Sonus faber - Olympica Nova I - Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)

Olympica Nova I is the most compact bookshelf loudspeaker in the Olympica Nova collection, delivering exceptional musicality, refinement, and transparency from an elegant stand-mount design. Crafted in Vicenza, Italy, it combines Sonus faber’s signature natural materials, advanced acoustic engineering, and meticulous craftsmanship to create a speaker capable of revealing every nuance within a recording.

Compact yet remarkably capable, Olympica Nova I presents music with impressive scale and realism. Whether positioned on a bookshelf or paired with its dedicated stand, it produces a spacious soundstage, precise imaging, and the emotional engagement that defines Sonus faber’s Natural Sound philosophy.

Combining luxurious materials, innovative technologies, and timeless Italian design, Olympica Nova I is equally at home in dedicated listening rooms and sophisticated living spaces.

FEATURES

• 2-way stand-mount bookshelf loudspeaker system
• 28mm High Definition DAD™ soft dome tweeter
• 150mm custom midwoofer with extended excursion capability
• Stealth Ultraflex™ para-aperiodic vented enclosure
• Eight-layer curved wood cabinet construction
• Hand-finished wood cabinet with Italian leather accents
• Solid die-cast aluminum structural elements
• Premium Hi-Fi crossover components
• Dedicated optional aluminum stand available
• Handcrafted in Vicenza, Italy

IMPECCABLE ACOUSTICS

Compact yet mighty, Olympica Nova I reveals the subtlest nuances of every performance while preserving the cohesion and emotion of the music. Its refined acoustic design allows individual notes and instruments to emerge with exceptional clarity, creating a listening experience that feels natural, effortless, and highly engaging.

Despite its compact dimensions, Olympica Nova I delivers a remarkably expansive soundstage, placing listeners at the center of an immersive musical performance.

DESIGN

Olympica Nova I preserves the iconic identity of the Olympica collection while introducing a refined cabinet architecture that enhances both visual appeal and acoustic performance. Its asymmetrical lute-shaped enclosure minimizes internal standing waves and promotes more natural sound dispersion throughout the listening environment.

The cabinet combines hand-finished wood surfaces, luxurious Italian leather, and precision-machined aluminum elements to create a loudspeaker that embodies Sonus faber’s tradition of merging art and engineering.

STRUCTURAL RIGIDITY

The cabinet walls utilize eight layers of curved wood construction, significantly increasing rigidity while minimizing unwanted resonance. Internal structural ribs further strengthen the enclosure, reducing vibration and providing a stable platform for the transducers.

This sophisticated architecture allows the drivers to perform with greater accuracy and lower coloration, preserving tonal balance and musical detail.

DAD™ TWEETER

Olympica Nova I features Sonus faber’s acclaimed H28 XTR3 tweeter with High Definition DAD™ (Damped Apex Dome) technology. This innovative design combines the natural musicality of a traditional soft dome with enhanced high-frequency extension and control.

The result is detailed, airy treble reproduction with exceptional smoothness and realism, free from the harshness often associated with conventional high-frequency drivers.

MIDWOOFER

The custom 150mm MW15 XTR2-04 midwoofer has been optimized specifically for the Olympica Nova I. A fabric-coated dust cap creates an airtight seal that maximizes effective cone area and improves air movement, while the enhanced moving coil increases excursion capability and bass performance.

This advanced driver delivers outstanding dynamics, tonal richness, and low-frequency authority while maintaining seamless integration with the tweeter.

STEALTH ULTRAFLEX™

The proprietary Stealth Ultraflex™ para-aperiodic venting system improves airflow efficiency while reducing turbulence and resonance. This carefully engineered design enhances bass extension, speed, and control without compromising musical accuracy.

The result is low-frequency performance that exceeds expectations for a compact bookshelf loudspeaker while maintaining excellent articulation and balance.

OLYMPICA NOVA BOOKSHELF STANDS

Crafted from aluminum with stainless steel spikes for exceptional stability, the Olympica Nova Bookshelf Stands are specifically designed to complement both the performance and elegance of the Olympica Nova I loudspeakers. Their rigid construction provides precise vibration isolation while positioning the speakers at the ideal listening height for optimal imaging and soundstage performance.

Stands and speakers are sold separately.

SPECIFICATIONS

System: 2-Way, Full Para-Aperiodic Vented Box “Stealth Ultraflex” Stand-Mount Loudspeaker System
Tweeter: 28mm H28 XTR3 Neodymium Motor System with High Definition DAD™ Soft Dome Driver
Midwoofer: 150mm MW15 XTR2-04, CCAW Wire on Eddy Current Free Voice Coil
Crossover Frequency: 2500Hz
Frequency Response: 45Hz – 35,000Hz
Sensitivity: 87dB SPL (2.83V/1m)
Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power: 35W – 250W, Undistorted Signal
Connectivity: 4 Binding Posts (Hi / Mid-Low)
Decoupling System: Rubber Pad

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Speaker Dimensions (H × W × D): 14.0 × 7.8 × 15.5 in. (355 × 199 × 395 mm) Each
Dimensions with Stand (H × W × D): 42.4 × 7.8 × 15.5 in. (1078 × 199 × 395 mm) Each
Packaging Dimensions (H × W × D): 21.3 × 20.7 × 19.5 in. (540 × 525 × 495 mm) Per Pair
Speaker Weight: 23.1 lbs. (10.5 kg) Each
Weight with Stand: 37.6 lbs. (17.1 kg) Each
Packaging Weight: 57.3 lbs. (26 kg) Per Pair

FINISHES & MATERIALS

Available Finishes: Walnut Wood, Wenge Wood, Piano Black
Cabinet Design: Lute Shape
Materials: Semi-Gloss / High-Gloss Wood, Black Italian Leather, Aluminum