Sonus Faber Sonetto V (5) G2

Sonus Faber Sonetto V (5) G2
Retail price: € 6,595.00 per set

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General: The Sonus Faber Sonetto range has been completely renewed and transformed into the Sonetto G2 series. The Sonetto V G2 is the mid-range floor-standing speaker from the Sonetto G2 series, with its smaller floor-standing sibling, the Sonetto III G2, and the standmount speakers, the Sonetto I G2 and Sonetto II G2, below it. Above the Sonetto V G2 sits its larger brother and the largest model in the Sonetto G2 series, the Sonetto VIII 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 V G2. The cabinet has been significantly reinforced and now sits firmly on a thick concrete base for resonance control. The inside of the cabinet is equipped with cork, which is also found 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 driver from Sonus Faber, which can also be found in the Suprema speaker system. The driver baskets have been newly designed and are much more rigid 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, with the Sonetto V G2 weighing over 10kg more than its predecessor. The Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2 also surpasses its predecessor in terms of sound quality.

Listening: The Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2 has been improved in virtually every respect 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, which prevents the bass energy from being absorbed by the floor and preserves it better. The midrange and treble have clearly improved and move more toward 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. Overall, Sonus Faber has made significant progress with the Sonetto V G2, and in fact the rest of the Sonetto G2 series speakers, compared to an already excellent series. The price has gone up somewhat, but the G2 series is certainly worth the premium in terms of build quality, aesthetics, and musicality.

The Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2 is available for demonstration at Ohm-Audio BV and can be auditioned by appointment. Feel free to contact us to arrange a listening session. Ohm-Audio BV is an official Dutch Sonus Faber dealer.

Specifications of the Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2:

Brand: Sonus Faber Italy
Model: Sonetto V G2
Type: 3-Way Floor Standing Speaker
Warranty Ohm-Audio B.V.: 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: 109cm Height x 31cm Width x 41.5cm Depth
Weight: 33.4 Kg Net Per Speaker

Technical Specifications:

Sensitivity: 89dB
Impedance: 4 Ohm
Frequency Response: 35Hz – 40,000Hz
Crossover Frequencies: 280Hz and 2,700Hz

Manufacturer Website: Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2