Sonus Faber Sonetto Center II is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by Sonus Faber. 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, 2 x 6" Midrange and 2 x 6" aluminum cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 42-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 91 dB. Sonus Sonetto Center II has an MSRP of 2199$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Sonus Sonetto Center II 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 | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Sonus Sonetto Center II Lifestyle
Sonus Faber's Sonetto Series of Loudspeakers
Sonetto CII is a member of Sonus Faber's Sonetto series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Sonus Faber Sonetto Series Speakers
Sonus Faber Sonetto Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Sonus Sonetto Center II Speaker
Sonus Sonetto Center II has a Frequency response range of 42-25k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 50-300 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Sonetto CII's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Crossover frequency of the Sonus Sonetto Center II?
Sonetto CII is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 1650Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Sonus Sonetto Center II's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
91 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Sonus Faber Sonetto Center II 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 II with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
91dB of the Sonus Faber Sonetto Center II is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Sonetto CII an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Sonus Sonetto Center II will be a good choice.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Sonus Sonetto Center II:
Input Type
Sonetto CII 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.
Sonus Sonetto Center II Back View
Sonus Sonetto Center II External Dimensions and Weight
Sonus Sonetto Center II has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 12 x 30 x 16inch (289.0 x 743.0 x 409.0mm ).
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 II is approximately 3038.9cm2 / 471.0inch2.
WeightThe Sonus Sonetto Center II weighs 16.20kg / 35.6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Sonetto CII's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $3000
Cabinet type and Materials
Sonus Sonetto Center II 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 II - Side View
Port Position
Sonus Sonetto Center II 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 II is available in Wood, White, Black and Wenge.
What's in the Box of Sonus Sonetto Center II?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sonetto CII:
1 Masks1 Fabric dust guards1 Basis2 Jumpers1 Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Sonus Faber Sonetto Center II.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Sonus Faber Sonetto Center II, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Sonus Sonetto Center II
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Sonus Faber Sonetto Center II speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Sonus Sonetto Center II
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