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Sonus Faber Duetto

Name: Sonus Faber Duetto
Brand: Sonus Faber
SKU: duetto
Rating: 92 (27 reviews)

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Specifications 26 reviews & sources

92/100

Deliciously Crispy

Sound Quality

92/100

Build Quality

92/100

Value for Money

90/100

The Duetto turns compact active streaming into a seriously immersive hi-fi experience, pairing deep, controlled bass with expressive vocals, crisp detail and a wide, precisely layered soundstage. Its sculpted lute-shaped cabinets conceal serious amplification, HDMI eARC, phono input and flexible streaming, while ultra-wideband speaker linking keeps the system elegantly uncluttered. It is a persuasive luxury all-in-one for music-first rooms.

Pros

Remarkably deep, punchy and textured bass for a compact standmount, with enough extension to make a subwoofer unnecessary in most rooms.

Highly expressive midrange and precise imaging deliver natural vocals, strong detail retrieval and a large, well-organised soundstage.

Extensive streaming, TV and turntable connectivity is combined with exceptionally refined lute-shaped cabinetry.

Cons

Treble can sound forward or bright with aggressively recorded material, which may not suit listeners seeking a relaxed presentation.

At very high volumes, dynamics can harden and the soundstage can lose some depth and composure.

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What Reviewers Are Saying

"We have rarely seen such a wonderful combination of beautiful Aesthetics really Nic looking attractive product that sounds as great as the duetto system sounds"

— Gramophone

"There's an overall vibrancy to the Duetto's delivery that makes every listen an engrossing and enthralling event."

— Sound Advice

"Sonos fiber has nailed it with the dueto you get the sound that made them famous in a simple package that will add A Touch of Elegance to your home"

— AudioAdvice

"For music, the Duettos’ overall sound quality is simply superb."

— Audioholics

"the Sonus faber is a poised, informative, and thoroughly entertaining listen."

— hi-fi+

"This is a vivid, lively listen that wants to make every recording an event that's as upfront and entertaining as possible."

— StereoNET United Kingdom

"Keep output levels realistic, though, and the circumstances in which this isn't a thoroughly enjoyable audio system are hard to imagine."

— StereoNET United Kingdom

"The design is stylish and the sound modern, upbeat, entertaining and involving."

— The Ear

"this has to be one of the most attractive wireless streaming speakers available."

— Audioholics

SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 92/100

Reviewers consistently describe a vivid, involving and unusually full-bodied presentation from this compact active standmount. It combines strong low-end authority, exceptionally communicative vocals, detailed treble and expansive imaging, although ultimate composure and depth can soften at very high levels.

Bass

91/100

For a compact speaker with a 134mm mid/bass driver, the Duetto delivers remarkably deep, weighty bass with the scale of a small floorstander according to Audioholics. hi-fi+ and StereoNET also praise its control, texture, rhythmic momentum and enough extension to make a subwoofer unnecessary in all but very large rooms.

Mid

95/100

Vocals are a major strength: hi-fi+ heard every detail of tone, emotion and recorded acoustic, while StereoNET found voices highly revealing of technique, expression and microphone placement. Reviews repeatedly describe the midrange as clear, richly informative and smoothly integrated with the rest of the frequency range.

Treble

91/100

The top end is widely praised for its body, bite, clean attack and carefully controlled decay rather than a thin, purely analytical character. Audioholics did find it occasionally overeager or brighter than preferred on some material, so listeners sensitive to an upfront treble may wish to use the available tonal adjustment.

Soundstage Imaging

93/100

When correctly positioned, reviewers report a large, deep and precisely organised soundstage that extends beyond the cabinets. Sparse recordings retain dark, quiet space around images, while large orchestral works remain coherent; the main caveat is that depth perspective can diminish at very high volume.

Dynamics

89/100

The Duetto tracks both large orchestral swings and fine harmonic or microdynamic changes with impressive attentiveness at sensible levels. However, Audioholics noted compression and hardness when pushed too loud, while The Ear found some classical climaxes constrained, even though rock and pop were notably energetic.

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Build Quality

92/100

The lute-shaped cabinets, integrated heatsinks and walnut or graphite finishes receive near-universal praise for their elegance and execution. hi-fi+ calls the construction flawless, and Sound Advice describes the standard of finish as impeccable; Audioholics is slightly more restrained, judging it very good rather than truly world-class.

Value for Money

90/100

At roughly $3,999 / £3,490 per pair, the Duetto is a substantial investment, and several reviewers note that similarly priced separates can achieve excellent results. Yet reviewers also find its combination of animated sound, refined finish, compact all-in-one convenience and extensive connectivity difficult to match at the same outlay; The Ear goes further, suggesting an equivalent separates system would be hard to assemble for the money.

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Specifications

System: 2 way, Curved Vented box
Loudspeakers: Tw: Ø 28 mm, Ferrite Magnet system with copper cap, Silk dome and dedicated Waveguide. Mw: Ø 134 mm, Neodymium Magnet system with copper cap and Aluminum ring, Long excursion design.
Crossover Points: 1900 Hz. HiFi quality, designed with Sonus faber know-how.
Frequency response: 37 Hz –30.000 Hz
Max SPL: 105 dB SPL @ 1 meter
Streaming connections: Airplay 2 Chromecast Built-in Spotify® Connect Tidal connect Roon Ready QQMUsic Bluetooth Aptx HD, SRC
On board amplifiers: Tw: 100W Class AB Mw: 250W Class D
Audio Input / Output: RCA Line/Phono IN Optical HDMI ARC/EARC SUB Output
DAC: ESS SABRE 32bit
Decoupling Systems: Rubber pad
Product dimensions (HxWxD): 342 (1082 stand included) x 210 x 272 mm / each 13.4 x 8.3 x 10.7 in / each
Dimensions with packaging (HxWxD): 460 x 590 x 400 mm / pair 18.1 x 23.2 x 15.7 in / pair
Weight: 7,5 kg / each 16.5 lb / each
Packaging weight: 19 kg / pair 41.9 lb / pair
Cabinet: Lute shape Semi gloss wood Black leather Aluminum (stand)

AirPlay 2

Chromecast Built-in

Spotify Connect

TIDAL Connect

Roon Ready

Bluetooth

aptX HD

Built-in DAC

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

Subwoofer Output

Phono Stage

Manufacturer's Description — Sonus Faber

Powerful, rich sound in a compact design. Designed for both digital and analog sources, Duetto is a versatile combination of Italian style and contemporary function.

BIG SOUND IN A COMPACT DESIGN

Duetto marks Sonus faber's inaugural active stereo wireless speaker system. Powered by four bespoke amplifiers, Duetto presents an all-in-one sound solution, harmoniously blending a multitude of connectivity options while keeping the listening experience wire-free.

DOUBLE THE SOUND, NOT THE SIZE

Inspired by a harmony produced by two instruments, Duetto sets a new standard for wireless high-fidelity sound in a compact design.

ULTRA WIDE BAND TECHNOLOGY

Duetto employs Ultra Wide Band (UWB) technology, enabling communication between the two speakers. The wireless transmission avoids latency and interference by other home networks while guaranteeing a wide frequency spectrum to send data signals at high speeds.

SENSO™ TECHNOLOGY BY SONUS FABER

The leather top panel allows the user to control and set up speaker functions — such as playback, volume, input selection, and connections— with a buttonless interface through simple fingertip gestures.

iconic lute shape

Sonus faber’s iconic lute-shaped design takes inspiration from musical instruments. Crafted from wood, the cabinet ensures structural solidity, rich timbre, and musicality, while effectively eradicating internal resonances to shape the unmistakable Sonus faber Natural Sound.

HEAR – AND SEE – TO BELIEVE

Duetto takes note of Sonus faber’s most iconic design queues and natural materials.

DUETTO STAND

The Duetto stand, made from aluminum, is designed for the Duetto wireless bookshelf speaker.

INFINITE CONNECTIONS

Duetto’s wide connection options guarantee a seamless playback from different devices, ensuring ease of use and security from each connection.

SET UP YOUR SOUND

We designed Duetto to stream music from a variety of platforms, offering unparalleled convenience and versatility.

APP-FRIENDLY

The intuitive interface allows users to stream directly with their favorite music services, like Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready and more.

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Authorized dealers for Sonus Faber Duetto

Absoulute Audio plus Video — in-store — Aiken, South Carolina, United States (website)
110Hz — online and in-store — Kielce, Województwo świętokrzyskie, Poland (website)
A Tube High Fidelity — online and in-store — Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands (website)
ABSOLUTE ADOBE — in-store — Port Erin, Port Erin, United Kingdom (website)
Absolute Sound (SG) — online and in-store — Singapore, Singapore (website)
Acoustic Designs Inc. — in-store — Scottsdale, Arizona, United States (website)
Ahead Stereo — in-store — Los Angeles, California, United States (website)
Alpha High End — online and in-store — Brasschaat, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium (website)
Anquan — online and in-store — Glika Nera, Greece (website)
Arctic Audio — in-store — Fargo, North Dakota, United States (website)