Sonetto Center I vs Aurum Cantus V4C
The V4C's woofer is 6.5" against the Sonetto Center I's 6". Both share sensitivity (90 dB), impedance (4Ω), and ways (2).
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The Sonus Faber Sonetto Center I is a 2-way horizontal loudspeaker system featuring a vented box design. It is designed as the ideal center channel speaker for smaller Sonetto series models, ensuring tonal and stylistic harmony within the collection. The speaker embodies Sonus Faber's Italian heritage with natural sound, natural materials, and the iconic lute shape for optimal internal resonance control. It features a 29mm High Definition DAD™ tweeter with a DKM dome diaphragm and Neo Magnet system, and two 150mm midwoofers with ultra-free compression baskets and custom diaphragms made from cellulose pulp and natural fibers. The crossover frequency is set at 1,550 Hz. It delivers a frequency response from 60 Hz to 25,000 Hz, with a sensitivity of 90 dB SPL (2.83 V/1m) and a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. The suggested amplifier power output ranges from 50W to 200W without clipping. The speaker measures 242 x 495 x 303 mm (H x W x D) and weighs 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs). It is manufactured in Sonus Faber's factory in Vicenza, Italy, and features artisan finishes typical of Italian craftsmanship. The Sonetto Center I is no longer in production, replaced by newer models in the Sonetto G2 series.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The V4C's woofer is 6.5" against the Sonetto Center I's 6". Both share sensitivity (90 dB), impedance (4Ω), and ways (2).
The Concertino Domus's sensitivity is 88 dB against the Sonetto Center I's 90 dB. Both share impedance (4Ω), woofer (6"), and ways (2).
The Evoke 25C's sensitivity is 88 dB against the Sonetto Center I's 90 dB, its woofer 5.5" against 6", and its high-frequency extension 23 kHz against 25 kHz. Both share impedance (4Ω).
The OPTICON LCR MK2's sensitivity is 89 dB against the Sonetto Center I's 90 dB and its woofer 6.5" against 6". Both share impedance (4Ω) and ways (2).
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