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Dynaudio Focus 30 vs Sonus Sonetto V Comparison

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Dynaudio Focus 30

Powered Floor-standing | 30-22k Hz

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Sonus Sonetto V

Passive Floor-standing | 38-25k Hz

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Dynaudio Focus 30 vs Sonus Sonetto V Speaker Comparison

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.

Dynaudio Focus 30 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 670-watt RMS( 1000-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
  • 1.1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
  • 5.5" Midrange
  • 5.5" MSP Woofer
  • 30-22k Hz Frequency Response
  • 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
  • Built-in 4.2 Bluetooth
  • App Control Feature
  • Weight:16.20kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 900.0" x 7-1/8" x 10-1/4"( 900.0 x 180.0 x 261.0mm )

Sonus Sonetto V Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1.15" high definition DAD Dome Tweeter
  • 6" Midrange
  • 2 x 7" aluminum cone Woofer
  • 6" Midrange
  • 38-25k Hz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:50-300watts
  • Weight:22.60kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1072.0" x 10" x 16"( 1072.0 x 258.0 x 409.0mm )

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

Focus 30
Sonetto V
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Dynaudio Focus 30
Sonus Sonetto V
Min
Average
Max

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 Spikes
  • 8 Under Spikes
  • 8 Spike locks
  • 2 Masks
  • 2 Fabric dust guards
  • 2 Basis
  • 16 Locking screws
  • 2 Jumpers
  • 1 Allen Wrench
  • 1 Manual

  • Reasons to choose Dynaudio Focus 30 over Sonus Faber Sonetto V
    Speaker Type Powered vs Passive Built-in amplifier
    Low Frequency Response 30 Hz vs 38 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Height 900mm vs 1072mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 469cm2 vs 1055cm2 Takes less floor space
    Ethernet Connection Yes vs No High quality streaming over Ethernet
    RCA Connection Yes vs No Connection via RCA input

    Reasons to choose Sonus Faber Sonetto V over Dynaudio Focus 30

    Woofer Size 7 inches vs 5.5 inches Larger woofer
    Number of Woofers 2 vs 1 More woofers
    High Frequency Response 25k Hz vs 22k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Dynaudio Focus 30 vs Sonus Sonetto V Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Dynaudio Focus 30 Sonus Faber Sonetto V
    Brand Dynaudio Sonus Faber
    Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Floor-standing speaker
    Sensitivity n/a 90 dB
    Impedance n/a 4 ohms
    Frequency Response 30-22k Hz 38-25k Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) 670-watt RMS n/a
    Watts Peak (Max) 1000-watt RMS n/a
    Max Bit Depth 24-bit n/a
    Max Sample Rate 192 kHz n/a
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 2
    Woofer Size 5.5" 7"
    Woofer Composition MSP aluminum cone
    Tweeter Size 1.1" 1.15"
    Tweeter Type Soft-Dome high definition DAD Dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 5.5" 6"
    Crossover Frequency 390 Hz - 4700 Hz 235 and 3.000 Hz
    Firing Direction n/a bottom
    Physical Specs
    Height 900.0mm (35.4") 1072.0mm (42.2")
    Width 180.0mm (7.1") 258.0mm (10.2")
    Depth 261.0mm (10.3") 409.0mm (16.1")
    Weight 16.20kg (35.6lbs) 22.60kg (49.7lbs)
    Enclosure Acoustic Suspension Bass Reflex
    Available Colors Black High Gloss, White High Gloss, Blonde Wood, Walnut Wood Wood, White, Black, Wenge
    Grille Yes n/a
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs n/a Yes
    Aux Inputs 2x RCA n/a
    USB Port Service only n/a
    Phone Input No n/a
    Subwoofer Output mono-RCA n/a
    Digital Input 1x Toslink, 1x RCA n/a
    HDMI Input No n/a
    Headphone Jack No n/a
    Ethernet Port Yes n/a
    Other
    Parts Warranty
    Labor Warranty

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