Sonus Faber Olympica III
Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
95/100
Build Quality
97/100
Value for Money
93/100
The Sonus Faber Olympica III pairs natural, warmly tactile tone with deep, controlled bass and a soundstage that breaks free of the cabinets. StereoLife Magazine admired its balance and addictive musical flow, while TONEAudio MAGAZINE highlighted its expansive imaging, palpable midrange, and exquisite furniture-grade craftsmanship.
Pros
Natural, slightly warm and highly resolved midrange gives vocals and acoustic instruments tactile presence.
Deep, fast, tuneful bass remains compact and controlled, even in challenging room conditions.
Exceptional soundstage projects freely beyond the cabinets with convincing scale and separation.
Exquisite walnut, leather and metalwork delivers genuine furniture-grade build quality.
Cons
Does not fully reproduce the very lowest subterranean bass frequencies.
Careful positioning and experimentation with port orientation are needed to achieve its best performance.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 95/100
Reviews describe an unusually complete, musically involving presentation: warm yet well balanced, richly tactile, and capable of bringing convincing scale to every genre. Its strongest qualities are its natural midrange, expansive staging, controlled low end, and ability to remain composed with demanding material.
Bass
95/100
StereoLife found the bass deep, fast, fleshy, compact and free of irregularities, even in difficult acoustics where other large speakers became boomy. TONEAudio likewise heard plentiful low-frequency rumble alongside tight, tuneful definition, while Enjoy The Music praised firm, direct kick-drum reproduction.
Mid
95/100
Reviewers repeatedly highlight natural timbre and a slightly warm, highly listenable character. StereoLife praised instantaneous midrange-driver response, nuanced vocal tone and finely resolved detail, while TONEAudio found voices and instruments natural, palpable and never overshadowed by the frequency extremes.
Treble
94/100
The treble is consistently described as airy, clean and well integrated rather than attention-seeking. TONEAudio heard excellent extension without heat, with long, tuneful decay on bell strikes, and StereoLife found the top end spatial and in continuous harmony with the rest of the presentation.
Soundstage Imaging
95/100
TONEAudio found that, once positioned well, the speakers produce a stage that extends far beyond their cabinets, with sound floating freely rather than clustering between them. The same review calls their soundstaging, palpability and musical immersion top-notch, while other listening comments indicate that this composure survives challenging rooms.
Dynamics
94/100
The Olympica III is praised for retaining clarity and organization across a wide dynamic range, creating a convincing sense of live performance. Reviews also report strong impact with demanding music and enough headroom to fill a room, without sacrificing speed or control.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
97/100
The cabinetry and finish receive exceptional praise. Reviewers describe perfectly executed joins, beautiful woodwork, leather and aluminium integration, and furniture-grade lacquer, with TONEAudio calling every aspect of the design and construction exquisite.
Value for Money
93/100
At roughly $20,000-$24,000 in the supplied price range, the Olympica III is a serious luxury purchase, but reviewers consider its performance commensurate with the outlay. StereoLife says it is worth its high price, while TONEAudio found it better than some more expensive visitors and worth saving for.
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Specifications
Manufacturer's Description — Sonus Faber
SLEEK ELEGANCE
Slim and elegant, Olympica III offers powerful, transparent sound that surrounds the senses.
SONUS FABER DESIGN
A refined expression of Sonus faber design, where handcrafted wood, aluminum details, and sculptural proportions come together in perfect harmony.
SONIC BEAUTY
With its three-way design and 35 Hz frequency response, the Olympica III delivers bold sound with exceptional clarity and nuance. With its slender design, Olympica Nova III turns a listening experience into an immersive journey.
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.
Cork Damping Structure
In Olympica III and Olympica V, the tweeter and midrange are housed in a dedicated closed acoustic chamber, designed to enhance driver performance. This internal volume is damped with a specific cork structure, developed through computer simulations and shaped into an organic form. Natural and sustainable, cork plays a key role in improving resolution and preserving the natural character of the midrange.
Aluminum Details
Olympica G3 evolves toward a more refined and contemporary aesthetic through matte grey sandblasted aluminum elements. The design is enriched by polished 45-degree chamfers, adding a subtle touch of brightness and sophistication to the overall look while emphasizing the precision of every detail.
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