Scorpio vs Sonus Faber Venere S
The Venere S's sensitivity is 90 dB against the Scorpio's 91 dB, its woofer 7.09" against 7", and its low-frequency extension 40 Hz against 29 Hz. Both share impedance (4Ω).
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The Audio Physic Scorpio is a high-end 3.5-way floorstanding speaker manufactured in Germany, designed to bridge the gap between Audio Physic's Tempo and Avanti III models. It features a complex, well-braced cabinet with patented Hornflex technology, a narrow front baffle tilted back 7°, and nonparallel side panels that curve toward the rear. The speaker uses a push-push arrangement of four 7-inch aluminum woofers mounted on the sides to cancel cabinet resonances and enhance bass power, two 6-inch coated paper-cone midrange drivers (one operating from 150 to 500 Hz and the other from 150 Hz to 2.8 kHz), and a 1-inch modified soft-dome tweeter. It has a frequency response from approximately 29 Hz to 40 kHz, a sensitivity of 91 dB, and a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. The cabinet is available in various finishes including maple light, maple dark, ash black, cherry, rosewood, ebony, and rosenut veneers. The speaker weighs 27 kg and measures 1100 x 204 x 390 mm (HxWxD). It includes bi-wiring terminals and a vibration control terminal to reduce unwanted vibrations. The original The design emphasizes dynamic sound, phase equalization between drivers, and a stable, resonance-minimized cabinet for pure sound reproduction.
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The Venere S's sensitivity is 90 dB against the Scorpio's 91 dB, its woofer 7.09" against 7", and its low-frequency extension 40 Hz against 29 Hz. Both share impedance (4Ω).
The Classic 35's sensitivity is 89 dB against the Scorpio's 91 dB, its woofer 6.7" against 7", and its low-frequency extension 32 Hz against 29 Hz. Both share impedance (4Ω).
The Classic 8's sensitivity is 89 dB against the Scorpio's 91 dB, its woofer 6.7" against 7", and its low-frequency extension 34 Hz against 29 Hz. Both share impedance (4Ω).
The HPS-938W's sensitivity is 90 dB against the Scorpio's 91 dB, its impedance 6Ω against 4Ω, its low-frequency extension 30 Hz against 29 Hz, and its woofer 8" against 7".
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