Sonus faber - Sonetto VIII G2 - Floorstanding Speaker

The Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 stands as the flagship model of the Sonetto collection, embodying the company's relentless pursuit of musical realism, Italian craftsmanship, and acoustic innovation. Inspired by the technologies and design philosophy developed for the reference-level Suprema system, Sonetto VIII delivers an immersive listening experience defined by exceptional scale, dynamics, and emotional engagement.

At the heart of Sonetto VIII is a sophisticated three-way architecture featuring Sonus faber’s revolutionary Camelia midrange driver and a dedicated cork-enclosed acoustic chamber. Borrowed directly from the flagship Suprema, this unique enclosure optimizes internal volume while enhancing midrange purity, vocal realism, and natural tonal balance. Dual 8-inch woofers provide powerful low-frequency extension with remarkable speed and control.

Handcrafted in Italy, Sonetto VIII combines luxurious materials including wood, leather, and concrete within Sonus faber’s iconic lute-shaped cabinet. The result is a loudspeaker that delivers breathtaking musical performance while serving as a timeless statement of design and craftsmanship.

FEATURES

• Flagship floorstanding loudspeaker in the Sonetto G2 Collection
• 3-way design inspired by technologies developed for Suprema
• 1.1" DAD™ Arrow Point extended frequency tweeter
• 6.5" Camelia midrange driver with copper shorting ring
• Dual 8" woofers with aluminum demodulation rings
• Dedicated cork-enclosed midrange chamber for enhanced clarity
• Phase Coherent crossover design for exceptional imaging and realism
• Concrete base for increased stability and vibration control
• Redesigned lute-shaped cabinet for superior resonance management
• Available in Walnut, Wenge, and Black finishes

SPECIFICATIONS

System: 3-way, Midrange sealed cork enclosure, Woofers down vented box

Loudspeakers:
Tweeter: 1.1" DAD™ Arrow Point extended frequency tweeter, Copper shorting ring
Midrange: 1 x 6.5" Camelia midrange, Copper shorting ring
Woofer: 2 x 8" woofers, Aluminum demodulation ring

Crossover Points: 350 Hz – 2500 Hz

Frequency Response: 33 Hz – 40,000 Hz

Sensitivity: 90 dB SPL (2.83 V/1m)

Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms

Recommended Amplifier Power: 50W – 400W

Product Dimensions (H x W x D):
1190 x 334 x 480 mm / each
46.8 x 13.15 x 18.9 in / each

Packaging Dimensions (H x W x D):
1290 x 445 x 585 mm / each
50.79 x 17.52 x 23.03 in / each

Weight:
45 kg / each
99.21 lbs / each

Packaging Weight:
100.4 kg / two cartons with one speaker each
221.3 lbs / two cartons with one speaker each

Cabinet:
Lute Shape
Wood
Leather
Concrete