Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII (8) G2, Available in Walnut / Wenge / Piano Black

Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII (8) G2
New Price: €7,995.00 per Set

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General: The Sonus Faber Sonetto range has been completely redesigned and transformed into the Sonetto G2 series. The Sonetto VIII G2 is the largest model in the Sonetto G2 series, with smaller floor-standing siblings, the Sonetto V G2 and Sonetto III G2, and standmount speakers, the Sonetto I G2 and Sonetto II G2. The Sonetto G2 series has been improved on many fronts compared to the first Sonetto series, both in terms of sound quality and aesthetics.

Technical: A major change compared to its predecessor is the cabinet of the Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII G2. The cabinet has been significantly reinforced and now sits fixed on a thick concrete base for resonance control. The interior of the cabinet is equipped with cork, something you also find in the €750,000 Sonus Faber Suprema System and, for example, also in the new Concertino G4. The midrange driver is based on the latest Camelia midrange from Sonus Faber, which you also find in the Suprema speaker system. The driver baskets have been newly designed and are much more robust and resonance-free compared to the baskets in the first Sonetto series. The wood veneers are of higher quality and the design is much cleaner. The finish is clearly of a higher level than the excellent first generation Sonetto speakers; the Sonetto VIII G2 weighs no less than 19kg more than its predecessor. Sonically, the Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII G2 also goes further than its predecessor.

Listening: The Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII G2 speakers have been improved on virtually every point compared to its predecessor. The bass goes deeper and has more body and punch. The bass is also better positioned, especially on carpeted floors. This is because the concrete base now sits under the downward-firing bass reflex port, so the bass energy is not absorbed by the floor and the bass energy is better preserved. The midrange and treble have clearly improved and move more towards the sound of the more expensive Olympica Nova series from Sonus Faber. You hear much more detail and the soundstage is larger, but the midrange is also fuller and more pleasant. All in all, Sonus Faber has made significant progress with the Sonetto VIII G2, and indeed the rest of the Sonetto G2 series speakers, compared to an already excellent series. The price has increased somewhat, but the G2 series are certainly worth the extra cost, both in terms of build quality, aesthetics, and musicality.

The Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII G2 speakers are unpacked as standard at Ohm-Audio BV and are available for listening by appointment. Feel free to contact us to arrange a listening appointment. Ohm-Audio BV is an official Dutch Sonus Faber dealer.

Specifications:

Brand: Sonus Faber Italy
Model: Sonetto VIII G2
Type: 3-Way Floor-standing Speaker
Ohm-Audio B.V. Warranty: 60 Months
Input Terminal: Bi-Wiring Inputs
Connectors: Speaker connections for Spades and/or Banana Plugs
Finish: Available in Walnut Wood Veneer, Wenge Wood Veneer, Piano Black
Trade-in: Negotiable

Dimensions:

Dimensions: 119cm Height x 33.4cm Width x 48cm Depth
Weight: 45 Kg Net Per Speaker

Technical Specifications:

Sensitivity: 90dB
Impedance: 4 Ohm
Frequency Response: 33Hz – 40,000Hz
Crossover Frequencies: 350Hz and 2,500Hz

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Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII G2

Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII G2 Specifications