Sonus faber Sonetto Center I is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by Sonus faber. It was released in August 2018. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1.15" high definition DAD Dome Tweeter and 2 x 6" aluminum cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 60-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Sonus Sonetto Center I has an MSRP of 1099$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Sonus Sonetto Center I is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* 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.)
Sonus Sonetto Center I Lifestyle
Sonus faber's Sonetto Series of Loudspeakers
Sonetto CI is a member of Sonus faber's Sonetto series of Passive speakers. The Sonetto range is Sonus Faber's mid-tier line, hand-built in Italy with the brand's signature leather-and-wood styling. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Sonus faber Sonetto Series Speakers
Sonus faber Sonetto Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Sonus Sonetto Center I Speaker
Sonus Sonetto Center I has a Frequency response range of 60-25k Hz and Power Range of 50-200 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Sonetto CI's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Crossover frequency of the Sonus Sonetto Center I?
The crossover frequency of the Sonetto CI is set to 1.550 Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Sonus Sonetto Center I's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Sonus faber Sonetto Center I is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the Sonus faber Sonetto Center I with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Sonus faber Sonetto Center I is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Sonus Sonetto Center I plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Sonus Sonetto Center I need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
15–200 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Sonetto CI has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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Sonus Sonetto Center I Back View
Sonus Sonetto Center I External Dimensions and Weight
Sonus Sonetto Center I has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 10 x 20 x 12inch (242.0 x 495.0 x 303.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Sonus Sonetto Center I is approximately 1499.9cm2 / 232.5inch2.
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WeightThe Sonus Sonetto Center I weighs 6.50kg / 14.3lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Sonetto CI's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $1500
How does the Sonus Sonetto Center I compare to the Sonus Faber Sonetto Center II?
One of the natural alternative to the Sonus Sonetto Center I is the Sonetto CII which is located one step higher in Sonus faber's Passive Center Channel selection.
Check the Detailed Comparison of Sonus Sonetto Center I vs Sonetto CII for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Sonus Sonetto Center I has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Sonus Sonetto Center I - Side View
Port Position
Sonus Sonetto Center I is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
Sonus Sonetto Center I is available in Wood, White, Black and Wenge.
What's in the Box of Sonus Sonetto Center I?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sonetto CI:
- 1 Masks
- 1 Fabric dust guards
- 1 Basis
- 2 Jumpers
- 1 Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Sonus faber Sonetto Center I.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Sonus faber Sonetto Center I, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Sonus Sonetto Center I
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Sonus faber Sonetto Center I speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Sonus Sonetto Center I
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