Short answer: the PS Audio Aspen FR10 if sound quality matters most, the Focal Aria Evo X N°2 if price matters most. The PS Audio Aspen FR10 ranks #87 of 228 floorstanding speakers, rated 4.2/5, at $12,000. The Focal Aria Evo X N°2 ranks #165, rated 3.7/5, at $4,158, $7,842 cheaper.
The PS Audio Aspen FR10 is the better-sounding choice. Large floorstanding speakers with planar midrange and tweeter, extremely wide dispersion and bass that works close to the rear wall. The catch: At roughly $12000/pair, expectations are high, and the reviewer found some measured shortfalls relative to that price.
The Focal Aria Evo X N°2 is the more accurate choice. An easy to drive tower with a deliberate mid-bass bump for extra thump, low distortion at high volume, and wide dispersion. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 4.88 against 4.08 for the PS Audio Aspen FR10. The catch: Sounds very bright pointed directly at the listener: the tweeter comes in 5-6dB above the midrange with an unusually wide, roughly two-octave dip (1kHz-4kHz) leading into it, giving a laid-back, low-attack character even after toeing out ~20 degrees.
Buy the PS Audio Aspen FR10 when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Focal Aria Evo X N°2 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the PS Audio Aspen FR10 reaches 28 Hz (10 dB down) against 38 Hz for the Focal Aria Evo X N°2, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
- Tonal accuracy above the bass: with a subwoofer taking the low end, the Focal Aria Evo X N°2 scores 6.8 against 5.4 for the PS Audio Aspen FR10 on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
- Efficiency: the Focal Aria Evo X N°2 is rated at 88.2 dB sensitivity against 84.4 dB for the PS Audio Aspen FR10, so it plays as loud with roughly half the amplifier power.
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Specifications Side By Side
| PS Audio Aspen FR10 | Focal Aria Evo X N°2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12000 per pair | $4,158 per pair |
| Ranked | #87 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #165 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 28Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 38Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 47Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.6 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 8 ohms nominal (2.9 ohms minimum, Manufacturer specified; 3.4 ohms minimum measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 84.4dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 88.2dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner; 91.5dB Manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5” carbon fiber cone woofers, 1x 8” planar magnetic ribbon midrange, 1x 2.5” planar magnetic ribbon tweeter + 3x passive radiators | Aluminum-magnesium inverted dome tweeter with waveguide, 6.5” flax midrange, dual 6.5” flax midbass woofers |
| Weight | 119 lbs (54 kg) | 55.1 lbs (25 kg) each |
| Dimensions | 41.5”H x 11.8”W x 16.3”D (1054.1 x 298.5 x 412.8 mm) | 40.7”H x 14.6”W x 11.6”D (1035 x 371 x 294 mm) |
| Woofer Cabinet | passive radiator | 3-way, bass reflex (bottom-firing port, requires plinth) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.08 | 4.88 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.40 | 6.82 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 45Hz - 30kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Recommended Power | - | 40-250W |
Where the Ratings Come From
- PS Audio Aspen FR10: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- Focal Aria Evo X N°2: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
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