Sonetto I is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Sonus Faber. It features a 1.15" high definition DAD Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6" cellulose pulp and other natural fibers Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 45-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 87 dB.
What size of room is the Sonus Sonetto I speaker good for?
The size of the room that you are planning to use the Sonus Sonetto I is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various size of environments considering its size and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
What are the speakers in Sonus Faber's Sonetto Series?
Sonetto I 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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What is the Frequency Response of the Sonus Sonetto I speaker?
Sonus Sonetto I has a Frequency response range of 45-25k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 30-150 watts. At a minimum frequency of 45 Hz, Sonetto I will provide an average bass depth so depending on your use case, you may consider supplementing your system with a subwoofer.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how Sonetto I's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Sonus Sonetto I's high definition DAD Dome Tweeter
What is the Crossover frequency of Sonus Sonetto I?
Crossover frequency of the Sonetto I is set to 2500 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.
What is the Impedance and Sensitivity of the Sonus Sonetto I? Is it an easy to drive speaker?
Sonus Sonetto I's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
87 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of 4 Ohms means that the Sonus Faber Sonetto 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 I with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 87 dB, Sonus Faber Sonetto I is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with high output if you like listening your music at high volume levels. You may especially have hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D speakers.
Check our Integrated Amplifiers page to find an amplifier to pair with the Sonus Sonetto I.
Input Type
Sonetto I has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can provide improvements in the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by running separate speaker wires to the low & high frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping allows the use of separate amplifiers for the high & low frequency drivers of your loudspeaker which may result in greater dynamic range & lower distortion.
Sonus Sonetto I External Dimensions and Weight
Sonus Sonetto I has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 14 x 9 x 12inch (359.0 x 219.0 x 305.0mm ).
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 I is approximately 668.0cm2 / 103.5inch2.
WeightThe Sonus Sonetto I weighs 5.50kg / 12.1lbs (per piece). Here is a comparison of how Sonetto I's weight compared with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Sonus Sonetto I on a Stand
Sonus Sonetto I - Top View
Cabinet type and Materials
Sonus Sonetto 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.
Port Position
Sonus Sonetto I is a front-firing port speaker which gives you more flexibility compared to rear firing speakers when you need to place it close against a wall or other surfaces.
Available colors
Sonus Sonetto I is available in Wood, White, Black and Wenge.
Wall Mounting
Sonetto I doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket so you need an external structure to mount on walls.
What's in the Box of Sonus Sonetto I?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sonetto I:
2 Masks2 Fabric dust guards2 Jumpers1 Manual
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Sonus Faber Sonetto I, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Sonus Sonetto I
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Sonus Faber Sonetto I speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Sonus Sonetto I
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