Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII G2

Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII G2 – Audiophile and exclusive floorstanding speaker with superior sound quality

Sonetto VIII G2 is the flagship model in the Sonetto series and combines the best of Italian craftsmanship with advanced technology. This 3-way speaker is equipped with a 1.1" silk dome D.A.D. (Damped Apex Dome) tweeter, a unique 6.5" Camelia midrange driver, and two powerful 8" woofers that deliver an outstanding stereo perspective with plenty of depth. The Camelia midrange and the internal cork chamber underline just how uncompromising a speaker the Sonetto VIII G2 is, as it was originally developed for the Suprema model with a recommended retail price of DKK 6,250,000.

Sonetto VIII G2 impresses with its ability to create a realistic and dynamic music experience, no matter which genre you prefer. The advanced technology and meticulous attention to detail enable Sonetto VIII G2 to deliver incredibly clean and undistorted sound that brings you closer to high-end audio quality than ever before. With its elegant open-pore wood finish and iconic lute shape, Sonetto VIII G2 fits perfectly into any stylish home and elevates your listening experience to new heights.

Highlights

• Precise and immersive sound experience with natural tonality
• Advanced technology from the flagship Suprema system
• Silk dome D.A.D. (Damped Apex Dome) tweeter with impressive clarity and detail
• Camelia midrange driver with organic basket for optimal sound reproduction
• New and efficient down-firing bass reflex port provides cleaner and clearer sound
• Concrete base minimizes unwanted vibrations and coloration of the sound
• Intono technology eliminates unwanted frequencies
• Phase-coherent crossover for precise synchronization of the drivers’ phase angles
• Exclusive open-pore wood finish

Sonetto G2 series – High-end technology meets Italian design

Sonetto VIII G2 creates a remarkably precise and immersive soundstage. The innovative construction of this high-fidelity speaker reproduces music with increased realism and depth, providing an optimal listening experience for discerning audiophiles. The second generation of the award-winning Sonetto series is the first collection to incorporate acoustic technologies specifically designed for the Suprema system, the flagship in the Sonus faber catalog. The name Sonetto comes from the sonnet, the oldest Italian poetic structure, and the series unites tradition with technological advancement.

Advanced and elegant design with authentic sound

With its open-pore wood finish, Sonetto VIII G2 highlights the natural beauty of the wood and provides a tactile and visually appealing texture. This finish enhances the speakers’ organic feel and creates a harmonious blend of aesthetics and craftsmanship that fits perfectly into any stylish home. The new concrete base improves the speaker’s stability and structural integrity, minimizing vibrations and ensuring optimal performance, especially in demanding listening environments.

Sonetto VIII G2 also features Sonus Faber’s iconic lute shape, which maximizes structural rigidity and improves acoustic performance by reducing standing waves inside the cabinet. Standing waves in the cabinet introduce distortion and a loss of energy, which is one of the biggest obstacles to perfect sound reproduction.

D.A.D Silk Dome for clean and clear treble

Sonetto VIII G2’s silk dome D.A.D. (Damped Apex Dome) tweeter is equipped with state-of-the-art technology. With a response extending beyond 30 kHz, the tweeter is able to reproduce the finest nuances with the greatest clarity. Here, you can look forward to experiencing even the most subtle details in the music, helping to create a far more complete listening experience.

Camelia midrange driver with precise and natural sound

Sonetto VIII G2's midrange driver, developed for Suprema, features a unique Camelia-patterned diaphragm and organic basket. This design combination reduces resonances and improves sound dispersion, resulting in clean and dynamic sound reproduction. The diaphragm is uncolored to ensure total sound purity, making the midrange clear and natural.

Unique cork chamber improves the midrange

Sonetto VIII G2 stands out with its innovative cork chamber, taken directly from the exclusive Suprema system. The unique chamber is designed with an organic shape that allows a more even flow of sound waves, thereby achieving better control over sound propagation and resonances. The result is a far more natural and clear midrange that is completely free of distortion.

Flower-patterned bass – powerful and precise sound

The woofers in Sonetto VIII G2 have a flower-patterned surround that not only adds visual elegance but also helps reduce interference and improve sound dispersion. The diaphragms consist of a paper pulp sandwich structure, ensuring precise and dynamic bass response.

The new and innovative chassis in Sonetto VIII G2 provides structural support for the drivers without recurring patterns, promoting superior airflow around the driver and guaranteeing unmatched sound quality. The unique chassis is trickle-down technology from Sonus Faber's Reference and Homage Collections, which truly helps emphasize Sonetto V2 G2's high quality and efficient performance.

Concrete base provides stability and minimizes vibrations

With the introduction of a new concrete base, the Sonetto G2 series improves not only the stability of its speakers but also their structural integrity. This innovative addition minimizes vibrations and ensures optimal performance, especially in demanding listening environments. The solid base gives the speaker a stable platform, reducing unwanted resonances and vibrations and thereby ensuring clean and precise sound reproduction.

Intono technology eliminates unwanted frequencies

Sonus Faber’s Intono technology offers a design solution that eliminates unwanted frequencies and distortions inside the cabinet. Implemented in Sonetto VIII, the Intono technology sits between the reflex port and the internal acoustic chamber, resulting in cleaner and more precise sound reproduction. This technology ensures that the cabinet remains quiet, delivering a clearer and more immersive listening experience.

Phase-coherent crossover – precise synchronization of drivers

In the Sonetto G2 series, Sonus Faber has used a phase-coherent crossover that ensures precise synchronization of the drivers’ phase angles. This careful tuning strives for maximum parallelism and results in an immersive soundstage that is incredibly well-defined and realistic.

Reflex port – flexibility in placement and optimal airflow

Sonetto VIII G2 has a newly optimized down-firing reflex port that makes the speaker much easier to place. Whether it is placed in a corner, against a wall, or freestanding, the optimized reflex port ensures optimal airflow and resonance control, resulting in clean and precise sound reproduction under all conditions. This design enables the speaker to adapt to different environments and deliver consistently exceptional sound quality.