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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1150 mm (115.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.49 px
KEF R5 MetavsFocal Aria Evo X N°3
The Focal Aria Evo X N°3 stands 115.0 cm tall — about 7.8 cm more than the KEF R5 Meta at 107.2 cm. On footprint the Focal Aria Evo X N°3 is the wider cabinet (29.5 cm versus 26.9 cm). At 92 dB against 87 dB, the Focal Aria Evo X N°3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Focal Aria Evo X N°3 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 39 Hz versus 52 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 130 mm cone on the KEF R5 Meta and a 165 mm cone on the Focal Aria Evo X N°3. On price, the KEF R5 Meta sits higher — about $5,999 a pair against $5,198 for the Focal Aria Evo X N°3.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Focal |
| Model | R5 Meta Meta | Aria Evo X N°3 Evo X |
| HiFi ladder position | #112 of 281 floorstander | #171 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1072 mm | 1150 mm |
| Width | 269 mm | 295 mm |
| Depth | 344 mm | 294 mm |
| Weight | 24.5 kg | 29 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 2× 130 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (TAM aluminium-magnesium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (flax cone), 3× 165 mm woofer (flax cone) |
| Frequency — low | 52 Hz | 39 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–200 W | 40–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $5,999 / pair | $5,198 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.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.