Focal Aria 948 Loudspeakers (each) Black Piano Lacquer Reviews

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“These are as good or better than advertised. So good I’ve retired my Subs! Thanks Sean, he talked me up from the 936’s, very glad I did. Great job Upscale”

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Posted 2 years ago

Raymond Batistoni

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“Still getting used to them but so far so good. These are a significant step up from my Infinity RS 525's from the 1990's. Using them as Fronts as part of a Home Theater set up driven by an older NAD 777 upgraded with the Blue OS dongle etc... Now I'm very curious how different or additional AMPS etc... might impact their performance....”

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Posted 3 years ago

Ian Anderson

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Posted 3 years ago

“I really love my Focal Aria 948 speakers. I have them up against a wall, (Not by choice) because they are in my living room. Since they are bottom and front ported bass reflex designed they still sound great, without muddy bass! Mids sound fantastic and highs are revealing but not too harsh or bright. Thank you Upscale Audio for the wonderful deal I got for the Piano black finish. I will be a customer again in the near future ! Tommy K. Killeen Texas”

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Posted 5 years ago

Sean Russell

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“I love the sound and fit/finish however I am now on my third replacement speaker. The first two dropped the tweeters. I’ve read of some crossover issues but can’t confirm. Upscale has been amazing to work with so no issues there. I hope number three doesn’t let me down !”

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Posted 5 years ago

Darren Harden

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“The 948 are exceptional. The sound stage and clarity are amazing. The mids and tweeters are so beautiful but the bass is heavy and tight no need for a sub here. The bass really surprised me but what a great surprise. Voice and background vocals are true. I definitely recommend these.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I’d give two more stars if I could. Mine are still breaking in but goodness, these Aria 948s do rock. The bass is commanding and makes an awesome foundation for the width and depth of the soundstage and really has a nice weighty heft to it. The midrange is still opening up but vocals and images are amazing. Textures of cymbals, horns, drums etc are quite excellent and the overall perspectives of performances are enchanting at times. After 50hrs I opened up the gas to the Pass X250 on these Focals and was instantly enveloped by the warm clear life sized presence of the musicians and the recording spaces. The graciously provided Upscale set up and burn in discs and instructions have been an invaluable resource too. Thank you! So, like I said, these have more breaking in to go but so far the ride has been one of the best I’ve had in audio.”

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Posted 5 years ago

Gregory Brigman

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“Okay, I had a set of old school 901 speakers with equalizer hooked to a turntable from Boston with a cartridge from Brooklyn. Amp was 150/channel class D from Canada. Sound was okay but I did think it could be better. Looked at some speakers from US and the French ones. Being a made in the USA guy I was leaning towards them. Saw Kevins video on the Focal 948s. Saw the video on the US brand. The 948s were over $1k less than a competitor and less than the US. Spoke to Kat and she said she had the 926s and loved them. Did a little more research, watched Kevin's video again and purchase the 948s. I am so glad I did.. They are outstanding! Midrange and bass are SOOO much better than the old school 901s. I can't say enough about Kat and how professional/knowledgeable she was. And how right she was. Kevin, you got a great one there!”

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Posted 5 years ago