Transforming Focal Aria 948 Speakers With Audiophile Components & Heavy Copper (English)

Today, we are taking a pair of industrial Focal Aria speakers and completely rebuilding their crossovers from scratch using ultra-high-end audiophile components. From stock thin wiring to 13 AWG Jantzen Audio pure copper cables, massive Mundorf capacitors, and advanced inductor layouts, we fix the manufacturer's budget compromises to unleash the true potential of these flax-cone drivers! If you want to know how upgrading your speaker's crossovers can completely transfigure the soundstage, eliminate metallic harshness, and deliver a tight, physical bass impact, this extreme DIY build guide is for you. 🔻 TIMESTAMPS / CHAPITRES 🔻 0:00 - Explanation & Concept 2:46 - Disassembling the Speaker, Drivers, Crossover & Cables 4:54 - Removing the Stock Inductor & Terminal Block 5:52 - Replacing the Woofer Cable with Jantzen Audio 2.5mm² Copper 7:01 - Assembling the PCB & Soldering Jantzen Audio Superes Resistors 7:58 - Assembling Jantzen & Mundorf Components (Caps, Coils & Glue Strategy) 13:06 - Soldering the Speaker & Terminal Block Cables onto the PCB 13:38 - Reassembly, Cabinet Dampening & The Listening Verdict! 📦 COMPONENTS USED IN THIS VIDEO: 1. Jantzen Audio 000-1181 Air Core Coil 0,390mH +/-3% 0,24? wire 1,20mm=17AWG OD-41 / 30mm 2pcs 2. Jantzen Audio 000-1305 Air Core Coil 0,680mH +/-3% 0,330? wire 1,20mm=17AWG OD-45 / 30mm 2pcs 3. Jantzen Audio 000-0232 Air Core Coil 0,160mH +/-3% 0,15? wire 1,20mm=17AWG OD-37 / 30mm 2pcs 4. Jantzen Audio 000-0181 Air Core Coil 4,000mH +/-3% 0,83? wire 1,20mm=17AWG OD-65 / 30mm 2pcs 5. Jantzen Audio 002-0148 Superes 0,91? 10W 1% L less than 1µH wire dim.8,5/53 flameproof 4pcs 6. Jantzen Audio 002-0382 Resistor Mox 0,27? 10W 5% dim.8,5/53 flameproof 2pcs 7. Jantzen Audio 001-0294 Cross Cap 150,00мF 400VDC 5% MKP dia-47 / 110mm. hor. 2pcs 8. 4.5mH Jantzen C-Coil, 15AWG, 1.4mm diameter wire 2pcs 9. 75uF 250Vdc Solen PA Polypropylene Capacitor 2pcs 10.3.3uF 450Vdc Mundorf MCap EVO Silver Gold Oil Capacitor SKU: MESGO-3,3T3.450, Location: AL06, Tariff Code: 8532250000 2pcs 11.10uF 450Vdc Mundorf MCap EVO Capacitor 2pcs 12. JANTZEN AUDIO SUPRA 5N Câble Haut-Parleur Cuivre OFC PVC 2x2.5mm² (4m) 13. Custom PCB 💬 Let me know in the comments if you've ever upgraded your speaker crossovers or if you're planning to! 🔔 Don't forget to SMASH that thumbs up button, subscribe for more extreme audio builds, and hit the notification bell! #Audiophile #FocalAria #HiFi #DIYAudio #SpeakerUpgrade #Mundorf #JantzenAudio #CrossoverREBUILD