Cremona M vs Paradigm Studio 100 v5
The Studio 100 v5's sensitivity is 92 dB against the Cremona M's 91 dB and its impedance 8Ω against 4Ω. Both share woofer (7") and ways (3).
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$900
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Cremona M
The Sonus Faber Cremona M, part of the Cremona 'M' (modificata) series, is a premium 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker designed by Franco Serblin. It features a lute-shaped cabinet made from hand-selected wood layers and solid maple for optimized resonance control. Key drivers include a 25mm ultra-dynamic ring radiator tweeter, 150mm black wood fiber cone midrange with symmetric drive motor, and dual 180mm lightweight aluminum/magnesium alloy woofers. Known for its warm, musical sound with excellent dynamics and imaging, it represents classic Sonus Faber design from the early 2000s. No longer in production, it is highly regarded in the used market.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 91 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 4Ω
- Frequency Response
- 40 Hz - 30 kHz
- Power Handling
- 250W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 50W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 250W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 3-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 7"
- Driver Count
- 3
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 400 Hz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 350 × 1120 × 565 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 36.5 kg (80 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Natural maple, Graphite
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 91 dB
Impedance: 4Ω
Frequency: 40-30000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions