Sonus faber Olympica III Floorstanding Loudspeaker

3-way floorstander with 1.1” tweeter, 6.5” midrange, dual 6.5” woofers, and 90 dB sensitivity

The third generation of Sonus faber’s Olympica Collection combines Italian craftsmanship with acoustic technologies derived from the flagship Suprema. Inspired by the architecture of Vicenza’s Teatro Olimpico, the collection uses asymmetrical lute-shaped cabinets, handcrafted wood veneers, and precision-machined aluminum details. Its acoustic developments include the Camelia midrange driver and, on selected models, dedicated cork-damped internal chambers designed to control resonances around the midrange and tweeter.

Olympica III is a 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker that combines a 1.1” DAD Arrow Point silk-dome tweeter, a 6.5” Camelia midrange, and two 6.5” woofers. The tweeter and midrange operate within a dedicated sealed chamber incorporating a shaped cork damping structure, while the woofers work in a vented enclosure. Its relatively slim proportions make it a more compact alternative to the Olympica V while retaining the same core driver and cabinet technologies.

Features

Camelia Midrange

Originally developed for Suprema, the 6.5” Camelia midrange uses a non-circular paper diaphragm inspired by the geometry of the camellia flower. Its shape is designed to reduce unwanted resonances while exposing the full radiating surface toward the listener, with a copper cap incorporated into the driver’s motor system.

Cork-Damped Midrange Chamber

The tweeter and midrange are housed in a dedicated sealed acoustic chamber with an internal cork damping structure developed through computer simulation. Its organic shape and natural damping properties help manage internal resonances and create a controlled environment for the midrange driver.

DAD Arrow Point Tweeter

High frequencies are handled by Sonus faber’s 1.1” DAD (Damped Apex Dome) Arrow Point extended-frequency silk-dome tweeter. The design controls movement at the dome’s apex to help maintain smooth response and dispersion through the upper frequencies.

Dual 6.5” Woofers

Two 6.5” paper-cone woofers operate in a vented enclosure, providing the low-frequency foundation for the Olympica III while helping the cabinet maintain its relatively slender profile.

Asymmetrical Lute-Shaped Cabinet

The curved, asymmetrical cabinet is designed to reduce internal resonances and standing waves. Handcrafted wood surfaces are complemented by matte grey sandblasted aluminum elements and polished 45-degree chamfers for a contemporary interpretation of Sonus faber’s traditional design language.

Specifications

System: 3-way; sealed cork midrange enclosure; vented woofer enclosure

Tweeter: 1 × 1.1” DAD Arrow Point extended-frequency silk-dome tweeter

Midrange: 1 × 6.5” Camelia paper-cone driver with copper cap

Woofers: 2 × 6.5” paper-cone drivers

Crossover Frequencies: 365 Hz, 2.46 kHz

Frequency Response: 42 Hz–40 kHz

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

Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms

Connectivity: 4 binding posts for Mid-Hi and Low

Cabinet: Lute-shaped wood cabinet with aluminum flanges

Dimensions (H × W × D): 43.5” × 14.8” × 18.1” (1,104 × 376 × 459 mm)

Weight: 77.1 lb. (35 kg)