Short answer: the PSB Imagine T65. Both are rated 4.3/5 for sound quality (#66 and #67 of 226 floorstanding speakers), and the PSB Imagine T65 costs $2,699 against $5,798 for the Focal Aria Evo X N°3, and with sound quality even, the cheaper one is the better buy.
Why pick the Focal Aria Evo X N°3: Linear 3-way floorstanding tower featuring three 6.5-inch Flax cone woofers, a dedicated 6.5-inch Flax midrange with TMD surround, and Focal’s updated M-profile TAM inverted dome tweeter. The catch: Rating estimated based on measured Focal Aria Evo X N°1 and Focal Aria Evo X N°2 data.
The case for the PSB Imagine T65: Three-way design with dual 6.5” woven carbon fiber woofers delivers genuinely strong, extended low end for a $2699 tower: among the better performers Erin has measured in this price class. Watch for: Noticeable dip in the midrange/crossover region that Erin flagged as affecting dialogue and vocal clarity, though he notes a couple bands of EQ smooths it out.
Buy the PSB Imagine T65. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $3,099 less than the Focal Aria Evo X N°3.
About the ratings: the Focal Aria Evo X N°3’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 4.1 to 4.5, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Focal Aria Evo X N°3 | PSB Imagine T65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,798 per pair Passive | $2,699 per pair |
| Ranked | #67 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated | #66 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 39Hz (manufacturer specified) | 47Hz (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Crossover Frequency | 260Hz / 3.1kHz | 600Hz & 2000Hz, 4th-order Linkwitz-Riley |
| Dimensions | 45.3” x 14.6” x 16.5” (1150 x 371 x 420 mm) | 38.8” x 8.4” x 13.5” (986 x 213 x 343 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” TAM inverted dome aluminum/magnesium tweeter in urethane waveguide, 6.5” Flax midrange with TMD surround, three 6.5” Flax cone woofers | 1” titanium dome tweeter, 5.25” woven carbon fiber midrange, 2x 6.5” woven carbon fiber woofers |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 30kHz (±3dB) | 28Hz - 20kHz (±1.5dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms (2.8 ohm minimum) | 8 ohms nominal (3.3 ohms minimum measured by Erin’s Audio Corner; manufacturer specifies 4 ohms minimum) |
| Passive | Yes | - |
| Sensitivity | 92dB (2.83V @ 1m) | 85.1dB (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Weight | 63.9 lbs (29.0 kg) each | 44.1 lbs (20 kg) each |
| Recommended Power | - | 20-200W |
| Enclosure | - | Vented: dual rear slot ports, individual woofer chambers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 26Hz (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.29 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.51 |
| DIY Kit | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Focal Aria Evo X N°3: $5,798 per pair Passive Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 (bookshelf, estimated 3.5/5), the Focal Aria Evo X N°2 (smaller floorstanding, ranked lower, rated 3.7/5), the Focal Aria Evo X N°4 (larger floorstanding, ranked higher, estimated 4.4/5) and the Focal Aria Evo X Center (center, estimated 3.7/5). See every Focal Aria generation.
Pros: Linear 3-way floorstanding tower featuring three 6.5-inch Flax cone woofers, a dedicated 6.5-inch Flax midrange with TMD surround, and Focal’s updated M-profile TAM inverted dome tweeter. Powerflow multi-port system with front- and down-firing ports produces deep, articulate low frequencies down to 39Hz with negligible compression. High sensitivity (92dB) and controlled directivity consistent with the laboratory-measured Focal Aria Evo X N°1 and Focal Aria Evo X N°2.
Cons: Rating estimated based on measured Focal Aria Evo X N°1 and Focal Aria Evo X N°2 data. Demanding 2.8-ohm minimum impedance dip requires an amplifier with stable high-current drive capability into low impedances.
Full Focal Aria Evo X N°3 review and specifications →
| Released | Feb 2024 (2 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 39Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 260Hz / 3.1kHz |
| Dimensions | 45.3” x 14.6” x 16.5” (1150 x 371 x 420 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” TAM inverted dome aluminum/magnesium tweeter in urethane waveguide, 6.5” Flax midrange with TMD surround, three 6.5” Flax cone woofers |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 30kHz (±3dB) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms (2.8 ohm minimum) |
| Passive | Yes |
| Sensitivity | 92dB (2.83V @ 1m) |
| Weight | 63.9 lbs (29.0 kg) each |
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PSB Imagine T65: $2,699 per pair PSB Speakers eBay
Same family: the PSB Imagine B50 (bookshelf, rated 3.7/5) and the PSB Imagine T54 (smaller floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 4.2/5).
Pros: Three-way design with dual 6.5” woven carbon fiber woofers delivers genuinely strong, extended low end for a $2699 tower: among the better performers Erin has measured in this price class. Distortion shows a clean second-order character with clear separation from third-order all the way up to 96 dB, indicating a well-controlled motor. Compression data shows enhancement rather than compression below about 50-60 Hz, so the bass can sound louder as you turn it up rather than choking off. Wide, forgiving vertical listening window (about ±25°) thanks to the 3-way layout, giving more seating and placement flexibility than most towers. Plenty of dynamic headroom for home theater use or a two-channel system: 100W drove it comfortably in Erin’s room. Measured bass extension of 47Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 85.1dB.
Cons: Noticeable dip in the midrange/crossover region that Erin flagged as affecting dialogue and vocal clarity, though he notes a couple bands of EQ smooths it out. Some horizontal dispersion mismatch (about 10-15° of ballooning between 1-3 kHz) between the midrange and tweeter can add extra perceived attack or detail if your room’s sidewalls are reflective. Dips to 4 ohms, so it wants an amplifier comfortable driving a 4-ohm load. Distortion climbs above 3% around 60 Hz at 96 dB, though it’s benign second-order distortion.
Full PSB Imagine T65 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 26Hz (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 47Hz (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Crossover Frequency | 600Hz & 2000Hz, 4th-order Linkwitz-Riley |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 38.8” x 8.4” x 13.5” (986 x 213 x 343 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” titanium dome tweeter, 5.25” woven carbon fiber midrange, 2x 6.5” woven carbon fiber woofers |
| Enclosure | Vented: dual rear slot ports, individual woofer chambers |
| Frequency Response | 28Hz - 20kHz (±1.5dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (3.3 ohms minimum measured by Erin’s Audio Corner; manufacturer specifies 4 ohms minimum) |
| Recommended Power | 20-200W |
| Sensitivity | 85.1dB (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.29 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.51 |
| Weight | 44.1 lbs (20 kg) each |
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