Sonus faber Sonetto I G2 Standmount Speakers

The Sonus faber Sonetto I G2 is the smallest passive loudspeaker in the second-generation Sonetto Collection, combining compact proportions with technology developed specifically for the new G2 range.

Sonus faber officially classifies Sonetto I as a bookshelf loudspeaker. For a dedicated hi-fi system, however, Audio T would normally recommend using it as a standmount speaker. A proper support gives far greater control over tweeter height, stereo spacing, toe-in and room positioning, while shelf and furniture placement remain useful alternatives where space is restricted.

Its two-way architecture combines a 1.1-inch D.A.D. Arrow Point tweeter with a 5-inch midwoofer in a front-vented enclosure. The cabinet incorporates Sonus fabers redesigned lute shape, concrete base, Intono technology and natural materials, while the midwoofer uses an asymmetric flower-patterned surround intended to control conventional circular resonant modes.

• Current second-generation Sonetto model
• Smallest passive speaker in the Sonetto G2 Collection
• Two-way passive loudspeaker
• Official bookshelf classification
• Ideal for standmount use
• Front-vented enclosure
• Optimised front-facing reflex duct
• Sonus faber Intono technology
• 1.1-inch D.A.D. Arrow Point tweeter
• Extended-frequency soft-dome tweeter
• Copper shorting ring in tweeter motor
• 5-inch dedicated midwoofer
• Aluminium demodulation ring in midwoofer motor
• Sandwich-cone midwoofer architecture
• Flower-patterned rubber surround
• Asymmetric surround geometry
• 2100Hz crossover frequency
• 52Hz–40kHz frequency response
• 86dB sensitivity
• 4-ohm nominal impedance
• 30–150W recommended amplifier power
• Redesigned lute-shaped cabinet
• Wood construction
• Leather detailing
• Concrete base
• Open-pore wood finish
• Dedicated Sonetto stand available separately
• Walnut Wood, Leather and Concrete finish
• Wenge Wood, Leather and Concrete finish
• Black, Leather and Concrete finish
• 377mm high
• 200mm wide
• 304mm deep
• 8.4kg per speaker
• Suitable for small and medium rooms
• Suitable for stereo and home cinema systems

Smallest Speaker in the Sonetto G2 Collection

Sonetto I G2 is the entry point into the second-generation Sonetto loudspeaker range and is specifically intended for listening environments where a full-size floorstander would be impractical.

At 377mm high and only 200mm wide, it remains relatively compact, but the 5-inch midwoofer and 8.4kg cabinet mean this is not a tiny desktop speaker.

Why Choose a Compact Standmount?

A smaller loudspeaker can offer several practical advantages:

• Easier integration into smaller rooms
• Greater control over positioning
• Less visually imposing cabinet size
• Easy adjustment of toe-in and speaker spacing
• Potentially precise stereo imaging
• Freedom to add a subwoofer later if deeper bass is required

The compromise is that a small enclosure and single midwoofer cannot move as much air at low frequencies as a larger floorstanding design.

A Two-Way Loudspeaker

Sonetto I G2 divides the audible frequency range between two drive units:

• One 5-inch midwoofer
• One 1.1-inch D.A.D. Arrow Point tweeter

The two drivers meet at a crossover frequency of 2100Hz.

Why Use Two-Way Architecture?

A two-way loudspeaker has one main crossover region rather than the multiple transitions required in a three-way or four-way system.

The arrangement can therefore put particular emphasis on:

• Driver integration
• Phase behaviour
• Stereo image focus
• Broad-bandwidth operation from the midwoofer

The Challenge for the Midwoofer

The 5-inch driver has a broad job.

It needs to reproduce:

• Bass
• Upper bass
• Lower midrange
• Vocals
• Much of the instrumental midrange

before handing over to the tweeter at 2100Hz.

5-Inch Midwoofer

Sonetto I G2 uses a newly developed 5-inch midwoofer with an aluminium demodulation ring in its motor system.

The driver also introduces one of the most immediately recognisable details of the G2 range: the flower-patterned rubber surround.

Flower-Patterned Surround

Rather than using a completely uniform circular roll surround, Sonus faber gives the rubber suspension an asymmetric floral pattern.

The shape surrounds the sandwich-cone diaphragm and deliberately disrupts conventional circular symmetry.

Why Break Circular Symmetry?

A conventional circular diaphragm and surround can develop recurring resonant modes because the geometry repeats evenly around the drivers circumference.

Sonus fabers asymmetric surround is designed to break up those repeated patterns.

The manufacturers objectives include:

• Greater linearity
• Reduced interference
• Improved dispersion
• Better control of circular modes

Sandwich-Cone Construction

Sonus faber describes the midwoofer as using a sandwich-cone structure.

A sandwich diaphragm combines different material layers to achieve a useful relationship between stiffness, moving mass and internal damping rather than relying on one homogeneous material to provide every mechanical property.

Why Cone Stiffness Matters

Ideally, a loudspeaker cone should move forwards and backwards in a predictable manner rather than flex significantly across its surface.

Uncontrolled bending can introduce additional resonances and distort the intended movement of the diaphragm.

Why Moving Mass Matters

Making a cone extremely rigid by simply adding material would also make it heavier.

Greater moving mass can reduce acceleration and place additional demands on the voice coil and magnetic motor.

Sandwich construction gives the designer another way of balancing these competing requirements.

Aluminium Demodulation Ring

The Sonetto I G2 midwoofer motor incorporates an aluminium demodulation ring.

In a moving-coil loudspeaker, conductive rings can help control changes in voice-coil inductance as the diaphragm moves through the magnetic field.

The objective is more consistent electromagnetic behaviour through the drivers excursion range.

The Voice of Sonus faber

Sonus faber describes the combination of its midwoofer technology and D.A.D. tweeter as central to what it calls the "Voice of Sonus faber".

For Sonetto I G2, this means that the smallest speaker in the collection is not treated as a simplified product using generic drive units. The drivers are specifically engineered for the G2 range.

1.1-Inch D.A.D. Arrow Point Tweeter

High frequencies are reproduced by Sonus fabers latest D.A.D. Arrow Point extended-frequency tweeter.

D.A.D. stands for Damped Apex Dome.

What Is Damped Apex Dome?

A soft-dome tweeter diaphragm is light and naturally well damped, but at very high frequencies its centre can begin moving differently from the surrounding dome.

Sonus fabers D.A.D. technology controls this apex region to reduce unwanted high-frequency behaviour while retaining the advantages of a textile diaphragm.

Arrow Point Technology

The characteristic central element associated with the D.A.D. system controls the apex of the soft dome.

This allows the tweeter to combine:

• Low moving mass
• Natural textile damping
• Controlled dome behaviour
• Extended high-frequency bandwidth

Copper Shorting Ring

The tweeter motor includes a copper shorting ring.

This is another electromagnetic control technique intended to improve consistency within the moving-coil motor and reduce distortion mechanisms associated with changing inductance.

40kHz Upper Frequency Response

Sonetto I G2 is specified to 40,000Hz.

This is above the conventional audible range, but indicates that the tweeter has been designed to maintain controlled behaviour well beyond ordinary treble frequencies.

2100Hz Crossover

The midwoofer hands over to the D.A.D. Arrow Point tweeter at 2100Hz.

This places the crossover within a musically important part of the spectrum containing substantial vocal and instrumental harmonic information.

Why Crossover Integration Matters

A crossover does much more than send bass to one driver and treble to another.

Both drivers contribute around their handover region, so the network affects:

• Frequency balance
• Acoustic phase
• Dispersion
• Stereo focus
• The perceived continuity of voices and instruments

One Speaker Rather Than Two Drivers

The aim is that the listener should not hear a midwoofer beneath a separate tweeter.

A properly integrated two-way speaker should behave as one coherent acoustic source across the crossover region.

52Hz Bass Response

Sonus faber specifies Sonetto I G2 from 52Hz to 40kHz.

For a compact cabinet with one 5-inch midwoofer, 52Hz gives useful musical bass without pretending to be a full-range floorstander.

What Does 52Hz Cover?

Sonetto I G2 can reproduce a substantial amount of the energy from:

• Bass guitar
• Kick drum
• Double bass
• Piano
• Acoustic guitar
• Rock and pop recordings
• Jazz
• Many orchestral instruments

Does Sonetto I G2 Need a Subwoofer?

Not necessarily.

In a smaller listening room, room reinforcement can give Sonetto I G2 sufficient bass for a wide range of music.

A subwoofer becomes particularly useful if:

• You want stronger output below 50Hz
• You listen extensively to electronic music
• You want more physical impact
• Your room is larger
• You use the speakers for home cinema
• You want to reduce deep-bass demand on the midwoofer

Front-Facing Reflex Duct

Sonetto I G2 uses an optimised reflex duct positioned towards the front of the enclosure.

This is especially useful for a compact loudspeaker because customers often choose a speaker of this size precisely when there is limited space available behind it.

Why Front-Port a Speaker?

A rear-facing reflex port fires directly towards the wall behind the speaker.

A front-facing arrangement removes that immediate port-to-wall relationship and can provide additional flexibility when the speaker cannot sit far into the room.

Can Sonetto I G2 Sit Close to a Wall?

Yes.

Sonus faber specifically designed the new duct to make the speaker flexible in free-space, wall-adjacent and even more constrained positions.

That does not mean wall distance becomes irrelevant, however.

Wall Position Still Changes Bass

Low-frequency energy radiates into the room regardless of which direction the reflex duct faces.

Moving the entire speaker towards a wall increases boundary reinforcement.

If Bass Sounds Too Heavy

Try:

• Moving the speaker further from the rear wall
• Moving it away from a corner
• Reducing asymmetry between left and right room boundaries
• Changing the listening position slightly

If Bass Sounds Too Light

Experiment with bringing the speakers slightly closer to the rear wall.

Make changes gradually because a relatively small movement can alter room response substantially.

Can Sonetto I G2 Go in a Corner?

Sonus faber specifically highlights the flexibility of the new duct arrangement, but corner placement still produces strong low-frequency reinforcement.

It can therefore be physically possible without necessarily being acoustically ideal.

Use the Flexibility, Not the Limit

The fact that Sonetto I G2 can tolerate relatively constrained placement does not mean it should automatically be pushed into the tightest available position.

Where the room allows, give it some breathing space and optimise by listening.

Intono Technology

Sonetto I G2 and Sonetto II G2 incorporate Sonus fabers Intono cabinet technology.

Intono is positioned between the reflex duct and the speakers main internal acoustic chamber.

What Does Intono Do?

Sonus faber developed Intono to reduce unwanted frequencies and distortion generated within the enclosure and reflex system.

Its purpose is to create a quieter acoustic environment inside the cabinet.

Why Can a Reflex Port Produce Unwanted Sound?

The port is intended to contribute useful low-frequency energy, but internal cabinet resonances can also find their way towards the outside through the same opening.

If those unwanted frequencies escape through the duct, the port can contribute information beyond its intended bass function.

Intono as a Filter Between Cabinet and Port

By positioning the Intono structure between the acoustic chamber and reflex duct, Sonus faber seeks to manage unwanted internal energy before it reaches the opening.

The goal is cleaner reflex operation and reduced cabinet contribution.

Why This Matters in a Small Speaker

A compact enclosure has less internal volume and the midwoofer needs to operate across a wide bandwidth.

Controlling unwanted energy becomes particularly valuable because the speaker is being asked to produce meaningful bass from a relatively small cabinet.

Redesigned Lute-Shaped Cabinet

Sonetto I G2 retains one of Sonus fabers most recognisable design signatures: the lute-shaped enclosure.

The shape has been redesigned for the second-generation Sonetto range.

Why a Lute Shape?

A conventional rectangular box creates large parallel internal surfaces.

Those surfaces can encourage standing waves at predictable frequencies.

Curving the cabinet helps reduce simple parallel-wall geometry and gives the designer additional control over internal resonances.

More Than Styling

The lute form is visually distinctive, but it is not purely cosmetic.

Its acoustic function forms part of Sonus fabers long-standing approach to enclosure design.

Concrete Base

One of the major physical changes introduced with Sonetto G2 is the use of concrete within the base structure.

Sonus faber uses the additional mass to improve stability and structural integrity.

Why Add Concrete?

Concrete provides high mass and rigidity in a relatively compact volume.

In Sonetto I G2, it contributes to:

• Greater cabinet stability
• Additional structural mass
• Reduced unwanted movement
• Vibration management

Why Stability Matters

The drive units are intended to move air, not the loudspeaker cabinet itself.

A stable enclosure provides a firmer mechanical reference for the moving diaphragms.

Wood, Leather and Concrete

Sonetto G2 combines traditional Sonus faber materials with a very contemporary structural element.

The result mixes:

• Fine wood
• Leather
• Concrete
• Metal driver assemblies
• Modern acoustic engineering

Open-Pore Wood Finish

The natural wood versions use an open-pore finish designed to retain the visible and tactile character of the grain.

Rather than hiding the material under an extremely thick gloss coating, the finish allows more of the wood texture to remain apparent.

Walnut

The Walnut version combines Walnut Wood, Leather and Concrete.

It provides the warmest and most traditionally furniture-like appearance of the standard finishes.

Wenge

Wenge combines a darker wood tone with the same leather and concrete detailing.

It suits customers wanting visible wood grain without the lighter warmth of Walnut.

Black

The Black finish is the most visually understated and can integrate particularly easily with black electronics, televisions and contemporary furniture.

Natural Wood Variation

Natural wood varies in grain, texture and tone.

Small differences between cabinets should therefore be expected and are part of the character of the material.

Bookshelf or Standmount?

Sonus faber describes Sonetto I G2 as a bookshelf loudspeaker.

That is a useful manufacturer classification because it distinguishes the compact cabinet from the Sonetto floorstanders.

For dedicated stereo listening, however, a stand normally gives the better installation.

Why Use Speaker Stands?

Dedicated stands allow greater control over:

• Tweeter height
• Stereo spacing
• Toe-in
• Wall distance
• Mechanical stability
• Left/right symmetry

Dedicated Sonetto Stands

Sonus faber produces a dedicated stand for both Sonetto I G2 and Sonetto II G2.

The stand combines aluminium construction with a concrete base and iron/steel structural components.

It is designed to complement both the dimensions and visual language of the speakers.

Dedicated Stand Dimensions

• Height: 687mm
• Width: 355mm
• Depth: 406mm
• Weight: 6.5kg each

Speaker and Stand Are Sold Separately

The Sonetto stand is not included with the Sonetto I G2 loudspeakers.

This allows customers to choose the dedicated support or use another suitable stand or furniture solution where required.

Using Alternative Speaker Stands

Another stand can be used provided it offers:

• A sufficiently large and stable top plate
• Safe support for an 8.4kg speaker
• A suitable overall listening height
• Good lateral stability
• A suitable floor interface

Browse speaker stands and brackets at Audio T.

Can Sonetto I G2 Go on Furniture?

Yes.

The front reflex system makes furniture placement more practical than with many rear-ported loudspeakers.

The support should still be:

• Strong
• Stable
• Deep enough for the 304mm cabinet
• Positioned at a sensible listening height
• Broadly symmetrical between left and right channels

Avoid Deeply Recessing the Speaker

If Sonetto I G2 sits on a shelf, try not to recess the front baffle a long way behind the shelf edge.

Large surfaces immediately in front of the speaker can create early reflections that affect imaging and tonal balance.

Can It Go on a Bookshelf?

Yes, but make sure the opening is large enough that the speaker is not tightly enclosed on every side.

Its front port provides useful flexibility, but the entire cabinet still interacts with nearby boundaries.

Speaker Dimensions

• Height: 377mm
• Width: 200mm
• Depth: 304mm
• Weight: 8.4kg per speaker

Measure the Shelf Depth Carefully

The cabinet itself is 304mm deep.

Allow additional room for:

• Speaker terminals
• Banana plugs or spades where used
• Speaker cable bend radius
• Fine positioning adjustment

377mm Is Taller Than Many Compact Speakers

Although Sonetto I G2 is the smallest model in its collection, it is nearly 38cm tall.

Check actual measurements rather than assuming the term "bookshelf" means it will fit comfortably into a small furniture opening.

86dB Sensitivity

Sonetto I G2 is specified at 86dB SPL for 2.83V measured at one metre.

This is a moderately low sensitivity and means amplifier quality is worth taking seriously.

4-Ohm Nominal Impedance

The nominal impedance is 4 ohms.

This means the amplifier should be comfortable supplying current into a lower-impedance loudspeaker.

86dB and 4 Ohms Together

These two specifications tell us more than either figure in isolation.

Sonetto I G2 is not extremely inefficient, but neither is it a high-sensitivity loudspeaker that will reach large-room levels from a few watts.

A capable amplifier with a healthy power supply is the sensible partner.

30–150W Recommended Amplification

Sonus faber recommends amplifiers between 30 and 150 watts per channel.

Will a 30W Amplifier Work?

Yes.

Thirty watts sits at the lower end of Sonus fabers recommendation and can work well at moderate levels in a small room, provided the amplifier is genuinely comfortable with a 4-ohm load.

Is 40–60W Enough?

For many domestic systems, yes.

A quality amplifier in this range can be a very sensible match, particularly at shorter listening distances.

What About 70–100W?

This gives useful additional headroom for:

• Medium-sized rooms
• Longer listening distances
• Dynamic music
• Higher playback levels

Can I Use 150W?

Yes. That is the upper end of the manufacturers published recommendation.

As always, the volume control should be used sensibly.

Solid-State Amplifiers

A high-quality solid-state integrated amplifier is an obvious partner for Sonetto I G2.

Look for stable 4-ohm operation and enough headroom for the size of your room.

Class D Amplifiers

Modern Class D amplification can work extremely well, particularly where compact electronics and good current delivery are required.

Class A Amplifiers

A suitable Class A design can also be an excellent match if its available power and 4-ohm capability are appropriate for the listening room.

Valve Amplifiers

Valve amplification is possible, but very low-powered designs need more careful consideration because of the 86dB sensitivity and 4-ohm nominal load.

Where multiple output-transformer taps are available, follow the amplifier manufacturers recommendation.

Streaming Amplifiers

A good streaming amplifier can make a particularly elegant system with Sonetto I G2.

Network playback, DAC and amplification can all be combined in one component while the Sonus fabers remain conventional passive loudspeakers.

Good for Vinyl?

Yes.

Sonetto I G2 can form the loudspeaker end of a very capable turntable system and is revealing enough to benefit from improvements in cartridge, phono stage and amplification.

Good for Streaming?

Absolutely.

A quality streamer or streaming amplifier is a natural modern partner.

Good for CD?

Yes.

A CD player, transport and DAC or integrated digital source can make an excellent system around Sonetto I G2.

Good for Vocals?

Yes.

The 5-inch midwoofer covers the majority of the vocal region before handing over to the tweeter at 2100Hz.

Good for Acoustic Music?

Yes.

Its two-way architecture, compact cabinet and controlled driver system make acoustic instruments, vocals and smaller ensembles natural applications.

Good for Jazz?

Yes.

The 52Hz extension gives double bass useful body while the compact cabinet remains well suited to stereo image focus.

Good for Classical Music?

Yes, particularly chamber music and smaller-scale orchestral recordings in small or medium rooms.

For large orchestral material in a substantial room, Sonetto II G2 or one of the Sonetto floorstanders will provide greater low-frequency scale.

Good for Rock?

Yes.

The midwoofer and front reflex system provide useful bass for guitars and drums, although customers wanting greater physical impact should also audition Sonetto II G2.

Good for Electronic Music?

Yes, but the deepest synthesised bass extends below its natural operating range.

A subwoofer can be added where low-frequency extension is a major priority.

Low-Volume Listening

Compact speakers can work particularly well in systems intended for moderate domestic listening levels.

Good amplifier control remains worthwhile because low-volume listening still benefits from clear bass definition and stable stereo imaging.

Small-Room Placement

Sonetto I G2 is particularly well suited to smaller listening rooms, but small rooms can also create strong low-frequency room modes.

Do not assume a compact speaker can simply be positioned anywhere.

Start With Symmetry

Where practical, begin with the left and right speakers in broadly similar positions relative to nearby walls.

If one speaker sits in an open space while the other is pushed into a corner, the two channels may develop noticeably different bass balance.

Speaker Spacing

The optimum distance between the pair depends on your listening distance.

Too little spacing can make the soundstage feel narrow.

Too much can weaken the centre image.

Use a Vocal to Check Spacing

A centrally mixed singer should appear firmly between the two loudspeakers.

If the image feels vague, experiment with speaker spacing and toe-in.

Toe-In

Begin with a modest inward angle towards the listening area.

Then adjust while listening for:

• Centre-image focus
• Soundstage width
• Soundstage depth
• Treble balance
• Image stability

More Toe-In

Increasing the inward angle can sharpen centre-image focus and direct more treble energy towards the main listening position.

Less Toe-In

Reducing toe-in can broaden the presentation in some rooms.

The correct position is determined by your room and listening distance rather than a universal angle.

Sonetto I G2 vs Sonetto II G2

Sonus faber Sonetto II G2 is the larger standmount model and the natural next step when greater bass extension and scale are required.

Choose Sonetto I G2 If...

• Your room is relatively small
• Speaker width is restricted
• You sit fairly close to the loudspeakers
• You may add a subwoofer later
• You want the most compact Sonetto G2 stereo speaker
• Placement flexibility is a priority

Choose Sonetto II G2 If...

• You want deeper bass without a subwoofer
• Your room is larger
• You listen from a greater distance
• You want greater sensitivity
• You want additional amplifier headroom

How Much Deeper Does Sonetto II G2 Go?

Sonetto II G2 is specified to 42Hz compared with 52Hz for Sonetto I G2.

That ten-hertz difference occurs in a very important part of the bass region and gives the larger model substantially more low-frequency capability.

Sonetto I G2 vs Sonetto III G2

Sonus faber Sonetto III G2 is the smallest floorstander in the collection.

Choose a Floorstander If...

• Your room is medium or large
• You want stronger bass without a subwoofer
• You listen from greater distances
• You want more physical scale
• You prefer not to use separate stands

Choose Sonetto I G2 If...

• Compact size matters
• You want easier placement
• Your room is smaller
• You value standmount flexibility
• You are building a high-quality system without needing floorstander bass

Sonetto I G2 vs Lumina II

Sonus faber Lumina II offers a more accessible route into a compact Sonus faber system.

Both can suit smaller rooms, but Sonetto I G2 belongs to a significantly more advanced platform with:

• D.A.D. Arrow Point G2 tweeter technology
• Flower-patterned midwoofer suspension
• Intono cabinet technology
• Concrete structural base
• Redesigned lute-shaped enclosure
• 40kHz published upper bandwidth

Why Stay With Lumina II?

Lumina II has a larger 150mm midwoofer and reaches to a published 55Hz despite its considerably lower position in the Sonus faber hierarchy.

It can therefore remain a very strong choice where value and straightforward amplifier matching are more important than moving into the Sonetto G2 engineering platform.

Why Move to Sonetto I G2?

Sonetto I G2 should be considered for the complete package rather than one headline number.

Its appeal lies in the combination of cabinet engineering, Intono technology, latest-generation driver systems, concrete base and dedicated Sonetto stand integration.

Home Cinema Use

Sonetto I G2 can also be used within a Sonetto G2 home cinema system.

Possible roles include:

• Front left and right in a compact cinema
• Rear surround speakers
• Side surrounds
• Ear-level channels in a Dolby Atmos system
• High-quality stereo speakers in a combined music and cinema room

Matching Sonetto Centre G2

Sonus faber Sonetto Centre G2 is the dedicated centre-channel speaker for the range.

Using speakers from the same collection across the front soundstage provides closely related:

• Tweeter technology
• Driver design philosophy
• Cabinet construction
• Crossover voicing
• Tonal character

Can Sonetto I G2 Be Used as Front Speakers?

Yes.

In a small or medium room, a pair of Sonetto I G2 speakers with Sonetto Centre G2 and a capable subwoofer can form a compact but highly capable home cinema front stage.

Can Sonetto I G2 Be Used as Surrounds?

Yes.

Their compact size makes this a realistic option in premium installations where matching tonal character across the system is a priority.

Sonetto Wall G2 as an Alternative Surround

Sonus faber Sonetto Wall G2 is worth considering where floor space or speaker stands are impractical.

Its dedicated wall-mount format can make it more convenient for side or rear channels.

Should Sonetto I G2 Be Set to Small in an AV Receiver?

When a capable subwoofer is available, this is normally a sensible starting point.

In AV terminology, "Small" simply redirects frequencies beneath the selected crossover to the subwoofer.

Does Small Mean It Is a Low-Quality Speaker?

No.

It is purely a bass-management setting.

Can You Run Sonetto I G2 Full Range?

Yes, if the AV system allows it, but redirecting the deepest bass to a subwoofer can provide greater headroom and reduce the workload on both the speaker and amplifier.

Subwoofer Integration

A subwoofer can be particularly useful with Sonetto I G2 because it extends the system below the speakers 52Hz natural response while allowing the compact main speakers to concentrate on the frequencies they reproduce most comfortably.

Where Should the Subwoofer Crossover Be Set?

There is no universal figure.

The correct setting depends on:

• The subwoofer
• Room position
• Listening position
• Whether the system is stereo or AV
• Available high-pass filtering

Using Sonetto I G2 With a Stereo Subwoofer

For two-channel music, the subwoofer should extend the loudspeaker naturally rather than producing an obviously separate bass source.

Keep the sub level conservative initially and adjust gradually.

Using Sonetto I G2 With an AV Subwoofer

An AV receiver can manage crossover duties electronically and redirect deep bass from Sonetto I G2 to the subwoofer.

Automatic room correction can provide a useful starting point, but final listening checks remain worthwhile.

Recommended Sonetto I G2 Setup Routine

1. Unpack both loudspeakers carefully and retain the original packaging.
2. Remember that each speaker weighs 8.4kg.
3. Install them on the dedicated Sonetto stands or another stable support.
4. Position the tweeters reasonably close to seated ear height.
5. Begin with broadly symmetrical left and right positions.
6. Avoid pushing one speaker tightly into a corner while the other remains in open space.
7. Give the cabinets some rear-wall clearance where the room allows.
8. Choose an initial speaker spacing suitable for the listening distance.
9. Begin with modest inward toe-in.
10. Switch the amplifier off before connecting speaker cable.
11. Observe correct positive and negative polarity on both channels.
12. Begin playback at moderate volume.
13. Use a familiar central vocal to assess image focus.
14. Adjust speaker spacing in small increments.
15. Fine-tune toe-in.
16. Use familiar bass-rich music to assess wall distance.
17. If the bass is too heavy, increase rear-wall clearance.
18. If bass is too light, experiment with modest additional boundary reinforcement.
19. Listen to several different musical styles before finalising the position.
20. If adding a subwoofer, integrate it only after the Sonetto I G2 pair is properly positioned.

Caring for Sonetto I G2

The speaker combines wood, leather and other finished materials and should be treated accordingly.

Avoid:

• Abrasive cleaning cloths
• Strong household detergents
• Solvents
• Alcohol-based cleaners
• Spraying liquid directly onto the cabinet
• Prolonged exposure to strong direct sunlight
• Positioning immediately next to radiators or strong heat sources

Keep the Original Packaging

The original fitted packaging is the safest way to move or transport the speakers if:

• You move house
• You rearrange the listening room
• The speakers need service support
• You transport the system elsewhere

Product Registration

Sonus faber currently invites owners to register qualifying products within 30 days of purchase for its available extended manufacturer warranty, subject to the current warranty terms.

Who Is Sonetto I G2 For?

• Small and medium-sized listening rooms
• Customers wanting the smallest Sonetto G2 speaker
• Listeners wanting a premium compact standmount
• Systems where rear-wall space is limited
• Customers who value front reflex loading
• Turntable-based systems
• Streaming systems
• CD systems
• High-quality integrated amplifier systems
• Compact streaming amplifier systems
• Customers who may add a subwoofer later
• Premium compact home cinema systems
• Rear and side surround applications
• Customers wanting Sonus faber design in a smaller room

Who Might Prefer Sonetto II G2?

Sonetto II G2 may be the better choice if:

• Your room is larger
• You want deeper bass without a subwoofer
• You listen at greater distances
• You want the larger 6.5-inch midwoofer
• You want higher sensitivity
• You have more space for a larger cabinet

Who Might Prefer Sonetto III G2?

Sonetto III G2 may make more sense if:

• You want floorstanding scale
• You do not want separate speaker stands
• You want substantially deeper bass
• You have a medium or larger room
• You listen at higher levels

Who Might Prefer Lumina II?

Lumina II remains worth considering if:

• You want to keep the speaker budget lower
• You want a larger midwoofer at a lower price
• You prefer the simpler Lumina cabinet design
• You would rather invest more of the total budget in amplification or source components

Key Features

• Sonus faber Sonetto I G2
• Sonetto G2 Collection
• Second-generation Sonetto
• Smallest Sonetto G2 speaker
• Passive loudspeaker
• Two-way design
• Bookshelf classification
• Standmount application
• Front-vented enclosure
• Front-facing reflex duct
• Optimised reflex system
• Intono technology
• Intono cabinet filtering
• 1.1-inch tweeter
• D.A.D. Arrow Point tweeter
• Damped Apex Dome technology
• Extended-frequency tweeter
• Copper tweeter shorting ring
• 5-inch midwoofer
• Aluminium demodulation ring
• Flower-patterned surround
• Asymmetric rubber suspension
• Sandwich-cone midwoofer
• 2100Hz crossover
• 52Hz–40kHz frequency response
• 86dB sensitivity
• 4-ohm nominal impedance
• 30–150W recommended amplification
• Redesigned lute-shaped cabinet
• Wood cabinet
• Leather detailing
• Concrete base
• Open-pore wood finish
• Walnut finish
• Wenge finish
• Black finish
• 377mm height
• 200mm width
• 304mm depth
• 8.4kg per speaker
• Dedicated Sonetto stands available
• Aluminium stand construction
• Concrete stand base
• Suitable for small rooms
• Suitable for medium rooms
• Suitable for vinyl
• Suitable for streaming
• Suitable for CD
• Suitable for stereo
• Suitable for home cinema
• Suitable for surround use
• Suitable for subwoofer integration

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