In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Sonus faber. Sonus faber Sonetto Wall is a On-wall speaker whereas the Sonetto Center G2 is a Center Channel speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Sonus faber Sonetto Wall and Sonus Faber Sonetto Center G2 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Sonus faber Sonetto Wall Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1.1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 6.5" Paper Woofer
- 60-40k Hz Frequency Response
- 87 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:30-200watts
- Weight:6.80kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 17-3/16" x 10-11/16" x 6-5/8" ( 437.0 x 271.0 x 168.0mm )
Sonus Faber Sonetto Center G2 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1.1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 4" Midrange
- 2 x 6-1/2" Woofer
- 4" Midrange
- 45-40k Hz Frequency Response
- 88 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Weight:kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 9-1/2" x 25-9/16" x 14-9/16"
Sonetto Wall and Sonetto Center G2 are members of Sonus faber's Sonetto series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Sonus faber Sonetto Series
History
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Sonus faber Sonetto Wall and Sonus Faber Sonetto Center G2 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 Sonetto Wall is a 2-way design whereas the Sonetto Center G2 is a 3-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 Sonetto Wall |
Sonus Faber Sonetto Center G2 |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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3-way
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Tweeter
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1.1-inch
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1.1-inch
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Midrange
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1 x 4-inch |
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Woofer
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1 x 6.5-inch
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2 x 6-1/2-inch
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Sonetto Wall features a 1.1" Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Paper Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3100 Hz. On the other hand, the Sonetto Center G2 features a 1.1" Soft-Dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 2 x 6-1/2" Woofer .
Frequency Response
Sonetto Wall has a frequency range of 60-40k Hz whereas Sonetto Center G2 has a frequency range of 45-40k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 45Hz, the Sonetto Center G2 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Sonetto Wall's min frequency of 60Hz.
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 On-wall class in our database.
Low Frequency
On-wall Speakers
High Frequency
On-wall Speakers
Sonus Faber Sonetto Center G2
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
Sonetto Wall and Sonetto Center G2 have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Sonetto Wall sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the Sonetto Center G2's is at 88 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Sonus Faber Sonetto Center G2 a more sensitive speaker compared to Sonus faber Sonetto Wall, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
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 Sonetto Wall and the Sonetto Wall can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
On-wall Speakers
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Sonetto Wall features Binding Post type posts and Sonetto Center G2 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 Sonetto Wall's and Sonus Faber Sonetto Center G2's external dimensions. Sonus faber Sonetto Wall has external dimensions of 437.0 x 271.0 x 168.0mm ( 17-3/16 x 10-11/16 x 6-5/8inch) whereas Sonus Faber Sonetto Center G2 has external dimensions of ( ) .
Sonus faber Sonetto Wall is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 271mm wider, 437mm taller and 168mm deeper than Sonus Faber Sonetto Center G2.