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Sonus Faber Sonetto ii
ELEGANT AND ELUSIVE
The Sonetto II bookshelf speakers are infused with the rich heritage of Italian craftsmanship and tradition. Offering not only exceptional sound quality, Sonetto II speakers also resonate with a profound appreciation for artistry and culture.
A SOUND THAT
RESONATES THE SOUL
Sonetto II is a 2-way speaker that inherits and elevates the distinguished Italian style of its predecessor. Through refined materials, sophisticated design, and enhanced acoustical advancements, Sonetto II recreates sound with an intense, unprecedented emotional impact and surprisingly powerful bass reproduction
SUBTLE YET TRANSFORMATIVE
Despite its dimensions, Sonetto II blends seamlessly with an array of environments. Its sleek aesthetics evoke an elegant and graceful style that enhances any space.
CLASSIC DESIGN
Sonetto II embodies the iconic Sonus faber signature lute shape, a timeless design inspired by the elegance of musical instruments, specifically redesigned for the Sonetto G2 collection.Infused with the brand's renowned philosophy of Natural Sound, these speakers deliver perfect control over internal resonances, offering an unparalleled listening experience characterized by rich, lifelike audio
An elegance that fills the room
Sonetto brings together Sonus faber’s core design principles in an elegant silhouette.
SONETTO STAND
The Sonetto stand, crafted from aluminum with a concrete base, is designed for Sonetto I and Sonetto II bookshelf speakers.
ORGANIC BASKET
Our organic basket embodies the fusion of advanced technology and nature-inspired design principles for enhanced sound reproduction. Present not only in our premier Reference and Homage Collections but also in the Sonetto G2 series, the basket’s asymmetrical shape provides structural support to the driver without recurring patterns. This distinctive design, evocative of natural forms, promotes superior airflow around the driver, guaranteeing impeccable sound quality.
INTONO TECHNOLOGY
Sonus faber Intono technology offers a construction solution designed to eliminate spurious frequencies and distortions within the cabinet, resulting in a quieter cabinet and an overall enhanced sound performance. Implemented in the Sonetto I and II speakers, Intono sits between the reflex duct and the internal acoustic chamber.
REFLEX DUCT
As with each speaker in the Sonetto G2 Collection, Sonetto II boasts a newly optimized duct design, strategically engineered to enhance flexibility in speaker placement. This innovative reflex duct, when combined with the concrete base, revolutionizes the listening experience by offering unparalleled versatility and performance. Whether positioned in a corner, against a wall, or in a freestanding configuration, the enhanced duct design ensures optimal airflow and resonance control, resulting in pristine sound reproduction across various room setups. By incorporating this advanced technology, Sonetto G2 speakers not only adapt effortlessly to diverse environments but also deliver consistently exceptional audio quality, elevating the standard of home entertainment.
SILK DOME TWEETER
The tweeter in the Sonetto G2 collection features state-of-the-art Silk Dome DAD™ (Damped Apex Dome) technology. With a response extending beyond 30kHz, made possible by the incorporation of a copper cup, the tweeter reproduces the finest nuances in the audio spectrum, ensuring exceptional clarity and detail in the pristine sound reproduction of Sonetto II.
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Professional Reviews 92/100
Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
91/100
Build Quality
94/100
Value for Money
93/100
The Sonetto II brings clear, naturally voiced midrange, silky treble and an unusually spacious soundstage to a compact Italian standmount. HomeTheaterHifi found exceptional imaging and non-fatiguing dynamics, while StereoNET praised its rhythmic snap and composure. Its lute-shaped wood-and-leather cabinet makes it a refined, musically generous choice for intimate high-end systems.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Expressive, clear midrange with smooth, non-fatiguing treble and natural vocal tone.
Spacious, precisely organized imaging that can make the speakers disappear in the room.
Animated rhythm and strong dynamic articulation for a compact standmount, with surprising bass body.
Luxurious lute-shaped cabinet with genuine leather and fine wood detailing.
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Cons
Deep bass and ultimate loudness are limited by the compact cabinet; large rooms and bass-heavy playback benefit from a subwoofer or larger speakers.
Treble can lean bright, so careful toe-in, tweeter-height listening and room setup are important.
Its 87dB sensitivity and 4-ohm load reward a capable amplifier.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 91/100
Reviewers consistently describe a smooth, warm-leaning and musically involving presentation with unusually strong rhythmic life for a compact standmount. It combines expressive mids, refined highs and spacious imaging with bass that is generous and tuneful for its size, though ultimate deep-bass output remains limited.
Bass
89/100
For a 6.5-inch standmount, reviewers found more weight, punch and body than expected, with articulate bass lines and convincing instrumental texture. Hi-Fi Choice notes subtle looseness and less ultimate thwack than pricier alternatives, while StereoNET stresses that large rooms, high levels and true deep bass demand a larger speaker or subwoofer.
Mid
93/100
The midrange earns particularly consistent praise for its clarity, natural vocal body and ability to unravel dense mixes without turning analytical. Reviewers describe a gentle warm or sepia tint, but regard it as an attractive, forgiving character that takes the edge off difficult recordings while retaining insight.
Treble
90/100
Most listening reviews find the treble smooth, calm and sweet, with realistic cymbal metallic sheen but no grating edge. Erin's Audio Corner measured an elevated top end and advises careful aiming, so bright rooms or treble-sensitive listeners should take setup seriously.
Soundstage Imaging
93/100
The Sonetto II is repeatedly praised for spaciousness, depth and sharply organized images, with HomeTheaterHifi reporting that it can disappear in a dimly lit room. StereoNET also found individual strands of complex mixes clearly separated and securely placed, although it stopped short of matching the point-source focus of coaxial designs.
Dynamics
93/100
Rhythmic drive and dynamic articulation are standout qualities, with StereoNET calling its handling of starts, stops and transients far ahead of earlier Sonus Faber designs. It remains composed at substantial levels for its format, though Hi-Fi Choice found it does not extract the final degree of dynamic accenting and bass-heavy material can become constrained when pushed very hard.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
94/100
Reviews praise the lute-shaped cabinet, genuine leather top and figured wood finish as unusually tactile and luxurious for the class. The cabinet construction, quality drivers and substantial detailing are described as more than cosmetic, giving the speaker the feel of a considerably more expensive product.
Value for Money
93/100
At reviewed prices around $2,299-$2,750 per pair without stands, several reviewers saw the Sonetto II as exceptionally competitive among premium standmounts. StereoNET called it "puzzlingly cheap" and hard to beat, while Part-Time Audiophile highlighted technology filtered down from Sonus Faber's costlier ranges; the optional stands add meaningful cost for buyers who need them.
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