Sonus Faber Stradivari
Just Okay
Sound Quality
75/100
Build Quality
82/100
Value for Money
85/100
The Stradivari combines room-tunable bass, expansive bandwidth and instrument-grade craftsmanship in a visually dramatic reference floorstander. Audioholics highlights its adjustable Low Frequency Adjuster, letting the twin-woofer system better suit the listening room, while the Intono midrange chamber and controlled soft-dome tweeter target a natural midrange and composed treble at scale.
Pros
Adjustable Low Frequency Adjuster tailors the twin-woofer output and ultra-low-frequency tuning to room size.
Intono midrange chamber is engineered for more natural midrange reproduction while reducing crossover complexity.
Premium wood, leather and refined finish make for an exceptionally distinctive, luxurious loudspeaker design.
Cons
The $50,000-per-pair price places it firmly in the luxury reference category.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 75/100
The available source is primarily a product introduction rather than a listening review. It outlines ambitious acoustic engineering and adjustable room tuning, but provides little independent evidence about how the Stradivari performs with music.
Bass
76/100
The Stradivari uses two 10.25-inch woofers, a vented Stealth Ultraflex system, and adjustable low-frequency output intended to tailor bass to the room. The source cites extension to 25Hz, but does not provide an independent assessment of bass depth, control, texture, or integration.
Mid
75/100
Sonus Faber describes its Intono-equipped midrange as designed for natural reproduction and reduced internal-air effects. No audition comments are provided on vocal realism, tonal body, crossover coherence, or instrumental timbre.
Treble
75/100
The soft-dome tweeter's tripod structure is said to improve dispersion and control at higher levels. The source does not report listening impressions regarding treble extension, air, detail, brightness, or refinement.
Soundstage Imaging
75/100
Audioholics describes the intended result as an “unparalleled soundstage,” but the statement is not supported by setup-specific listening observations. There is no detailed evidence on image focus, stage depth, layering, or placement sensitivity.
Dynamics
75/100
The high sensitivity, substantial driver complement, and 100W–600W amplifier recommendation suggest the speaker is designed for high output. The available material does not say how it handles musical crescendos, low-level dynamic nuance, or sustained loud playback.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
82/100
Audioholics calls the new Stradivari one of Sonus Faber's most breathtaking designs, and the speaker combines an elliptical lacquered-wood cabinet with black leather and aluminum detailing. Its 81.5kg enclosure, anti-resonant woofer basket, and instrument-inspired handmade construction indicate considerable ambition, although the source is not a hands-on assessment of fit, finish, or long-term durability.
Value for Money
85/100
The stated MSRP is $50,000 per pair, placing the Stradivari firmly among luxury reference loudspeakers. The available source presents its unusual design, room-adjustable bass system, and elaborate construction, but does not directly compare its value with competing speakers at this price.
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Specifications
- System
- 3.5 way, Midrange sealed box with Intono, Woofers vented box Stealth Ultraflex system
- Loudspeakers
- Tw: 28 mm, High Power Neodymium, Extended Range Soft Dome, DAD Arrow Point. Md: 150 mm, Neodymium Magnet System. W: 2x260 mm, Dual Drive Motor System
- Crossover Points
- 160, 220, 2200 Hz. High End components, Phase Coherent Level 3
- Frequency response
- 25 Hz 35000 Hz
- Sensitivity
- 92 dB SPL (2.83V/1 m)
- Nominal impedance
- 4 Ohm
- Recommended power amplifier
- 100W - 600W, undistorted signal
- Connectivity
- 4 connectors binding post: Mid-Hi, Low
- Decoupling Systems
- ZVT spikes
- Product dimensions (HxWxD)
- 1374 x 715 x 428 mm / each 54 x 28.1 x 16.8 in / each
- Dimensions with packaging (HxWxD)
- 1560 x 820 x 570 mm / each 61.4 x 32.3 x 22.4 in / each
- Weight
- 81,5 kg / each 179.7 lb / each
- Packaging weight
- 87,7 kg / each 193.3 lb / each
- Cabinet
- Elliptical shape High gloss laquered wood Black leather Aluminum
Manufacturer's Description — Sonus Faber
An Iconic Legacy Redesigned
Designed in honor of Antonio Stradivari, the second generation of Stradivari is steeped in tradition - yet reinvented with modern innovation and elegance.
A FINE INSTRUMENT
The violins of Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari are universally celebrated as some of the finest ever crafted. Stradivari's commitment to precision, artistry, and innovation continue to be reflected in this new generation of the Stradivari loudspeaker.
Released twenty years after the original design to the HiFi world by storm, the evolution of Stradivari coincides with Sonus faber’s 40th anniversary, emphasizing our commitment to both honoring our roots and staying on the forefront of acoustical engineering.
DEDICATION TO PROGRESS AND INGENUITY
Stradivari takes inspiration from the Italian Renaissance violin making tradition. In the eighteenth century, advancements in violin making challenged classical rules by enlarging the instrument’s shape to create a unique tone.
Similarly, the reintroduction of the Stradivari speaker uses the latest advancement in audio technology to widen and enhance the soundstage. With cutting-edge engineering in low-frequency management, one of Stradivari’s most distinctive features is the ability to adjust the woofers to the size of the room, individually adapting pristine sound to every unique space.
TRADITIONAL DESIGN WITH A MODERN TOUCH
Stradivari maintains the legacy of meticulous woodworking and artisanship at the heart of every Sonus faber product. Seven layers of lacquer result in a rich red finish that covers the entire body of the Stradivari. The iconic front soundboard evokes the artistry of timeless wood-crafted musical instruments with modern influences woven in through interspersed aluminum architecture.
The design of the Stradivari maximizes the power of low frequencies with a unique design that expands the soundstage. Through careful simulations and adaptations run by our Research and Design team, the non-parallel walls within the acoustic chamber of the woofers prevent the formation of standing waves above the tuned frequencies. The result is the highest quality sound reproduction with our signature Natural Sound.
ICONIC SONUS FABER DESIGN
Stradivari G2 unites Sonus faber’s most iconic materials and finishes.
TRANSFORMATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN
The most detailed artisanship meets upgraded patented technology and iconic Sonus faber design queues om the latest generation of Stradivari.
INTONO TECHNOLOGY
Through an intensive study of the resonant cavities and the creation of a calibrated drilling of the midrange acoustic chamber, Intono technology guarantees the most natural reproduction of the medium frequencies. The energy of the air spring generated by the movement of the speaker is channeled and reduced by the Intono duct, significantly reducing the size and the filter components of the crossover.
CLEPSYDRA TECHNOLOGY
Stradivari's reflex system combines an innovative hourglass geometry for enhanced low-frequency performance with a compact duct length. Its downfiring design provides flexible placement options. Non-parallel walls in the woofer chamber eliminate unwanted standing waves, a result of meticulous engineering by the Sonus faber team to ensure top-tier sound quality.
LOW FREQUENCY ADJUSTER
Sonus faber's Low Frequency Adjuster system (LFA) provides precise control over ultra-low tuning and optimizes room response without compromise.
Inspired by the compensation of the resonance peak of the driver in the enclosure, the LFA is able to obtain an electrical damping of the low range without therefore introducing resistive elements in series with the signal.
On the board, a four-pin system is implemented: one common and three peripheral which are connected to the central unit with a jumper, where each of the three possible composition positions allows the user to set a different low frequency response.
WOOFER
The new dual gap woofer designed by Sonus faber guarantees symmetry of the motor force and minimizes distortions intrinsic to a conventional magnetic circuit design.
PHASE COHERENT IFF TOPOLOGY
Sonus faber's IFF topology and "Phase Coherent" philosophy provide an immersive, distortion-free listening experience. Components in the passive filter are expertly selected for pristine sound even at high volumes.
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