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Sonus faber’s 2nd Generation Stradivari Loudspeaker Dà Nuova Vita a Un Design Classico: High-End Munich 2023

The Italian loudspeaker maker has unveiled the second generation of its Stradivari loudspeaker that features some major engineering changes over its predecessor.

Sonus faber Stradivari Loudspeakers red pair lifestyle

It has been a busy year for Sonus faber; the Italian loudspeaker manufacturer is celebrating its 40th anniversary and has unveiled an extremely diverse and impressive lineup of new products across a number of categories. The new Stradivari is destined to turn a lot of heads.

Some Notable 2023 Sonus faber product introductions include:

Sonus faber Stradivari Loudspeaker red detail

The Stradivari Factor

In celebration of Sonus faber’s 40th Anniversary, the company is re-introducing its Stradivari loudspeaker, which first debuted in 2004. The new second-generation model has been artistically redesigned and technologically improved.

The Stradivari is a floor-standing speaker designed to be the epitome of Sonus faber’s philosophy. Inspired by Antonio Stradivari, the world’s most famous violin maker (that is where the Stradivarius brand name comes from), the new Stradivari is a union between a vision of a dream and the art of technique that pushes the limits of innovation and engineering. 

Sonus faber Stradivari Loudspeakers in graphite, red and wedge

Similar to its first iteration, Stradivari follows the stylistic signatures of Sonus faber featuring a sublime finish and premium woodwork but with a new pentagonal shape that allows for an enhanced listening experience from its original elliptical footprint. 

Sonus faber Stradivari Loudspeaker graphite top

From Chief of Design Livio Cucuzza: “It is never easy for a designer to reinvision an original launch, so when the conversation came about redesigning Stradivari it was challenging but also exhilarating,…How do we recreate a product that continues to stand the test of time and has almost become an artifact? For this, we needed to figure out how to bring Stradivari into this generation of Sonus faber. We wanted to ensure that the new Stradivari represented all the advancements Sonus faber has made in sound technology to date, while still keeping the brand’s classic external look and feel.

Sonus faber Stradivari Crossover

The Stradivari is designed to provide listeners with the highest performance and cutting-edge sound technology. The Stradivari is crafted with Sonus faber’s most advanced and cutting-edge sound technology through the following key features:

  • Low-Frequency Adjuster: This feature provides full control of the ultra-low range tuning, generating an unprecedented sound experience and uncompromised room response optimization
  • Anti-resonant Organic Basket: This specially designed feature allows the woofer to avoid vibration modes generated by the woofer membrane
New Woofer for Sonus faber Stradivari Loudspeaker
  • Clepsydra Technology: The features allow the reflex port to maximize low-frequency descent performance while simultaneously containing the length of the reflex duct.
  • INTONO Technology: This feature is designed to guarantee the most natural possible reproduction of midrange frequencies, significantly reducing the size and the filter components of the crossover.
Sonus faber Stradivari Loudspeaker inner structure cutaway

Specifications

  • Speaker Design: 3.5-way Midrange sealed box with Intono Woofers vented box “Stealth Ultraflex” system
  • Tweeter: DAD™ Arrow Point, 28 mm (1-inch)
  • Midrange: Neodymium Magnet System, 150 mm (6-inches)
  • Woofer: 2 x Dual Drive Motor System 260 mm (10-inches)
  • Crossover: 160 Hz/220 Hz/2,200 Hz
  • Frequency Response: 25 Hz – 35,000 Hz
  • Sensitivity (2.83V/1 m): 92 dB SPL
  • Impedance: 4 ohms
  • Suggested Amplifier Power: 100 W – 600 W
  • Net Weight: 63 kg (138.9 lbs)

Availability and Pricing

The second generation Sonus faber Stradivari will be available in red, wenge, and graphite through Authorized Sonus faber Dealers beginning June 2023 for $50,000/pair (USD).

Sonus faber Stradivari Loudspeakers graphite pair top

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2 Comments

2 Comments

  1. Jan

    May 30, 2023 at 12:43 pm

    Hej, what are the dimensions of the new Stradivari?

    Greetings from Sweden

    • Ian White

      May 30, 2023 at 2:24 pm

      Jan,

      54 inches (H) x 28 inches (W) x 16.8 inches (D) and 140 pounds apiece.

      Best,

      Ian White

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