Accordo Essence vs Sonus Faber Olympica Nova II
The Olympica Nova II's low-frequency extension is 40 Hz against the Accordo Essence's 35 Hz. Both share sensitivity (88 dB), impedance (4Ω), and ways (3).
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The Franco Serblin Accordo Essence is a meticulously handcrafted 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker that combines traditional Italian craftsmanship with advanced acoustic engineering. It features a super-rigid, arch-shaped solid walnut cabinet decoupled with aluminium-magnesium parts to control resonance. The speaker uses a 29mm silk-dome tweeter by Ragnar Lian, a custom 150mm microspheres cone mid-woofer optimized for cone break-up control, and a dedicated 180mm microspheres cone woofer with an aluminium dust cap. The phase-coherent crossover ensures precise sound staging, focus, and depth, preserving spatial information from recordings. It delivers a frequency response of 35Hz to 22kHz, nominal impedance of 4 ohms, and sensitivity of 88dB/2.83V/1m, requiring a minimum amplifier power of 20W per channel. Dimensions are 1100 x 230 x 430 mm (HxWxD), and the pair weighs 60 kg unpacked. The Accordo Essence is praised for its natural, warm, and detailed midrange, tight bass, and refined highs, making it suitable for small to medium listening rooms and moderate listening volumes. It is finished in solid walnut with chrome and aluminium metal parts, reflecting both aesthetic beauty and acoustic excellence.
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