I have owned both the original and the home version. The aida retains a high degree of utter tonality and soul, and provides a high degree of resolution and the ability to render musical detail without harshness, distortion, or fatigue. Martinlogan electromotion esl vs sonus faber venere 3. Sonus faber italian loudspeaker manufacturer sonus faber was born in 1983, the brainchild of franco serblin, a man of remarkable taste who was the chief designer and the creative force behind the. There are only single binding posts made exclusively for sonus faber with their logo and special shape. Basically, the first part of the crossover uses shallow slopes to. Woofers sonus faber woofers w18xtr are direct descendants of the 9 speakers used in aida. Sonus faber is a latin phrase that translates to handcrafted sound, which is an accurate title for the company. Sonus faber venere s tower speakers shop music direct. The crossover network is a first order set at 2khz.
After we had a look at the sonus faber aida speakers, we couldnt help but repeat the fact which is now common knowledge worldwide. Sonus faber amati futura available at audio visual solutions group 9340 w. Much like the sales meeting last summer, the mcintosh group mcintosh labs, sonus faber, audio research, wadia, pryma brought much of their toptier resellers throughout the us into manhattan for a day of hobnobbing and education, which is awesomesauce, but the ostensible goal was to introduce a brandnew iteration of the homage product line. Sonus faber theater amati futuras simply remarkable sonus faber and mac tubes aida has arrived in the. Older sonus faber speakers, while providing highly pleasing sound, are often criticized for a midrange glow that borders on coloration. The sonus faber introduced this concept, and its used to great success here. Apparently designed to reinterpret a lyre, they certainly combine craftsmanship with technological virtuosity. Six years after the introduction of the first grandiose aida, sonus faber pushes the envelope and. The loudspeaker born from the heart of sonus faber. Arrow point h28 xtr04, first used in the sonus faber lilium and also in the most recent homage tradition collection.
In 1999 i bought a pair of original, pretezzon sonus faber amati homage. As with its other speaker models, sonus faber credits the olympica iii. This 3 and 23 way loudspeaker system features the patented stealth ultraflextm, for a better bass extension, the anima legata system and the tuned mass dampers, for maximum. Special coaxial anticompressors is used, designed to remove cavity resonance and distortions. Their looks and performance are as good or better than any other speaker that ive.
As creative technicians, inventors of cutting edge design solutions, they carefully plan every single detail to ensure their products become everlasting works of art. The kef wireless is an allinone active speaker system featuring dual dacs, dualmono amps, and dedicated dsp crossover. Mono and stereo is a magazine in continuous evolution, frequently delivering content most relevant to our readers. Sonus faber loosely translates into handcrafted sound. Feb 26, 2018 sonus faber aida, thorens td 905m29, audio research. They demand meticulous thought, methodical solutions, and leadingedge technology particularly. Having spent a fair amount of time with everything from the sonus faber flagship aida down the range to the olympica and venere speakers, this small, highperformance monitor was a personal favorite. W22 xtr12 complete with allnew powerful neodymium magnet motors and sw32 xtr08 infrawoofer, probably the craziest subwoofer ever designed in sonus faber, equipped with nano carbon sandwich cone and a longthrow 4 voice coils, powered by a neodymium magnet motor. Sonus faber, a speaker manufacturer with a 34year heritage and now part of. Of course its all meaningless without sound to match, and sonus faber have not let us down in that department. The result of this thinking was sonus faber, founded in 1981 in arcugnano, the gold capitol of italy and the best place to buy handcrafted jewelry.
The ultradynamic linearity is given by the new neodymium motor system. These are the new aida model from sonus faber of vicenza. The midrange is also promoted to a m18 xtr04 enhanced. Weve had the aidas in several different demo rooms. Nov 26, 2018 during the design phase, sonus faber decided to implement its patented paracross topology in the sonettos crossover network, with crossover frequencies of 220 and 3,250 hz.
Specifically, in 2019 the aida won the audio excellence award and stereophiles product of the year in 2018. Sonus faber aida graphite as new fullrange audiogon. Sonus faber introduces new loudspeaker lineup homage tradition collection loudspeakers unveiled at nyc event. I used a pair of liuto monitors mounted on sonus fabers own stands, first as surround speakers and then as a stereo pair placed in the same spots where the liuto towers sounded best. The olympica i from sonus faber would be the pride of my collection, on an equal level as the guarneri homage. Gorgeous pair of italian made sonus faber domus grand piano speakers. My system includes the bat vkd5 cd player and the bow wazoo integrated amp. Dec 21, 2011 the newest arrival at sonus faber is a tribute to guiseppe verdi, a great italian master on the 150th anniversary of the unity of italy, which is why it takes the name of verdis opera aida. Sonus faber olympica loudspeakers pays homage to a monumental theater in vicenza, italy bornrich sonus faber olympica iis are here, all i can say is wow. New inwall and inceiling speakers from sonus faber. The dual waved curvature typical of the shape of the lyre creates a geometry that, compared to previous.
Sahara avenue, suite las vegas, nv the only mcintosh sonus faber platinum dealer in las vegas, nevada. Comments sonus faber electa amators ii audiogon discussion. Martinlogan electromotion esl vs sonus faber venere s. Sonus faber aida loudspeakers 4x mcintosh mc601 power amplifiers 2x mcintosh mc301 power amplifiers mcintosh c 2 chassis tube preamplifier mcintosh men220 room correction systemactive crossover. Sonus faber aida manual loudspeaker system hifi engine. Sonus fabers reps had placed one of the speakers on a wheeled dolly and rolled it. We specialize in highend audio speaker services from start to finish, including repairs, rebuilding, and upgrades. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 hz to 20,000 hz shorte. Its seems little by little they have started to go farther. Sonus faber suggests angling the sound field shapers in when the aidas are placed close to sidewalls, and out when the speakers are at least 2m from the sidewalls. Sources apple macbook pro running songbird and itunes, arcam irdac. The aidas massive cabinet is affixed to an arched pedestal, made of aluminum. This means that, around the crossover point, the olympica i uses a. The tweeter is what sonus faber calls its arrow point damped apex dome dad, for the pointed piece of metal that juts forward.
I dont have the boxes so prefer not to ship, but can deliver. Hi all, how do the italians do it, how come when it comes to design they are second to none. Northern italian loudspeaker manufacturer sonus faber made quite a splash with its statement aida loudspeaker a few years ago. This is the absolute top model speaker from one of the worlds most respected manufacturers. Aug 17, 2017 kii audio three loudspeaker page 2 the limit indicator might be of interest to some. Sonus faber aida there is a real pride of ownership with sonus faber speakers, they are almost like the ferrari of the speaker world with that italian passion running through everything they do, from the. The sonus faber concertino home is a replacement for the concertino after the concertino was discontinued. A model made in only 30 exemplary and only one for italy bought from this shop. Frequency response range given as a range in hertz hz, frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can reproduce. After 8 years of being on the market sonus faber decided to prepare the new fm2 version and present it during the 1992 ces in las vegas. The aida ii has four crossover points for the eight drivers total. You see, i was having a drink with my friend ron jackson president of girardperregaux usa, a highend watch manufacturer that has an affiliation with legendary car manufacturer ferrari, and he suggested that i join him the following day at the willow.
Then came sonus fabers current top model, the jawdroppingly gorgeous aida. A pair of sonus faber designed 80 mm ultradynamic linearity midrange. The tweeter is in fact a legendary esotar dynaudio t330 and the midwoofer is made by skannings audio technology with their special hexacoil. Sonus faber aida ii floorstanding loudspeakers klapp audio. With no crossover in the path, the associated distortions, by design, do not exist. Introducing sonus faber serafino tradition paragon sight. During the design phase, sonus faber decided to implement its patented paracross topology in the sonettos crossover network, with crossover frequencies of 220 and 3,250 hz. Today a special listening whats best audio and video forum. Sonus faber has been consistently winning awards for their.
At the speaker factory, we have an excellent reputation for quality loudspeaker services not offered by most major tv and radio shops. To further inhibit any residual cone coloration we are using a transparent viscous surface damping coating. The aida uses a rearfiring midrange and tweeter, each having their own controls on the rear panel. He goes on to tell us that a lot of the core research for these speakers came from those respective lines, in both driver and crossover technology. Join our exclusive audioholics ebook membership program. Until just a few years ago, i never thought sonus fabers speakers were. Sonus faber calls the bowspring, the version used for the flagship aida loudspeaker. In addition to the sound field shaper mtm array, the aida iis rear panel. Aida, that takes its name from the most grandiose opera by giuseppe verdi, is the pinnacle of the sonus faber catalogue born from the heart of the team and combines tradition with technological innovation. It assumes that our main goal is to achieve the naturalness of music reproduction. After six years from the introduction of the first grandiose aida, sonus faber pushes the envelope and presents the new aida, the brands flagship speaker poised at the pinnacle of its product range.
The sonus faber concerto home are truly sonic marvels and one of the best monitors available for the price they sell for on the used market. However, its not accurate to say that sf views its loudspeakers as musical. Sonus faber venere s tower loudspeakers are living proof that flagship designs arent to be taken lightly. Silenzio, hrssxr custom rack w m3x shelves, sonus faber aida speakers. Sonus faber flagship speaker aida debut robb report. Sonus faber has been consistently winning awards for their speaker quality year after year. For years industrial design and finish have been sonus faber hallmarks and distinguishing. June 2014 world premiere sonus faber ex3ma loudspeakers another milestone for the this italian highend speaker company. Given the relatively small size of the threes drivers and enclosure and the potency of its multiple amplifiers, it can be assumed that some users might run them at damaging levels. Its a very exclusive product,made with the best material, for them,special wood selected by hand in. Sonus faber offers italian style and some advanced.
Join us for the midwest premiere of the sonus faber aida 2. Sonus faber ex3ma loudspeakers another milestone for the. Accuphase sound great, wonderful in general, and with the sonus faber cremonas for instance. Aidas case is a complex system that inherits its structural concept directly from the sonus faber. Comments sonus faber electa amators ii i own the sonus faber electra and am wondering if a trade up to the sonus faber electa amators ii is worth the money lots for the sound results.
Just 30 pairs, with serial numbers equating to every year sonus faber has been in business, have been made. Serafino tradition loudspeakers are utterly stunning to behold, with luscious design and materials including walnut and wenge timbers, leather, glass and aluminium creating a gorgeous physical impression. Switching the program to the slayer vinyl conflict box set, he admitted. Awhile back, i had the opportunity to be treated to what some of the worlds most talented engineers have to offer. Mid and high frequencies that make the voice of sonus faber are here determined by a 28mm silk dome tweeter with arrow point dad damped apex dome, implemented with a natural wood acoustic labyrinth rear chamber, and a midrange m18xtr04 with cellulose pulp cone and neodymium motor system. July and sees the launch of the new sonus faber olympica loudspeaker at obrien hifi in london uk. The concertino home is also part of the home theatre series where it comes together with the sonus faber grand piano home, solo center speaker and the gravis subwoofer as a package. Sonus faber sonetto series of loudspeakers delivering high levels of performance, stunning looks and competitive price points, the sonus faber sonetto series scores a hat. Since their founding in 1983, the italianbased brand has grown into one of the most popular loudspeaker organizations, delivering intricate, handmade products worldwide. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by sonus faber. Sonus faber s handmade musical instruments are true to italian expertise they invest them with an unforgettable voice that immerses you in a natural sound experience.
They are finished to a level beyond any other, utilising the finest craftmanship a. Ccaw wire is used on a controlled eddy current free voice coil. Sonus faber forum whats best audio and video forum. This tweeter design, introduced in the aida, is also seen in sfs newest speaker, the lilium. As sonus faber is part of the mcintosh group now, the chances of you hearing them at your favorite dealer with mcintosh or audio research electronics is really high, so after verifying that they work well with a number of other choices from pass, primaluna, esoteric and conrad johnson, the majority of our listening was done with arc and mac. Unfollow sonus faber to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The sonus faber sonetto viii speakers, despite being part of sonus fabers economy line, surprise you again and again. There has been a little airbrushing of sonus faber history since the company joined the fine sounds group. The mission of sonus faber is to provide handmade speakers with distinguished quality that offer an unforgettable natural listening experience.
We are selling our demo pair of sonus faber aida s these are the first generation aida s. The ideas expressed herein are the opinions of the author expressed under his first amendment rights and therefore their value and truth should be determined by the readers for themselves. Sonus faber cremona auditor old v new audiogon discussion forum. Sonus faber discover the brand discover the products.
I also streamed cdquality tidal through a macbook pro, using the chrome browser. Today with 2 friends we visit a shop near my home to listen the sonus faber ex3ma. Jul 03, 2016 highend, hifi brand sonus faber has entered the multiform streaming market with the launch of its sf16 speaker seemingly intended to take on the likes of the devialet phantom and naims mu. These babies are absolutely gorgeous to look at and sound even better.
Sonus faber has long advocated tuning their speaker cabinets by combining materials of different resonances. Sonus faber tower speaker comparison and design overview. Sonus faber offers italian style and some advanced technology in its new mini bookshelf speakers mark sparrow senior contributor opinions expressed by forbes contributors are. Sonus faber should switch to the invisible magnetic mounting system that many other speaker manufacturers have recently adopted. Is anybody that used an active crossover on 4343 or any other studio monitor. Its a fact that sonus faber tightend up the drivers when the new design team took over and franco serblin left just after the stradivaruius sonus faber. Six years later, the italian audio brand has revisited its flagship. Homage vox venere wall olympica iii homage vox venere 3.
Crossover frequencies, 400 hz4000 hz, 250 hz2500 hz. Completing the new driver arsenal are the new specifically designed woofers. They incorporate everything that makes sonus faber, sonus faber. Since its acquisition by fine sounds, sonus faber faced something of a conundrum. The sonus faber aida floorstanding speaker was a hit when it was released in 2011even taking home a best of the best award. I came that close to buying the last version of this speaker, the guarneri evolution. So doug schneider, jeff fritz, and i are walking into sonus fabers suite at the. The founder of sonus faber, franco serblin 193920, was the driving force behind this concept of style and substance at a time long before mission statements and corporate identities, but his name has all but fallen away from the brand he created you wont find it anywhere on.
Sonus faber announces a new flagship aida audiohead. Its been manufactured almost from the very beginning of their existence. Sonus faber olympica iii loudspeakers the audio beat. Here in denmark where we have lost of speaker manufactors and speaker driver manufactors the answer is clear old cremona used better drivers and crossover parts then new one.