The Hi-Fi speaker is the heart of Focal’s business. Thanks to a loan from a generous reader, we were able to get our hands on the Aria 936, a 3-way floorstanding 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 speaker offers manufacturing quality and a listening experience that truly meets what we expect from a model of this type. Apart from a slight lack of punch in the bass, we cannot objectively criticize anything else; the rest just depends on your listening preferences. Special mention for the spatialization and the feeling of proximity, both remarkable.
Strong points
- Superb reproduction of stereophonic space.
- Striking feeling of proximity, especially on the voice.
- Precise and very well defined sound reproduction.
- Construction and finishes to perfection.
Weak points
- Small lack of impact in the bass.
- A V-shaped profile in the treble which will not be to everyone’s taste.
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