Sonetto V vs Cremona Elipsa
The Cremona Elipsa's sensitivity is 91 dB against the Sonetto V's 90 dB and its low-frequency extension 35 Hz against 38 Hz. Both share impedance (4Ω) and ways (3).
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The Sonus Faber Sonetto V is a 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker system, featuring a vented box design. It includes a High Definition DAD™ tweeter with a DKM silk dome diaphragm, a custom midrange driver made from cellulose pulp and natural fibers, and two ultra-free compression basket woofers with aluminum cones. The speakers are praised for their clear mid-range, detailed highs, and solid bass. They have a frequency response of 38 Hz to 25,000 Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB SPL. The suggested amplifier power output is between 50 W and 300 W without clipping, and they have a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. The dimensions are 1072 x 258 x 409 mm (42 x 10 x 16 inches), and each speaker weighs approximately 22.6 kg (49.8 lbs).
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The Cremona Elipsa's sensitivity is 91 dB against the Sonetto V's 90 dB and its low-frequency extension 35 Hz against 38 Hz. Both share impedance (4Ω) and ways (3).
The Transcendent's sensitivity is 88 dB against the Sonetto V's 90 dB and its woofer 7" against 7.09". Both share impedance (4Ω) and high-frequency extension (25 kHz).
The 804D2's impedance is 8Ω against the Sonetto V's 4Ω. Both share sensitivity (90 dB), low-frequency extension (38 Hz), and ways (3).
The HPS-938W's impedance is 6Ω against the Sonetto V's 4Ω and its woofer 8" against 7.09". Both share sensitivity (90 dB) and ways (3).
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