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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 390 mm (39.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.44 px
Monitor Audio Studio 89vsFocal Aria Evo X N°1
The Focal Aria Evo X N°1 stands 39.0 cm tall — about 5.0 cm more than the Monitor Audio Studio 89 at 34.0 cm. On footprint the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is the wider cabinet (22.4 cm versus 15.7 cm). At 89.5 dB against 86 dB, the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Monitor Audio Studio 89 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 48 Hz versus 55 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 108 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Studio 89 and a 165 mm cone on the Focal Aria Evo X N°1. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,449 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Monitor Audio | Focal |
| Model | Studio 89 | Aria Evo X N°1 Evo X |
| HiFi ladder position | #85 of 215 bookshelf | #140 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 340 mm | 390 mm |
| Width | 157 mm | 224 mm |
| Depth | 361 mm | 225 mm |
| Weight | 7.6 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (MPD III (Air Motion Transformer)), 2× 108 mm mid-bass (RDT III C-CAM) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (TAM aluminium-magnesium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (flax cone) |
| Frequency — low | 48 Hz | 55 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 60000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 89.5 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–300 W | 25–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,500 / pair | $2,398 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | monitoraudio.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.