SONETTO VIII G2
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SONETTO VIII G2 3-way, floorstanding loudspeaker: £7700/pair
POWER AND ELEGANCE
The Sonetto VIII G2 is the pinnacle of the award-winning Sonetto G2 Collection. It combines Sonus Faber’s artisanal Italian craftsmanship with state-of-the-art acoustic technologies derived from the flagship Suprema series. As a commanding three-way floor-standing speaker, it offers an expansive, immersive soundstage while reflecting the elegance and tradition of its name, inspired by the Italian "sonet," or "little song."
A Sound for Every Space
As the flagship model, the Sonetto VIII G2 is crafted to fill even the largest rooms with lifelike sound. Its versatile design allows it to adapt effortlessly to diverse listening spaces, making it an exceptional choice for audiophiles who demand the finest in audio performance and visual elegance.
Italian Poetry in Design
The Sonetto VIII G2 pays homage to Italy’s rich cultural and musical heritage with its iconic lute-shaped cabinet. This timeless design not only enhances sound dispersion but also minimises internal resonances for pure, natural sound. Constructed with high-quality wood and now featuring a reinforced concrete base, the cabinet provides superior stability and vibration management, ensuring exceptional performance in any environment.
Advanced Acoustic Engineering
Silk Dome D.A.D. Tweeter: The 1.1" Damped Apex Dome tweeter extends high-frequency response beyond 30 kHz, delivering extraordinary detail and clarity.
Camelia Midrange Driver: Developed for the flagship Suprema series, the midrange driver features a camellia-shaped diaphragm mounted on an organic basket. This design eliminates resonances, enhances Natural Sound, and ensures precise tonal accuracy. An aluminium phase plug optimises frequency response both on and off-axis, ensuring pristine midrange performance.
Flower-Patterned Woofer Surround: Dual 8" woofers feature a paper pulp sandwich cone with a floral-patterned surround, reducing interference, improving sound dispersion, and delivering powerful and dynamic bass.
Italian Poetry in Design
The Sonetto VIII G2 pays homage to Italy’s rich cultural and musical heritage with its iconic lute-shaped cabinet. This timeless design enhances sound dispersion and minimises internal resonances for pure, natural sound. Constructed with high-quality wood and now featuring a reinforced concrete base, the cabinet provides superior stability and vibration management, ensuring exceptional performance in any environment.
Cork Internal Volume
Inspired by Suprema’s innovation, the Sonetto VIII G2 incorporates a cork internal chamber to enhance midrange resolution and tonal purity. By eliminating traditional internal walls, this design ensures a seamless flow of sound waves and offers exceptional control over resonance and acoustics.
Useful Documentation - SONETTO VIII G2
SONETTO VIII G2 SPECIFICATIONS
System:
3,0 way
Midrange sealed cork enclosure
Woofers down vented box
Loudspeakers:
High-end quality drivers
Tweeter: 1,1" DAD™ Arrow Point extended frequency tweeter, Copper shorting ring
Midrange: 1x 6,5" Camelia midrange, Copper shorting ring
Woofer: 2 x 8" woofers, Aluminum demodulation ring
Crossover Points:
350 Hz - 2500 Hz
Frequency response:
33 Hz - 40.000 Hz
Recommended power amplifier:
50 W - 400 W
Nominal impedance:
4 Ohm
Sensitivity:
90 dB SPL (2.83 V/1m)
Product dimensions (HxWxD):
1190 - 334 - 480 mm / each
46.8 - 13.15 - 18.9 in /each
Dimensions with packaging (HxWxD):
1290 - 445 - 585 mm / each
50.79 - 17.52 - 23.03 in / each
Weight:
45 kg / each
99.21 lb /each
Packaging weight:
100,4 kg / two cartons with one speaker each
221.3 lb / two cartons with one speaker each
Cabinet:
Lute shape
Wood
Leather
Concrete
FINISHES:
Black, Walnut, Wenge
warranty:
2+6 Years