Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 vs Sonus Sonetto VIII Comparison

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Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 vs Sonus Sonetto VIII Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 and Sonetto VIII, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Sonus faber

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 and Sonus Sonetto VIII first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 Key Specs

3-way Design

1.1" Soft-dome Tweeter

6.5" Midrange

2 x 8" Paper Pulp Woofer

33-40k Hz Frequency Response

90 dB Sensitivity

Impedance: 4ohms

Power Range:50-400watts

Weight:45.10kg

Dimensions (H x W x D): 46-13/16" x 13-3/16" x 19-7/16" ( 1190.0 x 335.0 x 494.0mm )

Sonus Sonetto VIII Key Specs

3-way Design

1.15" high definition DAD Dome Tweeter

6" Midrange

3 x 7" aluminum cone Woofer

6" Midrange

36-25k Hz Frequency Response

90 dB Sensitivity

Impedance: 4ohms

Power Range:50-300watts

Weight:26.30kg

Dimensions (H x W x D): 47" x 11" x 17" ( 1188.0 x 283.0 x 427.0mm )

Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 and Sonetto VIII are members of Sonus faber's Sonetto series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Sonus faber Sonetto Series History

Model	Body	Frequency	Sensitivity	Impedance	Woofer
Sonus Sonetto III	Floor-standing	42-25k Hz	89 dB	4Ω	2 x 6"
Sonus Sonetto II	Bookshelf	42-25k Hz	87 dB	4Ω	1 x 6.5"
Sonus Sonetto VIII	Floor-standing	36-25k Hz	90 dB	4Ω	3 x 7"
Sonus Sonetto V	Floor-standing	38-25k Hz	90 dB	4Ω	2 x 7"
Sonus Sonetto I	Bookshelf	45-25k Hz	87 dB	4Ω	1 x 6"
Sonus Sonetto Center II	Center Channel	42-25k Hz	91 dB	4Ω	2 x 6"
Sonus Sonetto Center I	Center Channel	60-25k Hz	90 dB	4Ω	2 x 6"
Sonus Faber Sonetto Center G2	Center Channel	45-40k Hz	88 dB	4Ω	2 x 6-1/2"
Sonus faber Sonetto III G2	Floor-standing	38-40k Hz	88 dB	4Ω	2 x 6.5"
Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2	Floor-standing	33-40k Hz	90 dB	4Ω	2 x 8"

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 and Sonus Sonetto VIII 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 Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 and Sonetto VIII are 3-way speakers.

Driver	Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2	Sonus Sonetto VIII
Driver Setup	3-way	3-way
Tweeter	1.1-inch	1.15-inch
Midrange	1 x 6.5-inch	1 x 6-inch
Woofer	2 x 8-inch	3 x 7-inch

Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 features a 1.1" Soft-dome Tweeter , a 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 8" Paper Pulp Woofer . On the other hand, the Sonetto VIII features a 1.15" high definition DAD Dome Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 3 x 7" aluminum cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 270 and 3.000 Hz.

Frequency Response

Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 has a frequency range of 33-40k Hz whereas Sonetto VIII has a frequency range of 36-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 33Hz, the Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 can go slightly deeper then the Sonetto VIII's min frequency of 36Hz.

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

Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2

Sonetto VIII

Min

Average

Max

High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2

Sonus Sonetto VIII

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.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 and Sonetto VIII have the same Impedance of 4 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 90 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 Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 and the Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 can provide this impedance level.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2

Sonetto VIII

Min

Average

Max

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.

Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 can handle a max power of 400 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Sonetto VIII has a max power handling value of 300 watts RMS, 100 watts less than the Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2.

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

Both Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 and Sonetto VIII features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.

Sonus Sonetto VIII's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or 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 Sonetto VIII G2's and Sonus Sonetto VIII's external dimensions. Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 has external dimensions of 1190.0 x 335.0 x 494.0mm ( 46-13/16inch x 13-3/16inch x 19-7/16inch ) whereas Sonus Sonetto VIII has external dimensions of 1188.0 x 283.0 x 427.0mm ( 47 x 11 x 17inch) .

Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 52mm wider, 2mm taller and 67mm deeper than Sonus Sonetto VIII.

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 Sonetto VIII G2 is approximately 1654.9cm² / 256.5inch² and base area of the Sonus Sonetto VIII is approximately 1208.4cm² / 187.3inch². The Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 requires 37% more surface area than the Sonetto VIII which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

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 Sonetto VIII G2 weighs 45.10kg / 99.2lbs and the Sonus Sonetto VIII weighs 26.30kg / 57.9lbs. This makes the Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 71% heavier than the Sonetto VIII.

Here is a comparison of how Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 and Sonetto VIII's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers

Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2

Sonus Sonetto VIII

Min

Average

Max

What's in the Box of Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2:

2 Floorstanding loudspeakers
6 Grilles
4 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)
2 Binding-post covers (pre-installed)
8 Rubber feet
8 Spikes 8 Protective discs
8 Locking washers
Wrench
Dust cloth

What's in the Box of Sonus Sonetto VIII?

Here are the items that come with the Sonetto VIII:

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 Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 over Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII

Max Input Power	400 watts vs 300 watts	Handle more power from your amplifier
Woofer Size	8 inches vs 7 inches	Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response	33 Hz vs 36 Hz	Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response	40k Hz vs 25k Hz	Generates higher frequency

Reasons to choose Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII over Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2

Number of Woofers	3 vs 2	More woofers
Height	1188mm vs 1190mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area	1208cm² vs 1654cm²	Takes less floor space

Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 vs Sonus Sonetto VIII Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2	Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII
Brand	Sonus faber	Sonus faber
Speaker Type	Floor-standing speaker	Floor-standing speaker
Power Range	50-400 watts	50-300 watts
Sensitivity	90 dB	90 dB
Impedance	4 ohms	4 ohms
Frequency Response	33-40k Hz	36-25k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity	2	3
Woofer Size	8"	7"
Woofer Composition	Paper Pulp	aluminum cone
Woofer Surround Material	Rubber	n/a
Tweeter Size	1.1"	1.15"
Tweeter Type	Soft-dome	high definition DAD Dome
Aimable Tweeter	No	No
Midrange Driver	6.5"	6"
Crossover Frequency	n/a	270 and 3.000 Hz
Firing Direction	n/a	bottom
Physical Specs
Height	1190.0mm (46.9")	1188.0mm (46.8")
Width	335.0mm (13.2")	283.0mm (11.1")
Depth	494.0mm (19.4")	427.0mm (16.8")
Weight	45.10kg (99.2lbs)	26.30kg (57.9lbs)
Enclosure		Bass Reflex
Finish	Wood/Leather/Concrete	n/a
Available Colors	Black	Wood, White, Black, Wenge
Moisture Resistancy	No	No
Connections
Biamp Inputs	Yes	Yes
Other
Parts Warranty	2 Yrs (8 Yrs registered)
Labor Warranty	2 Yrs (8 Yrs registered)