Sonus faber - Maxima Amator - Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Maxima Amator represents the realization of a dream decades in the making. As Sonus faber's first two-way floorstanding loudspeaker crafted from a solid wood cabinet, it combines the timeless beauty of traditional Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge acoustic engineering. Designed as part of the prestigious Heritage Collection, Maxima Amator embodies the company's commitment to passion, knowledge, and the Human Touch.

What began as an ambitious concept was made possible through advances in computer modeling, materials science, and crossover design. Yet despite these modern innovations, the final voicing of Maxima Amator was completed through Sonus faber's traditional "tuning by ear" process, ensuring a natural, emotionally engaging presentation that remains true to the company's sonic philosophy.

Combining solid walnut, black leather, brass, and Port Saint Laurent marble, Maxima Amator delivers exceptional acoustic performance while standing as a work of Italian craftsmanship designed to enrich any listening environment.

FEATURES

• 2-way floorstanding vented loudspeaker system
• Solid walnut cabinet construction
• Dedicated external crossover chamber
• IFF (Interactive Fusion Filtering) crossover technology
• H28 XTR-04 DAD™ Arrow Point tweeter
• 180mm MW18 XTR-04 midwoofer
• Three-chamber cabinet architecture
• Port Saint Laurent marble base accents
• Premium Hi-Fi crossover components
• Handcrafted Italian Heritage Collection design

DESIGN

Maxima Amator is the culmination of Sonus faber's pursuit of a true two-way floorstanding loudspeaker crafted from solid wood. The cabinet combines traditional materials with advanced engineering, resulting in a design that delivers exceptional rigidity, low coloration, and timeless visual appeal.

Constructed from solid walnut and accented with black leather, brass, and Port Saint Laurent marble, Maxima Amator reflects the company's dedication to natural materials and artisan craftsmanship. Every surface, contour, and material choice serves both aesthetic and acoustic purposes, creating a loudspeaker that is as visually captivating as it is musically engaging.

ACOUSTIC VOLUME

The upper chamber of Maxima Amator is dedicated entirely to optimizing acoustic volume for the driver system. Advanced computer simulations were utilized to determine the ideal enclosure geometry, while a newly developed damping material further refines performance.

This proprietary damping structure consists of three layers, featuring recycled carbon fiber outer layers combined with a silica fiber core. The result is reduced resonance, improved clarity, and greater transparency throughout the frequency range.

SUPERIOR STABILITY

The second internal chamber is filled with inert material that increases overall mass and lowers the system's center of gravity. This design significantly improves stability while reducing unwanted vibrations and resonance generated during demanding musical passages.

By controlling structural energy within the cabinet, Maxima Amator is able to reproduce music with greater precision, focus, and dynamic expression.

EXTERNAL CROSSOVER CHAMBER

The third chamber, visible from the exterior of the loudspeaker, is dedicated exclusively to housing the crossover network. By physically isolating the crossover from the acoustic chamber, Sonus faber protects sensitive components from vibrations generated by the drivers.

This innovative architecture preserves signal integrity and contributes to the natural, uncolored presentation for which Maxima Amator is renowned.

IFF CROSSOVER

Maxima Amator incorporates Sonus faber's proprietary IFF (Interactive Fusion Filtering) crossover technology. Developed from the principles of the company's acclaimed Paracross Topology, IFF allows the drivers to function together in a highly integrated and organic manner.

Utilizing non-academic transfer functions and accelerated progressive slopes, the crossover creates a seamless blend between drivers, resulting in remarkably fluid, coherent, and natural sound reproduction.

DRIVER TECHNOLOGY

High frequencies are reproduced by the H28 XTR-04 DAD™ (Damped Apex Dome) Arrow Point tweeter featuring a high-power neodymium motor system and soft dome diaphragm. This advanced design improves extension, transparency, and control while maintaining Sonus faber's renowned natural tonality.

The 180mm MW18 XTR-04 midwoofer delivers exceptional midrange clarity, bass articulation, and dynamic capability. Together, the drivers create a balanced, emotionally engaging presentation with outstanding realism and musicality.

SPECIFICATIONS

System: 2-Way Floorstanding Vented Loudspeaker System
Tweeter: 28mm H28 XTR-04 High Power Neodymium Motor System, High Definition DAD™ Soft Dome
Midwoofer: 180mm MW18 XTR-04
Crossover Frequency: 2100Hz
Components: Premium Hi-Fi Components
Frequency Response: 35Hz – 35,000Hz
Sensitivity: 88dB SPL (2.83V / 1m)
Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power: 25W – 125W, Undistorted Signal
Connectivity: 2 Binding Posts
Decoupling System: Iron Spikes

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Dimensions (H × W × D): 44.1 × 11.8 × 13.8 in. (1120 × 300 × 350 mm) Each
Shipping Dimensions (H × W × D): 50.0 × 16.9 × 20.7 in. (1270 × 430 × 525 mm) Each
Weight: 83.8 lbs. (38 kg) Each
Shipping Weight: 89.9 lbs. (40.8 kg) Each

FINISH & MATERIALS

Cabinet: Squared Design with Rounded Edges
Materials: Solid Walnut, Black Leather, Brass, Port Saint Laurent Marble