Specials we have some great specials on sonus faber check our specials page for details. Jun 20, 2009 the midbass unit has a 150mm thermoset, moulded polypropylene textile cone and this is crossedover at 3. To purchase aida spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Sonus faber announces a new flagship aida november 19, 2017 december 5, 2018 audiohead 0 comments aida, aida 2017, loudspeaker, sonus faber. And as to whether they fly the flag for italian design, well, they have a baroque grandeur thats all their own. Sonus faber announces a new flagship aida audiohead. Apr 14, 2016 the following is a press release issued by sonus faber. Dont forget that sonus faber is using this one as a reference with amati at the factory. 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. 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, sophistication with power. Sonus faber woofer w18xtr is a direct descendant of the 8. Sonus faber olympica launch event 12th and th july 20 in london uk, more details on. Sonus faber has managed to capture some of the magic i heard in the aida 2, and yet created a.
Ever wonder how giant speakers get moved and set up in a room. Dec 15, 2012 these are the new aida model from sonus faber of vicenza. Give santa a run for his money and download your copy today. April 14, 2016 principia collection is the new entry level line offered by sonus faber, designed for those who are seeking a simple hifi solution but with a definite italian touch at an affordable price all without giving up on perfect music reproduction.
Sonus fabers reference series includes the aida, lilium and il cremonese loudspeakers. But, of all the sonus faber s i owned the real gem was the extrema it was the only one that could plunge you into music, not just reproduce beautiful music as many others. Combining the passion for writing with the aural experiences is for sure a godsend for me. A speaker as grandiose as an opera by giuseppe verdi, able to revolutionise, and at the same time express, the essence of sonus faber values. The vinyl releases and associated high resolution downloads were recorded at 24bit192khz with a pair of.
Ideas and patents developed within the sonus faber, at first, and aida, later, are integrated into this extraordinary loudspeaker system. The creation of olympica collection, launched during the 20 edition of the munich hi end show, represented for sonus faber a return to the deep roots of its traditions. Sonus faber gives their speakers names that have a musical connection, like the titles of operas. Northern italian loudspeaker manufacturer sonus faber made quite a splash with its statement aida loudspeaker a few years ago.
I am also considering the sonus faber aida, which is sonus faber flagship speaker. Sonus faber 3d models for download, files in 3ds, max, c4d, maya, blend, obj, fbx with low poly, animated, rigged, game, and vr options. Sonus faber makes lilium home stereo speakers a knockout. The subtle chrome ring around this leatherbound top follows suit, the panelled wood finish reminiscent of that other great italian classic, the riva aquarama runabout and the elegant black spaghetti grill adds to the appeal, and the top to bottom sideventing chrome. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by sonus faber. The combination of tradition and innovation represented by aida could not find a better expression of harmony than in its shape. Sonus faber ex3ma loudspeakers another milestone for the. But so new is this launch that only three of the models are available yet the floorstander 2.
Sonus faber gets back to munich hi end 2014 with a new and exciting project. Be it at a formal audio show axponas 12th floor always delivered in a big way or just. Aug, 2010 the italian highend bastion sonus faber is well known among audiophiles for its superb speakers. The tradition of sonus faber homage collection has its root in the sonus faber dna of highest craftsmanship tradition and excellence in sound performances. Sonus faber serafino tradition loudspeaker sidebar hifi. Hey guys, did anyone ever compare these two speakers in the same setup by any chance. Weve had the aida s in several different demo rooms at our. A photo on sonus faber s website shows an aida ii under construction. The vinyl releases and associated highresolution downloads were recorded at. Download the latest brochure download the rrp price list sonetto. Sonus fabers new venere range encompasses six models altogether. So, when the sonus faber olympica i rocked up, the best i could hope for was no comment.
Nov 06, 2017 greg handy auditions the il cremonese floorstanding speaker from sonus faber s premium reference line. Sep 06, 2015 sonus faber aida, the greatest expression of verdis talent, which represents a wonderful blend of the tradition of italian melodrama and innovation through abandoning conventions, so too. Apparently designed to reinterpret a lyre, they certainly combine craftsmanship with technological virtuosity. Since its very beginning during the nineties with the first guarneri and amati homage, this collection has always been the most iconic representation of sonus faber values. Sonus faber tower speaker comparison and design overview. These are the new aida model from sonus faber of vicenza. The new aida is paolo tezzons most brilliant and meticulously crafted design. A sonus faber designed 1 29mm moving coil driver, with sonus faber s vibration o. Aida ii immerses the listener in a new dimension where the emotion of music. Sonus faber arrow point dad damped apex dome is a synthesis of the classic dome and ring transducer. The loudspeaker born from the heart of sonus faber. Boney james, dsd64 conversion from 96 khz digital download 3.
The real test is whether its worth the asking price. At 20% of the price of these sonus faber behemoths before you even buy the amps, this design will eviscerate the aidas in every possible metric. Venere is obviously linked to aida and the new sonus faber dna but also use all the sonus faber heritage in the electroacoustic and cabinet design. Lmc home entertainment tempe, az, united states time remaining 22 days. 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. We would definitely put the sonus faber lilium home stereo.
Sonus faber aida ii presentation at imacustica lisbon youtube. Modeled after the aida, these floorstanding home stereo speakers weigh in at 227 pounds each. 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. As tests evolved, all i noticed was a slight fog, which progressively dissipated. The serafino is part of its premium homage tradition collection, described as a reinterpretation of the earlier homage series. The driver complement and configuration is somewhat more complicated than found in many speakers. Thats probably more true of the companys standmounted than its floorstanding models.
She might not be the worlds most talented interior decorator, but has a keen eye for ugh. It borrows directly from the flagship aida which admittedly was quite the departure for the brand. The ultra dynamic linearity is given by the new neodymium motor system. The directory showed that sonus faber was set up in the connection. I have listened to sonus faber lilium before, which is a lower end series than the aida but implements same drivers as the aida. Sonus faber olympica loudspeakers pays homage to a monumental theater in vicenza, italy bornrich audioholics has a look at the the full range of finely sculpted speakers by italian manufacturer, sonus faber, in this tower speaker comparison.
Sonus faber s flagship maintains the name of the masterpiece of italian opera by giuseppe verdi. Sonus faber amati tradition floorstanding loudspeaker a musically strong coherent performance with realistic imaging plus gorgeous italian craftsmanship. Discover the new flagship sonus faber aida and find out more on. Sonus faber announces a new flagship aida november 19, 2017 december 5, 2018 audiohead 0 comments aida, aida 2017, loudspeaker, sonus faber it may come as no surprise that we have heard some pretty impressive setups over the years fronted by sonus faber. It was just 8 months ago from the date of this writing that i purchased my pair of sonus faber guarneri evolution speakers and i was in love with these speakers. Sonus faber chameleon t wandlungsfahig, modern, stark im. The olympica nova line opens up serious high end sonics to a broader audience via accessible prices, while offering a sonically rich, musically balanced performance. And by the time this article is published, sonus faber will. The new aida has been completely overhauled utilizing the most advanced electroacoustic developments, even. The tradition of sonus faberhomage collection has its root in the sonus faber dna of highest craftsmanship tradition and excellence in sound performances.
Watch the sonus faber guys shoehorn two giant speakers into a listening room. Mar 25, 20 not being fully up on the names of the various sonus faber speakers, i asked one of the reps the name of the giants on demo. In each of these cases, the sound and build quality represents a high bar for their respective price tags. Tweeter sonus faber asarrow pointat dad damped apex dome, synthesis of the classic dome and ring transducer 29 xtr06. June 2014 world premiere sonus faber ex3ma loudspeakers another milestone for the this italian highend speaker company. The inner cabinet is a curved structure of leatherclad wood in which at least five chambers are created by crossbraces, a few of them wedgeshaped to direct rearradiated energy to the aida s various ports. For more information about home stereo speakers, check out our free special. Mainly because they look gorgeous i keep an av system around the sonus faber amator and electa with the walnutstone stands in the living room.
It is built for those who require higher power and deeper reach from a subwoofer, but with even greater definition and musicality than our smaller models. The patents and technological solutions that have been developed from the sonus faber to aida and implemented and adapted with lilium, il cremonese and the olympica collection are once again applied and taken to even greater heights, adapting them to the needs of these new projects. In fact, i have owned all versions of the guarneri and was always attracted to their design, their beauty and their sound, which improved. Rightly or wrongly, many audio enthusiasts associate sonus faber speakers with a romantic sound, and thus feel that theyre better suited to acoustic music, especially classical. Sonus faber olympica nova loudspeakers positive feedback. The sf16 is based loosely on the da vinciinspired snail speaker system pictured above designed by franco serblin in 1980, three years before he founded sonus faber.
The leather topped and leather fronted design, with the sonus faber name stamped into the black hide, starts the process. Aida ii expresses sonus faber at its most elegant and refined, but also, powerful and precise. Sonus faber aida manual loudspeaker system hifi engine. This sonus faber home theater speaker system is based on the new venere 3. Get ready to experience a new, limitless immersion. Feb 24, 2017 the idea of satellite speakers protruding from a central unit isnt new.
Finding a subwoofer that is both ultra compact and high quality can be a challenge thats exactly where the sumiko s. Greg handy auditions the il cremonese floorstanding speaker from sonus faber s premium reference line. Listening to the sonus faber serafino tradition posted on february 7, 2017 by scot hull in loudspeakers 2 comments the mcintosh group had set up representatives of the new homage tradition loudspeaker line in different listening rooms, scattered throughout the wom townhouse, and then invited their dealers, distributors. From the fusion of tradition and technological innovation comes the beauty of a new era. A sonus faber designed 29 mm moving coil driver, with sonus faberas vibration optimized mechanical interface. The driver units technology, designed and developed by sonus faber, sets a step forward in the technological innovation. The sonetto range is sonus faber s latest release 8 loudspeakers, all handmade in italy. This new off the menu revision features a full overhaul with our latest developments in driver and crossover technologies. Standlautsprecher sonus faber olympica ii im test connect. Sahara avenue, suite las vegas, nv the only mcintosh sonus faber platinum dealer in las vegas, nevada. Twentyfour years ago, sonus faber produced the guarneri homage, a very special standmounted speaker. Sonus faber aida, limitless immersion 2017 youtube. Just over a month ago, the company introduced its latest creation the fenice at the palazzo grassi in venice. If you enjoyed this little video, please leave a like.
I came that close to buying the last version of this speaker, the guarneri evolution. Sonus faber s new venere range encompasses six models altogether. Aida loudspeakers in my own sitting roommy basement listening roomi decided to check out the boxed. The veneres are designed in italy and include drivers designed from the ground up specifically for this speaker line. Sonus faber aida mint condition, currently in the crate ready to ship. Sonus faber amati tradition floorstanding loudspeaker a.
Awarded floor standing loudspeaker lilium sonus faber. 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. Retail price 355 taxes and shipping costs not included. If i ran things, after spending time with both speakers, i. The lightweight sandwich cone made from a blend of a synthetic foam membrane and coated with cellulose pulp are voiced to blend with the midrange drive units and exhibit its same sonic characteristics. All the technological and stylistic experience of sonus faber is condensed in aida ii, the pinnacle of the sonus faber catalog. Those positive utterances are rare, especially when it comes to loudspeakers that clutter up the room. The salient element of venere line is the price range, making this quality available to a larger audience. Jan 27, 2012 discover the brand new project aida, the backstage of the shooting, and the latest technical innovations of this new sonus faber creation. Sonus faber releases principa line the absolute sound.