Focal Aria 948 ARIA948BK Leaflet

Product codes
ARIA948BK
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Aria 948 Black High Gloss
ARIA 948
Specification sheet
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®
 is a trademark of Focal-JMLab
®
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Type
Three-way bass-reflex floorstanding loudspeaker
Speaker drivers
Two 
8
1/4
’’ (21cm)
 Flax bass
6
1/2
’’ (16.5cm)
 Flax midrange
1’’ (25mm)
 Al/Mg TNF inverted dome tweeter
Frequency response (+/- 3dB)
37Hz - 28kHz
Low frequency point - 6dB
31Hz
Sensitivity (2.83V / 1m)
92.5dB
Nominal impedance
8 Ohms
Minimum impedance
2.5 Ohms
Recommended amplifier power
50 - 350W
Crossover frequency
280Hz / 2600Hz
Dimensions (H x W x D)
45
1/4 
x14
5/8
 x16
9/16
" (
1150x371x420mm)
Weight
77lbs (
35
kg)
Key points
• New Flax cone
• New TNF tweeter
• Speaker drivers developed and manufactured in France by Focal
• Black High Gloss and Walnut finishes
• Leather-finished body
The Aria 948 symbolises the return of the “true” acoustic loudspeaker. A new type of 3-way loudspeaker with 
8
1/4
’’ (21cm)
 speaker drivers 
effortlessly providing intense and controlled bass. The intention was a return to the very essence of acoustics for those who are passionate 
about music. This is the ultimate loudspeaker of the range for rooms measuring from 320ft 
2
 (30m
2
)
 
and from a recommended listening distance  
of 12ft (3.5m).
Black High Gloss
Walnut
Leather
Flax cone
TNF Tweeter with Poron suspension
Smoother sound
Polyurethane Tweeter plate with 
waveguide
Improved horizontal directivity - 
Improved sound image
Flax midrange cone 
Improved midrange-to-treble transition
Very natural sound 
and impressive presence
Flax bass cone 
Very rigid cone, articulated bass
Multiple-port Powerflow system
No dynamic compression
Front port, more impact
Floor-facing vent
Increased depth
Magnetic cloth frame
Aluminium alloy base
Very stable on the ground; 
integrated adjustable spikes 
(spanner supplied)
Simple design with noble 
materials
Greatly enhanced perceived 
value
Ultra-rigid MDF construction, 
up to 1 inch in thickness 
Non-parallel side panels, 
very little vibration, neutrality