Short answer: the DALI Rubikore Cinema. It ranks #114 of 131 center channel speakers by sound quality, rated 3.1/5, at $3,500. The Sonus Faber Sonetto Center G2 ranks #117, rated 3.0/5, at $3,000, $500 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the DALI Rubikore Cinema: An LCR speaker for the Rubikore range that works as a center channel on its side or as a front speaker upright. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured DALI Rubikore 6.
Why pick the Sonus Faber Sonetto Center G2: A 3-way center for the Sonetto G2 range: the 1.1” DAD Arrow Point tweeter and a 4” Camelia midrange in a sealed chamber, flanked by two 6.5” woofers (crossovers at 350Hz and 4kHz). Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2, which showed an uneven listening window (a 4.25 Spinorama preference score).
Buy the DALI Rubikore Cinema. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $500 with the Sonus Faber Sonetto Center G2 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: DALI Rubikore Cinema 2.7 to 3.5; Sonus Faber Sonetto Center G2 2.6 to 3.4). Treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| DALI Rubikore Cinema | Sonus Faber Sonetto Center G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,500.00 each | $3,000.00 each |
| Ranked | #114 of 131 in Center Channel Speakers Estimated | #117 of 131 in Center Channel Speakers Estimated |
| Dimensions | 7.7”H x 22.8”W x 15.7”D (196 x 579 x 399 mm) | 9.3”H x 25.5”W x 13.9”D (235 x 648 x 353 mm) |
| Weight | 35.3 lbs (16 kg) | 38.8 lbs (17.6 kg) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 49Hz (manufacturer specified) | 45Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 29mm soft dome tweeter, 17 x 45mm planar tweeter, 2 x 6.5” wood fiber woofers | 1.1” (28mm) DAD Arrow Point tweeter, 4” Camelia midrange, 2 x 6.5” woofers |
| Frequency Response | 49Hz - 34kHz ±3dB (manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 40kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 89dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) | 88dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 111dB (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.8kHz, 14kHz | 350Hz, 4kHz |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
DALI Rubikore Cinema: $3,500.00 each Estimated Safe and Sound HQ eBay
Same family: the DALI Rubikore 2 (bookshelf, estimated 3.2/5), the DALI Rubikore 6 (smaller floorstanding, rated 3.3/5) and the DALI Rubikore 8 (larger floorstanding, estimated 3.4/5).
Pros: An LCR speaker for the Rubikore range that works as a center channel on its side or as a front speaker upright. It uses the Rubikore hybrid tweeter (29mm soft dome plus 17 x 45mm planar) between two 6.5” wood fiber woofers, with 89dB sensitivity and output to 111dB.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured DALI Rubikore 6. Laid horizontally, the woofers either side of the tweeter narrow its dispersion, so off-center seats hear less treble. Bass is rated to 49Hz and it is a 4 ohm load.
Full DALI Rubikore Cinema review and specifications →
| Released | Jun 2024 (2 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 49Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.8kHz, 14kHz |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 7.7”H x 22.8”W x 15.7”D (196 x 579 x 399 mm) |
| Drivers | 29mm soft dome tweeter, 17 x 45mm planar tweeter, 2 x 6.5” wood fiber woofers |
| Frequency Response | 49Hz - 34kHz ±3dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 111dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 89dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 35.3 lbs (16 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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Sonus Faber Sonetto Center G2: $3,000.00 each Estimated Audio Advice eBay
Same family: the Sonus Faber Sonetto I G2 (smaller bookshelf, estimated 3/5), the Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 (larger bookshelf, rated 3.1/5), the Sonus Faber Sonetto III G2 (smaller floorstanding, estimated 3.2/5) and the Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2 (larger floorstanding, estimated 3.3/5). See every Sonus Faber Sonetto generation.
Pros: A 3-way center for the Sonetto G2 range: the 1.1” DAD Arrow Point tweeter and a 4” Camelia midrange in a sealed chamber, flanked by two 6.5” woofers (crossovers at 350Hz and 4kHz). Putting the midrange and tweeter in the middle keeps dialogue consistent for listeners off to the sides, and bass reaches 45Hz.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2, which showed an uneven listening window (a 4.25 Spinorama preference score). It is a 4 ohm load, 648mm wide and 17.6kg.
Full Sonus Faber Sonetto Center G2 review and specifications →
| Released | Jul 2024 (2 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 45Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 350Hz, 4kHz |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 9.3”H x 25.5”W x 13.9”D (235 x 648 x 353 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.1” (28mm) DAD Arrow Point tweeter, 4” Camelia midrange, 2 x 6.5” woofers |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 40kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 38.8 lbs (17.6 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons