Short answer: the Focal Aria Evo X N°4. It ranks #50 of 226 floorstanding speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $6,598; the Perlisten A4t ranks #79, rated 4.3/5, and costs $6,990, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
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. Watch for: Rating estimated from measured siblings in the Aria Evo X line.
What the Perlisten A4t does well: A larger A series tower with three 215mm carbon woofers. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
Buy the Focal Aria Evo X N°4. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Perlisten A4t and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: Focal Aria Evo X N°4 4.2 to 4.6; Perlisten A4t 4.0 to 4.6). Treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Focal Aria Evo X N°4 | Perlisten A4t | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6,598 per pair Passive | $6,990 per pair |
| Ranked | #50 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated | #79 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated |
| 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) | 50.6”H x 11”W x 17.7”D (1285 x 280 x 450 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” TAM inverted dome aluminum/magnesium tweeter, 6.5” Flax midrange, two 8” Flax cone woofers | 1x 35mm composite Teteron dome tweeter, 3x 215mm carbon fiber woofers |
| Frequency Response | 37Hz - 30kHz (±3dB) | 35Hz - 27kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms (2.5 ohm minimum) | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | Yes | - |
| Sensitivity | 92.5dB (2.83V @ 1m) | 88.6dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 77.2 lbs (35.0 kg) each | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 28Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Enclosure | - | 2.5-way bass reflex |
| Amplifier Power | - | 50 - 350W recommended |
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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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Perlisten A4t: $6,990 per pair Estimated Perlisten eBay
Same family: the Perlisten A3m (bookshelf, rated 4.2/5), the Perlisten A3t (smaller floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 4.2/5) and the Perlisten A2s (surround, estimated 4/5).
Pros: A larger A series tower with three 215mm carbon woofers. Hi-Fi News measured about 90dB sensitivity, a 0.4dB pair match and an output within about ±2.3dB from 1kHz to 20kHz, rating it Outstanding.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. It is a large tower that suits medium to large rooms.
Full Perlisten A4t review and specifications →
| Released | Sep 2025 (1 year ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 50 - 350W recommended |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 28Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 50.6”H x 11”W x 17.7”D (1285 x 280 x 450 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 35mm composite Teteron dome tweeter, 3x 215mm carbon fiber woofers |
| Enclosure | 2.5-way bass reflex |
| Frequency Response | 35Hz - 27kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 88.6dB (manufacturer specified) |
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