Sonus faber Sonetto III G2 is a -way Passive Floor-standing speaker by Sonus. It features a 1.1" Soft-dome Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Paper Pulp Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 38-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Sonus faber Sonetto III G2 has an MSRP of 5000$ per pair but can often be found around 0$ per pair.
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Frequency Response of the Sonus faber Sonetto III G2 Speaker
Sonus faber Sonetto III G2 has a Frequency response range of 38-40k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 50-280 watts. With a minimum frequency of 38 Hz, Sonus faber Sonetto III G2 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.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Sonus faber Sonetto III G2, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $5000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Sonus faber Sonetto III G2's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Sonus faber Sonetto III G2
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Sonus faber Sonetto III G2
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 5000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Sonus faber Sonetto III G2's 38Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Sonus faber Sonetto III G2's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Sonus faber Sonetto III G2
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Sonus faber Sonetto III G2 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 III G2 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Sonus faber Sonetto III G2 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Sonus faber Sonetto III G2:
Input Type
Sonus faber Sonetto III G2 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 faber Sonetto III G2 External Dimensions and Weight
Sonus faber Sonetto III G2 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 42-1/16inch x 11-5/16inch x 14-5/16inch (1069.0 x 288.0 x 364.0mm ).
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 Sonetto III G2 is approximately 1048.3cm2 / 162.5inch2.
WeightThe Sonus faber Sonetto III G2 weighs 25.85kg / 56.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Sonus faber Sonetto III G2's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Sonus faber Sonetto III G2
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $5000
Sonus faber Sonetto III G2
Available colors
Sonus faber Sonetto III G2 is available in Wenge.
What's in the Box of Sonus faber Sonetto III G2?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sonus faber Sonetto III G2:
2 Floorstanding loudspeakers 6 Grilles 4 Jumper-straps (pre-installed) 2 Binding-post covers (pre-installed) 8 Rubber feet 8 Spikes 8 Protective discs 8 Locking washers Wrench Dust cloth
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Sonus faber Sonetto III G2.
Warranty
2 Yrs (8 Yrs registered) of parts warranty and 2 Yrs (8 Yrs registered) of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.