Authorized dealers for Sonus Faber Olympica I

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)

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Sonus Faber Olympica I

Name: Sonus Faber Olympica I
Brand: Sonus Faber
SKU: olympica-i
Rating: 87 (9 reviews)

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87/100

Nicely Roasted

Sound Quality

85/100

Build Quality

95/100

Value for Money

88/100

The Olympica I seduces with a dense, supple midrange, smooth detail and remarkably fatigue-free refinement. Hans Wetzel found its near-neutral, relaxed voice especially rewarding with vocals, while its leather-and-walnut cabinet delivers exceptional artisan build quality. A luxurious stand-mount for intimate, long-session listening, it favors musical coherence over showy fireworks.

Pros

Rich yet near-neutral midrange makes vocals natural, detailed and easy to enjoy over long sessions.

Superb furniture-grade construction, with beautifully finished woodwork, supple leather and unusually meticulous detailing.

Bass remains fast, coherent and reasonably deep for a compact two-way, even at higher levels.

Cons

Treble is smooth rather than sparkling, and bass lacks the punch and scale of larger speakers.

Imaging is solid but less sharply focused and spacious than leading rivals; the stage can sound somewhat closed in.

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What Reviewers Are Saying

"The Olympica I should go to the very top of the shopping lists of those who want a loudspeaker that looks and feels every bit as good as it sounds."

— SoundStage Solo

"The bass drum was flat and fast just like the real skin - of course to the extent allowed by the recording technique and medium's limitations."

— 6 Moons

"Much smaller than the Sonus faber flagship monitors, the Olympica I exhibit similar voicing minus obvious scale, dynamics, and bass …"

— 6 Moons

"'DAD' might seem like an odd prefix for a tweeter, but relates to the company's Damped Apex Dome technology."

— hi-fi+

SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 85/100

The Olympica I is voiced for tonal ease, midrange richness and long-session listenability rather than overt excitement. Reviewers found it smooth and detailed without sounding bland, while noting modest scale, restrained punch and a somewhat closed-in presentation compared with more expansive rivals.

Bass

84/100

Bass was described as fast and convincingly skin-like on drums, with reasonable depth and composure even at high volume. It does not deliver much punch or the scale of larger Sonus Faber monitors, but remains coherent and controlled for a compact stand-mount.

Mid

91/100

The midrange is the Olympica I’s central strength: one reviewer praised its density, suppleness and near-neutral balance, while vocals were especially rewarding with suitable amplification. Although the presentation can sit slightly recessed, the speaker was repeatedly admired for making music feel natural, relaxed and emotionally involving.

Treble

84/100

High frequencies are smooth, refined and free of fatigue, with fine detail preserved rather than blurred. Listeners seeking pronounced sparkle or a brightly illuminated top end may find the Olympica I too restrained.

Soundstage Imaging

83/100

Imaging was solid and stable, but not as sharply focused as the reviewer’s KEF and Vivid Audio references. The stage could sound slightly closed in, and voices were placed a little farther back than expected.

Dynamics

82/100

The speaker stays coherent when played loudly, and its bass lines retain control under demanding material. However, one review explicitly noted that it gives up obvious dynamic scale compared with Sonus Faber’s larger flagship monitors.

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Build Quality

95/100

Construction drew exceptional praise. The cabinet’s superb woodwork, supple leather, carefully finished hardware and thoughtful mirrored vent arrangement were all singled out as evidence of unusually meticulous craftsmanship.

Value for Money

88/100

At the reviewed $6,500-per-pair price, the reviewer considered the level of construction detail difficult to find elsewhere and felt it would appeal to buyers who value furniture-grade loudspeaker craftsmanship. It is a premium-priced compact speaker, but its finish and material quality help support that premium against similarly aspirational stand-mount rivals.

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Manufacturer's Description — Sonus Faber

Compact Elegance

Olympica I distills the essence of the range into a refined bookshelf loudspeaker. Compact in form yet rich in presence, it combines elegant proportions, handcrafted details, and the unmistakable character of Sonus faber sound, bringing clarity, depth, and emotional expression to more intimate listening spaces.

materia e forma

A refined expression of Sonus faber design, where handcrafted wood, aluminum details, and sculptural proportions come together in perfect harmony.

A Refined Listening Experience

Designed for intimate spaces, Olympica I delivers music with clarity, balance, and emotional depth, revealing every detail with a natural and sophisticated presence.

OLYMPICA BOOKSHELF STAND

The Olympica stand, made from aluminum with stainless steel spikes for optimal stability, is tailored for the Olympica I bookshelf speaker.

ART OF PRECISION

l'ARTE DELLA PRECISIONE

Where engineering precision reveals the natural emotion of sound.

Behind every Olympica model lies a precise balance of acoustic engineering, refined materials, and Sonus faber craftsmanship, designed to deliver sound with clarity, depth, and natural emotion.

CAMELIA MIDRANGE

At the heart of Olympica I is the Camelia midrange driver, originally developed for Suprema and crafted to reproduce the most essential part of the acoustic spectrum with exceptional resolution. Inspired by the natural geometry of the camellia flower, its non-circular membrane helps reduce unwanted resonances while offering its full surface to the listener. The result is remarkable transparency, vocal realism, and the unmistakable natural sound of Sonus faber.

Refined Top Plate

The refreshed top plate design gives Olympica a more distinctive and elegant identity. The Sonus faber logo, positioned on the top surface, adds a refined signature detail that reinforces the collection’s contemporary luxury expression.

45-Degree Wood Veneer

Olympica is elevated by a full-surface herringbone wood pattern, inherited from the iconic Stradivari design language. The 45-degree veneer enhances visual continuity across the cabinet while celebrating Sonus faber’s mastery of wood craftsmanship, giving each loudspeaker a refined and distinctive presence.

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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)

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Manufacturer's Description — Sonus Faber

Compact Elegance

materia e forma

A Refined Listening Experience

OLYMPICA BOOKSHELF STAND

l'ARTE DELLA PRECISIONE

CAMELIA MIDRANGE

Refined Top Plate

45-Degree Wood Veneer

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