Sonus faber Sonetto VIII is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Sonus faber. It was released in August 2018. It features a 1.15" high definition DAD Dome Tweeter, 1 x 6" Midrange and 3 x 7" aluminum cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 36-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Sonus Sonetto VIII has an MSRP of 5499$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Sonus Sonetto VIII 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 | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| 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 faber's Sonetto Series of Loudspeakers
Sonetto VIII 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 VIII Speaker
Sonus Sonetto VIII has a Frequency response range of 36-25k Hz and Power Range of 50-300 watts. With a minimum frequency of 36 Hz, Sonetto VIII delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how Sonetto VIII's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Sonus Sonetto VIII?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 10000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Sonus Sonetto VIII's 36Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Sonus Sonetto VIII?
Sonetto VIII is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 270 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 3000 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Sonus Sonetto VIII's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Sonus faber Sonetto VIII 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 VIII with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Sonus faber Sonetto VIII 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 VIII plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Sonus Sonetto VIII need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
15–240 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Sonetto VIII 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 VIII Back View
Sonus Sonetto VIII External Dimensions and Weight
Sonus Sonetto VIII has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 47 x 11 x 17inch (1188.0 x 283.0 x 427.0mm ).
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 VIII is approximately 1208.4cm2 / 187.3inch2.
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WeightThe Sonus Sonetto VIII weighs 26.30kg / 57.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Sonetto VIII's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $10000
Sonus Sonetto VIII - Top View
Cabinet type and Materials
Sonus Sonetto VIII 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.
Speaker Feet
Sonus Sonetto VIII comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
- 8 Spikes
- 8 Under spikes
- 8 Spikes locks
It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Sonus Sonetto VIII Feet
Port Position
Sonus Sonetto VIII is a bottom-firing port speaker.
Available colors
Sonus Sonetto VIII is available in Wood, White, Black and Wenge.
What's in the Box of Sonus Sonetto VIII?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of 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
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Sonus faber Sonetto VIII.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Sonus faber Sonetto VIII, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Sonus Sonetto VIII
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Sonus faber Sonetto VIII speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Sonus Sonetto VIII
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