the JBL HDI-3800 and a 165 mm cone on the Focal Aria Evo X N°3. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $5,099 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JBL | Focal |
| Model | HDI-3800 | Aria Evo X N°3 Evo X |
| HiFi ladder position | #133 of 281 floorstander | #171 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1101 mm | 1150 mm |
| Width | 277 mm | 295 mm |
| Depth | 418 mm | 294 mm |
| Weight | 38 kg | 29 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Teonex compression driver), 3× 200 mm woofer (Advanced Aluminum Matrix cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (TAM aluminium-magnesium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (flax cone), 3× 165 mm woofer (flax cone) |
| Frequency — low | 37 Hz | 39 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–300 W | 40–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $5,000 / pair | $5,198 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | jbl.com ↗ | focal.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.