In this review, we will be comparing Focus 30 and Sonetto V, two Floor-standing speakers from Dynaudio and Sonus Faber. The main difference between these two speakers is that the Dynaudio Focus 30 is a Powered speaker which means that it has a built-in amplifier inside the speaker body so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp whereas the Sonus Sonetto V is a Passive speaker so has to be matched with an amplifier to get any sound from it. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Dynaudio Focus 30 and Sonus Sonetto V first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Dynaudio Focus 30 and Sonus Sonetto V compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Focus 30 and Sonetto V are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Dynaudio Focus 30 |
Sonus Sonetto V |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
1.15-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 5.5-inch |
1 x 6-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5.5-inch
|
2 x 7-inch
|
Focus 30 features a 1.1" Cerotar Soft-Dome Tweeter , a 5.5" Midrange and 1 x 5.5" MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 390 Hz - 4700 Hz. On the other hand, the Sonetto V features a 1.15" high definition DAD Dome Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 7" aluminum cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 235 and 3.000 Hz.
Frequency Response
Focus 30 has a frequency range of 30-22k Hz whereas Sonetto V has a frequency range of 38-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 30Hz, the Focus 30 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Sonetto V's min frequency of 38Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Dynaudio Focus 30's and Sonus Sonetto V's external dimensions. Dynaudio Focus 30 has external dimensions of 900.0 x 180.0 x 261.0mm ( 35-3/8-inch x 7-1/8-inch x 10-1/4-inch) whereas Sonus Sonetto V has external dimensions of 1072.0 x 258.0 x 409.0mm ( 42 x 10 x 16inch) .
Sonus Sonetto V is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 78mm wider, 172mm taller and 148mm deeper than Dynaudio Focus 30.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Dynaudio Focus 30 is approximately 469.8cm2 / 72.8inch2 and base area of the Sonus Sonetto V is approximately 1055.2cm2 / 163.6inch2. The Focus 30 requires 55% less surface area than the Sonetto V which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Sonus Sonetto V?
Here are the items that come with the Sonetto V:
8 Spikes8 Under Spikes8 Spike locks2 Masks2 Fabric dust guards2 Basis16 Locking screws2 Jumpers1 Allen Wrench1 Manual