Sonus faber Sonetto V Floorstanding Loudspeaker

3-way floorstander with 1.1” tweeter, 6.5” midrange, dual 6.5” woofers, and 89 dB sensitivity

The second generation of Sonus faber’s Sonetto Collection brings technologies developed for the flagship Suprema system into a more accessible range of loudspeakers. Made in Vicenza, Italy, Sonetto G2 combines the company’s signature lute-shaped cabinets and natural materials with purpose-designed drivers, including the Camelia midrange used in selected models. The collection also incorporates technologies such as cork internal chambers, flower-patterned woofer surrounds, and concrete bases to improve resonance control and mechanical stability.

Sonetto V is a 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker that combines a 1.1” DAD silk-dome tweeter, a 6.5” Camelia midrange, and two 6.5” woofers. The midrange and tweeter operate with a specially shaped cork chamber derived from Sonus faber’s Suprema, while the woofers load into a down-vented enclosure. The result is a substantial but relatively compact floorstander designed to deliver the lively tonal character and broad soundstage of the Sonetto G2 series.

Features

Cork Internal Chamber

The tweeter and midrange are housed within a dedicated cork chamber whose internal volume is tailored to the drivers. Borrowed from the flagship Suprema, the chamber uses cork’s acoustic properties to help control internal reflections and improve midrange clarity.

Camelia Midrange

Originally developed for Suprema, the 6.5” Camelia midrange uses an organically shaped diaphragm inspired by the camellia flower. Five radial cuts help avoid resonances associated with conventional circular diaphragms, while an aluminum phase plug is used to optimize frequency response and dispersion.

DAD Silk-Dome Tweeter

Sonetto V uses Sonus faber’s 1.1” DAD (Damped Apex Dome) Arrow Point silk-dome tweeter. A copper cup helps extend its response beyond 30 kHz, while a copper shorting ring contributes to controlled high-frequency performance.

Flower-Patterned Woofer Surrounds

The two 6.5” woofers use sandwich-cone diaphragms surrounded by an asymmetric flower-patterned rubber suspension. The shape is designed to break up circular modes, improve linearity, and reduce interference while maintaining controlled dispersion.

Lute-Shaped Cabinet

Sonus faber’s familiar lute-shaped cabinet is designed to reduce internal resonances while maintaining the visual language of the company’s larger loudspeakers. Sonetto G2 also uses wood veneer applied at a 45-degree angle, leather trim, and a concrete base for added stability and vibration control.

Specifications

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

Tweeter: 1 × 1.1” DAD Arrow Point extended-frequency tweeter with copper shorting ring

Midrange: 1 × 6.5” Camelia midrange with copper shorting ring

Woofers: 2 × 6.5” woofers with aluminum demodulation rings

Crossover Frequencies: 280 Hz, 2.5 kHz

Frequency Response: 35 Hz–40 kHz

Sensitivity: 89 dB 

Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms

Cabinet: Lute-shaped; wood, leather, and concrete

Dimensions (H × W × D): 42.8” × 12.13” × 16.34” (1,088 × 308 × 415 mm)

Weight: 73.63 lb. (33.4 kg)