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Focal Aria 936 vs 926 bass response

I am looking at a couple of Focal Aria speakers in the same model line, and trying to decide on which will work best in my room. The listening area is 14 x 25 x 8.5, but it opens up into another room of the same size (open concept with a half wall between them). Listening distance is 8-9 feet. I have listened to the 936 and liked it, but am a little concerned that it could be too much bass for my room. Also, I have very limited placement options where these are going. My dealer does not have the 926 in stock so I have not listened to it; I assume it will sound very similar to the 936, but with less bass, so I’m wondering if I can get away with the 926. The 926 is also a little smaller so it has better WAF. There is a return policy at the dealer but ideally I’d like to make the right choice initially.

The frequency response of the speakers is as follows. How much bass will I be missing in practical terms between the two? I know the replies may well be “nobody can tell until you get them into YOUR room” but I thought I’d throw it out for comment anyway.

Focal Aria 936:
Frequency response: (+/- 3dB) 39Hz - 28kHz
Low frequency point: 6 dB 32Hz
Sensitivity: (2.83V / 1m) 92dB
Nominal impedance: 8 Ohms

Focal Aria 926:
Frequency response: (+/- 3dB) 45Hz - 28kHz
Low frequency point: 6 dB 37Hz
Sensitivity: (2.83V / 1m) 91.5dB
Nominal impedance: 8 Ohms
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kosst_amojan
2,095 posts
 
Unless you've got a really big room you don't need the 948's. They offer exactly 1Hz more bass extension over the 936's and will totally overwhelm a smaller room. 

I power my 936's in an average sized room with a 32 wpc Pass F5. It does an excellent job. They reward having the best amplification you can find. 
pascalino
8 posts
 
Thanks for the advice ! 

Just a thought ... I was thinking of going for surround with the focals 

If i buy a yamaha aventage and an parasound module just for stereo front speakers would it be a great combo...  

What are you're thoughts I try to keep budget not to high Buying a very good amplifier and a receiver is out of budget for me A little stuck now A dealer mentioned the dac of yamaha aventage is very good and can drive focal 936 as he does in his shop .... He also mentioned that if i want to use it just for stereo a stereo amplifier combo with yamaha would be great

What about the rears ? Should i go for the Focal 906 stand speakers ??
Since stands are expensive a good idea i go for the focal 926 floor speakers as rear ?? 

Any experiences with this ???
kosst_amojan
2,095 posts
 
There are purpose built rears in the 900 series made to be hung on walls. I'd suggest those. They're cheaper than 926's. 

As far as amplification, these are unique speakers in that they will reward using the best amplification possible, and I really can't emphasis that enough. I completely believe that these speakers are worthy of the Pass power behind mine. If you like how the Parasound works with them, go for it. 
pascalino
8 posts
 
The walls are to far away so that is not an option (60m2 total room)

So 926 or stands 906 ? advice is welcome

Can you also advice me which module of parasound i should go for ?

thanks
mtrot
642 posts
 
Between 926 and 906 for surrounds, I would go with 926.  I use PSB tower speakers for my surrounds and I love the full range sound that I get from them in movies.
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