I’m considering getting new speakers. I have the Focal Aria 948 in mind. What are your thoughts about buying speakers today, that was initially released 10 years ago. I know with speakers quality matters more than technology, but there must still have been some advances in the past decade?
The 900 Series in an upgrade of the Older 800 Series. I heard the 800 Series and they were STUNNING. Very life-like with clear articulated bass. When I listened, I literally heard Bass GUITAR not just generic bass drone.
I believe the 948 have 2x8" Bass Driver each with a Bass Rating of -
That is not crazy deep bass, but I think we are too obsessed with Bass Depth today. There is something called the Bass Presence Range which is where you here most of the bass in music - that is in roughly the 80hz to 120hz range. The lowest note on a Bass Guitar doesn’t even reach 40hz. So, if you are down in the 30’s with stunning clarity, you are going pretty good.
Stunningly clear with great sound stage. Though, not exactly cheap at $3200/pair.
They are somewhat forward, so if you use them in an otherwise Bright Room, it might be a bit too much, but still very clear speakers based on my audition of the 800 Series.