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Sonus faber Olympica Center Review
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Main Features

  • 0.75" Soft-Dome Tweeter
  • 4" Midrange
  • 2 x 6.5" Paper Woofer
  • 58-40k Hz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range: 50-300watts
  • Weight:46.30 lbs / 21.00 kg
  • Dimensions(HxWxD): 8-7/8"x27-3/4"x16-9/16" / 225.0 x 705.0 x 420.0mm
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Sonus faber Olympica Center Review
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Sonus faber Olympica Center is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by Sonus faber. It was released in 2022. 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 0.75" Soft-Dome Tweeter, 1 x 4" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Paper Woofer.

A 3-way ported centre with a 0.75 inch tweeter, a 4 inch midrange and 2 x 6.5 inch woofers. 90 dB sensitive, 4 ohms, 50-300 W recommended, 58 Hz to 40 kHz. Olympica pairs the lute cabinet with the DAD Arrow Point silk tweeter and Camelia paper cones.

The speaker has a frequency range of 58-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB.

Room Size Suitability

The size of the room where you plan to use the Sonus faber Olympica Center 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-fieldGood
Small RoomGood
Mid-size RoomAverage
Large RoomPoor
Very Large RoomNo 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 Olympica Series of Loudspeakers

Olympica Center is a member of Sonus faber's Olympica series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.

See all 5 Sonus faber Olympica models compared »

Sonus faber Olympica Series Speakers
Model Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Sonus faber Olympica Center
58-40k Hz 90 dB4Ω 2 x 6.5"
Sonus faber Olympica I
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57-40k Hz 87 dB4Ω 1 x 6.5"
Sonus faber Olympica III
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42-40k Hz 90 dB4Ω 2 x 6.5"
Sonus faber Olympica V
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37-40k Hz 90 dB4Ω 3 x 6.5"
Sonus faber Olympica Nova W
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78-40k Hz 89 dB4Ω 1 x 6.5"


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Frequency Response of the Sonus faber Olympica Center Speaker

Sonus faber Olympica Center has a Frequency response range of 58-40k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 50-300 watts. With a minimum frequency of 58 Hz, Olympica Center delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.

Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.

Here we have a comparison of how Olympica Center's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
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Crossover frequency of the Sonus faber Olympica Center?

Olympica Center 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 Hz.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Sonus faber Olympica Center's nominal impedance level is 4 ohms and has a sensitivity of 90 dB.

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Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Sonus faber Olympica Center 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 Olympica Center with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.

Sensitivity

90dB of the Sonus faber Olympica Center is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.

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Input Type

Olympica Center features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.

Sonus faber Olympica Center External Dimensions and Weight

Sonus faber Olympica Center has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 8-7/8 x 27-3/4 x 16-9/16inch (225.0 x 705.0 x 420.0mm ).

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 Olympica Center is approximately 2961.0cm2 / 459.0inch2.

Weight

The Sonus faber Olympica Center weighs 21.00kg / 46.2lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Olympica Center's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.

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Cabinet type and Materials

Sonus faber Olympica Center 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.

Does the Sonus faber Olympica Center come with a Grille?

Olympica Center 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 Olympica Center.

  • Speaker Cable and Connectors
    • Speaker Cables with Banana Plugs: If you know the lenght of the cable you need, this is the easier option to connect your speakers with your amp.
    • Speaker Cables without Connectors: If you are not sure about the lenght or need longer than standard cables with plugs, choose this option.
    • Banana Connectors and Plugs: If you chose the cables without connectors option or already have some cable around, pick the banana plugs separately.
  • 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.

Official Product Page

Official manufacturer's product page for the Sonus faber Olympica Center speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Sonus faber Olympica Center

Sonus faber Olympica Center Alternatives in Passive Center Channel Speakers
Model Type Sensitivity Impedance Frequency
Sonus faber Olympica III
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3-way 90 dB 4 ohms 42-40k Hz
Sonus faber Olympica Nova W
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2-way 89 dB 4 ohms 78-40k Hz
Sonus faber Olympica V
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3-way 90 dB 4 ohms 37-40k Hz
Sonus faber Olympica I
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2-way 87 dB 4 ohms 57-40k Hz
Frequently Asked Questions about Sonus faber Olympica Center
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Sonus faber Olympica Center Detailed Specifications

General
BrandSonus faber
Full Model NameSonus faber Olympica Center
Speaker Type3-way Center Channel
Power Range50-300 watts
Sensitivity90 dB
Impedance4 ohms
Frequency Response58-40k Hz
Release Date2022
DRIVERS
Woofer Size6.5-inch
Woofer CompositionPaper
Tweeter Size0.75-inch
Tweeter TypeSoft-Dome
Midrange Size4-inch
Crossover freq600 - 2900 Hz

CONNECTIONS
Connector TypeBinding post
Biamp InputsNo
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height225.0mm ( 8-7/8-inch)
Width705.0mm ( 27-3/4-inch)
Depth420.0mm ( 16-9/16-inch)
Height225.0mm ( 8-7/8-inch)
Weight21.00kg ( 46.30 lbs)
EnclosureBass Reflex
GrilleYes
Moisture ResistanceNo
OTHER
Handheld RemoteNo
Parts Warranty
Labor Warranty
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