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The Sonus faber Sonetto V G2 is where the second-generation Sonetto range takes a substantial step forward. Sonetto III G2 is a clever 2.5-way floorstander, but Sonetto V G2 moves to a genuine three-way architecture with its own dedicated Camelia midrange, twin 6.5-inch woofers and D.A.D. Arrow Point tweeter. For voices and instruments in particular, that separation of duties gives Sonus faber much greater control over the most musically important part of the frequency range.
The Camelia driver is one of the big stories here. Originally developed for the flagship Suprema project, its five-cut diaphragm deliberately breaks the symmetry of a conventional circular cone, while its Organic Basket and aluminium phase plug further refine the way the driver behaves. The midrange also works with a dedicated cork internal volume, another idea inherited from Suprema, while the twin bass drivers operate in a separately down-vented enclosure.
Sonetto V G2 is substantial without becoming enormous. At just over 1.08 metres high and 33.4kg per cabinet, it wants a properly considered room and strong amplification, but its 89dB sensitivity means it is not excessively inefficient. Partner it with an amplifier comfortable into 4 ohms, give the down-vented bass system and rear boundaries some thought, and this is a floorstander capable of combining serious 35Hz extension with the refinement and midrange focus that make the G2 generation genuinely different from the Sonetto models that came before it.
Sonus faber Sonetto V G2 Floorstanding Speakers
The Sonus faber Sonetto V G2 is a three-way passive floorstanding loudspeaker combining technology developed for the flagship Suprema with the distinctive Italian cabinet design and natural materials associated with the Sonetto Collection.
Its driver system combines a 1.1-inch D.A.D. Arrow Point tweeter, one dedicated 6.5-inch Camelia midrange and two 6.5-inch woofers. The midrange works within a dedicated sealed cork enclosure while the bass drivers use a down-vented cabinet section.
The result is a substantially more sophisticated architecture than Sonetto III G2, giving the V greater bass capability, greater sensitivity and a dedicated driver covering the central musical frequencies.
- Current second-generation Sonetto G2 floorstanding speaker
- True three-way passive loudspeaker
- Sonetto G2 Collection
- Built by Sonus faber in Vicenza, Italy
- 1.1-inch D.A.D. Arrow Point tweeter
- Extended-frequency soft-dome tweeter
- Copper shorting ring in tweeter motor
- 6.5-inch dedicated Camelia midrange
- Camelia diaphragm originally developed for Suprema
- Five-cut asymmetric diaphragm geometry
- Unpainted Camelia membrane
- Organic Basket midrange chassis
- Aluminium midrange phase plug
- Copper shorting ring in midrange motor
- Dedicated sealed cork midrange enclosure
- Twin 6.5-inch woofers
- Aluminium demodulation rings in woofer motors
- Flower-patterned woofer surrounds
- Paper-pulp sandwich-cone construction
- Down-vented woofer enclosure
- 280Hz lower crossover point
- 2500Hz upper crossover point
- Phase Coherent crossover philosophy
- 35Hz–40kHz frequency response
- 89dB sensitivity
- 4-ohm nominal impedance
- 50–320W recommended amplifier power
- Redesigned Sonus faber lute-shaped cabinet
- 45-degree wood-veneer detailing
- Wood, leather and concrete construction
- Concrete structural base
- Walnut Wood, Leather and Concrete finish
- Wenge Wood, Leather and Concrete finish
- Black, Leather and Concrete finish
- 1088mm height
- 308mm width
- 415mm depth
- 33.4kg per speaker
A True Three-Way Sonetto
Sonetto V G2 divides the audible spectrum between three specialised driver sections:
- Twin 6.5-inch woofers for bass
- One dedicated 6.5-inch Camelia midrange
- One 1.1-inch D.A.D. Arrow Point tweeter for treble
The woofers hand over to the Camelia driver at 280Hz, while the midrange hands over to the tweeter at 2500Hz.
Why Three-Way?
A three-way loudspeaker allows each drive-unit section to operate over a more specialised part of the frequency range.
Instead of asking one midwoofer to reproduce deep bass, the entire vocal region and then integrate directly with a tweeter, Sonetto V G2 separates those responsibilities.
Dedicated Bass Drivers
The two woofers concentrate on low-frequency reproduction.
This reduces the need for the Camelia midrange to produce large bass excursions while simultaneously reproducing fine midrange detail.
Dedicated Midrange
The Camelia driver handles a large amount of the musical information our hearing is particularly sensitive to.
Its operating range includes much of:
- Human voice
- Guitar
- Piano
- Strings
- Woodwind
- Brass
- Snare and percussion harmonics
Dedicated Tweeter
Above 2500Hz, the D.A.D. Arrow Point tweeter takes over reproduction of upper harmonics and treble.
280Hz Lower Crossover
The twin woofers hand over to the dedicated Camelia midrange at 280Hz.
This keeps the midrange away from the deepest bass, where large cone movement would otherwise be required.
Why Keep Bass Away From the Midrange?
Deep bass needs significant diaphragm excursion.
At the same time, midrange reproduction requires very fine movement to preserve subtle information.
Using separate woofers allows the midrange to concentrate more fully on the central audio spectrum.
2500Hz Upper Crossover
The Camelia driver continues through the central midrange before handing over to the D.A.D. tweeter at 2500Hz.
This gives one dedicated driver responsibility for a large proportion of vocal and instrumental fundamentals.
Camelia Midrange
Sonetto V G2 incorporates Sonus faber's Camelia midrange technology, originally developed during the engineering programme for the flagship Suprema.
The diaphragm takes its inspiration from the shape of the camellia flower.
Five-Cut Diaphragm Geometry
Unlike a conventional completely symmetrical circular cone, the Camelia membrane incorporates five distinctive cuts.
These deliberately interrupt the regular geometry of the diaphragm.
Why Break Circular Symmetry?
A perfectly circular diaphragm can develop recurring resonant patterns because identical geometry repeats around its circumference.
The Camelia shape is intended to avoid some of these typical circular resonances.
Unpainted Camelia Membrane
Sonus faber leaves the Camelia diaphragm unpainted.
This avoids applying a cosmetic layer simply for appearance and allows the membrane to retain the physical characteristics determined during its development.
Organic Basket
The Camelia driver uses Sonus faber's Organic Basket.
The basket is the structural chassis that holds the cone, suspension, voice coil and magnetic motor in precise relationship with one another.
Asymmetric Basket Geometry
Like the Camelia membrane itself, the Organic Basket avoids straightforward repeating symmetry.
This also provides an open structure behind the driver.
Why Airflow Behind the Midrange Matters
The rear of the diaphragm radiates acoustic energy into the internal chamber.
A more open basket reduces unnecessary obstruction immediately behind the moving cone.
Aluminium Phase Plug
Sonus faber also uses an aluminium phase plug within the Sonetto V G2 midrange assembly.
The phase plug occupies the central area of the driver rather than using a conventional dust cap.
What Does the Phase Plug Do?
Its role is associated with controlling the behaviour of sound generated around the inner area of the diaphragm and supporting dispersion as the driver approaches the upper end of its operating range.
Sonus faber specifically highlights improved dispersion and coherence as part of the Sonetto V midrange design.
Copper Shorting Ring
The Camelia midrange motor also uses a copper shorting ring.
Conductive shorting rings are used to help control changes in voice-coil inductance as a dynamic driver's coil moves through the magnetic field.
Why Motor Linearity Matters
A driver's electrical behaviour should ideally remain as consistent as possible throughout its excursion.
Changes in inductance can contribute to distortion, so electromagnetic control forms an important part of modern drive-unit design.
Cork Internal Chamber
One of Sonetto V G2's most significant technologies is its dedicated cork internal enclosure for the midrange section.
The idea comes directly from development work carried out for Sonus faber's flagship Suprema loudspeaker.
Why Cork?
Cork combines useful acoustic damping properties with a natural, lightweight and sustainable material structure.
Sonus faber uses it to form an irregular internal acoustic environment around the midrange system.
An Organic Internal Shape
Rather than constructing a simple rectangular chamber behind the midrange, Sonus faber uses an organically shaped internal volume.
Avoiding regular internal surfaces helps reduce simple standing-wave patterns within the chamber.
Why Isolate the Midrange?
The twin woofers produce significant pressure changes within their bass enclosure.
Giving the Camelia midrange its own dedicated sealed volume prevents those low-frequency pressure variations from directly acting on the rear of the midrange diaphragm.
Technology From Suprema
The use of both the Camelia driver and cork internal chamber is important because these are not simply styling features borrowed from a more expensive loudspeaker.
They are acoustic ideas that first appeared within Sonus faber's flagship development programme and have now been adapted for Sonetto G2.
D.A.D. Arrow Point Tweeter
High frequencies are reproduced by a 1.1-inch D.A.D. Arrow Point extended-frequency soft-dome tweeter.
D.A.D. stands for Damped Apex Dome.
What Does Damped Apex Dome Mean?
A soft textile dome provides low moving mass and useful natural damping, but at very high frequencies its central apex can begin moving differently from the surrounding diaphragm.
Sonus faber's D.A.D. system controls this apex region.
Arrow Point
The distinctive central element associated with D.A.D. technology acts on the apex of the dome while leaving most of the diaphragm free to operate normally.
The intention is to retain the advantages of a soft dome while improving its behaviour at the upper end of the frequency range.
Copper Cup and Shorting Ring
Sonus faber highlights the use of copper within the Sonetto G2 tweeter motor system, helping extend response beyond 30kHz.
The current technical specification also identifies a copper shorting ring.
40kHz System Response
The complete Sonetto V G2 is specified to 40,000Hz.
That lies above conventional human hearing, but demonstrates that the high-frequency driver is designed to remain controlled well beyond ordinary treble frequencies.
Twin 6.5-Inch Woofers
Two 6.5-inch woofers handle low-frequency reproduction below the 280Hz crossover region.
Using two drivers provides considerably more total radiating area than a single unit of the same diameter.
Why Twin Woofers?
The twin-driver arrangement contributes to:
- Greater bass output
- Deeper extension
- Lower excursion demand per driver
- Greater dynamic headroom
- More effortless reproduction in larger rooms
Paper-Pulp Sandwich Cones
Sonetto G2 woofers use paper-pulp sandwich diaphragm structures.
A sandwich construction combines several layers to balance:
- Rigidity
- Low moving mass
- Internal damping
- Controlled resonance behaviour
Why Paper?
Paper-based diaphragms remain widely used because the material provides useful natural damping without excessive mass.
The sandwich construction gives Sonus faber additional control over the mechanical characteristics of the cone.
Flower-Patterned Woofer Surround
The twin woofers use a distinctive flower-patterned rubber surround.
The asymmetric profile deliberately avoids the repeated geometry of a conventional circular roll surround.
Why Use an Asymmetric Surround?
Sonus faber developed the shape to help:
- Break conventional circular modes
- Improve driver linearity
- Reduce interference
- Improve sound dispersion
The Surround Is Part of the Suspension
The rubber surround is not merely decorative.
It forms an important part of the mechanical suspension controlling how the cone moves forwards and backwards.
Aluminium Demodulation Rings
The woofer motors use aluminium demodulation rings.
These conductive elements help reduce changes in voice-coil inductance as cone position changes.
35Hz Bass Extension
Sonus faber specifies Sonetto V G2 from 35Hz to 40,000Hz.
Thirty-five hertz is substantial extension for a floorstanding speaker of this size and means a separate subwoofer is not automatically required for serious music listening.
What Does 35Hz Cover?
The speaker reaches comfortably into the range required for:
- Bass guitar
- Double bass
- Kick drum
- Full-size piano
- Cello
- Large orchestral instruments
- Electronic bass
Does Sonetto V G2 Need a Subwoofer?
For most two-channel music systems, no.
A subwoofer becomes useful where:
- You want strong output in the lowest octave
- Electronic sub-bass is especially important
- You listen extensively to pipe organ
- Your room is very large
- You want additional low-frequency headroom
- You use Sonetto V G2 within a home cinema system
Position the Sonetto V G2 Properly Before Adding More Bass
A loudspeaker reaching to 35Hz will interact strongly with the room. Optimise the position of the Sonetto V G2 pair and listening seat before deciding that you need a subwoofer. Too much low-frequency energy caused by room boundaries cannot be solved simply by adding another bass source.
Down-Vented Woofer Enclosure
The twin bass drivers operate in a down-vented enclosure.
This directs the reflex system towards the lower part of the cabinet rather than using a conventional rear-facing port.
Why Down-Vent?
A down-vented system creates a more controlled relationship between the reflex output and the base/floor interface beneath the speaker.
It also removes the need to fire the woofer port directly towards the wall behind the cabinet.
Does Down-Venting Mean Wall Distance Does Not Matter?
No.
The speaker itself still radiates low-frequency energy in all directions and therefore interacts strongly with nearby walls and corners.
Keep the Lower Vent Unobstructed
Install the loudspeaker exactly as intended and do not place material beneath the cabinet in a way that interferes with the designed airflow around the down-vented system.
Rear-Wall Placement
Start with useful space between the rear of each speaker and the wall behind it.
Then adjust in small increments while listening to bass balance and soundstage depth.
If Bass Is Too Heavy
Try:
- Increasing rear-wall clearance
- Moving the speakers away from room corners
- Checking whether the listening seat is positioned in a strong bass mode
- Keeping left and right boundary conditions reasonably similar
If Bass Is Too Light
Experiment with modestly reducing rear-wall clearance.
Small adjustments can create significant changes below 100Hz.
Avoid Tight Corners
A corner reinforces low frequencies from two room boundaries simultaneously.
With 35Hz bass capability, Sonetto V G2 does not need extreme boundary reinforcement to sound substantial.
Phase Coherent Crossover
The Sonetto G2 range uses Sonus faber's Phase Coherent crossover design philosophy.
The intention is to align the phase rotation of neighbouring drivers as closely as practical through their crossover regions.
Why Phase Matters
A crossover is not simply a switch that turns one driver off when another turns on.
Neighbouring drivers overlap across a range of frequencies.
Their phase relationship can therefore affect:
- Image focus
- Soundstage depth
- Frequency balance
- Vocal positioning
- Instrument separation
Two Crossover Regions
As a three-way speaker, Sonetto V G2 needs to integrate:
- Woofers to midrange around 280Hz
- Midrange to tweeter around 2500Hz
Managing both transitions coherently is central to making three separate driver systems behave like one loudspeaker.
89dB Sensitivity
Sonetto V G2 is rated at 89dB SPL for 2.83V measured at one metre.
This is relatively healthy sensitivity for a substantial modern floorstander.
4-Ohm Nominal Impedance
The nominal impedance is 4 ohms.
This means the amplifier should have good current capability even though the speaker's sensitivity is relatively generous.
89dB Does Not Mean Any Amplifier Will Do
Sensitivity describes acoustic output for a given input voltage.
Impedance affects the electrical current the amplifier needs to provide.
Both figures therefore matter when choosing electronics.
50–320W Recommended Amplification
Sonus faber recommends amplifier power between 50 and 320 watts per channel.
Will a 50W Amplifier Work?
Yes.
A quality 50W amplifier sits at the bottom of Sonus faber's recommendation and can work successfully at sensible levels in a suitable room.
Is 70–100W Enough?
For many domestic systems, yes.
A well-designed integrated amplifier in this range can provide excellent performance if it is comfortable into 4 ohms.
Would 150W Be Better?
Additional clean power can provide useful headroom for:
- Larger rooms
- Longer listening distances
- Higher playback levels
- Wide-dynamic-range recordings
Can I Use 200W?
Yes.
A quality 200W power amplifier remains comfortably inside the current recommendation.
Can I Use 300W?
Yes.
This is still inside Sonus faber's published range.
Can I Use 320W?
Yes. This is the upper end of the current manufacturer recommendation.
The additional power should be viewed as headroom rather than an instruction to operate the speakers continuously at extreme volume.
Look Beyond the Wattage Number
Sonetto V G2 deserves an amplifier with a strong power supply and confident 4-ohm performance. A genuinely capable 80W or 100W amplifier may be a better partner than a budget design quoting considerably more power under less demanding test conditions.
Solid-State Amplification
A high-quality solid-state integrated amplifier is an obvious match.
Its combination of current capability and control suits the twin-woofer, 4-ohm Sonetto V G2 architecture particularly well.
Class A Amplification
A sufficiently powerful Class A design can also be an excellent partner where its output and 4-ohm capability suit the room.
Class D Amplification
Modern Class D amplification is entirely suitable.
Its ability to provide high power and current from compact electronics can make it particularly attractive in contemporary streaming systems.
Valve Amplification
Valve amplification is possible, but amplifier matching deserves careful consideration because of the speaker's 4-ohm nominal impedance.
Where an amplifier provides several transformer taps, follow its manufacturer's recommendations.
Pre/Power Amplification
Sonetto V G2 is easily capable of justifying separate pre and power amplification.
A larger power supply and additional current capability can be particularly worthwhile in bigger rooms.
Streaming Amplifiers
A high-quality streaming amplifier can form a very elegant system around Sonetto V G2 provided it has sufficient current and power capability.
Good for Vinyl?
Yes.
The dedicated Camelia midrange, broad bandwidth and substantial bass capability make Sonetto V G2 an excellent candidate for a high-quality turntable system.
Good for Streaming?
Absolutely.
A quality streamer, DAC and amplifier or capable streaming amplifier can exploit the resolution of the G2 driver system.
Good for CD?
Yes.
A quality CD player or transport and DAC is entirely appropriate.
Good for Vocals?
Vocals are one of the most compelling reasons to consider Sonetto V G2.
The dedicated Camelia midrange covers a large part of the voice region without simultaneously being asked to reproduce deep bass.
Good for Acoustic Music?
Yes.
Acoustic guitar, piano, strings, brass and voices all rely heavily on the central frequency range handled by the dedicated Camelia driver.
Good for Jazz?
Yes.
The twin woofers give double bass and drums substantial foundation while the separate midrange can concentrate on instrumental texture.
Good for Rock?
Yes.
The 35Hz extension and twin 6.5-inch woofers provide useful physical weight for drums and bass guitar.
Good for Classical Music?
Yes.
The broad frequency range and three-way architecture make Sonetto V G2 suitable for everything from chamber ensembles to large orchestral works.
Good for Electronic Music?
Yes.
The speaker reaches into much of the electronic-bass region on its own, with a subwoofer optional where true sub-bass is especially important.
Medium and Larger Rooms
Sonetto V G2 is particularly well suited to medium and larger listening rooms.
Its twin woofers and 89dB sensitivity give it more room-filling ability than the smaller Sonetto III G2.
Can It Work in a Small Room?
Potentially, but 35Hz bass extension and two dedicated woofers mean placement becomes more demanding as room dimensions shrink.
A demonstration and careful positioning are especially worthwhile where space is restricted.
Can It Work in a Large Room?
Yes.
For very large spaces or higher playback levels, Sonetto VIII G2 offers greater woofer area, sensitivity and power handling.
Speaker Spacing
The correct spacing depends on listening distance and room width.
You are looking for a balance between:
- Soundstage width
- Stable centre-image focus
- Natural image scale
- Good separation without creating a hole in the middle
Use a Vocal to Check the Setup
A centrally recorded singer should appear firmly between the speakers rather than sounding stretched across the room.
Toe-In
Begin with a modest inward angle towards the listening position.
Then adjust in small increments while listening for:
- Vocal focus
- Soundstage width
- Soundstage depth
- Treble balance
- Image stability
More Toe-In
Increasing toe-in can sharpen image focus and direct more high-frequency energy towards the listening seat.
Less Toe-In
Reducing the inward angle can widen the presentation in some rooms.
Redesigned Lute-Shaped Cabinet
Sonetto V G2 retains Sonus faber's signature lute-inspired enclosure, redesigned for the second-generation Sonetto Collection.
The curved shape reduces the simple parallel internal surfaces associated with a conventional rectangular cabinet.
Why Reduce Parallel Walls?
Large opposing internal surfaces can encourage standing-wave patterns.
Curved geometry helps reduce straightforward parallel-wall resonance behaviour while creating the distinctive Sonus faber silhouette.
Concrete Base
Sonetto G2 incorporates concrete within the lower cabinet structure.
Concrete provides substantial mass and rigidity in a compact volume.
Why Use Concrete?
The additional mass contributes to:
- Greater physical stability
- Improved structural integrity
- Reduced cabinet movement
- Better vibration management
33.4kg per Speaker
Each Sonetto V G2 weighs 33.4kg.
This makes it a substantial loudspeaker and reflects the cabinet structure, twin woofers, dedicated midrange system and concrete base.
Two-Person Handling Recommended
At more than 33kg per cabinet, having a second person available when unpacking and positioning the speakers is sensible.
The combination of height, weight and finished cabinet surfaces makes controlled handling more important than simply whether one person can technically lift the weight.
45-Degree Wood Detailing
Sonetto G2 introduces 45-degree wood-veneer finishing inspired by details seen on higher Sonus faber models such as Stradivari, Amati and the Homage Collection.
The angled treatment emphasises the joinery and shape of the cabinet rather than treating the veneer as a simple flat covering.
Walnut
The Walnut finish combines Walnut Wood, Leather and Concrete.
It provides the warmest and most traditionally furniture-like appearance.
Wenge
Wenge gives the cabinet a darker natural-wood character while retaining visible grain.
Black
The Black finish is the most understated of the standard options and can integrate particularly easily into contemporary rooms and home cinema systems.
Natural Wood Variation
Walnut and Wenge are natural materials.
Individual speakers can therefore show small variations in grain and tone.
Speaker Dimensions
- Height: 1088mm
- Width: 308mm
- Depth: 415mm
- Weight: 33.4kg per speaker
Measure the Complete Installation
Sonetto V G2 is only slightly taller than Sonetto III G2, but its 415mm depth and 33.4kg weight make it a significantly more substantial loudspeaker.
Allow for:
- Cabinet depth
- Speaker-cable connections
- Rear-wall positioning
- Toe-in
- Walking space around the cabinet
Sonetto V G2 vs Sonetto III G2
Sonus faber Sonetto III G2 is the smaller floorstanding model and the natural alternative for medium rooms where Sonetto V G2 may be more speaker than required.
Sonetto III G2
- 2.5-way floorstander
- D.A.D. Arrow Point tweeter
- 6.5-inch midwoofer
- Single 6.5-inch woofer
- 38Hz–40kHz response
- 88dB sensitivity
- 4-ohm impedance
- 50–280W amplification
- 1068 x 287 x 350mm
- 25.8kg each
Sonetto V G2
- True three-way floorstander
- D.A.D. Arrow Point tweeter
- 6.5-inch Camelia midrange
- Twin 6.5-inch woofers
- Dedicated cork midrange chamber
- 35Hz–40kHz response
- 89dB sensitivity
- 4-ohm impedance
- 50–320W amplification
- 1088 x 308 x 415mm
- 33.4kg each
Choose Sonetto III G2 If...
- Your room is smaller
- You want a slimmer and shallower cabinet
- You prefer a simpler 2.5-way architecture
- 38Hz bass extension is already sufficient
- You want to keep more budget available for electronics or source components
Choose Sonetto V G2 If...
- You want a dedicated midrange driver
- You value the Camelia and cork technologies
- Your room is medium to large
- You want greater bass and dynamic scale
- You want higher sensitivity
- You want greater amplifier headroom
Sonetto V G2 vs Sonetto VIII G2
Sonus faber Sonetto VIII G2 is the flagship floorstander in the current Sonetto Collection.
Sonetto V G2
- Three-way floorstander
- 6.5-inch Camelia midrange
- Twin 6.5-inch woofers
- 280Hz / 2500Hz crossover
- 35Hz–40kHz response
- 89dB sensitivity
- 4-ohm impedance
- 50–320W amplification
- 1088 x 308 x 415mm
- 33.4kg each
Sonetto VIII G2
- Three-way floorstander
- 6.5-inch Camelia midrange
- Twin 8-inch woofers
- 350Hz / 2500Hz crossover
- 33Hz–40kHz response
- 90dB sensitivity
- 4-ohm impedance
- 50–400W amplification
- 1190 x 334 x 480mm
- 45kg each
What Does Sonetto VIII G2 Add?
The biggest difference is the move from twin 6.5-inch woofers to twin 8-inch bass drivers.
That gives the flagship model:
- Greater total bass-radiating area
- 33Hz rather than 35Hz extension
- 90dB rather than 89dB sensitivity
- A 400W rather than 320W amplifier ceiling
- Greater scale for larger rooms
Choose Sonetto V G2 If...
- You want the full Camelia/cork three-way architecture
- Twin 6.5-inch woofers are sufficient for your room
- You want a less physically imposing cabinet
- 35Hz bass extension is enough
- Your room is medium to large rather than exceptionally large
Choose Sonetto VIII G2 If...
- Your room is large
- You want greater bass scale and headroom
- You listen from a long distance
- You listen at higher levels
- You want the flagship Sonetto G2 floorstander
Sonetto V G2 vs Lumina V Amator
Sonus faber Lumina V Amator offers another three-way Sonus faber floorstanding option at a lower point in the range.
Sonetto V G2 moves considerably further with:
- Dedicated Camelia midrange
- Cork internal chamber
- D.A.D. Arrow Point tweeter
- Organic Basket technology
- Flower-patterned woofer suspension
- Concrete cabinet base
- Redesigned lute-shaped enclosure
- 35Hz bass response
- 40kHz upper response
Home Cinema Use
Sonetto V G2 can also form the front left and right channels of a serious home cinema installation.
It is suitable for:
- 3.0 systems
- 3.1 systems
- 5.1 systems
- 7.1 systems
- Dolby Atmos systems
- DTS:X systems
- Combined music and cinema systems
Matching Sonetto Centre G2
Sonus faber Sonetto Centre G2 is the dedicated matching centre-channel loudspeaker.
It also uses a dedicated Camelia midrange and D.A.D. Arrow Point tweeter, making it the natural tonal partner across the front soundstage.
Matching Sonetto Wall G2
Sonus faber Sonetto Wall G2 is particularly useful for side and rear surround channels where floor space is limited.
A Complete Sonetto G2 Cinema
A possible system could combine:
- Sonetto V G2 front left and right
- Sonetto Centre G2
- Sonetto Wall G2 surrounds
- A suitable active subwoofer
- A capable AV receiver or processor/power-amplifier combination
Should Sonetto V G2 Be Set to Large?
Not automatically.
Although the speaker extends to 35Hz, an AV system using a capable subwoofer can still benefit from bass management.
Can Sonetto V G2 Be Set to Small?
Yes.
In AV terminology, "Small" simply means that bass below the chosen crossover is redirected to the subwoofer.
Why Use Bass Management With a Large Floorstander?
Redirecting the deepest frequencies can:
- Reduce woofer excursion
- Increase front-channel headroom
- Reduce demand on the AV receiver
- Allow a dedicated subwoofer to reproduce the lowest frequencies
- Improve integration with the LFE channel
Can It Run Full Range?
Yes.
For stereo music, full-range operation is the normal application.
For home cinema, the optimum arrangement depends on the room, subwoofer and amplification.
Recommended Sonetto V G2 Setup Routine
- Plan the approximate positions before unpacking.
- Remember that each cabinet weighs 33.4kg.
- Use two people to handle the speakers where practical.
- Retain all original packaging.
- Install the speakers exactly according to Sonus faber's supplied support instructions.
- Keep the down-vented bass system unobstructed.
- Make sure both cabinets stand completely stable.
- Begin with useful clearance from the rear wall.
- Avoid placing the speakers tightly in room corners.
- Keep left and right boundary conditions reasonably similar.
- Choose initial speaker spacing according to the listening distance.
- Begin with modest inward toe-in.
- Switch the amplifier off before connecting speaker cables.
- Observe correct positive and negative polarity.
- Begin playback at moderate volume.
- Use a familiar centrally recorded voice to assess image focus.
- Adjust speaker spacing in small increments.
- Fine-tune toe-in.
- Use familiar bass-rich recordings to assess rear-wall distance.
- If bass is excessive, increase boundary clearance.
- If bass is too light, cautiously experiment with more room-boundary reinforcement.
- Listen to several musical genres before finalising position.
- Add or adjust a subwoofer only after the main speakers are properly positioned.
Caring for Sonetto V G2
The speaker combines wood, leather and other carefully finished materials.
Avoid:
- Abrasive cloths
- Strong household cleaning products
- Alcohol-based cleaners
- Solvents
- Spraying cleaning products directly onto the cabinet
- Prolonged strong direct sunlight
- Positioning immediately next to radiators or other strong heat sources
- Very humid environments
Keep the Original Packaging
Each Sonetto V G2 ships in its own substantial carton.
Retaining both cartons gives you the safest means of transporting the 33.4kg cabinets if you move house, rearrange the system or ever need service support.
Product Registration
Sonus faber currently invites customers to register qualifying products within 30 days of purchase for its available Extended Warranty, subject to current manufacturer terms.
Who Is Sonetto V G2 For?
- Medium and larger listening rooms
- Listeners wanting a genuine three-way Sonus faber
- Customers interested in Camelia midrange technology
- Customers wanting Suprema-derived cork chamber technology
- Listeners wanting deep bass without immediately adding a subwoofer
- Vinyl systems
- Streaming systems
- CD systems
- High-quality integrated amplifier systems
- Streaming amplifier systems
- Pre/power amplifier systems
- Jazz and acoustic music
- Vocals
- Rock and pop
- Classical music
- Electronic music
- Combined music and home cinema rooms
- Dolby Atmos systems
- DTS:X systems
Who Might Prefer Sonetto III G2?
Sonetto III G2 may make more sense if:
- Your room is smaller
- You want a slimmer cabinet
- You do not require the dedicated Camelia midrange
- 38Hz extension is sufficient
- You want to direct more of the system budget towards electronics
Who Might Prefer Sonetto VIII G2?
Sonetto VIII G2 may be preferable if:
- Your listening room is very large
- You want twin 8-inch woofers
- You want greater low-frequency headroom
- You want 90dB sensitivity
- You want up to 400W amplifier capability
- You want the flagship Sonetto G2 floorstander
Key Features
- Sonus faber Sonetto V G2
- Second-generation Sonetto
- Sonetto G2 Collection
- Made in Vicenza, Italy
- Three-way floorstanding speaker
- 1.1-inch tweeter
- D.A.D. Arrow Point tweeter
- Damped Apex Dome
- Extended-frequency soft dome
- Copper tweeter shorting ring
- 6.5-inch Camelia midrange
- Suprema-derived midrange technology
- Five-cut Camelia diaphragm
- Unpainted Camelia membrane
- Organic Basket
- Aluminium midrange phase plug
- Copper midrange shorting ring
- Sealed cork midrange enclosure
- Suprema-derived cork technology
- Twin 6.5-inch woofers
- Aluminium woofer demodulation rings
- Paper-pulp sandwich cones
- Flower-patterned woofer surround
- Down-vented woofer box
- 280Hz lower crossover
- 2500Hz upper crossover
- Phase Coherent crossover
- 35Hz–40kHz response
- 89dB sensitivity
- 4-ohm nominal impedance
- 50–320W recommended amplification
- Redesigned lute-shaped cabinet
- 45-degree veneer detailing
- Wood cabinet
- Leather detailing
- Concrete base
- Walnut finish
- Wenge finish
- Black finish
- 1088mm height
- 308mm width
- 415mm depth
- 33.4kg per speaker
- Suitable for medium rooms
- Suitable for larger rooms
- Suitable for vinyl
- Suitable for streaming
- Suitable for CD
- Suitable for home cinema
- Suitable for Dolby Atmos
- Suitable for DTS:X
- Suitable for subwoofer integration
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sonus faber Sonetto V G2 still current?
Yes. Sonetto V G2 remains a current model in Sonus faber's second-generation Sonetto Collection.
Is Sonetto V G2 a floorstanding speaker?
Yes.
Is Sonetto V G2 three-way?
Yes. It uses separate tweeter, midrange and woofer sections.
How many drivers are in each Sonetto V G2?
Four physical drivers: one tweeter, one dedicated midrange and two woofers.
What tweeter does Sonetto V G2 use?
A 1.1-inch D.A.D. Arrow Point extended-frequency soft-dome tweeter.
What does D.A.D. mean?
Damped Apex Dome.
Does the tweeter use a copper shorting ring?
Yes.
What midrange driver does Sonetto V G2 use?
A dedicated 6.5-inch Camelia midrange.
Where did Camelia technology come from?
The Camelia midrange concept was initially developed for Sonus faber's flagship Suprema loudspeaker.
Why is the midrange called Camelia?
The diaphragm shape takes inspiration from the camellia flower.
How many cuts does the Camelia diaphragm have?
Five.
Why is the Camelia diaphragm asymmetric?
Its geometry is designed to avoid resonances associated with more conventional circular membranes.
Is the Camelia membrane painted?
No. Sonus faber leaves it unpainted.
What is the Organic Basket?
It is Sonus faber's asymmetric driver chassis designed to support the moving assembly while maintaining open airflow behind the diaphragm.
Does Sonetto V G2 use a phase plug?
Yes. Sonus faber specifies an aluminium phase plug within the midrange design.
Does the Camelia midrange use a copper shorting ring?
Yes.
Does Sonetto V G2 use cork?
Yes. The midrange operates within a dedicated sealed cork internal enclosure derived from technology developed for Suprema.
Why use cork inside a speaker?
Cork provides useful acoustic damping and allows Sonus faber to form an irregular organic internal volume around the midrange system.
Does Sonetto III G2 have the same cork chamber?
No. The current Sonetto collection specifically uses the cork internal chamber in Sonetto V G2 and Sonetto VIII G2.
How many woofers does Sonetto V G2 use?
Two per speaker.
How large are the woofers?
6.5 inches each.
Do the woofers use aluminium demodulation rings?
Yes.
What type of woofer cones are used?
Sonetto G2 uses paper-pulp sandwich-cone technology in its woofers.
What is the flower-patterned surround?
It is an asymmetric rubber suspension designed to reduce conventional circular modes and improve linearity and dispersion.
Where is the bass-reflex vent?
The twin woofer system operates in a down-vented enclosure.
Does the down-vented design mean Sonetto V G2 can go against a wall?
Not automatically. The complete speaker still interacts strongly with room boundaries and some rear clearance is normally a sensible starting point.
Can Sonetto V G2 go in a corner?
It can physically fit, but corner placement may create excessive bass reinforcement.
What are the crossover frequencies?
280Hz and 2500Hz.
What is the frequency response?
35Hz to 40kHz.
How low does Sonetto V G2 play?
Sonus faber's current published lower frequency-response figure is 35Hz.
Does Sonetto V G2 need a subwoofer?
Not necessarily for stereo music. Its 35Hz response already provides substantial low-frequency extension.
Can I add a subwoofer?
Yes.
What is the sensitivity?
89dB SPL at 2.83V measured at one metre.
What is the nominal impedance?
4 ohms.
What amplifier power does Sonus faber recommend?
50 to 320 watts per channel.
Will a 50W amplifier work?
Yes, provided it is a capable design comfortable with a nominal 4-ohm load.
Can I use a 75W amplifier?
Yes.
Can I use a 100W amplifier?
Yes.
Can I use a 150W amplifier?
Yes.
Can I use a 200W amplifier?
Yes.
Can I use a 300W amplifier?
Yes.
Can I use a 320W amplifier?
Yes. That is the upper end of Sonus faber's current recommendation.
Is Sonetto V G2 difficult to drive?
Its 89dB sensitivity is reasonably generous, but the 4-ohm nominal impedance means good amplifier current delivery remains important.
Can I use a valve amplifier?
Potentially, provided it offers suitable power and is comfortable driving a 4-ohm loudspeaker.
Can I use Class A amplification?
Yes, subject to suitable power and 4-ohm capability.
Can I use Class D amplification?
Yes.
Can I use a streaming amplifier?
Yes, provided its amplification stage is suitably capable.
Can I use separate pre and power amplifiers?
Yes.
How tall is Sonetto V G2?
1088mm.
How wide is it?
308mm.
How deep is it?
415mm.
How much does each speaker weigh?
33.4kg.
How large are the shipping cartons?
Each speaker ships in a carton measuring 1190 x 420 x 530mm.
What is the packaged weight?
The pair weighs 75.2kg packed across two cartons.
Is each speaker boxed separately?
Yes.
Does Sonetto V G2 have a concrete base?
Yes.
Why use concrete?
The additional mass and rigidity improve cabinet stability and structural integrity while helping manage vibration.
Does Sonetto V G2 use a lute-shaped cabinet?
Yes. Sonus faber's characteristic lute shape has been redesigned for the G2 generation.
What is the 45-degree wood detail?
The wood veneer is finished with an angled 45-degree treatment inspired by higher Sonus faber ranges including Stradivari, Amati and Homage.
Where is Sonetto V G2 made?
The Sonetto G2 Collection is built by Sonus faber's artisans in Vicenza, Italy.
What finishes are available?
Walnut Wood with Leather and Concrete, Wenge Wood with Leather and Concrete, and Black with Leather and Concrete.
What size room suits Sonetto V G2?
Medium and larger listening rooms are its most natural applications.
Can Sonetto V G2 work in a small room?
Potentially, but its 35Hz bass response and twin woofers mean positioning becomes particularly important.
Is Sonetto V G2 good for vinyl?
Yes.
Is it good for streaming?
Yes.
Is it good for CD?
Yes.
Is it good for vocals?
Yes. The dedicated Camelia midrange is responsible for a large part of the vocal region.
Is it good for jazz?
Yes.
Is it good for acoustic music?
Yes.
Is it good for rock?
Yes. The twin 6.5-inch woofers and 35Hz response provide useful physical scale.
Is it good for classical music?
Yes. Its three-way architecture and broad bandwidth suit both chamber and orchestral recordings.
Is it good for electronic music?
Yes, with a subwoofer optional if the very lowest sub-bass is a major priority.
What is the difference between Sonetto III G2 and Sonetto V G2?
Sonetto V G2 moves from 2.5-way to true three-way architecture, adds a dedicated Camelia midrange and cork chamber, uses twin 6.5-inch woofers, reaches 35Hz, has 89dB sensitivity and accepts up to 320W.
What is the difference between Sonetto V G2 and Sonetto VIII G2?
Sonetto VIII G2 retains the Camelia midrange and cork chamber but moves to twin 8-inch woofers, reaches 33Hz, increases sensitivity to 90dB and accepts up to 400W.
Should I buy Sonetto V G2 or Sonetto VIII G2?
Sonetto V G2 is the more manageable choice for medium and many larger rooms. Sonetto VIII G2 is better suited where greater bass scale, listening distance and dynamic headroom are priorities.
How does Sonetto V G2 compare with Lumina V Amator?
Sonetto V G2 adds the newer G2 platform with Camelia midrange, cork internal chamber, D.A.D. Arrow Point tweeter, Organic Basket technology, concrete base and 35Hz published bass extension.
Can Sonetto V G2 be used for home cinema?
Yes.
What centre speaker matches it?
Sonus faber Sonetto Centre G2 is the dedicated centre-channel model in the range.
What surrounds match Sonetto V G2?
Sonetto Wall G2 is a particularly practical matching surround speaker, while Sonetto I G2 or Sonetto II G2 can also be used where suitable.
Can Sonetto V G2 be used in Dolby Atmos?
Yes, as the front left and right ear-level loudspeakers within a compatible Atmos system.
Does it decode Dolby Atmos?
No. It is a passive loudspeaker. The AV receiver or processor performs decoding.
Can it be used in DTS:X?
Yes.
Should Sonetto V G2 be set to Large in an AV receiver?
Not automatically. Bass management can still provide greater system headroom where a capable subwoofer is available.
Can it be set to Small?
Yes. This simply redirects frequencies beneath the selected AV crossover to the subwoofer.
Should I keep the original packaging?
Yes. The original fitted cartons are the safest way to transport the 33.4kg speakers.
Should I audition Sonetto V G2?
Yes. Room size, bass behaviour, amplifier current capability and the difference between Sonetto III G2, V G2 and VIII G2 are all worth assessing in a proper demonstration.
Related Sonus faber Products and Audio T Guides
Why Buy Sonus faber Sonetto V G2 From Audio T?
Sonetto V G2 is a substantial three-way loudspeaker capable of genuine 35Hz bass and presents a nominal 4-ohm load. Getting the best from it therefore involves much more than simply choosing your preferred finish. Amplifier current delivery, listening distance, rear-wall position and room size all influence whether Sonetto V G2 is the right model or whether Sonetto III G2 or VIII G2 would make more sense.
Audio T can demonstrate Sonetto V G2 with suitable electronics, compare the different Sonetto floorstanders and help build the complete system around them. We can also advise on vinyl, CD and streaming sources, subwoofer integration and complete Sonetto G2 home cinema systems.
- Sonus faber demonstrations
- Sonetto V G2 demonstrations
- Sonetto III G2 versus Sonetto V G2 comparisons
- Sonetto V G2 versus Sonetto VIII G2 comparisons
- Sonetto G2 versus Lumina comparisons
- Amplifier matching for 4-ohm speakers
- Solid-state amplifier matching
- Class A amplifier guidance
- Class D amplifier matching
- Valve amplifier guidance
- Streaming amplifier matching
- Pre/power amplifier matching
- Turntable and phono-stage matching
- CD and streaming system planning
- Room-size matching
- Speaker-positioning guidance
- Toe-in optimisation
- Bass optimisation
- Subwoofer matching
- Subwoofer crossover setup
- Home cinema system planning
- Sonetto Centre G2 matching
- Sonetto Wall G2 surround planning
- Dolby Atmos system planning
- DTS:X system planning
- Speaker cable matching
- Part-exchange options
- Home demonstration options where available
- Ongoing after-sales support
Contact your local Audio T store to arrange a demonstration of the Sonus faber Sonetto V G2 or compare it with other models in the Sonetto range.