Sonus Faber Sonetto V + Sonetto Center ll

Sonus Faber Sonetto V (1st Generation) – Floor‑standing Speaker Overview: A three‑way, dual‑woofer floor‑standing speaker from the first‑gen Sonetto series, the Sonetto V blends luxurious Italian craftsmanship and expressive sound. Designed to fill medium to large rooms with both elegance and authority.  Design & Build: • Lute‑shaped natural‑wood cabinet (walnut, gloss white, gloss black, wengè) with leather‑wrapped top and hand stitching  • Bass reflex port on underside to maintain consistent low‑frequency delivery near walls  • Secure milled aluminum outriggers for stability and tip‑over protection  Drivers & Performance: • 29 mm silk‑dome DAD™ (Damped Apex Dome) tweeter with copper cap for clarity and low distortion  • Midrange: 150 mm cellulose pulp‑blend cone for smooth mid‑band presentation • Woofers: dual 180 mm aluminum‑magnesium alloy drivers for tight, impactful bass  Specs: • Frequency Response: ~38 Hz – 25 kHz; Sensitivity: ~90 dB SPL @ 2.83 V/1 m; Impedance: 4 Ω; • Recommended amplifier power: 50–300 W   • Dimensions: approx. 107 cm H x 26 cm W x 41 cm D; Weight: ~22.6 kg (~50 lbs) each   Sound characteristics: • Controlled, punchy upper bass with smooth, detailed mids • Excellent imaging and depth, with enough low end that some users find no subwoofer needed  • Slight brightness in the very top end, depending on listen­ing amplification or content   ⸻ Sonus Faber Sonetto Center II – Center‑Channel Speaker Overview: The premium center‑channel model in the Sonetto series, Sonetto Center II offers refined three‑way performance tailored for serious home‑theater setups.  Design & Construction: • Horizontal, lute‑shaped cabinet with seamless curvature to minimize internal resonances  • Elegant fixtures and finish options (piano black, walnut, wenge, matte white)  Drivers & Performance: • Silk‑dome DAD™ tweeter (Ø 29 mm) for crisp high frequencies • Two 150 mm cellulose pulp‑blend midrange/woofers for balanced voice and punchy bass  Specs: • System: 3‑way passive, vented enclosure • Frequency Response: ~42 Hz – 25 kHz; Sensitivity: ~91 dB SPL @ 2.83 V/1 m; Impedance: 4 Ω • Amplifier Power: 50–300 W without clipping • Dimensions: ~289 × 743 × 409 mm (H×W×D), Weight ~16.2 kg (35.7 lbs)   Sound characteristics: • Full‑range dynamic clarity—voice reproduction and surround channels retain detail with authority • Wide soundstage with precise imaging; ideal partner for Sonetto floorstanders