{"product_id":"focalariaevox1blackhg","title":"Focal Aria EVO X N°1 Bookshelf Speaker, Gloss Black (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Focal Aria EVO X N°1 is a compact 2-way bass-reflex bookshelf speaker from Focal's French Aria EVO X series. Supplied as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 16.5 cm Flax woofer – a sandwich of French flax between two fibreglass skins – and the inverted TAM tweeter in aluminium\/magnesium deliver a natural, unobtrusive sound in a cabinet that fits on a shelf or a stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Focal Aria EVO X N°1?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it packs Focal's core technologies into a compact format. The Flax cone combines lightness and rigidity for an open, neutral midrange. The TMD (Tuned Mass Damper) surround stabilises the cone at higher levels and keeps the midrange clean. The non-parallel cabinet suppresses standing waves inside. And then there's the leather-look front — technology you can also see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural voices, refined highs that are never harsh, and surprising substance for the size. A bookshelf speaker that places instruments cleanly in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho's the Aria EVO X N°1 for — and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: ideal for small to medium rooms, an office, or as a high-quality second system. The lower cutoff frequency is 47 Hz (-6 dB) — decent for its size, but real deep bass only comes from a subwoofer or a larger Aria. And crammed onto a bookshelf, you give up soundstage: on the matching stand (Focal S900, 60.3 cm) it plays noticeably more freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the N°1 need a powerful amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 89.5 dB sensitivity it's undemanding, but it likes quality. Around 50 watts per channel from a clean amplifier already lets the Flax cone breathe properly; it can handle up to 120 W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact high-end bookshelf speaker with Focal's typical naturalness — provided it's set up right. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we sort out the stand, positioning and amplifier with you so the N°1 shows its full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data – Focal Aria EVO X N°1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-way bass-reflex bookshelf speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.5 cm Flax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 mm Al\/Mg TAM inverted dome (M-profile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 Hz – 30 kHz (±3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower cutoff frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 Hz (-6 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 89.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Ω (minimum 4.6 Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended amplifier power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 – 120 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.5 × 39 × 28 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 kg per speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloss Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair of N°1, magnetic front grilles, fitted spikes + spare spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I absolutely need the Focal stands?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot strictly, but acoustically it's clearly recommended. The S900 stands bring the tweeter to ear height and route the cable inside — a noticeable improvement in soundstage and looks over a bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to the wall can the N°1 go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bit of distance helps, since the bass-reflex port is working. A few centimetres of air behind it keep the bass clean; too close to the wall and it thickens up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Focal Aria EVO X N°1 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we know the N°1 with the right stands and amplifiers and tell you honestly whether it suits your room. Personal advice, setup and service with our own technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/lautsprecher-staender\"\u003espeaker stand\u003c\/a\u003e (Focal S900), an \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eamplifier\u003c\/a\u003e, and a \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/subwoofer\"\u003esubwoofer\u003c\/a\u003e for the foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Focal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989505765712,"sku":null,"price":1198.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/focal-aria-evo-x-no-1-regallautsprecher-schwarz-hochglanz-stereopaar.jpg?v=1785893859","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/focalariaevox1blackhg","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}