The Hi-Fi loudspeaker is Focal’s core business. Thanks to the loan of a generous reader, we were able to get our hands on the Aria 936, a 3-way column speaker from the latest renewal of the range to date. Without further ado, let’s find out what it has to offer.
A successful bet for Focal and its Aria 936. The loudspeaker offers a manufacturing quality and a listening experience that really lives up to what is expected of a model of this type. Apart from a slight lack of impact in the bass, we cannot objectively reproach anything else; the rest is up to your listening preferences. Special mention for the spatialization and the feeling of proximity, both remarkable.
Points forts
- Superb reproduction of stereophonic space.
- Striking feeling of closeness, especially on the voice.
- Precise and very well defined sound reproduction.
- Construction and finishes to the hair.
Weak points
- Small lack of impact in the bass.
- A V profile in the treble that will not be to everyone’s taste.
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