Sonetto III vs Hyperion Sound Design HPS-938W
The HPS-938W's sensitivity is 90 dB against the Sonetto III's 89 dB, its impedance 6Ω against 4Ω, and its high-frequency extension 22 kHz against 25 kHz. Both share ways (3).
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding Speakers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$4,499
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About the Sonetto III
The Sonus Faber Sonetto III is a 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker system featuring a vented box design. It includes a 29mm high definition DAD dome tweeter, a 150mm midrange driver made with a custom diaphragm of cellulose pulp and natural fibers, and two 150mm aluminum cone woofers with ultra-free compression baskets for maximum speed. The crossover frequencies range from 220 Hz to 3,250 Hz. It has a frequency response of 42 Hz to 25,000 Hz, a sensitivity of 89 dB SPL (2.83 V/1m), and a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. The speaker is recommended to be paired with amplifiers delivering 50 to 250 watts without clipping. The cabinet dimensions are 1018 mm high, 219 mm wide, and 305 mm deep (40 x 9 x 12 inches), with a weight of 16 kg (35.2 lbs) per speaker. This model is designed to deliver detailed, natural sound with high definition and speed, suitable for audiophiles seeking refined floorstanding speakers.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 89 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 4Ω
- Frequency Response
- 42 Hz - 25 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
- 6"
- Driver Count
- 4
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 220 Hz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 219 × 1018 × 305 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 16 kg (35 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 89 dB
Impedance: 4Ω
Frequency: 42-25000 Hz
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