Short answer: the Focal Aria Evo X N°4. Both are rated 4.4/5 for sound quality (#50 and #46 of 226 floorstanding speakers), and the Focal Aria Evo X N°4 costs $6,598 against $6,999.98 for the KEF R11 Meta, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
The case for the Focal Aria Evo X N°4: Flagship floorstanding loudspeaker of the Aria Evo X range, equipped with massive dual 8-inch Flax cone woofers, a 6.5-inch Flax midrange, and the M-shaped TAM inverted dome tweeter. The catch: Rating estimated from measured siblings in the Aria Evo X line.
The case for the KEF R11 Meta: CEA2034 spinorama shows a generally flat on-axis response with good directivity and very deep bass extension (F10 of 30Hz). Watch for: A dip around 1-1.2kHz on-axis is attributed to a diffraction effect, and shows up as a smaller dip in the predicted in-room response.
Buy the Focal Aria Evo X N°4. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $401.98 less than the KEF R11 Meta.
Worth knowing: the Focal Aria Evo X N°4 has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 4.2 to 4.6, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Focal Aria Evo X N°4 | KEF R11 Meta | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6,598 per pair Passive | $6,999.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #50 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated | #46 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 37Hz (manufacturer specified) | 64Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Crossover Frequency | 280Hz / 2.6kHz | - |
| Dimensions | 45.3” x 14.6” x 16.5” (1150 x 371 x 420 mm) | 51”H x 12.2”W x 15.1”D (1295.4 x 309.9 x 383.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” TAM inverted dome aluminum/magnesium tweeter, 6.5” Flax midrange, two 8” Flax cone woofers | 4 x 165 mm (6.5 in.) hybrid aluminium cone woofers, 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone midrange, 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with MAT tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 37Hz - 30kHz (±3dB) | - |
| Impedance | 8 ohms (2.5 ohm minimum) | 4 ohms |
| Passive | Yes | - |
| Sensitivity | 92.5dB (2.83V @ 1m) | 89.5dB |
| Weight | 77.2 lbs (35.0 kg) each | 80.5 lbs (36.5 kg) each |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 31Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported, rear |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.91 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.32 |
| DIY Kit | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Focal Aria Evo X N°4: $6,598 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°3 (smaller floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 4.3/5) and the Focal Aria Evo X Center (center, estimated 3.7/5). See every Focal Aria generation.
Pros: Flagship floorstanding loudspeaker of the Aria Evo X range, equipped with massive dual 8-inch Flax cone woofers, a 6.5-inch Flax midrange, and the M-shaped TAM inverted dome tweeter. Delivers authoritative, visceral bass extension down to 37Hz (-3dB) alongside massive dynamic headroom. Preserves the open listening window, low distortion, and natural timbre documented in Spinorama sweeps of the series.
Cons: Rating estimated from measured siblings in the Aria Evo X line. Very heavy (35 kg) with a minimum impedance dip to 2.5 ohms in the bass region, requiring dedicated high-current amplification.
Full Focal Aria Evo X N°4 review and specifications →
| Released | Feb 2024 (2 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 37Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 280Hz / 2.6kHz |
| Dimensions | 45.3” x 14.6” x 16.5” (1150 x 371 x 420 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” TAM inverted dome aluminum/magnesium tweeter, 6.5” Flax midrange, two 8” Flax cone woofers |
| Frequency Response | 37Hz - 30kHz (±3dB) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms (2.5 ohm minimum) |
| Passive | Yes |
| Sensitivity | 92.5dB (2.83V @ 1m) |
| Weight | 77.2 lbs (35.0 kg) each |
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KEF R11 Meta: $6,999.98 per pair Amazon eBay
Older model: the KEF R11 (ranked lower, estimated 4.3/5). See every KEF R Series generation.
Same family: the KEF R3 Meta (bookshelf, rated 4.6/5), the KEF R5 Meta (smaller floorstanding, ranked higher, rated 4.6/5), the KEF R7 Meta (smaller floorstanding, ranked higher, estimated 4.6/5), the KEF R2 Meta (smaller center, rated 4.3/5) and the KEF R6 Meta (larger center, rated 4.2/5).
Pros: CEA2034 spinorama shows a generally flat on-axis response with good directivity and very deep bass extension (F10 of 30Hz). Predicted in-room response is very smooth aside from the small 1-1.5kHz dip. The coaxial Uni-Q driver gives excellent, symmetric vertical directivity, unusual for a tower speaker. Distortion is incredibly low even down to 30Hz at 86dB SPL/1m, and stays low even at 96dB and 102dB SPL/1m: the reviewer found essentially no audible tonality change across that whole output range. Measured bass extension of 64Hz (-3dB).
Cons: A dip around 1-1.2kHz on-axis is attributed to a diffraction effect, and shows up as a smaller dip in the predicted in-room response. Horizontal beamwidth of about ±40 degrees is on the narrower side, though the transition from wide to constant directivity is smooth. Minimum impedance dips to 3.2 ohms around 580Hz, calling for an amplifier comfortable with a demanding load. 4-ohm nominal impedance overall.
Full KEF R11 Meta review and specifications →
| Released | Mar 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 31Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 64Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 51”H x 12.2”W x 15.1”D (1295.4 x 309.9 x 383.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 4 x 165 mm (6.5 in.) hybrid aluminium cone woofers, 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone midrange, 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with MAT tweeter |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 89.5dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.91 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.32 |
| Weight | 80.5 lbs (36.5 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear |
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