Sonus faber Electa Amator III is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Sonus faber. It was released in October 2018. It features a 1.1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 7" Paper Woofer.
A 2-way ported standmount with a 1.1 inch tweeter and a 7 inch mid/bass. 88 dB sensitive, 4 ohms, 35-125 W recommended, 40 Hz to 35 kHz. The Heritage collection revives the small solid-wood standmounts the company made its name with.
The speaker has a frequency range of 40-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Sonus faber Electa Amator III has an MSRP of 10000$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Sonus faber Electa Amator III 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 | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
(* 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 Heritage Series of Loudspeakers
Electa Amator III is a member of Sonus faber's Heritage series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Sonus faber Heritage Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Sonus faber Electa Amator III Speaker
Sonus faber Electa Amator III has a Frequency response range of 40-35k Hz and Power Range of 35-125 watts. With a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, Electa Amator III 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 Electa Amator III's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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Sonus faber Electa Amator III
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Crossover frequency of the Sonus faber Electa Amator III?
The crossover frequency of the Electa Amator III 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.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Sonus faber Electa Amator III's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
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Sonus faber Electa Amator III
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Sonus faber Electa Amator III 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 Electa Amator III with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Sonus faber Electa Amator III is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Sonus faber Electa Amator III plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Sonus faber Electa Amator III need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
24–125 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Electa Amator III 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 faber Electa Amator III External Dimensions and Weight
Sonus faber Electa Amator III has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 14-3/4 x 9-1/4 x 14-3/16inch (375.0 x 235.0 x 360.0mm ).
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 faber Electa Amator III is approximately 846.0cm2 / 131.1inch2.
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WeightThe Sonus faber Electa Amator III weighs 12.50kg / 27.5lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Electa Amator III's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $10000
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Cabinet type and Materials
Sonus faber Electa Amator III 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.
Wall Mounting
Electa Amator III doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Sonus faber Electa Amator III come with a Grille?
Electa Amator III comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Sonus faber Electa Amator III.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Sonus faber Electa Amator III speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Sonus faber Electa Amator III