About The Sonus faber Sonetto Centre G2
The Sonetto Centre Channel speaker is the heart of your home theatre setup, delivering a fully immersive listening experience. It brings decades of technological advancements from the Sonus Faber development team into your home theatre system. The Sonetto Centre offers a new way to reproduce voices, ensuring it stands out in any setup.
The Sonetto Centre honours Sonus faber's signature lute-inspired design. The shape seamlessly integrates with the clean aesthetics and elegant proportions of the collection, blending the front baffle of the centre channel with the cabinet to create a sleek, curved structure.
Classic Design: Sonetto Centre is a timeless design inspired by the elegance of musical instruments, specifically redesigned for the Sonetto G2 collection. Infused with the brand's renowned philosophy of Natural Sound, this speaker delivers perfect control over internal resonances, offering an unparalleled listening experience characterized by rich, lifelike audio.
Tweeter: The tweeter in the Sonetto G2 collection features state-of-the-art Silk Dome DAD™ (Damped Apex Dome) technology. With a response extending beyond 30kHz thanks to the incorporation of a copper cup, the tweeter reproduces the finest nuances in the audio spectrum, ensuring exceptional clarity and detail in sound reproduction.
Camelia Midrange Speaker: Initially developed for Suprema, the Camelia midrange speaker features the organic basket with a membrane inspired by the shape of the camelia flower. Its shape, with its five cuts, avoids the resonances found in typical circular shapes and enhances the Natural Sound signature to Sonus faber. The membrane is left unpainted to ensure total sound purity.
Deep Lows: The dual woofers feature a paper pulp sandwich cone for precise and dynamic bass response, paired with an organic basket for optimal air flow. Motors include aluminium demodulation rings to improve linearity.
Organic Basket: Sonus faber's organic basket embodies the fusion of advanced technology and nature-inspired design principles for enhanced sound reproduction. Present not only in the premier Reference and Homage Collections but also in the Sonetto G2 series, the basket's asymmetrical shape provides structural support to the driver without recurring patterns. This distinctive design, evocative of natural forms, promotes superior airflow around the driver, guaranteeing impeccable sound quality.
Flower Patterned Surround: The rubber driver surround utilizes a unique floral pattern that encases the sandwich cone structure of both the Sonetto Centre's woofers. Its asymmetric shape breaks the circular modes of the drivers and ensures greater linearity in sound reproduction, reducing interference and improving sound dispersion.
Crossover: Sonetto G2 collection's Phase Coherent Crossover technology ensures precise synchronization of the drivers' phase rotations, creating maximum parallelism. This meticulous alignment results in a soundstage that is incredibly defined and palpable, allowing listeners to experience music with a heightened sense of realism and immersion.
Leather Flange: The Sonetto G2 collection features flanges enhanced by the Italian tradition of leather craftsmanship. This unique touch sets Sonus faber apart in the world of high-fidelity luxury speakers. Renowned for their mastery of this artisan detail, Sonus faber takes pride in bringing unparalleled elegance and craftsmanship to their designs.
Open Pore Wood: The open pore fine wood finish of the Sonetto Centre showcases the natural beauty of the wood grain while providing a tactile and visually appealing texture. This finish enhances the organic feel of the speakers, creating a harmonious blend of aesthetics and craftsmanship in tune with Sonus faber Natural Sound.
45° Wood: The wood veneer with the 45° finish, familiar in prestigious products such as Stradivari, Amati, and the entire Homage series, is also found in the Sonetto G2 collection. The 45° angle wood veneer enriches the style of this unique collection and accentuates the hand-crafted artisanry of Sonus faber.
Binding Post Cover: The round binding post cover, adorned with the Sonus faber logo and available on all Sonetto G2 models – except Sonetto Wall - serves both a functional and decorative purpose. Designed specifically for bi-wiring binding posts, the cover ensures the integrity of the connections while adding a touch of refinement to the rear panel of the speakers.
The Voice of Sonus faber: Sonetto Centre has a voice that brings the listener into a world of Italian musical tradition. The use of natural materials for the membranes of the drivers, as well as the organic basket defines the iconic "Voice of Sonus faber." With inspirations found in nature, Sonetto Centre delivers pristine, high-fidelity audio reproduction through Sonus faber’s Natural Sound signature.
Our Take
The Sonus faber Sonetto Centre G2 is the heart of your home theatre setup, delivering a fully immersive listening experience with decades of technological advancements from the Sonus faber development team. Its classic lute-inspired design seamlessly integrates with the clean aesthetics and elegant proportions of the Sonetto collection, creating a sleek, curved structure. The tweeter features state-of-the-art Silk Dome DAD™ technology for exceptional clarity and detail, while the Camelia midrange speaker enhances the Natural Sound signature with its unique shape and unpainted membrane. The dual woofers with paper pulp sandwich cones ensure precise, dynamic bass response. The organic basket and flower-patterned surround promote superior airflow and sound quality. The Phase Coherent Crossover technology ensures precise synchronization for a defined and immersive soundstage. The open pore wood finish and 45° veneer enrich the speaker's aesthetics, while the binding post cover adds a touch of refinement. Overall, the Sonetto Centre G2 delivers pristine, high-fidelity audio reproduction through Sonus faber’s Natural Sound signature, bringing the listener into a world of Italian musical tradition.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: 3-Way Bass Reflex Centre Speaker
- Speaker Construction: Lute Shaped Cabinet made of Wood & Leather
- Midrange: Sealed Enclosure
- Woofers: Rear Vented
- High-End Quality Drive Units
- Tweeter: 1.1" (28mm) DAD™ (Damped Apex Dome) Arrow Point Extended Frequency Tweeter, Copper Shorting Ring
- Midrange: 4" (102mm) Camelia Midrange, Copper Shorting Ring
- Dual Woofers: 2 x 6.5" (165mm) Paper Pulp Sandwich Cone Woofers, Aluminium Demodulation Ring
- Crossover Points: 350 Hz – 4,000 Hz
- Frequency Response: 45 Hz – 40,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 88 dB SPL (2.83 V/1m)
- Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms
- Recommended Power Amplifier: 50 W - 300 W
- Included Accessories: Protective Grilles, Fabric Dust Covers, Bi-Wiring Jumpers, MDF Base, Binding Post Cover, Owner’s Manual
- Available Finishes: Wenge, Walnut & Piano Black
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 648 x 235 x 353mm
- Weight: 17.63 kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 5 Years
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.