The Focal Aria EVO X N°3 is a slim 3-way bass-reflex floorstanding speaker from Focal's French Aria EVO X series. Supplied as a pair.
Three 16.5 cm Flax woofers, a dedicated 16.5 cm Flax midrange driver and the inverted TAM tweeter deliver, in a cabinet only 29.4 cm wide, more cone area — and so more dynamics — than the N°2, without visually dominating the room.
Why the Focal Aria EVO X N°3?
Because three woofers together move a lot of air without the cabinet growing wide. The Flax cone made of French flax is light yet rigid — it accelerates fast and delivers dry, precise bass hits instead of a mushy boom. The waveguide on the TAM tweeter keeps the highs fine and focused. The result is a “wolf in sheep's clothing”: a slender build with full-grown dynamics.
What you'll hear
Crisp, controlled bass with punch, a clean midrange and refined highs — dynamic and precise, even on fast bass lines.
Who's the Aria EVO X N°3 for — and who isn't it for?
Straight talk: the N°3 is ideal for medium to larger living rooms where dynamics matter but space is limited. It's not built for an industrial hall run flat out — it's a refined performer with muscle, not a PA speaker. And the minimum impedance of 2.8 Ω calls for a powerful, stable amplifier.
Does the N°3 work as a front speaker in a home cinema?
Yes. Thanks to the third woofer it has reserves for dynamic film scenes and pairs with the Aria EVO X Center and matching surrounds into a coherent set.
Our verdict
A lot of dynamics from a slim cabinet — the N°3 is the smart choice when you want floorstander power without overwhelming the room. The specialist press agrees: What Hi-Fi? and Trusted Reviews praised the N°3 in 2024 for refinement, an expressive midrange and a lot of speaker for the money (What Hi-Fi with a slight reservation on timing). At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we sort out the right amplifier and positioning for you.
Technical data – Focal Aria EVO X N°3
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Type: 3-way bass-reflex floorstanding speaker
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Woofers: 3× 16.5 cm Flax
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Midrange: 16.5 cm Flax
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Tweeter: 25 mm Al/Mg TAM inverted dome (M-profile)
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Frequency response: 39 Hz – 30 kHz (±3 dB)
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Lower cutoff frequency: 32 Hz (-6 dB)
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Sensitivity: 92 dB
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Impedance: 8 Ω (minimum 2.8 Ω)
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Recommended amplifier power: 40 – 300 W
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Dimensions (W×H×D): 37.1 × 115 × 29.4 cm (with plinth)
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Weight: 29 kg per speaker
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Finish: Gloss Black
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Scope of delivery: pair of N°3, aluminium plinths, magnetic front grilles, fitted spikes + spare spikes
Frequently asked questions
How does the N°3 differ from the N°2?
The N°3 has a third woofer and a larger cabinet: more dynamics, deeper bass (32 instead of 37 Hz at -6 dB) and more reserves — at almost the same width.
What amplifier suits the N°3?
Because of the minimum impedance of 2.8 Ω, one with reserves and a stable load (e.g. MOON). Then it delivers its dynamics cleanly; on weak units it comes up short.
Why buy the Focal Aria EVO X N°3 at HD Zürisee?
Because we know the Aria series and give you honest advice on which model suits your room. Delivery, setup and fine-tuning with our own technician.
Goes well with
A powerful amplifier (e.g. MOON), the matching center speaker for home cinema, or a subwoofer.
