In this review, we will be comparing Amati and Amati Supreme, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Sonus faber
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Sonus faber Amati and Sonus faber Amati Supreme first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Sonus faber Amati Key Specs
- 4-way Design
- 1.1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 6" Midrange
- 2 x 8.5" Paper Woofer
- 28-35k Hz Frequency Response
- 91 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:50-450watts
- Weight:61.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 46-5/16" x 16-3/16" x 20-3/16" ( 1176.0 x 411.0 x 512.0mm )
Sonus faber Amati Supreme Key Specs
- 5-way Design
- 1.5" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 6.5" Midrange
- 2 x 8.5" Paper Woofer
- 6.5" Midrange
- 28-40k Hz Frequency Response
- 91 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:50-600watts
- Weight:62.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 46-5/16" x 16-3/16" x 20-3/16" ( 1176.0 x 411.0 x 512.0mm )
Amati and Amati Supreme are members of Sonus faber's Homage series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Sonus faber Homage Series
History
What size room are the Sonus faber Amati and Sonus faber Amati Supreme speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Sonus faber Amati |
Sonus faber Amati Supreme |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
Average |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Sonus faber Amati and Sonus faber Amati Supreme 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Amati is a 4-way design whereas the Amati Supreme is a 5-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
| Driver |
Sonus faber Amati |
Sonus faber Amati Supreme |
|
Driver Setup
|
4-way
|
5-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
1.5-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6-inch |
1 x 6.5-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 8.5-inch
|
2 x 8.5-inch
|
Amati features a 1.1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 8.5" Paper Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 200, 270, 2200 Hz. On the other hand, the Amati Supreme features a 1.5" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter , a 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 8.5" Paper Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 230, 300, 1800, 5600 Hz.
Frequency Response
Amati has a frequency range of 28-35k Hz whereas Amati Supreme has a frequency range of 28-40k Hz.
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
Sonus faber Amati Supreme
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.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Amati and Amati Supreme have the same Impedance of 4 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 91 dB.
One thing to keep in mind that the lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit comared to higher impedance speakers especially at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Amati and the Amati can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using
an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the
max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
Amati can handle a max power of 600 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Amati has a max power handling value of 450 watts RMS , 150 watts less than the Amati Supreme.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Amati features Binding post type posts and Amati Supreme has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
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 Sonus faber Amati's and Sonus faber Amati Supreme's external dimensions. Sonus faber Amati has external dimensions of 1176.0 x 411.0 x 512.0mm ( 46-5/16 x 16-3/16 x 20-3/16inch) whereas Sonus faber Amati Supreme has external dimensions of 1176.0 x 411.0 x 512.0mm ( 46-5/16 x 16-3/16 x 20-3/16inch) .
In this case, we can see that Sonus faber Amati and Sonus faber Amati Supreme have the exact same height, width and thickness.
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 Sonus faber Amati is approximately 2104.3cm2 / 326.2inch2 and base area of the Sonus faber Amati Supreme is approximately 2104.3cm2 / 326.2inch2.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Sonus faber Amati weighs 61.00kg / 134.2lbs and the Sonus faber Amati Supreme weighs 62.00kg / 136.4lbs. This makes the Amati Supreme 2% heavier than the Amati.
Here is a comparison of how Amati and Amati Supreme's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Sonus faber Amati Supreme
 Max Input Power |
600 watts
vs
450 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Driver Setup |
5-way
vs
4-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 High Frequency Response |
40k Hz
vs
35k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
| General |
Sonus faber Amati |
Sonus faber Amati Supreme |
| Brand |
Sonus faber |
Sonus faber |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
50-450 watts |
50-600 watts |
| Sensitivity |
91 dB |
91 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
28-35k Hz |
28-40k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
8.5" |
8.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Paper |
Paper |
| Tweeter Size |
1.1" |
1.5" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
Soft-Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6" |
6.5" |
| Crossover Frequency |
200, 270, 2200 Hz |
230, 300, 1800, 5600 Hz |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1176.0mm (46.3") |
1176.0mm (46.3") |
| Width |
411.0mm (16.2") |
411.0mm (16.2") |
| Depth |
512.0mm (20.2") |
512.0mm (20.2") |
| Weight |
61.00kg (134.2lbs) |
62.00kg (136.4lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
No |
Other |
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| Parts Warranty |
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| Labor Warranty |
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