{"product_id":"focal-aria-evo-x-no-4-floorstanding-speaker","title":"Focal Aria Evo X No. 4 Floorstanding Speaker","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFocal's Largest Aria Evo X Tower, With Dual 8-Inch Woofers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Focal Aria Evo X N°4 is the largest floorstanding speaker in the Aria Evo X line, with a 1-inch Al\/Mg \"M\"-shaped inverted-dome TAM tweeter, a 6.5-inch Flax midrange, and two 8-inch Flax woofers. It is sold each, so a stereo pair is two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe cabinet stands 45.25 inches tall and 14.6 inches wide, and each speaker weighs 77.2 pounds. Focal rates sensitivity at 92.5 dB, though independent bench testing measured closer to 89.5 dB, worth knowing when matching an amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCrossover points sit at 280 Hz and 2,600 Hz, keeping each driver working in its comfort zone. Front and floor-facing Powerflow bass-reflex ports and a single pair of binding posts round out the largest cabinet in the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere the 8-Inch Woofers Earn Their Keep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo 8-Inch Woofers, With Motor Magnets to Match\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo 8-inch Flax woofers, with motor magnets roughly 40% larger than Focal's prior Aria generation, share the bass load below a dedicated 6.5-inch Flax midrange that crosses over at 280 Hz and only handles vocals and instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 1-inch Al\/Mg TAM tweeter, with an elliptical urethane waveguide, crosses over at 2,600 Hz. A front port and a floor-facing port vent the extra air the two 8-inch woofers move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Numbers, and What They Ask of Your Amplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFocal quotes a frequency range of 37 Hz to 30 kHz within 3 dB, extending to 31 Hz at -6 dB. Nominal impedance is 8 ohms, dipping to 2.5 ohms minimum, and Focal recommends 40 to 350 watts of amplifier power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA single pair of 5-way binding posts accepts banana plugs, spades, or bare wire; Focal does not offer a bi-wire terminal on this model, unusual on a tower this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJames Larson, Audioholics, wrote that the Aria Evo X N°4 sounds \"terrific and have a nicely balanced tonality across their entire frequency range,\" with \"a broad soundstage and an enveloping soundfield.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLarson also praised the dynamics: \"they can get loud and don't require a ton of amplification to do so,\" with imaging he called \"superb.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLarson's one reservation: \"their low-frequency extension is fine although not exceptional... those seeking the lowest rumble for movies will want to add a subwoofer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Floorstanding Speaker Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the largest, most capable tower in Focal's Aria Evo X line\u003c\/strong\u003e — dual 8-inch Flax woofers with substantially larger motor magnets than the smaller towers below it in the line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want an easy-driving speaker despite its size\u003c\/strong\u003e — Audioholics found it plays loud \"without a ton of amplification,\" even though bench testing found real-world sensitivity a bit below Focal's spec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImaging and soundstage matter to you as much as scale\u003c\/strong\u003e — reviewers called the imaging \"superb\" and the soundfield \"enveloping\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want one speaker per cabinet, priced and shipped that way\u003c\/strong\u003e — the N°4 is sold each, so order two for a stereo pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want cinema-depth bass from the towers alone\u003c\/strong\u003e — the N°4 is rated to 31 Hz at -6 dB. Reviewers found the last octave still benefits from help; for the deepest home-theater effects, add one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003esubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e and let the towers do what they do best\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFit the included spikes for carpet or the rubber pads for a hard floor, adjusting them with the supplied key. Each cabinet has a single pair of 5-way binding posts for banana plugs, spades, or bare wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGive the drivers time to settle; Flax cones can take some hours of playback before they loosen up fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo cables, two speakers, and you are listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat finishes the system around a pair of Aria Evo X N°4:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 40 to 350 watts into 8 ohms is the window Focal gives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eStereo amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a separate power amp if you want more headroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — single-wire runs, since this model has no bi-wire terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio racks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — house the electronics driving the largest speaker in this line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs the price for one speaker or a pair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne. The N°4 is sold each, so order two for a stereo pair, or one to match an existing speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe speaker, spikes and counter-spikes with an adjustment key, a rubber-pad alternative to the spikes, and a magnetic grille.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat amplifier do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFocal recommends 40 to 350 watts into 8 ohms. Reviewers found it plays loud without needing a lot of power, though its 2.5-ohm minimum impedance still calls for an amplifier that stays composed into a demanding load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I bi-wire the N°4?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach cabinet has a single pair of 5-way binding posts; Focal does not offer a bi-wire terminal on this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a subwoofer with this speaker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNot for most music, per reviewers. For the lowest movie bass, Audioholics recommends adding one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBlack High Gloss, Moss Green High Gloss, and Prime Walnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudioholics reviews the Aria Evo X N°4:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y51KLSEgfAk\" title=\"Focal ARIA Evo X No.4 Tower Loudspeaker Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStereophile hears the Aria Evo X N°4 at the Florida Audio Expo:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d9n0IZ2FDDk\" title=\"House of Stereo: Focal Aria Evo X No. 4 Speakers \u0026amp; Naim - Florida International Audio Expo 2024\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. 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